2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS brake fluid

3486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 typeFMVSS 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.
Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery termi-
nals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
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 the affected area
with clean water immediately.
If you still experi ence discomfort,
see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level
to go down slight ly as the brake
pads wear out or when the fluid
level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent
refilling, there m ay be a serious
problem.
Battery

3897-2. 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 engine
 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

3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■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.423)

4338-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when de pressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300
N, 30.6 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If the brake system warning light illuminates, refer to
P.391.)
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity*0.52 qt. (0.50 L, 0.43 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Diffe rential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
NOTICE
■Differential gear o il type precaution
Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may ca use abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage th e differential gear of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.9 in. (124 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)

476Alphabetical Index
BatteryBattery checking................... 348
If the battery is discharged ... 419
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 279
Warning light ........................ 392
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 243
Bottle holders ......................... 305
Brake Brake hold ............................ 175
Fluid ............................. 347, 433
Parking brake ....................... 172
Warning light ........................ 391
Brake assist ............................ 274
Break-in tips ........ ................... 142
Brightness control Instrument panel light control78, 81
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 243
C
Care Exterior ................................. 328
Interior .................................. 331
Seat belts ............................. 331
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 328
Cargo capacity ....................... 150
Cargo hooks ........................... 307
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ... 56
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 52
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 37
Points to remember ................ 43
Riding with children ................ 42
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 45
Using an anchor bracket ........ 61
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 32
Back door precautions ......... 108 Battery precautions ......349, 422
Child restraint system .............45
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautio ns..............300
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................26
Moon roof precautions..........136
Power window lock switch ....134
Power window precautions...133
Rear door child-protectors ....107
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................370
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................26
Seat belt precautions..............42
Child-protectors......................107
Cleaning Exterior .................................328
Interior ..................................331
Seat belts .............................331
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................328
Clock ................... .....76, 78, 79, 81
Coat hooks ..............................319
Condenser ............. ..................347
Console box ............................306
Consumption screen ................95
Continuously variable transmis- sion ........................................168If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................169
M mode ................................170
Cooling system .......................346 Engine overheating ..............423
Cruise control .........................231
Cup holders.............................305
Current fuel consumption..83, 90
Curtain shield airbags ..............29
Customizable featu res ...........449
D
Daytime running light system179

478Alphabetical Index
If you have a flat tire ............. 405
If you lose your keys ............ 417
If you think something is wrong........................................... 389
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 382
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 385
If your vehicle overheats ...... 423
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 166
Compartment ....................... 344
Engine switch ............... 162, 163
Fuel pump shut off system ... 390
Hood..................................... 342
How to start the engine 162, 163
Identification number ............ 429
If the engin e will not start ..... 415
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 382
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................................... 162, 163
Overheating.......................... 423
Tachometer ...................... 76, 79
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 431
Checking .............................. 346
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 279
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 76, 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 430
Checking .............................. 344
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 279
Warning light ........................ 392
Engine switch ................. 162, 163 Auto power off function ........ 167 Changing the engine switch
modes.................................166
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................382
Enhanced VSC ........................274
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................274 Warning light.........................393
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8
F
Flat tire Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................353
Vehicles with a spare tire......405
Floor mats .................................22
Fluid Brake ....................................433
Continuously variable transmis-sion .....................................432
Washer .................................350
Fog lights ................................184 Replacing light bulbs ............375
Switch ...................................184
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ....................37
Front seats Adjustment ...........................123
Cleaning ...............................331
Correct driving posture ...........23
Head restraints .....................126
Seat heaters ....... ..................300
Front side marker lights Light switch...........................178
Replacing light bulbs ....374, 375
Wattage ................................435
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....374, 375
Turn signal lever ...................171
Wattage ................................435
Fuel Capacity ...............................430