2022 TOYOTA COROLLA battery

4527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A
fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B
fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
NOTICE
■When removing the battery cover
(vehicles without a smart entry &
start system)
Do not forcibly remove the battery
cover, otherwise it may be damaged.
If the battery cover is difficult to remove, lift the edge to remove it.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical compo-
nents do not operate, a fuse
may have blown. If this hap-
pens, check and replace the
fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing
fuses

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When trouble arises
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When trouble arises
.8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 462
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
....................................... 462
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising
....................................... 464
8-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 465
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 469
Fuel pump shut off system
....................................... 470
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 471
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 480
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with an emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit) ................. 482
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire) ............. 498
If the engine will not start .. 509
If you lose your keys ......... 511
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............. 511
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged .......................... 513
If your vehicle overheats ... 518
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 520

4628-1. Essential information
8-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for
a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong rear impact, the emergency flashers will
turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for
approximately 20 minutes. To manu-
ally turn the emergency flashers off,
press the switch twice. (The emergency flashers may not turn
on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress
it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeat-
edly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle.
2 Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possi-
ble.
4 Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: Stop the engine by
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to
stop the vehicle in the normal
way, stop the vehicle using the
following procedure:
Stopping the vehicle

4788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Parking brake indicator
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be
heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor,
seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warn-
ing 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 lamp
comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The mal-
function indicator lamp will go off after
several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does
not go off, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering sys- tem warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P.482, 498
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to
ON. Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks
for approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is
operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed (M15A-FKS engine)
The engine oil level is low. Check the
level of the engine oil, and add if neces- sary.
This message may appear if the vehicle
is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the
message disappears.
■If “Engine Stopped Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the engine
is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when start- ing the engine, increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
●The LED headli ght system (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-
played
The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.200, 471)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavaila- ble See Owner's Manual” is dis-
played (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system or dynamic
radar cruise control system is sus-
pended temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolved.
(causes and coping methods: P.200)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavaila-
ble” is displayed (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system or dynamic
radar cruise control system cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when
it becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunction- ing. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referrin g to Owner’s Man-
ual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is dis-
played, follow the instructions accord- ingly. ( P.518)
●If “Exhaust Filter Full” is displayed, fol-
low the instructions accordingly. ( P.315)
●If “Smart Entry & Start System Mal- function” is displayed on the
multi-information display, it may indi-
cate a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 There may not be sufficient fuel
in the vehicle’s tank. Refuel the
vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded. Try
to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting proce-
dures. ( P.159, 160)
 There may be a malfunction in
the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 7 4 )
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.513)
 The battery terminal connec-
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact spare
tire installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with stand- ard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect
driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may be dam-
aged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pres-
sure warning valves and trans- mitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate
properly. If a liquid sealant is used,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or other qualified ser-
vice shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter when
replacing the tire. ( P.441)
If the engine will not
star t
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed
( P.159, 160), consider each of
the following points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights
and headlights are dim, or
the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

5108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
tions may be loose or corroded.
( P.427)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key bat-
tery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is
available to start the engine.
( P.510)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.513)
 One or both of the battery termi-
nals may be disconnected.
( P.427)
 There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot
be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine
if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in case of emergency.
1 Set the parking brake. (P.172,
173)
2 Check that the shift lever is in P
(Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
3 Turn the engine switch to ACC.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
The starter motor does not
turn over (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
The starter motor does not
turn over, the interior lights
and headlights do not turn
on, or the horn does not
sound.
Emergency start function
(vehicles with a smart entry
& start system)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■When the electronic key does not
work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start
system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable
features: P.538)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P.122)
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be
made by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer using the other key
(vehicles without a smart entry
& start system) or mechanical
key (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system) and the
key number stamped on your
key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
(vehicles with a smart entry &
start system)
If the electronic ke y remains lost, the
risk of vehicle thef t increases signifi-
cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately
with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with your vehicle.
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with a
smar t entr y & star t sys-
tem)
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P.122) or the
electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry &
start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used.
In such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine can
be started by following the pro-
cedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start
system malfunction or other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec-
tronic keys provided with your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.