2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS battery

3696-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
minal facing up.
4Install the cover.
Align the cover with the key and
then press it straight into the key.
Make sure that the cover is
securely installed without any gaps
between it and the key.
5Operate the or switch
and check that the doors can
be locked/unlocked.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem
1 Release the lock and remove
the mechanical key. 2
Remove the key cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag.
3Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec-
tronic key module may stick to the
cover and the batt ery may not be
visible. In this case, remove the
electronic key module in order to
remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-
minal facing up.
4 When installing the key cover
and mechanical key, install
by conducting step 2 and
step 1 with the directions
reversed.
5 Operate the or switch
and check that the doors can
be locked/unlocked.

3706-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Battery precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
●Do not swallow the battery.
Doing so may cause chemical
burns.
●A coin battery o r button battery
is used in the key. If a battery is
swallowed, it may cause severe
chemical burns in as little as 2
hours and may result in death or
serious injury.
●Keep away new and removed
batteries from children.
●If the cover cannot be firmly
closed, stop using the key and
stow the key in the place where
children cannot reach, and then
contact your Toyota dealer.
●If you accidentally swallow a
battery or put a b attery into a
part of your body, get emer-
gency medical attention imme-
diately.
■To prevent battery explosion
or leakage of flammable liq-
uid or gas
●Replace the battery with a new
battery of the same type. If a
wrong type of battery is used, it
may explode.
●Do not expose batteries to
extremely low pressure due to
high altitude or extremely high
temperatures.
●Do not burn, bre ak or cut a bat-
tery.
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of
appropriate size. Applying exces-
sive force may deform or damage
the cover.
■For normal operation after
replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery
to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other
component inside the remote
control.
●Do not bend either of the battery
terminals.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 382
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 382
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 384
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 385
If you think something is wrong ........................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 390
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 391
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 401
If you have a flat tire.... 405
If the engine will not start .................................. 415
If you lose your keys ... 417
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehi-
cles with a smart key sys-
tem) ........................... 417
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ..................... 419
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 423If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 425

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Parking brake indicator
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard due to being in a noisy
location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection 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 n ot detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light indicates prob-
lems with the following:
●Airbag sensor assembly
●Front impact sensors
●Side impact sensors (front door)
●Side impact sensors (front)
●Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation sensors
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch
●“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
●“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
●SRS airbags
●SRS system related wiring har-
nesses and power sources
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporar-
ily drops, the electric power steering
system 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. 4 0 5
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes) (U.S.A.)
or
(Flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns of f after the parking brake is fully release d,
the system is operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
the level of the engine oil, and add if
necessary.
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 disap-
pears.
■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 th an usual.
■If “Auto power off to conserve
battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the auto-
matic power off function. Next time
when starting the engine, increase
the engine speed slightly and main-
tain that level for approximately 5
minutes to recha rge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played
The following systems may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Fr ont-lighting Sys-
tem) (if equipped)
●The automatic headlight leveling
system (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
■If “AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged Visit Your
Dealer” or “AWD System Over-
heated Switching to 2WD
Mode” is displayed
This message may be displayed
when driving under extremely high
load conditions.
Drive the vehicle at low speeds and
stop the vehicle in a safe place with
the engine operating until the mes-
sage is cleared. If the message is not cleared, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■If “System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
● RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)
● BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
● RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) (if equipped)
● Safe Exit Assist (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)
●PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
(if equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■If “System Stopped See
Owner's Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control

4037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
● RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)
● BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
● RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) (if equipped)
● Safe Exit Assist (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)
● PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) (if equipped)
Follow the followi ng correction
methods.
• Check the voltage of the battery
• Check the sensors that the Toyota Safety System 3.0 uses for foreign
matter covering them. Remove
them if any. ( P.192)
• Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the rear side radar sensors
• Close the back door
Indicates the sensors may not be
operating properly. ( P.192)
When problems are solved and the
sensors are operatio nal, this indica-
tion may disappear by itself.
■If “System Stopped Front Cam-
era Low Visibility See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)
Follow the followi ng correction
methods.
• Using the windshield wipers, remove the dirt o r foreign matter from the windshield.
• Using the air conditioning system, defog the windshield.
• Close the hood, remove any stick- ers,etc. to clear the obstruction
infront of the front camera.
■If “System Stopped Front Cam-
era Out of Temperature Range
Wait until Normal Temperature”
is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)
Follow the following correction
methods.
• If the front camer a is hot, such as
after the vehicle is parked in the
sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature
around the front camera
• If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was parked, depending on
its type, the sunlight reflected from
the surface of the sunshade may
cause the temperature of the front
camera to become excessively
high
• If the front camera is cold, such after the vehicle is parked in an
extremely cold environment, use
the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around
the front camera
■If “System Stopped Front Radar
Sensor Blocked Clean Radar
Sensor” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

4157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
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
following correct starting pro-
cedures. ( P.162, 163)
 There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. ( P.68)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.419)
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire
pressure warning valves and
transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid seal-
ant is used, contact your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service
shop as soon as possible. Make
sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter
when replacing the tire.
If the engine will not
star t
If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being fol-
lowed ( P.162, 163), con-
sider 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.

4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. ( P.348)
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the
engine. ( P.416)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.419)
 One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
( P.348)
Contact your Toyot a dealer 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 proce-
dure except in case of emer-
gency.
1
Set the parking brake.
( P.172)
2 Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Turn the engine switch to
ACC
*.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal firmly.
Even if the engi ne can be started
using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*: ACC mode can be enabled/dis- abled on the customize menu.
( P.449)
The starter motor does
not turn over (vehicles
with a smart key 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 key
system)