fuel TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2021 (in English) Service Manual
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5028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.142)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. ( P.64)
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.506)
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and 
the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire. Tire chains may 
damage the vehicle body and 
adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the 
wheels, tires or t he 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.
If  the engine will not 
star t
If the engine will not start 
even though correct starting 
procedures are being fol-
lowed ( P.142), consider 
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. 
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Vehicle specifications
.9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 514
Fuel information .......... 522
Tire information ........... 524
9-2. Customization Customizable features.................................. 535
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......... 543 
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9-1.Specifications
*: Unladen vehicles
■Vehicle identification num-
ber
The vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) is the legal identifier 
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for 
your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your 
vehicle.
This number is stamped under 
the right-hand front seat. This number is also stamped on 
the top left of the instrument 
panel.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length172.0 in. (4370 mm)
Overall width70.5 in. (1790 mm)
Overall height*56.5 in. (1435 mm)
Wheelbase103.9 in. (2640 mm)
TreadFront60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Rear60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)860 lb. (390 kg)
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle identification 
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This number is also on the Certi-
fication Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped 
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS)
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.17   3.84 in. (80.5   97.6 mm)
Displacement121.3 cu. in. (1987 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or 
higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13.2 gal. (50.0 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.) 
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■Oil capacity (Drain and refill 
[Reference
*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a refer-ence quantity to be used when 
changing the engine oil. Warm up 
and turn off the engine, wait more 
than 5 minutes, and check the oil 
level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is 
used in your Toyota vehicle. Use 
Toyota approved “Toyota Genu-
ine Motor Oil” or equivalent to 
satisfy the following grade and 
viscosity.
Oil grade: API SN/RC multi-
grade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 
0W-16
Outside temperature
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and good 
starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, 
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. 
However, it must be replaced 
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil 
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained 
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates 
the characteristic of the oil 
which allows cold startability. 
Oils with a lower value before 
the W allow for easier starting 
of the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the  viscosity characteristic of the 
oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher 
viscosity (one with a higher 
value) may be better suited if 
the vehicle is operated at high 
speeds, or under extreme 
load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to 
some oil containers to help you 
select the oil you should use.
Lubrication system
With filter4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp.  qt.)
Without filter4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp.  qt.) 
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■Continuously variable transmission fluid type
Using continuously variable transmission fluid other than the above type 
may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or damage the continuously vari-
able transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type“TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission 
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” or equivalent
NOTICE
■Manual transmission gear oil
●Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the 
gear oil used or the operating conditio ns, idle sound, shift feeling and/or 
fuel efficiency may be different or affected and, in the worst case, dam-
age to the vehicle’s transmission.
Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission 
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” to achieve optimal performance.
●Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil 
LV GL-4 75W” or an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the 
above specifications.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Clutch
Pedal free play0.1   0.6 in. (3   15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (105 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1   6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm) 
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5229-1. Specifications
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■Gasoline quality
In very few cases,  driveability prob-
lems may be caused by the brand of 
gasoline you are usin g. If driveability 
problems persist, try changing the 
brand of gasoline. If this does not 
correct the problem, consult your 
Toyota dealer.
■Recommendation of the use of 
gasoline containing detergent 
additives
●Toyota recommends the use of 
gasoline that contains detergent 
additives to avoid the build-up of 
engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in  the U.S.A. con-
tains minimum detergent additives 
to clean and/or keep clean intake 
systems, per EPA’s lowest addi-
tives concentration program.
●Toyota strongly recommends the 
use of Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line. For more in formation on Top 
Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list 
of marketers, please go to the offi-
cial website www. toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of 
low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates 
such as ethers and ethanol, as well 
as reformulated gasolines, are avail-
able in some cities. These fuels are 
typically acceptable for use, provid-
ing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Toyota recommends these fuels, 
since the formulations allow for 
reduced vehicle emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the 
use of blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 
15% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gas-
oline that could contain more than 
15% ethanol, including from any 
pump labeled E30 (30% ethanol 
[ ]), E50 (50% ethanol [ ]), E85 
(85% ethanol [ ]) (which are only 
some examples of fuel containing 
more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, 
be sure that it has an octane rat-
ing no lower than 87.
●Toyota does not recommend the 
use of gasoline containing metha-
nol.
■Non-recommendation of the 
use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane 
enhancing additive called MMT 
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga-
nese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use 
of gasoline that c ontains MMT. If 
fuel containing MMT is used, your 
emission control system may be 
Fuel infor mation
You must only use unleaded 
gasoline.
Select octane rating of 87 
(Research Octane Number 
91) or higher. Use of 
unleaded gasoline with an 
octane rating lower than 87 
may result in engine knock-
ing. Persistent knocking 
can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you 
use should meet the specifica-
tions of ASTM D4814 in the 
U.S.A. 
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adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on 
the instrument cluster may come on. 
If this happens, contact your Toyota 
dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light 
knocking for a short time while 
accelerating or driving uphill. This 
is normal and there is no need for 
concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If 
improper fuels are used, the 
engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause 
damage to your vehicle’s 
three-way catalytic converters 
causing the emission control 
system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than 
the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel 
system damage or vehicle per-
formance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with 
an octane number or rating 
lower than the level previously 
stated will cause persistent 
heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine 
damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knock-
ing, etc.) is encountered after 
using a different type of fuel, dis-
continue the use of that type of 
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It 
can damage your vehicle’s paint. 
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Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended 
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those 
standard items which may be replaced) of 
automatic transmission, power steering, 
power brakes, power windows, power 
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that 
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed 
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum 
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so 
equipped, air conditioning and additional 
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle 
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory  weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occu-
pants specified in the second column of 
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as 
specified in the third column of Table 1
* 
below
Production options weight
The combined weight of  installed regular 
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 
kg) in excess of the standard items which 
they replace, not previously considered in 
curb weight or accessory weight,  including 
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, 
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube 
assembly upon which the tire beads are 
seated
Tire related termMeaning 
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Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display (P.70, 74, 78, 
82)
*1: For details about each function:  P. 8 7
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG)
km (km/L)
—O—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe-
rial)
Speedometer display*3AnalogDigital—O—
Eco Driving Indicator 
Light
*4OnOff—O—
Fuel economy display
Total average (Average fuel  consumption  [after reset])
Trip average (Aver- age fuel consump- tion [after start])
—O—Tank average 
(Average fuel con- sumption [after  refuel])
Audio system linked dis-
playOnOff—O—
Drive information typeAfter startAfter reset—O—
Drive information items 
(First item)Distance
Average vehicle  speed
—O—
Elapsed time
Drive information items 
(Second item)Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Distance
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—