2025-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 265
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 349)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surf aces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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Emergency flashers .......... 282
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 283
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 284
If you think something is wrong .......................... 290
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 291
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 292
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 300
If you have a flat tire.......... 303
If the engine will not start ........................... 314
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 315
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 318
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 321
2917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel le akage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pre ssure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s hand ling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper ti re maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-
ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc-
tion indicator is combined with the lo w tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence w ill continue upon subsequ ent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
3197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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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3217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable
transmission) or N (manual transmission), and set the parking
brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some othe r material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (cont inuously variable transmission) or
1 or R (manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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371What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly?
(→P. 128)
●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 128)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 129)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 315)
●Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 135)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 128)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 106)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
375Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Daytime running light system .................................... 143
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 199
Rear window ......................... 199
Windshield ............................ 199
Dimensions .............................. 324
Dinghy towing .................. 125, 126
Display Multi-information display ......... 76
Warning message ................ 300
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Door lock Back door................................ 91
Side doors............................... 88
Wireless remote control .......... 88
Key.......................................... 88
Doors Back door................................ 91
Door lock................................. 88
Door windows ....................... 106
Open door warning
buzzer............................. 90, 91
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Rear door child-protector ........ 90
Side doors............................... 88
Drive information ....................... 78
Driving ...................................... 110 Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 24
Procedures ........................... 110
Winter drive tips .................... 192 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 81
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 186 Warning light......................... 293
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 292
If a warning light turns on ..... 292
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 300
If the battery is discharged ... 315
If the engine will not start ...... 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 290
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 321
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 283
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 284
If your vehicle overheats....... 318
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