TOYOTA COROLLA 2023 Owners Manual

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Interior features
■The wireless charger can be
operated when
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
■Portable devices that can be
charged
●Portable devices compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard
can be charged by the wireless
charger. However, compatibility
with all devices which meet the Qi
wireless charging standard is not
guaranteed.
●The wireless charger is designed
to supply low power electricity (5
W or less) to a cellular phone,
smartphone, or other portable
device.
■If a cover or accessory is
attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a
cover or accessory which is not Qi
compatible is attached. Depending
on the type of cover (including for certain genuine manufacture parts)
and/or accessory a
ttached, it may
not be possible to charge the porta-
ble device. If the portable device is
placed on the charging area and
does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.
■If interference is heard in AM
radio broadcasts while
charging
Turn off the wireless charger and
check if the noise is reduced. If
noise is reduced, press and hold the
power supply switch of the wireless
charger for 2 se conds. The fre-
quency of the wireless charger is
changed and noise may be
reduced. When the frequency is
changed, the operation indicator
light will blink (orange) 2 times.
■Charging precautions
●If the electronic key cannot be
detected in the cabin, charging
cannot be performed. When a
Operation indicator lightSuspected causeMeasure
Blinks (orange) at a one
second interval continu-
ouslyVehicle to charger com-
munication failure.
If the engine is running,
stop and then restart the
engine.
If the engine switch is in
ACC, start the engine.
Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly
A foreign object exists
between the portable
device and charging
area.
Remove the foreign
object.
Portable device is not
positioned properly on
the charging area.If there is a case or
cover attached to the
portable device, remove
it.
Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedlyThe temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.
Stop charging, remove
the portable device from
the charging tray, wait
for the temperature to
drop, and then start
charging again.

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door is opened and closed,
charging may be temporarily sus-
pended.
●While charging, the wireless char-
ger and the portable device will
become warm.
This is not a malfunction.If a porta-
ble device becomes warm while
charging and charging stops due
to the protection function of the
portable device, wait until the por-
table device cools down and
charge it again.
■Sound generated during opera-
tion
When the power su pply switch is
turned on or while a portable device
is being identified, operation sounds
may be heard. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P. 2 9 1
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device,
for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the main part
of the portable device while driv-
ing.
■Caution while in motion
Do not charge lightweight devices
such as wireless headphones
while in motion. These devices
are very light and may be ejected
from the charging tray, which may
lead to unforeseen accidents.
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrilla-
tors, as well as any other electri-
cal medical device, should consult
their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in a
equipment failure and damage,
catch fire, burns due to overheat
or electric shock.
●Do not insert any metallic
objects between the charge
area and the portable device
while charging
●Do not attach a n aluminum
sticker or other metallic object to
the charge area.
●Do not attach a n aluminum
sticker or other metallic object to
the side of the portable device
(or to its case or cover) that
touches the charge area.
●Do not use the ch arging tray as
a small storage space.
●Do not subject to a strong force
or impact.
●Do not disassemb le, modify or
remove.
●Do not charge devices other
than specified portable devices.
●Keep away from magnetic
items.
●Do not charge devices if the
charge area is covered in dust.
●Do not cover with a cloth or sim-
ilar material.
NOTICE
■Situations in which the func-
tion may not operate normally
Devices may not be charged nor-
mally in the following situations.
●The portable device is fully
charged

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Interior features
●The portable device is being
charged with a cable connected
●There is foreign matter between
the charge area and portable
device
●Charging has caused the porta-
ble device to heat up
●The temperature around the
charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or
higher, such as in extreme heat
●The portable device is placed
with its charging side facing up
●The portable device is placed in
an area misaligned from the
charge area
●The portable device is larger
than the charging tray
●A foldable and portable device
is placed outside the charge
area
●The camera lens protrudes 0.12
in (3 mm) or more from the sur-
face of the portable device
●The vehicle is in an area where
strong electrical waves or noise
are emitted, such as near a tele-
vision tower, power plant, gaso-
line station, broadcasting
station, large display, airport,
etc.
●Any of the following objects that
is 0.08 in (2 mm) or thicker is
between the charging side of
the portable device and the
charge area
• Thick cases or covers
• A case or cover attached with an uneven or tilted surface, so
that the charging side is not flat
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps, etc.
●When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by
any of the following metallic
objects:
• A card that has metal on it, such as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigarettes that includes aluminum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
• Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
• A case which has magnet in it on the charging side of the por-
table device.
●Electric wave type wireless
remote controls are being used
nearby
NOTICE
●2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray at
the same time
If charging is abnormal or the
operation indicator light contin-
ues to flash for any other reason,
the wireless char ger may be mal-
functioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

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1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
3 To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward. (if equipped)
Slide the cover to open.
The vanity light turns on. (if
equipped)
■To prevent batte ry discharge
(vehicles with vanity lights)
If the vanity lights remain on when
the engine switch is OFF, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■To prevent malfunctions and
data corruptions
●When charging, bringing a
credit, or other magnetic card,
or magnetic storage media
close to the charge area may
clear any stored data due to
magnetic influence. Also, do not
bring a wristwatch or other pre-
cision instrument close to the
charge area since doing so may
cause it to malfunction.
●Do not charge with a non-con-
tact IC card such as a transpor-
tation system IC card inserted
between the charging side of a
portable device and the charge
area. The IC chip may become
extremely hot and damage the
portable device or IC card. Be
especially careful not to charge
a portable device inside a case
or cover with a non-contact IC
card attached.
●Do not leave portable devices
inside the vehicle. The inside of
the vehicle can become hot in
extreme heat, which could
cause a malfunction.
■If the smartphone OS has
been updated
If the smartphone OS has been
updated to a new er version, its
charging specifications may have
changed significantly. For details,
check the information on the man-
ufacturer’s website.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger
for a long period of time with the
engine stopped.
Sun visors
Va n i t y m i r r o r s

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Interior features
Fold down the armrest for use.
An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from
being discharged (vehicles
with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on
for extended periods while the
engine is stopped.
Armrest (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in or out of the vehicle or
rising from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or
put a heavy load on the assist
grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that cannot be hung on
the coat hook
Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or sharp objects on the
hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-
bags deploy, these items may
become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.

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6
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 288
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 291
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 294
General maintenance.. 296
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 298
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 300
Hood ........................... 302
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 303
Engine compartment ... 304
Tires ............................ 311
Tire inflation pressure.. 328
Wheels ......... ...............330
Air conditioning filter .... 331
Wireless remote con- trol/electronic key battery.................................. 333
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 336
Headlight aim .............. 339
Light bulbs................... 340

2886-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt 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
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle 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
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In cer-
tain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler may interfere with
machine operation. This may pre-
vent the vehicle from being
cleaned properly or result in dam-
age to the r
ear spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do
not bring the nozzle tip near the
gaps around the doors or perimeter
of the windows, or spray these
areas continuously.
■When using a car wash (vehi-
cles 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,
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode to disable the
smart key system. ( P.121)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●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 obs erve the follow-
ing precautions.
• 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 driving or parking in hot
weather
■Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is
parked with wet brake pads or disc
rotors, causing them to stick. Before
parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slo wly and apply the
brakes several times to dry the
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.
Cleaning instructions

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Maintenance and care
parts.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the
parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neu-
tral detergent and water to clean
the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alco-
hol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of
the engine compartment. Doing
so may cause the electrical com-
ponents, 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 until it
has cooled sufficiently, as touch-
ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause
burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is
chipped or scratched, the follow-
ing systems may not function cor-
rectly. If this occurs, consult your
Toyota dealer.
●BSM (if equipped)
●RCTA (if equipped)
●SEA (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deteriora-
tion and corrosion on the
body and components (alumi-
num wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in
the following cases:
• After driving nea r 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 present on
the paint surface
• After driving in an area contami- nated with soot, oily smoke,
mine dust, iron powder or chem-
ical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with d ust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint
surface
●If the paint is chipped or
scratched, have it repaired
immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from cor-
roding, remove any dirt and
store in a place with low humid-
ity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use
organic substances or scrub
with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces
of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the sur-
faces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the
lenses.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away
from the windshield, pull the driver
side wiper arm upward first, and
repeat for the passenger side.
When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the
passenger side first.
■When using a high pressure
car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do
not spray the came ra or its sur-
rounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure
water may cause the device to
not operate normally.
●Do not spray water directly on
the radar which is equipped
behind the emblem. Otherwise
it may cause the device to be
damaged.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close
to boots (rubber or resin manu-
factured 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
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at
least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from
the vehicle body. Otherwise
resin section, such as moldings
and bumpers, may be deformed
and damaged. Also, do not con-
tinuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of
the windshield continuously. If
water enters the air conditioning
system intake located near the
lower part of the windshield, the
air conditioning system may not
operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of
the vehicle using a high pres-
sure car washer.