2023 TOYOTA COROLLA battery location

1073-1. Key information
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Before driving
• The wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes
smaller.
Vehicles with a smart key system
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2
years.
●If the battery becomes low, an
alarm will sound in the cabin and a
message will be shown on the
multi-information display when the
engine is stopped.
●To reduce key battery depletion
when the electronic key is to not
be used for long periods of time,
set the electronic key to the bat-
tery-saving mode. ( P.121)
●As the electronic key always
receives radio waves, the battery
will become depleted even if the
electronic key is not used. The fol-
lowing symptoms indicate that the
electronic key battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P.333)
• The smart key system or the wire- less remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key sur-
face does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do
not leave the electronic key within
3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-
cal appliances t hat produce a
magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or
cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
●If the electronic key is near the
vehicle for longer than necessary,
even if the smart key system is not
operated, the key battery may
become depleted faster than nor-
mal.
■Replacing the battery (with a
wireless remote control func-
tion)
 P.333
■The electronic key function is
suspended when (vehicles with
a smart key system)
The electronic key function may be
suspended when the electronic key
is kept unmoved in a same location
for a certain period, such as it is left
on a same place. This is to reduce
battery consumption. The function
will be restored automatically when
the electronic key is moved, such as
it is picked up.
■If “A New Key has been Regis-
tered Contact Your Dealer for
Details” is shown on the
multi-information display (vehi-
cles with a smart key system)
This message will be displayed
each time the driver’s door is
opened when the doors are
unlocked from the outside for
approximately 10 days after a new
electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you
have not had a new electronic key
registered, ask your Toyota dealer to
check if an unknown electronic key
(other than those in your posses-
sion) has been registered.
■If a wrong key is used (with a
wireless remote control func-
tion)
The key cylinder rotates freely, iso-
lated from the internal mechanism.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject
them to strong shocks or bend
them.
●Do not expose the keys to high
temperatures for long periods of
time.

1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Before driving
■Key (vehicles with a key
cylinder on the trunk lid)
Turn the key clockwise to
release the trunk lid.
■Trunk light
●The trunk light turns on when the
trunk is opened.
●If the trunk light is left on when the
engine switch is turned off, the
light will go off aut omatically after
20 minutes.
■Function to prevent the trunk
being locked with the electronic
key inside (vehicles with a
smart key system)
●When all doors are locked, closing
the trunk lid with the electronic key
left inside the tr unk will sound an
alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be
opened pressing the trunk release
button on the trunk lid.
●If the spare electronic key is put in
the trunk with all the doors locked,
the key confinement prevention
function is activated so the trunk
can be opened. In order to pre-
vent theft, take all electronic keys
with you when leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the
trunk with all the doors locked, the
key may not be detected depend-
ing on the location of the key and
the surrounding radio wave condi-
tions. In this case, the key con-
finement prevention function
cannot be activate d, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is
closed. Make sure to check where
the key is before closing the trunk.
●The key confinement prevention
function cannot be activated if any
one of the doors i
s unlocked. In
this case, open the trunk using the
trunk opener.
■Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can b e opened by pull-
ing up the glow-in-the-dark lever
located on the inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will contin ue to glow for
some time after the trunk lid is
closed.
■If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly (if
equipped)
Replace the key battery with a new
one if it is depleted. ( P.333)
■Open door warning buzzer
 P. 1 1 6
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.412)

2615-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of
the air conditioning system is
attached to the engine compart-
ment at the location shown in the
following illustration.
●The meaning of each symbol on
the label are as follows:
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
: If equipped
Caution
Air conditioning sys-
tem
Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type
Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem
Flammable refrigerant
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside rear view
mirror surfaces, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
■When repairing/replacing
parts of the air conditioning
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning
system, such as the evaporator, is
to be replaced, it must be
replaced with a new one.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

2675-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
1Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press
the off switch.
If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automati-
cally according to the temperature
setting and the ambient conditions. Therefore, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or
cool air is ready
to flow immediately after the auto-
matic mode switch pressed.
Prevent ice from building up on
the windshield and wiper
blades.
When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
WARNING
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside rear view
mirror surfaces, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
■When repairing/replacing
parts of the air conditioning
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning
system, such as the evaporator, is
to be replaced, it must be
replaced with a new one.
Using automatic mode
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)
WARNING
■To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the front p illars when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

3637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■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 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.
■Operation of rear passengers’
seat belt re minder lights
●The rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights will illuminate for
approximately 60 seconds after
either rear door has been opened
and closed.
●If any rear seat belt is fastened
and then unfastened, the corre-
sponding light for that seat will illu-
minate continuously . If either rear
door is opened and closed while a
rear passengers’ seat belt light is
illuminated, it will tu rn off approxi-
mately 60 seconds after the door
is closed.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors
the airbag sensor assembly, front
impact sensors, side impact sensors
(front door), side impact sensors
(front), driver’s seat position sensor,
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front
passenger seat belt buckle switch,
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt
pretensioners, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 3 2 )
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporar-
ily drops, the electric power steering
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 the parking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brakes is fully released, 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.

439Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 331
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 263
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 258
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 248Warning light ........................ 358
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 249
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 249
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 175
Air conditioning filter ............. 331
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 331
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 263
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 258
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.... 33
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 36
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 36
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 41
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags ............... 31
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 39
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 34
Side airbag precautions ......... 36 Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions .............34
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................36
SRS airbags ...........................31
SRS warning light .................357
Alarm Alarm ......................................78
Warning buzzer ....................356
Anchor brackets ... ..............50, 68
Antennas (smart key system)120
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................248Warning light.........................358
Approach warning ..................226
Armrest ......... ......................... ..285
Assist grips .............................285
Audio system-linked display .95, 100
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................263
Automatic High Beam ............175
Automatic light control system ...............................................174
Average fuel economy .......93, 98
Average vehicle speed .....95, 100
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............345
Wattage ................................398
Battery Battery checking ...................308
If the battery is d ischarged ...383
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................253
Warning light.........................357
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ......232
Bottle holders .........................274
Brake Brake hold ............................171
Fluid..............................307, 396