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2216-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense C)
Installation area of front sensor on windshield: →P. 158
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipe until it
has cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
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2947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
(If equipped)
PCS warning light When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When the warning light illuminates:
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is temporar-
ily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being
dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-
ers, etc.
→ Clear the dirt, fog, conden sation, ice, stickers, etc.
( →P. 157)
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera- tional range
→ Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor
has cooled down sufficiently.
Either the VSC system or PCS (Pre-Collision system) is
disabled or both are disabled.
→ To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( →P. 162, 188)
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates low tire pressure due to one of the following:
• Flat tire
• Natural causes
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P. 297)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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2967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat posit ion sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indica-
tor light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator li ght, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioners (front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. ( →P. 34)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger de\
tec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
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3528-2. Customization
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Automatic light control system (
→P. 141)
■Lights (→ P. 141)
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert)* (→ P. 172)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic air condi tioning system (→P. 196)
■Illumination ( →P. 203)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Light sensor sensitivity Standard -2 to 2—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
—O60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada)OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
LDA warning sensitivityHighNormalO—
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
A/C auto switch operationOnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds—O30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
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376Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Emergency flashers ................ 282
Engine....................................... 326Compartment ........................ 238
Engine switch........................ 128
Hood ..................................... 235
How to start the engine................................. 128
Identification number ............ 325
If the engine will not start ...... 314
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 128
Overheating .......................... 318
Engine coolant ......................... 242 Capacity ................................ 328
Checking ............................... 242
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 74
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 239
Capacity ................................ 326
Checking ............................... 239
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 192
Engine switch .......................... 128
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 186 Warning light ......................... 293 Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire...... 303
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid Brake .................................... 331
Clutch ................................... 330
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 329
Washer ................................. 249
Front interior light ................... 204 Wattage ................................ 332
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights............... 204
Wattage ................................ 332
Front seats ................................. 95 Adjustment.............................. 95
Cleaning ............................... 223
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ....................... 98
Front sensor ............................ 155 Automatic High Beam ........... 155
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 155
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 155
Precautions........................... 156
Front turn signal lights ........... 139 Replacing light bulbs ............ 276
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332F
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380Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Radiator .................................... 244
Rear interior light..................... 205
Rear seatFolding down .......................... 96
Rear turn signal lights............. 139
Replacing light bulbs............. 277
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 103
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Rear window defogger ............ 199
Rear window wiper .................. 147
Refueling .................................. 149 Capacity ................................ 326
Fuel types ............................. 326
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 151
Replacing Fuses .................................... 269
Light bulbs ............................ 272
Tires ...................................... 303
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 267
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 356
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 227 Seat belt reminder light .......... 293
Seat belts ................................... 26
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 27
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 28
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 224
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 28
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 29
Reminder light and buzzer.... 293
Seat belt extender .................. 28
Seat belt pretensioners........... 27
SRS warning light ................. 292
Seats ........................................... 95 Adjustment.............................. 95
Adjustment precautions .......... 95
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 56
Cleaning ............................... 223
Head restraints ....................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 24
Sensor Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 143
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 155
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 172
PCS (Pre-Collision
system)......... ...................... 155
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