battery TOYOTA COROLLA 2012 10.G Workshop Manual

454 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.

472 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Manual transmission
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

486 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

515
Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Wattage ................................ 475
Battery Checking .............................. 364
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 450
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 181
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 279
Bluetooth® phone ................... 279
Bottle holder ............................ 319
Brake Fluid...................................... 361
Parking brake ....................... 147
Brake assist ............................. 173
Break-in tips ............................ 123 Care
Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................336
Seat belts ..............................337
Cargo capacity .........................177
CD changer ...............................236
CD player ..................................236
Chains .......................................181
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........103
Booster seats, installation .....107
Convertible seats, definition .............................103
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................107
Front passenger occupant classification system .............98
Infant seats, definition ...........103
Infant seats, installation.........107
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...............................108
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................110
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................114
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516 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................93
Battery precautions ....... 365, 454
Child restraint system............ 103
Child-protectors .......................42
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Installing child restraints ........ 107
Moon roof precautions ............76
Power window lock switch.......71
Power window precautions .....72
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 388
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 59
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................65
Seat belt precautions ..............64
Seat heater precautions ........ 326
Trunk precautions ...................49
Child-protectors .........................42
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 334
Interior ................................... 336
Seat belts .............................. 337
Clock ......................................... 322
Compass ................................... 329
Condenser ................................ 361
Console box ............................. 312
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 456
Cruise control........................... 169
Cup holder ................................ 314
Curtain shield airbags ...............86
Customizable features............. 491 Daytime running light
system .................................... 162
Defogger Rear window ......................... 219
Side mirror ............................ 219
Dimension ................................ 464
Dinghy towing ................... 201,202
Display Trip information ..................... 156
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 345
Doors Door lock ..................... 25, 36, 41
Door windows ......................... 71
Side mirrors............................. 69
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 422
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 123
Correct posture ....................... 84
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 181D

517
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 173
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 448
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 412
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 420
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 448
If the engine will not start...... 444
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 446
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 450
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............ 432
If you lose your keys............. 447
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 459
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 461
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 413
If your vehicle overheats ...... 456 Engine
Compartment ........................354
Engine switch ................131, 135
Hood......................................349
How to start the
engine .........................131, 135
Identification number .............464
If the engine will not start ......444
Ignition switch................131, 135
Overheating...........................456
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................471
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................149
Engine immobilizer system.......81
Engine oil Capacity ................................468
Checking ...............................356
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Engine switch light ..................307
EPS ............................................173
Event data recorder ...................17E

519
Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 351
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 432
Jack handle.............................. 432
Keyless entry ............................. 36
Keys Electronic key ......................... 22
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
If you lose your keys............. 447
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 448
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Key number ............................ 22
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ....................................... 22
Mechanical key....................... 22
Wireless remote control key ... 36
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage ................................ 475
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 399
Wattage ................................ 475
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 164
Headlights switch ................. 160
Interior light switch................ 309
Personal light switch............. 309
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 310
Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Turn signal lever ................... 146
Wattage ................................ 475
Load capacity .......................... 180
Lock steering column ..... 133, 137 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................345
General maintenance ............341
Maintenance data..................464
Maintenance requirements....339
Manual air conditioning system ....................................212
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............145
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................151
Meters ...................................149
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............67
Side mirror heater .................219
Side mirrors .............................69
Vanity mirrors ........................321
Moon roof ...................................73
MP3 disc ...................................243
Multi-information display ....................................156J
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520 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........15
Odometer .................................. 149
OilEngine oil .............................. 356
Opener Fuel filler door .........................77
Hood...................................... 349
Trunk .......................................47
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............69
Outside temperature display .................................... 156
Overheating, Engine ................456
Parking brake ........................... 147
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch.................................... 160
Wattage ................................. 475
Personal lights
Switch.................................... 309
Wattage ................................. 475
Personal/interior lights
Switch.................................... 310
Wattage ................................. 475
Power outlet ............................. 325
Power windows ..........................71 Radiator .................................... 361
Radio ......................................... 232
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 399
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage................................. 475
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage................................. 475
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 329
Rear window defogger ............ 219
Replacing Fuses .................................... 389
Key battery ............................ 385
Light bulbs............................. 399
Tires ...................................... 432
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 498
Reset the maintenance
data ......................................... 340N
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524 Alphabetical index
WasherChecking ............................... 366
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 181
Switch.................................... 166
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 177
Load limits ............................. 180
Weight ................................... 464
Wheels ...................................... 380
Window glasses ........................71
Window lock switch ...................71
Windows
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger .......... 219
Washer .................................. 166
Windshield wipers ................... 166
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 385
Wireless remote control ..........36
WMA disc .................................. 243

525
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 432If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 8 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 444If the engine will not start
P. 448If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
P. 450If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 446If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 456If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 447If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 450If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 1Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 459If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 420If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...