TOYOTA COROLLA 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

4617-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 547)
■Front
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb s yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota
dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights1
2

4627-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Rear
Back-up lights (bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights
License plate lights1
2
3
4

4637-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3

4647-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Front turn signal/parking lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3

4657-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights and rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and
remove the clips.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Partly remove the luggage
trim cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail/rear side marker
light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail/rear side marker
light
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
1
2
4
1
2
5

4667-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Back-up lights (bulb type)
Open the trunk lid and
remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4

4677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
License plate lights
Open the trunk lid and
remove the trunk panel cover
clips.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Partly remove the trunk panel
cover and turn the bulb base
counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4

4687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below
has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights/daytime running lights (if equipped)
● Daytime running lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Back-up lights (LED type)
■LED light bulbs
The headlights, daytime running lights, high mounted stoplight, and
back-up
lights (LED type) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns out,
take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

469
8When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 470
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 471
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 473
If you think something is wrong .......................... 478
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 479
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................ 480
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ...... 489
If you have a flat tire.......... 509
If the engine will not start ........................... 521
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 523
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 526
If your vehicle overheats ... 531
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 534

470
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
8-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in th e road due to a breakdown, etc.