maintenance TOYOTA COROLLA 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 411
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 414
General maintenance ........ 417
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 421
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 422
Hood.................................. 425
Positioning a floor jack ...... 427
Engine compartment ......... 429
Tires .................................. 440
Tire inflation pressure........ 448
Wheels .............................. 451
Air conditioning filter .......... 453
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 458
Light bulbs ......................... 461 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
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 538
Fuel information ................ 548
Tire information ................. 551
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 564
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 573 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 576
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 577
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 579
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 590
Alphabetical index ...................... 595
9Vehicle specifications10For owners
Index
For vehicles with an Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus,
refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S
MANUAL” for information regarding Entune Premium Audio or
Entune Audio Plus.

681-2. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certifications for the e ngine immobilizer system
For the U.S.A.
FCC ID: WRKRI-44BTY FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip ment.
For Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devic e may not cause
interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie Canada app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto risée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio électrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

701-2. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft , make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door ma y automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
● The doors are unlocked manually without the mechanical key and the alarm
is triggered.
● While the alarm is operating, the doors are unlocked manually w ithout the
mechanical key.
● When recharging or replacing the battery
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood, or unlocks the
vehicle using a door lock switch or inside
lock button.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 529)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

942. Instrument cluster
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●Maintenance sy stem (U.S.A.)
Select to reset the message after the required maintenance is
performed. (
P. 415)
● Initialization
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returne d
to their default setting.
■ Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performe d, a pop-up
display, such as the operating dynamic radar cruise control swi tch, will be
temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off.
■ Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, a setting display in which the settings can be
changed through the meter control switches will automatically b e turned off.
● When a warning message appears while the setting display is dis played
● When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 411
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 414
General maintenance........ 417
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 421
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 422
Hood ................................. 425
Positioning a floor jack ...... 427
Engine compartment ......... 429
Tires .................................. 440
Tire inflation pressure ....... 448
Wheels .............................. 451
Air conditioning filter.......... 453
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 458
Light bulbs......................... 461

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7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicl e
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any di rt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughl y
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the v ehicle
body is cool.
■ Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle su rface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close p roximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on y our vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

4097-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, f ollow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
● Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from t he vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that th e key is not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the sm art key sys-
tem. ( P. 124)
■ Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe unti l it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause b urns.

4107-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are presen t on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the pai nt surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediat ely.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to th e windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and then the passenger side. When returning the
wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger sid e first.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
•Traction related parts
•Steering parts
•Suspension parts
• Brake parts