maintenance TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting engine ,
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Continuously variable transmis-sion .................................. 168
Turn signal lever................. 171
Parking brake ..................... 172
Brake Hold ......................... 175
4-3. Operating the lights and wip- ers
Headlight switch ................. 178
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................... 181
Fog light switch .................. 184
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 184
Rear windshield wiper and washer ............................. 186
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 188
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Toyota Safety Sense 3 software
update .............................. 190
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .... 192
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................... 198
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)... 208
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ......................................... 213
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..... 218
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 220
Cruise control ..................... 231
Emergency Driving Stop System ......................................... 235
Stop & Start system ........... 237
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)... 243
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......................................... 248
Safe Exit Assist .................. 254
Intuitive parking assist ........ 259
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......................................... 265
Driving assist systems........ 2744-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 279
Utility vehicle precautions .. 281
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system
......................................... 286
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem ................................... 292
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters ............................. 300
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 302
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 304
Luggage compartment features ......................................... 307
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ........ 309
Garage door opener........... 320
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 328
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interi or.................. 33

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6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements......................................... 334
General maintenance......... 336
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ...... 338
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 340
Hood .................................. 342
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Positioning a floor jack .......343
Engine compartment .......... 344
Tires ................................... 351
Tire inflation pressure......... 363
Wheels ............................... 365
Air conditioning filter ........... 366
Wireless remote control/elec- tronic key battery.............. 368
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 371
Headlight aim ..................... 373
Light bulbs .......................... 374
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 382
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 382
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................... 384
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 385
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 389
Fuel pump shut off system ......................................... 390
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 391
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 401
If you have a flat tire ........... 405
If the engine will not start ... 415
If you lose your keys .......... 417
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system) ......... 417
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 419
If your vehicle overheats .... 423If the vehicle becomes stuck
......................................... 425
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 428
Fuel information ................. 436
Tire information .................. 438
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 449
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 459
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 462
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ............. 462
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners ..................... 463
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............. 464
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ......................................... 472
Alphabetical Index.............. 475
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

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technologies
• When providing image data and position information to a company
involved in map creation, etc. for
the purpose of research and
development map related tech-
nologies
• When providing image data and position information to a local
government for the purpose of
road maintenance, etc.
• When providing processed image data and position information to
traffic conditio n communication
individual services
• When providing image data from near a fire, or other area that
emergency services are dis-
patched, to the fire department of
a local government which has
entered a separate contract with
To y o t a
*1: The recorded data varies accord-ing to the vehicle grade level and
options with which it is equipped.
*2: The vehicle has multiple cam-eras. For details on from which
cameras images are recorded,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Image information recorded by the
vehicle can be era sed by your Toy-
ota dealer.
The image recording function can
be disabled. However, if the function
is disabled, data from when systems
operate will not be available.
If you wish to stop the collection of
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 data by the
Toyota servers for the purpose of
research and development and pro-
vision to individual services, contact
your Toyota dealer.
If your Toyota has Safety Con-
nect and if you have subscribed
to those services, please refer to
the Safety Connect Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement
for information on data collected
and its usage.
 To learn more about the vehi-
cle data collected, used and
shared by Toyota, please visit
www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
.
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 sec-
onds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data
as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
Usage of data collected
through Safety Connect
(U.S. mainland only)
Event data recorder

681-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key
system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been inserted into the engine
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type engine immobilizer
system.
■Conditions that may cause the
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in
contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer
system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the engine from
starting if a key has not
been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

691-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof
(if equipped) are closed
before the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system
will set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
If all doors are cl osed with back
door or hood open, alarm system
can be set.
■Deactivating or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to
ACC or ON, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the
following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the
alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other
than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote con-
trol. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/deactivating/stop-
ping the alarm system

1524-1. Before driving
■Matching trailer ball height to
trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer
hookup, the trailer ball setup must
be the proper height for the coupler
on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions
are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires
are properly inflated. ( P.434)
●Trailer tires are inflated according
to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required
by law.
●All lights work each time you con-
nect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper
height for the coupler on the
trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is
hitched.
Do not drive if th e trailer is not
level, and check for improper
tongue weight, overloading, worn
suspension, or other possible
causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely
loaded.
●The rear view mirr ors conform to
all applicable fede ral, state/provin-
cial or local regulations. If they do
not, install rear view mirrors
appropriate for towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transaxle,
transfer [AWD models], rear differ-
ential [AWD models] or wheel bear-
ing), Toyota recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle
has been driven for over 500 miles
(800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km), you can
start towing. However, for the next
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 50 mph
(80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and
avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle
will require more fr equent mainte-
nance due to the additional load.
(See “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Sup-
plement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the
towing ball and bracket after
approximately 600 miles (1000
km) of tra iler towing.
Toyota warranties do not
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
Contact your Toyota dealer
for further information
about additional require-
ments such as a towing kit,
etc.

2834-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the engine or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air
intake will cause severe engine
damage.
●Water entering the continuously
variable transmission will cause
deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the differen-
tials, continuously variable
transmission and transfer (AWD
models) case, reducing the gear
oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the riverbed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs
may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system
components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection aft er each day of
off-road driving that has taken
you through rough terrain, sand,
mud, or water. For scheduled
maintenance information, refer
to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 328
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 331
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 334
General maintenance.. 336
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 338
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 340
Hood ........................... 342
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 343
Engine compartment ... 344
Tires ............................ 351
Tire inflation pressure.. 363
Wheels ......... ...............365
Air conditioning filter .... 366
Wireless remote con- trol/electronic key battery.................................. 368
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 371
Headlight aim .............. 373
Light bulbs................... 374

3286-1. 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
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Extend the mirrors before
driving.
■High pressure car washes
As water may ent er 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.119)
●If you need to release the parking
brake, turn off the brake hold sys-
tem, shift the shift lever to N, then
release the parking brake and set
the engine switch to ACC.
(  P.172)
■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
parts.
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.
Cleaning instructions