engine coolant TOYOTA COROLLA 2014 11.G User Guide

4407-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 537)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 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.
For the U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31F
[-35C])
For Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44F
[-42C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■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 your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or the radiator cap.
(P. 538)
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 mixture 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.

4908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Vehicles without a multi-information display: High engine coolant
temperature warning light comes on.
●Vehicles with a multi-information display: Engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge needle continually points higher than normal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●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 following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning
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.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*3
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*3
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
and
High engine coolant temperature warning light*3
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 537)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises
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●Vehicles without a multi-information display: The high engine cool-
ant temperature warning light (P. 492) comes on or a loss of
power is experienced.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: The engine coolant tem-
perature gauge (P. 82) enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan operate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning
system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing temper-
atures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts.
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●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additives.

5649-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
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603Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 175
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 89
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 211
Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 493
Electronic key ............................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 114
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 529
Replacing the battery ............ 464
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 492
If a warning light turns on...... 492
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed .......... 504
If the battery is discharged.... 532
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 529
If the engine will not start ...... 526
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 528
If you have a flat tire ............. 514
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 490
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 540
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 485
If your vehicle overheats ....... 537Emergency flashers ................ 482
Engine ...................................... 546
Compartment ........................ 435
Engine switch ............... 161, 164
Hood ..................................... 431
How to start the
engine ........................ 161, 164
Identification number ............ 545
If the engine will not start ...... 526
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 161, 164
Overheating .......................... 537
Engine coolant......................... 440
Capacity................................ 548
Checking............................... 440
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 216
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................. 77, 82
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 436
Capacity................................ 546
Checking............................... 436
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 216
Engine switch .................. 161, 164
EPS
(Electric Power Steering) ..... 211
Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 493
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Vanity mirrors .......................... 403
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 544
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 211
Voice command system.......... 376
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 211
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 492
Downshifting ......................... 179
Electric power steering ......... 493
Key reminder ........ 162, 497, 507
Open door ............................. 494
Open moon roof .................... 506
Open trunk ............................ 504
Seat belt reminder ................ 494
Warning lights............................ 73
ABS....................................... 493
Brake system ........................ 492
Charging system ................... 492
Cruise control........................ 494
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 492
Low engine oil pressure ........ 492
Low fuel level ........................ 494
Low windshield washer
fluid ..................................... 494
Maintenance required
reminder ............................. 495
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 493
Master warning light.............. 494Open door............................. 494
Seat belt reminder light......... 494
Slip indicator ......................... 493
Smart key system ................. 493
SRS ...................................... 493
Tire pressure ........................ 494
Warning messages.................. 504
Washer ..................................... 192
Checking............................... 447
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 216
Switch ................................... 192
Washing and waxing ............... 414
Weight ...................................... 544
Wheels ...................................... 460
Replacing.............................. 460
Size....................................... 552
Window glasses ...................... 133
Window lock switch ................ 133
Windows................................... 133
Power windows..................... 133
Rear window
defogger ..................... 381, 389
Windshield wipers ................... 192
Intermittent wiper .................. 192
Winter driving tips ................... 216
Wireless remote control ........... 93
Battery-Saving Function ....... 114
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 107
Replacing the battery............ 464
WMA disc ......................... 232, 302
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