inflation pressure TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 10.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 264
List of storage features....... 264
• Glove box ......................... 265
• Console box ..................... 265
• Cup holders ...................... 267
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 269
• Bottle holders ................... 271
3-6. Other interior features ..... 272 Sun visors .......................... 272
Vanity mirrors ..................... 273
Grocery bag hook............... 274
Ashtrays ............................. 275
Cigarette lighter .................. 276
Power outlet ....................... 277
Seat heaters ....................... 279
Armrest............................... 281
Floor mat ............................ 282
Trunk features .................... 283
Compass ............................ 284 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 290
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 290
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 292
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 295 Maintenance requirements .................... 295
General maintenance ......... 297
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 300
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 301
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 301
Hood ................................... 305
Positioning a floor jack........ 307
Engine compartment .......... 310
Tires.................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure ......... 335
Wheels................................ 339
Air conditioning filter ........... 341
Key battery ......................... 343
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 347
Light bulbs .......................... 357
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 326
P. 388
P. 425
P. 431
Trunk P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 71
Rear turn signal lights P. 136
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 150
: If equipped
Doors P. 38

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4-1. Maintenance and care ... 290Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 290
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 292
4-2. Maintenance ................... 295 Maintenance requirements .................. 295
General maintenance....... 297
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 300 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 301
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 301
Hood ................................ 305
Positioning a floor jack ..... 307
Engine compartment ........ 310
Tires ................................. 326
Tire inflation pressure ...... 335
Wheels ............................. 339
Air conditioning filter......... 341
Key battery ....................... 343
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 347
Light bulbs........................ 357

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4-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tires • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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ItemsParts and tools
Fuses ( P. 347)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 318) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 335) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 324) • Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and inflation pressure if not
rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
Your Toyota is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 379)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitters.
Front

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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes
must be registered in the tire pre ssure warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Toyota
dealer. ( P. 328)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized when changing
the tire size.
When the tire pressure warning syst em is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 425)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key sy stem) or the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system).
STEP1
STEP2
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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c
annot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pre ssure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the ti re pressure warning light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the re placed tire is greater than 1/2 of
the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire
inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire, and for the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR), s ee the Certification Label. (P. 335,
431).
■Low profile tires (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
Generally, low profile tire s will wear more rapidly and tire grip perfor-
mance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to
standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or
icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather
conditions.

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■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the follow-
ing cases, the settings have not b
een recorded and the system will not
operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light does not flash 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20
minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system doe s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make su re to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.

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CAUTION
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When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may le ad to fatal or injury accidents.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread-
wear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not push the tire pressure warnin g reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the spec ified level. Otherwise, the tire pres-
sure warning light may not come on ev en if the tire inflation pressure is
low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.