TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual
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3717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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
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3727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
If a war ning light tur ns 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 your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
The electronically contr olled brake system; or
The parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine c oolant temperature is exces-
sively high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.414)
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When trouble arises
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the temperature of the hybrid system is
excessively high
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.414)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
The electronic engine control system; or
The electronic thrott le control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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3747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airb ag system;
The front passenger occupan t classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning
Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
Drive-Start Cont rol is operating
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
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When trouble arises
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. O nce the power switch is turned to ON, the
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still un fastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt w arning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
2WD models:
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.7 gal. (6.4 L
, 1.4 Imp. gal.) or less
AWD models:
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.6 gal. (6.0 L
, 1.3 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat
belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s se at is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (w arning buzzer) turn off.
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3767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*
*: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear pas-
senger that his or he r seat belt is not fastened. If the seat b elt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after the
seat belt is fastened and unfast ened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
■Tire pressure warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(4.2-inch dis- play)
(7-inch display)
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1
minute (a buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes o n (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation press ure from natural causes
After the temperature of the tires has lowered suffi-
ciently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and
adjust them to the specified level. ( P.342)
Low tire inflation pre ssure from flat tire
Immediately stop the vehic le in a safe place and per-
form the necessary actions. ( P.380)
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When trouble arises
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
■LDA indicator (warning buzzer)
■PDA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfuncti on in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
P. 2 1 2
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving
Assist).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control.
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
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3787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
■Driving assist information indicator
*: If equipped
■Slip indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates either of the follo wing systems may be malfunc-
tioning.
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or
disabled.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
*
RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)*
SEA (Safe Exit Assist)*
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.382)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
The TRAC system; or
The hill-start assist control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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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 12-volt battery charge
becomes insufficient or the voltage
temporarily drops, the electric power
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.
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3807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.387, 398
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it
to ON. Check if the tire pressure
warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light
blinks for approximately 1 minute
then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the
tire pressure warning system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires
has lowered sufficiently, check
the inflation pressure of each tire
and adjust them to the specified
level.
2 If the warning light does not turn
off even after several minutes
have elapsed, check that the
inflation pressure of each tire is
at the specified level and perform
initialization. ( P.333)
■The tire pressure warning light
may come on due to natural
causes
The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation
pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the
tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a
spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire:
The compact spare tire is not
equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter. If a tire
goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the
flat tire has been replaced with the
spare tire. Replace the spare tire
with the repaired tire and adjust the
tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-
sure warning light will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pres-
sure warning system may not
function properly
P.329
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake
system warning lights remain
on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
The vehicle will become
extremely unstable during brak-
ing, and the ABS system may fail,
which could cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
■When the electric power
steering system warning light
comes on
When the light comes on yellow,
the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes
on red, the assis t to the power
steering is lost and handling oper-
ations of the steering wheel
become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations
are heavier than usual, grip the
steering wheel firmly and operate
it using more fo rce than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Be sure to observe the following
precautions.
Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result
in death or serious injury.