flat tire TOYOTA COROLLA 2015 11.G Owners Manual

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 417
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 420
General maintenance ........ 423
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 427
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 428
Hood.................................. 431
Positioning a floor jack ...... 433
Engine compartment ......... 435
Tires .................................. 448
Tire inflation pressure........ 456
Wheels .............................. 459
Air conditioning filter .......... 461
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 463
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 466
Light bulbs ......................... 469 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 483
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 485
If you think something is wrong............................... 489
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 490
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 491
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 503
If you have a flat tire .......... 513
If the engine will not start ... 525
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 527
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 528
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 531
If your vehicle overheats......................... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 540
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 552
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . P. 448
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 513
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Turn signal lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172, 174, 176, 180
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 469, Watts: P. 553)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*3: Vehicles with a multi-information display
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NOTICE
■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 depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 513)
■ When encounterin g 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, transaxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

2094-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually
behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct
visually and with the mirrors all around the vehicle before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. ( P. 204)

2154-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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7Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 417
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 420
General maintenance........ 423
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 427
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 428
Hood ................................. 431
Positioning a floor jack ...... 433
Engine compartment ......... 435
Tires .................................. 448
Tire inflation pressure ....... 456
Wheels .............................. 459
Air conditioning filter.......... 461
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 463
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 466
Light bulbs......................... 469

4267-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs offluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or
skipping.
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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Maintenance and care
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Light bulbs(P. 469)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator/condenser (P. 442)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 456)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid(P. 447)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools

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Maintenance and care
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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and tr ansmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. ( P. 491)
◆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 ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire pr essure warning system must be
initialized. Have tire pressure warning valves and transmitter ID
codes registered by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 451)
◆Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
● When changing the tire size.
● When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed or load weight.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)

4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( P. 552)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressu re to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate
based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system).
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Vehicles without a smart key syst em: Wait for a few minutes with
the engine switch in the “ON” position and then turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Wait for a few minutes with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode and then turn the engine
switch off.
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