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3187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
●The engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 74) enters the red
zone or a loss of power is exper ienced (for example, the vehicle
speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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3
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3197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan opera tes and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning
system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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3438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 196Air conditioning filter ............. 265
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 186 Warning light ......................... 293
Air conditioning filter .............. 265
Air conditioning system .................................... 196
Air conditioning filter ............. 265
Airbags ....................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions .... 40
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 35
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 40
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 38
General airbag precautions .... 35
Locations of airbags................ 32
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 39
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 40
Side airbag precautions .......... 35
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 40
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ........................... 35
SRS airbags............................ 32
SRS warning light ................. 292 Anchor brackets ........................ 56
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 186 Warning light......................... 293
Armrest..................................... 216
Assist grips .............................. 217
Audio input ............................. 217
Automatic High Beam ............. 177
Automatic light control
system.................................... 141
AUX port ................................... 217
Auxiliary boxes ................ 210, 212
Back door ................................... 91
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb .............. 278
Wattage ................................ 332
Battery ...................................... 246 Checking............................... 246
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 315
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 192
Bottle holders .......................... 208
Brake Fluid ...................................... 331
Parking brake ....................... 140
Warning light......................... 292
Brake assist ............................. 186
Break-in tips ............................ 112
Brightness control Meter light control ................... 77
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