engine TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
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4207-2. Maintenance
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■Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is 
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the 
message.
To reset the messa ge, follow the 
procedure described below:
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “Vehi-
cle Settings” and then press and 
hold  .
3 Press   or   to select 
“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press  .
4 Press   or   to select “Yes” 
and then press  .
A message will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display when the 
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect 
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota repair manuals is 
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Information Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance
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 engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure 
that there is adequate ventilation 
before performing maintenance 
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.433)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
( P.432)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct 
level? ( P.431)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
( P.429) 
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Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.
• The brakes  should work 
effectively.
• The brake pedal  should not feel 
spongy.
• The brake pedal  should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.
Head 
restraints
• Do the head restraints move 
smoothly and 
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers 
function prop-
erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the park-ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on  a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?
ItemsCheck points
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate 
smoothly?
• The seat belts  should not be 
damaged.
Seats
• Do the seat con-trols operate 
properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steer-ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?
• Does the steer- ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?
• There should not  be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors operate 
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the engine hood lock system 
work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of 
fluid leakage 
after the vehicle 
has been parked.
ItemsCheck points 
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Maintenance and care
7-3.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
Battery 
condition 
(  P.433)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional 
wrench (for terminal 
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid 
level 
( P.432)
• FMVSS No.116 
DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only  for adding brake 
fluid)
Engine 
coolant 
level 
( P.431)
• “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.429)
• “Toyota Genuine 
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only  for adding engine 
oil)
Fuses 
( P.452)• Fuse with same 
amperage rating as 
original
Light bulbs 
( P.455)
• Bulb with same 
number and wattage 
rating as original
• Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
ItemsParts and tools 
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Radiator 
and con-
denser 
( P.432)
Tire infla-
tion pres-
sure 
( P.445)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 
source
Washer 
fluid 
( P.435)
• Water or washer 
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter 
use)
• Funnel (used only  for adding water or 
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains 
many mechanisms and fluids that 
may move suddenly, become hot, 
or become electrically energized. 
To avoid death or serious injury, 
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine 
compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools 
away from the moving fan and 
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the 
engine, radiator , exhaust mani-
fold, etc. right a fter driving as 
they may be hot . Oil and other 
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may 
burn easily, such as paper and 
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or 
expose an open flame to fuel. 
Fuel fumes are flammable.
ItemsParts and tools●Be extremely cautious when 
working on the battery. It con-
tains poisonous and corrosive 
sulfuric acid.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator 
grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in ON, the 
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant 
temperature is high. ( P.432)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent 
flying or falling material, fluid 
spray, etc. from getting in your 
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner 
filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter 
removed may cause excessive 
engine wear due to  dirt in the air. 
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Maintenance and care
Washer fluid tank ( P.435)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.429)
Fuse boxes ( P.452)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.430)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.429)
Battery ( P.433)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.432)
Radiator ( P.432)
Condenser ( P.432)
Electric cooling fan
With the engine at operating 
temperature and turned off, 
check the oil level on the dip- stick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level 
ground. After warming up the 
engine and turning it off, wait 
Engine compar tment
Components
Checking and adding the 
engine oil 
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more than 5 minutes for the 
oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out and 
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ 
depending on the type of vehicle or 
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert 
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and 
preparing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type 
and prepare the items needed 
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P. 5 1 1
 Oil quantity (Low   Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near 
the low level mark, add engine 
oil of the same type as that 
already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by 
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by 
turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will 
be consumed while driving. In the 
following situatio ns, oil consump-
tion may increase, and engine oil 
may need to be refilled in between 
oil maintenance intervals. 
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Maintenance and care
●When the engine is new, for 
example directly after purchasing 
the vehicle or after replacing the 
engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-
propriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine 
speeds or with a heavy load, or 
when driving while accelerating or 
decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for 
a long time, or wh en driving fre-
quently through heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory 
if it is between the “MAX” and 
“MIN” lines on the reservoir 
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
If the level is on or below the “MIN” 
line, add coolant  up to the “MAX” 
line. ( P.506)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” or a similar high quality 
ethylene glycol ba sed non-silicate, 
non-amine, non-nitrite, and 
non-borate coolant with long-life 
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 
a mixture of 50% c oolant and 50% 
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil  contains poten-
tially harmful contaminants 
which may cause skin disorders 
such as inflammation and skin 
cancer, so care should be taken 
to avoid prolonged and 
repeated contact. To remove 
used engine oil from your skin, 
wash thoroughly with soap and 
water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters 
only in a safe an d acceptable 
manner. Do not dispose of used 
oil and filters in household trash, 
in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service 
station or auto parts store for 
information concerning recy-
cling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil 
within the rea ch of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine 
damage
Check the oil level on a regular 
basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil 
on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine 
could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dip-
stick every time  you refill the 
vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap 
is properly tightened.
Checking the engine cool-
ant 
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Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 
a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% 
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within 
a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, 
engine coolant reservoir caps, drain 
cock and water pump.
If you cannot find  a leak, have your 
Toyota dealer test the cap and 
check for leaks in the cooling sys-
tem.
Check the radiator and con- denser and clear away any for-
eign objects. If either of the 
above parts is extremely dirty or 
you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be 
between the “MAX” and “MIN” 
lines on the tank.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant 
reservoir cap. ( P.507)
The cooling system may be under 
pressure and may spray hot cool-
ant if the cap is removed, causing 
serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor 
straight antifreeze. The correct 
mixture of water and antifreeze 
must be used to provide proper 
lubrication, corrosion protection 
and cooling. Be sure to read the 
antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to 
prevent it from d amaging parts or 
paint.
Checking the radiator and 
condenser
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or con-
denser as they may be hot and 
cause serious injuries, such as 
burns.
Checking and adding the 
brake fluid 
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Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, t he battery pro-
duces hydrogen ga s which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, 
observe the following precautions 
before recharging:
●If recharging wi th the battery 
installed on the vehicle, be sure to 
disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the charger is off when 
connecting and disconnecting the 
charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the 
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the battery. If this happens, 
use the wireless remote control or 
the mechanical key to lock/unlock 
the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine 
switch in ACC. The engine may 
not start with the engine switch 
turned off. However, the engine 
will operate normally from the sec-
ond attempt.
●The engine switch mode is 
recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-
tery is reconnected, the vehicle 
will return the engi ne switch mode 
to the status it was in before the 
battery was disconnected. Make 
sure to turn off the engine before 
disconnecting the battery. Take  extra care when connecting the 
battery if the engine switch mode 
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after 
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous 
and corrosive sulfuric acid and 
may produce hydrogen gas which 
is flammable and explosive. To 
reduce the risk of death or serious 
injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the 
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the battery  terminals with 
tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match 
near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin 
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses 
when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the 
battery.
■Where to safely charge the 
battery
Always charge the battery in an 
open area. Do not charge the bat-
tery in a garage or closed room 
where there is ins ufficient ventila-
tion. 
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Except for Canada
If the washer fluid level is at 
“LOW”, add washer fluid.
For Canada
Add washer fluid in the following 
situations:
 A washer does not work.
 The warning message 
appears on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■Using the gauge (Except for 
Canada)
The washer fluid level can be 
checked by observing the position 
of the level on the liquid-covered 
holes in the gauge.
If the level falls below the second 
hole from the bo ttom (the “LOW” 
position), refill the washer fluid.
WARNING
■Emergency measures regard-
ing electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean 
water for at least 15 minutes 
and get immediate medical 
attention. If possible, continue 
to apply water with a sponge or 
cloth while traveling to the near-
est medical facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. If you fee l pain or burn-
ing, get medical attention 
immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your 
clothes
It can soak through clothing on 
to your skin. Immediately take 
off the clothing and follow the 
procedure above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow elec-
trolyte
Drink a large quantity of water 
or milk. Get emergency medical 
attention immediately.
■When disconnecting the bat-
tery
Do not disconnect the negative (-) 
terminal on the body side. The 
disconnected negative (-) terminal 
may touch the positive (+) termi-
nal, which may cause a short and 
result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while 
the engine is running. Also, be 
sure all accessories are turned 
off.
Adding the washer fluid