TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: COROLLA CROSS, Model: TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2023Pages: 500, PDF Size: 15.11 MB
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3316-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty 
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, 
wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.
Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foam-
ing-type cleaners available. Use a 
sponge or brush to apply the foam. 
Rub in overlapping circles. Do not 
use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and 
let them dry. Excellent results are 
obtained by keeping the carpet as 
dry as possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm 
water using a cloth or sponge. Also 
check the belts periodically for 
excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each 
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle 
interior
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in 
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical 
components, etc. to malfunc-
tion or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS com-
ponents or wiring in the vehicle 
interior wet.
(  P. 2 9 )
An electrical ma lfunction may 
cause the airbags to deploy or 
not function properly, resulting 
in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with wireless charger:
Do not let the wireless charger 
(  P.310) get wet. Failure to do 
so may cause t he charger to 
become hot and cause burns or 
could cause electric shock 
resulting in death or serious 
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (espe-
cially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish 
cleaner. The instrument panel 
may reflect off the windshield, 
obstructing the driver’s view and 
leading to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the  following types 
of detergent, as  they may dis-
color the vehicle interior or 
cause streaks or damage to 
painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and  steering wheel: Organic sub-
stances such as benzene or 
gasoline, alkaline  or acidic solu-
tions, dye, and bleach 
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3326-1. Maintenance and care
Remove dirt using a 
water-dampened soft cloth or 
synthetic chamois.
 Wipe the surface with a dry, 
soft cloth to remove any 
remaining moisture.
■Cleaning the areas with 
satin-finish metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real 
metal for the surface. It is necessary 
to clean them regularly. If dirty areas 
are left uncleaned for long periods 
of time, they may be difficult to 
clean.
 Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and 
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of 
approximately 5% neutral wool 
detergent.
NOTICE
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-
tions, such as thinner, benzene, 
and alcohol
• Steering wheel: Organic sub- stances, such as thinner, and 
cleaner that contains alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish 
cleaner. The instrument panel’s 
or other interior part’s painted 
surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather 
surfaces
Observe the following precautions 
to avoid damage to and deteriora-
tion of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from 
leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to 
direct sunlight for extended peri-
ods of time. Park the vehicle in 
the shade, especially during 
summer.
●Do not place items made of 
vinyl, plastic, or containing wax 
on the upholstery, as they may 
stick to the leather surface if the 
vehicle interior heats up signifi-
cantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with 
water.
Vehicle systems such as the 
audio system may be damaged if 
water comes into contact with 
electrical components such as the 
audio system above or under the 
floor of the vehicle. Water may 
also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of 
the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch 
the lens. (
P.192)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear 
window
●Do not use glass cleaner to 
clean the rear window, as this 
may cause damage to the rear 
window defogger heater wires. 
Use a cloth dampened with 
lukewarm water to gently wipe 
the window clean. Wipe the win-
dow in strokes running parallel 
to the heater wires.
●Be careful not to scratch or 
damage the heater wires.
Cleaning the areas with 
satin-finish metal accents
Cleaning the leather areas 
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3336-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off all rem aining traces 
of detergent.
 Wipe the surface with a dry, 
soft cloth to remove any 
remaining moisture. Allow the 
leather to dry in a shaded and 
ventilated area.
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the 
interior of the vehicle at least twice a 
year to maintain the quality of the 
vehicle’s interior.
 Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.
 Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.
Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas 
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3346-2. Maintenance
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine 
Toyota parts be used for repairs to 
ensure performanc e of each sys-
tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 
replacement or if a repair shop other 
than a Toyota dealer performs 
repairs, confirm the warranty cover-
age.
■Allow inspection and repairs to 
be performed by a Toyota 
dealer
●Toyota technicians are 
well-trained specialists and are 
kept up to date with the latest ser-
vice information. They are well 
informed about the operation of all 
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It 
proves that the maintenance that 
has been performed is under war-
ranty coverage. If any problem 
should arise while your vehicle is 
under warranty, your Toyota 
dealer will promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be 
performed on a daily basis. This 
can be done by yourself or by a 
Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should 
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.
For details about maintenance 
items and schedules, refer to the 
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care 
and regular maintenance 
are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to 
perform regular checks. 
Toyota recommends the 
maintenance below.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly 
maintained
Improper maintenance could 
result in serious damage to the 
vehicle and possible death or seri-
ous injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its 
constituents, and a wide variety 
of automobile components con-
tain or emit chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects and 
other reproductive harm. Work 
in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained 
in vehicles as well as waste pro-
duced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. Avoid 
exposure and wash any 
affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and 
related accessories contain lead 
and lead compounds which are 
known to cause brain damage. 
Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P.348)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 
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3356-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is 
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the 
message.
To reset the messa ge, follow the 
procedure described below:
4.2-inch display
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “Vehi-
cle Settings” and then press and 
hold  .
3 Press   or   to select 
“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press  .
4 Press   or   to select “Yes” 
and then press  .
A message will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display when the 
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.
7-inch display
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “Vehi-
cle Settings” and then press and 
hold  .
3 Press   or   to select 
“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press  .
4 Press   or   to select “Yes” 
and then press  .
A message will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display when the 
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect 
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota repair manuals is 
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Informat ion Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance 
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3366-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general 
maintenance items that 
should be performed at the 
intervals specified in the 
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s 
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It 
is recommended that any 
problem you notice should 
be brought to the attention 
of your Toyota dealer or 
qualified service shop for 
advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure 
that there is adequate ventilation 
before performing maintenance 
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.348)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
( P.347)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct 
level? ( P.346)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
( P.344)
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and 
condenser should 
be free from for-
eign objects. 
( P.347)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
( P.350)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator 
pedal
The accelerator 
pedal should move 
smoothly (without 
uneven pedal effort 
or catching).
Continuously 
variable trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanismWhen parked on a 
slope and the shift 
lever is in P, is the 
vehicle securely 
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake 
pedal move 
smoothly?
• Does the brake  pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor? 
( P.433)
• Does the brake  pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play? 
( P.433)
ItemsCheck points 
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3376-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.
• The brakes  should work 
effectively.
• The brake pedal  should not feel 
spongy.
• The brake pedal  should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.
Head 
restraints
Do the head 
restraints move 
smoothly and lock 
securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzersDo the indicators 
and buzzers func-
tion properly?
LightsDo all the lights 
come on?
Parking brake
• Does the park-ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on  a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?
ItemsCheck points
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate 
smoothly?
• The seat belts  should not be 
damaged.
Seats
Do the seat con-
trols operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steer-ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?
• Does the steer- ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?
• There should not  be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
DoorsDo the doors oper-
ate smoothly?
Engine hood
Does the engine 
hood lock system 
work properly?
Fluid leaks
There should not 
be any signs of 
fluid leakage after 
the vehicle has 
been parked.
ItemsCheck points 
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3386-2. Maintenance
The OBD system determines 
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control 
system. Your vehicle may not 
pass the I/M test and may need 
to be repaired. Contact your 
Toyota dealer to service the 
vehicle.
When the battery is discon-
nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set 
during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving 
habits, the readiness codes may 
not be completely set.
When the fuel tank cap is 
loose
Tires
• Is the tire infla-
tion pressure 
correct?
• The tires should  not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.
• Have the tires  been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts  should not be 
loose.
Windshield 
wipers/rear 
window wiper 
(if equipped)
• The wiper blades should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.
• The wiper blades  should clear the 
windshield/rear 
window without 
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck pointsEmission inspection 
and maintenance (I/M) 
programs
Some states have vehicle 
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD 
(On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system 
monitors the operation of 
the emission control sys-
tem.
If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass 
the I/M test in the follow-
ing situations: 
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3396-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
The malfunction indicator lamp 
comes on indicating a temporary 
malfunction and your vehicle may 
not pass the I/M test.
The error code in the OBD sys-
tem will not be cleared unless 
the vehicle is driven 40 or more 
times.
Contact your Toyota dealer to 
prepare the vehicle for re-test-
ing.
When the malfunction 
indicator lamp still 
remains on after several 
driving trips
If your vehicle does not 
pass the I/M test 
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3406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself  ser vice 
precautions
If you perform maintenance 
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure 
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery 
condition 
( P.348)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional 
wrench (for terminal 
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid 
level 
( P.347)
• FMVSS No.116 
DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 
DOT 4 or SAE 
J1704 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only  for adding brake 
fluid)
Engine 
coolant 
level 
( P.346)
• “Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” or a 
similar high quality 
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, 
non-nitrite and 
non-borate coolant 
with long-life hybrid 
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is 
pre-mixed with 50% 
coolant and 50% 
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is 
pre-mixed with 55% 
coolant and 45% 
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only  for adding coolant)
Engine oil 
level 
( P.344)
• “Toyota Genuine 
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only  for adding engine 
oil)
Fuses 
( P.371)• Fuse with same 
amperage rating as 
original
Light bulbs 
( P.374)
• Bulb with same 
number and wattage 
rating as original
• Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
ItemsParts and tools