engine coolant TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2022 (in English) User Guide

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7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance and care
request that a record of maintenance
be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some
important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-
ever, water dripping from the air con- ditioning system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monox-
ide leak. Drive with the windows open
and have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire
wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven
straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension
movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission),
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continu-ally higher than normal ( P.89, 93)
If you notice any of these clues, take
your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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4687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice
precautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in
these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery con-
dition
( P.476)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Engine/inter-
cooler cool-
ant level
( P.475)
• “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality ethyl-
ene glycol-based
non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology.
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for
adding coolant)
Engine oil
level
( P.472)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.494)
• Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs
( P.497)
• Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rating
as original
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator,
condenser
and inter-
cooler
( P.476)

Tire inflation
pressure
( P.485)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.477)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or
washer fluid)
WA R N I N G
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 fans and
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
ItemsParts and tools

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
WA R N I N G
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and battery fumes are
flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when work- ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can
harm your hands or eyes and dam-
age painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush
the affected area with clean water
immediately. If you still experience discomfort,
consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric
cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in ON, the
electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (P.476)
■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 fil-
ter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to
go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refill-
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.

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4727-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluid tank (P.477)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 4 7 5 )
Fuse boxes ( P.494)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.473)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.472)
Intercooler coolant reservoir ( P.475)
Battery ( P.476)
Radiator ( P.476)
Condenser ( P.476)
Electric cooling fans
With the engine at operating tem-
perature and turned off, check the
oil level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
Engine compartment
Components
Checking and adding the
engine oil

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■Engine coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the
engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.560)
■Intercooler coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line,
add coolant up to the “F” line. ( P.560)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature:
-35°C [-31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system.
NOTICE
■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 dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is
properly tightened.
Checking the coolant

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4767-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the radiator, condenser and
intercooler and clear away any for-
eign objects. If either of the above
parts is extremely dirty or you are
not sure of their condition, have
your vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with 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 (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the
battery. If this happens, use the wire- less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine
switch in ACC. The engine may not
WA R N I N G
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap and the intercooler cool- ant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under
pressure and may spray hot coolant 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 mix-
ture 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 damaging parts or
paint.
Checking the radiator, con-
denser and intercooler
WA R N I N G
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser
or intercooler as they may be hot and
cause serious injuries, such as burns.
Battery

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
 Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 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 cor-
nering
 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 follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns 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
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.560)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
level of the engine oil, and add if neces-
sary.
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 disappears.
■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 than usual.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve
Battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when start-
ing the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the
battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
●The LED headl ight system
●The automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem (if equipped)
●AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (if
equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-
function of front camera is dis-
played
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.222, 511)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if
equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) (if equipped)
●AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (if
equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavaila- ble See Owner's Manual” is dis-
played (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system or dynamic
radar cruise control system is sus-
pended temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolved.
(causes and coping methods: P.222)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavaila-
ble” is displayed (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system or dynamic
radar cruise control system cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when
it becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunction- ing. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referrin g to Owner’s Man-
ual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is dis-
played, follow the instructions accord-
ingly. ( P.560)
●If any of the following messages are
displayed on the multi-information dis- play, it may indicate a malfunction.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

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5608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the
engine.
2 If you see steam: Carefully lift
the hood after the steam sub-
sides.
If you do not see steam: Care-
fully lift the hood.
3 After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
WA R N I N G
●Always wash your hands after han-
dling the battery support, terminals,
and other battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the bat-
tery.
■When replacing the battery
●When the vent plug and indicator
are close to the hold down clamp, the battery fluid (sulfuric acid) may
leak.
●For information re garding battery
replacement, contact any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become
entangled in the cooling fans or
engine drive belt.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge ( P.89, 93) is in
the red zone or a loss of
engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown on
the multi-information display.
 Steam comes out from under
the hood.
Correction procedures

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