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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 206
• Glove box...................... 207
• Console box .................. 207
• Bottle holders ................ 208
• Cup holders .................. 209
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 210
Luggage compartment features ........................... 211
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 215
• Sun visors ..................... 215
• Vanity mirrors................ 215
• Clock ............................. 215
• Power outlet .................. 216
• Armrest ......................... 216
• Assist grips ................... 217
• Using the AUX port/USB port ....................... 217
• Steering wheel audio switches ........................ 218
• Using the microphone ................... 218 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 223
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 226
General maintenance ........ 228
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 232
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 233
Hood .................................. 235
Positioning a floor jack....... 237
Engine compartment ......... 238
Tires................................... 250
Tire inflation pressure ........ 260
Wheels............................... 263
Air conditioning filter .......... 265
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 267
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 269
Light bulbs ......................... 272
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 223
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 226
General maintenance........ 228
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 232
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 233
Hood ................................. 235
Positioning a floor jack ...... 237
Engine compartment ......... 238
Tires .................................. 250
Tire inflation pressure ....... 260
Wheels .............................. 263
Air conditioning filter.......... 265
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 267
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 269
Light bulbs......................... 272
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(→ P. 246)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 244)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( →P. 242)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 239)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 269)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 272)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (
→P. 244)⎯
Tire inflation
pressure
(→ P. 260)•Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 249)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( →P. 272)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Fuel ........................................... 149Capacity ................................ 326
Fuel gauge .............................. 74
Fuel pump shut off system.... 291
Information ............................ 333
Refueling............................... 149
Type ...................................... 326
Warning light ......................... 293
Fuel filler door.......................... 149 Refueling............................... 149
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 291
Fuses ........................................ 269
Gauges ....................................... 74
Glove box ................................. 207
Grocery bag hooks .................. 211
Head restraints .......................... 98
Headlights ................................ 141
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 177
Light switch ........................... 141
Replacing light bulbs............. 273
Wattage ................................ 332
Heaters
Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 199
Hill-start assist control............ 186
Hood ......................................... 235
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 211
Grocery bag hooks ............... 211
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 22
Horn .......................................... 101 I/M test ...................................... 232
Identification ............................ 324
Engine .................................. 325
Vehicle .................................. 324
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 128
Illuminated entry system ........ 205
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 72
Initialization Meter display settings ............. 80
Power windows..................... 107
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 251
Inside rear view mirror ............ 103
Interior lights ........................... 203
Jack Positioning the jack............... 237
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 304
Jack handle .............................. 304
Jam protection function Power window ...................... 106
Keyless entry Wireless remote control .................................. 88
Keys ............................................ 84
Engine switch ....................... 128
If you lose your keys ............... 85
Key number plate ................... 84
Keyless entry .......................... 88
Replacing the battery............ 267
Warning buzzer ...................... 88
Wireless remote control .......... 84
Knee airbags .............................. 32
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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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