towed TOYOTA COROLLA 2016 11.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 423
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 426
General maintenance ........ 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 433
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 434
Hood.................................. 437
Positioning a floor jack ...... 439
Engine compartment ......... 441
Tires .................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure........ 462
Wheels .............................. 465
Air conditioning filter .......... 467
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 469
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 472
Light bulbs ......................... 475 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 488
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 489
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 491
If you think something is wrong ........................... 496
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 497
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 498
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 510
If you have a flat tire .......... 520
If the engine will not start ................................. 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 534
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 535
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 538
If your vehicle overheats......................... 543
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 547
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

1293-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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nRemoving the head restraints (excep t for fixed rear head restraints)
n Installing the head restraints (excep t for fixed rear head restraints)
Front seats and rear outside seats
Rear center seat
n Adjusting the height of the head r estraints (except for fixed rear head
restraints)
n Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
Lock
release
button
Lock release
button
Lock release
button

1624-1. Before driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
n To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

1634-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (without a smart key
system) or ACCESSORY mode (w ith a smart key system).
(  P. 165, 170)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before drivi\
ng
the vehicle.
nNecessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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8When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 488
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 489 8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 491
If you think something is wrong .............................. 496
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 497
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 498
If a warning message or indicator is
displayed ......................... 510
If you have a flat tire.......... 520
If the engine will not start ................................. 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 534
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 535
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 543
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 547

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When trouble arises
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
lThe engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

4938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn th e engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles without a manual transm ission: When the shift lever can-
not be shifted: P. 534
nWhile towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
n Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. ( P. 520)
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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4948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
nWhen towing the vehicle
n While towing
lWhen towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
l Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.

4958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
lVehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
n To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
n To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

609Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Eco drive mode ........................ 179
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 215Function ................................ 215
Warning light ......................... 499
Electronic key ............................ 96 Battery-saving function ......... 118
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 535
Replacing the battery ............ 469
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 498
If a warning light turns on...... 498
If a warning message or indicator is displayed .......... 510
If the battery is discharged.... 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 535
If the engine will not start ...... 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 534
If you have a flat tire ............. 520
If you think something is wrong.................................. 496
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 489
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ....... 543 Emergency flashers ................ 488
Engine ...................................... 552
ACCESSORY mode ............. 170
Compartment ........................ 441
Engine switch ............... 165, 168
Hood ..................................... 437
How to start the engine ........................ 165, 168
Identification number ............ 551
If the engine will not start ...... 532
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 165, 168
Overheating .......................... 543
Engine coolant......................... 446
Capacity................................ 554
Checking............................... 446
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 221
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................. 77, 82
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 442 Capacity................................ 552
Checking............................... 442
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 221
Engine switch .................. 165, 168
Entune Audio ................... 228, 290
Entune Audio Plus
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EPS
(Electric Power Steering) ..... 215Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 499
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.