Tire TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 10.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage featuresList of storage features....... 268
• Glove box ......................... 269
• Console box ..................... 269
• Cup holders ...................... 271
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 273
• Bottle holders ................... 275
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 276
Vanity mirrors ..................... 277
Grocery bag hook............... 278
Ashtrays ............................. 279
Cigarette lighter .................. 280
Power outlet ....................... 281
Seat heaters ....................... 283
Armrest............................... 285
Floor mat ............................ 286
Trunk features .................... 287
Compass ............................ 288 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 294
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 296
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 299
General maintenance ......... 301
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 304
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 305
Hood ................................... 309
Positioning a floor jack........ 311
Engine compartment .......... 314
Tires.................................... 330
Tire inflation pressure ......... 338
Wheels................................ 342
Air conditioning filter ........... 344
Key battery ......................... 346
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 350
Light bulbs .......................... 360
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 372
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 373
If you think something is wrong ............................ 378
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 379
Event data recorder ............ 380
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 382
If you have a flat tire............ 393
If the engine will not start .... 404
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 406
If you lose your keys ........... 407
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 408
If the battery is discharged ........................ 410
If your vehicle overheats ..... 416
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 419 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 422
Fuel information.................. 434
Tire information .................. 437
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 449
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 453
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 456
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 457
Abbreviation list ........................ 462
Alphabetical index ..................... 463
What to do if... ........................... 473
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 330
P. 393
P. 431
P. 437
Trunk P. 46
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 140
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 155
: If equipped
Doors P. 40

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 143
P. 151
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 64
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 46
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 155
P. 140
P. 157
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 202
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 158
Hood lock release
lever
P. 309
Fuel filler door opener
P. 74
Emergency flasher switch
P. 372
Shift lock override
button
 P. 406
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet

Ashtray

P. 280
P. 281
P. 279
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 331
Horn P. 142

118 2-1. Driving procedures
Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
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Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of
vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious
injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever (vehic les with an automatic transmission)
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles
with an automatic transmission) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 396)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transaxle fluid etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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driving systems
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When driving
■Sounds and vibrations caused by ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after ABS is activated.
■ If the “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
There is a malfunction in the TRAC and VSC systems. Contact your Toyota
dealer and have your Toyota inspected.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The sys-
tem should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■ABS does not operate effectively when
●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
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CAUTION
■Stopping distance when ABS is oper ating on the wet or slick roads
ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■ When VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care
when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■ When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do
not turn off TRAC and VSC unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire pressure level.
The ABS and VSC system will not function correctly if different tires are fitted
on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.