2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID brake fluid

3426-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operat-
ing
Turn the hybrid system off and
ensure that there is adequate
ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt batteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.356)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
( P.354)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant
Is the
engine/power con-
trol unit coolant at
the correct level?
( P.352)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
( P.350)
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
( P.353)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.355)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Hybrid trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
When parked on a
slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
ItemsCheck points

3466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice
precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt bat-
tery condi-
tion
( P.356)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.354)
• FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116
DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine/pow
er control
unit cool-
ant level
( P.352)
• “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
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 coolant)
Engine oil
level
( P.350)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses
( P.384)• Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Hybrid bat-
tery (trac-
tion battery)
air intake
vent
( P.379)
• Vacuum cleaner,
etc.
ItemsParts and tools

3506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluid tank ( P.355)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.351)
Fuse box ( P.384)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.351)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.351)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.352)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.354)
Radiator ( P.353)
Condenser ( P.353)
Electric cooling fans
■12-volt battery
 P. 3 5 6
With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-
Engine compar tment
Components
Checking and adding the
engine oil

3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
■Adding fluid
1 Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it as
shown. 2
Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.
3 Remove the reservoir cap.
4 Add brake fluid slowly while
checking the fluid level.
Make sure to check the fluid
type and prepare the necessary
item.
 Fluid type
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid
Item
Clean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture
from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid
can cause a dangerous loss of brak-
ing efficiency. Use only newly
opened brake fluid.
WARNING
■When the hybrid system is
hot
Do not touch the r adiator or con-
denser as they may be hot and
cause serious injuries, such as
burns.
Checking and adding the
brake fluid

3556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm
your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in
your eyes, flush t he affected area
with clean water immediately.
If you still experien ce discomfort,
see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level
to go down slightly as the brake
pads wear out or when the fluid
level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent
refilling, there may be a serious
problem.
Adding the washer fluid
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the
hybrid system is hot or operating
as washer fluid contains alcohol
and may catch fire if spilled on the
engine, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other
than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine
antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as
well as damaging the pump lead-
ing to problems of the washer
fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as
necessary.
Refer to the freezing tempera-
tures listed on the label of the
washer fluid bottle.

4017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises
related to the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one
side when driving on a level
road
 Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically contr olled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine c oolant temperature is exces-
sively high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.438)

4498-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300
N, 30.6 kgf) while the hyb rid system is operating.
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yell ow) does
not illuminate. (If th e brake system warning light illuminates, refer to
P.402.)
Ty p e A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.7 in. (120 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit
Front
0.06 in. (1.5 mm)
Rear
0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pulling th e parking brake switch for
1 to 2 seconds: comes on
When pushing the parking brake switch for
1 to 2 seconds: turns off
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size215/65R17 99H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)