TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2020 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: COROLLA HATCHBACK, Model: TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2020Pages: 260, PDF Size: 8.54 MB
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Safety Maintenance Information
Read this Owner’s Manual, the information on the sidewall of  
your tires, your vehicle owner’s manual and the tire information   
placard that came on your vehicle, for essential safety and 
maintenance information.
While you should have complete confidence in your new 
BFGOODRICH
® tires, it’s important to register your tires so we can 
contact you about any new safety developments. For online tire 
registration, visit www.tireregistration.com.
Tire Failure – Safety Warning
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, 
impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, a crack, a bulge or 
other distortion, or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire 
failures, such as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may 
increase risk of injury, death, or property damage. To reduce the risk  
of a tire failure, you should thoroughly read and follow the instruction\
s 
 in this manual, your vehicle owner’s manual, the tire information 
placard on the vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), and tire sidewall 
information regarding safety warnings, proper tire use, and proper  
tire maintenance.
Controlling a Vehicle When a Tire Failure Occurs
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, o\
r 
feel the vehicle pull toward the side of the failed tire. If that happen\
s, 
DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. 
Instead, slowly remove your foot from the accelerator and hold the 
steering wheel firmly while steering to remain in your lane. Once the 
vehicle has slowed and is fully in your control, apply the brakes gently\
, 
safely pull over to the shoulder, and come to a stop in the safest 
location possible. Inspect all tires. If any tire looks flat or low , or shows
detachment or any other damage, replace the wheel and tire 
with a properly inflated spare after first inspecting the spare for  
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visible damage. Bumps, bulges, or cracks in any tire may indicate 
detachment within the tire body and require inspection by a qualified 
tire professional. If any tire, including the spare, has bumps, bulges, \
cracks, or other visible damage, do not resume driving with that tire. I\
f 
you have no other option, you should drive as slowly and cautiously as 
possible until you can obtain towing or mechanical assistance. If the 
spare tire is not properly inflated, do not resume driving with that tire 
unless you have no other option, in which case you should drive only 
as slowly as is safely possible in the traffic conditions until you can 
both get the spare tire properly inflated and have it checked by a tire 
professional to ensure that it is safe to use.
Proper Inflation
Driving on Any Tire That Does Not Have the Correct 
Inflation Pressure Is Dangerous
An underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in 
sudden tire failure and an accident. If your tires are those that came 
as original equipment on your vehicle when it was new, refer to the tire 
information placard that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle’s 
door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), 
for the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, ask 
your BFGoodrich tire retailer for the correct inflation pressure; if you
do not, refer to the tire information placard that came on your vehicle \
(located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the 
glove compartment door), for the recommended operating pressures. 
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Never 
exceed the Maximum Pressure rating stated on the tire sidewall. Note 
that proper inflation pressures for rear tires may differ from proper 
inflation pressures for front tires. The Maximum Pressure rating on
the tire is normally not equal to the placard pressure. 
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Check the Cold Inflation Pressure in All Your Tires, 
Including the Spare, at Least Once Each Month
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle 
handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire 
failure, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. Therefore, inflation 
pressures should be checked at least once each month and before 
every long-distance trip. This applies to all tires, including sealant types 
and self-supporting tires, which are as susceptible to losing inflation as 
any other type of tire if not properly maintained. Pressures should be 
checked before the tires have been driven on or after they have been 
allowed to cool down to the ambient air temperature. Driving for even
a short distance causes tires to heat up and their inflation to increase, 
and recommended tire pressures are for tires that have not been 
heated by recent driving on them.
Underinflation and Overinflation Must Be Checked  
with a Tire Pressure Gauge
Tires must be checked monthly with a tire pressure gauge. It is 
impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply 
looking at them. It is almost impossible to feel or hear when a tire is \
being run underinflated or overinflated. Use an accurate tire pressure 
gauge to check tire pressure each month. Small and inexpensive tire 
pressure gauges are available. You should keep one in your vehicle’s 
glove box or trunk and use it monthly and as otherwise needed.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Your vehicle is likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) that is designed to monitor the pressure of tires mounted on 
your vehicle and sends a signal to the driver if a tire pressure falls 
below a predetermined level. A TPMS should not replace monthly 
manual pressure checks for all four tires and the spare. You should 
manually monitor and check tire pressure inflation with a pressure 
gauge. Your tires should have the recommended pressure listed by 
your vehicle’s manufacturer. This information can be found in the 
vehicle owner’s manual and is on a placard located in the vehicle’s  
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door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door.  
If you have plus-size tires that require a higher inflation pressure, your 
tire pressure monitoring system will require re-calibration to the new 
proper inflation pressure. Refer to your tire dealer/installer of plus-size 
tires for proper inflation pressure. You should check inflation in all your 
tires, including the spare, once each month and before every long trip. \
Regardless whether your spare is a full-size spare or a mini-spare, 
make sure that it is properly inflated. If the TPMS generates improper 
monitoring or signals, you should consult your vehicle owner’s manual 
and follow up with your vehicle’s manufacturer.
Tire Spinning
Do not spin wheels at more than 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated 
on your vehicle’s speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, 
unloaded tire can cause it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The 
energy released by such an explosion may cause serious physical 
injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind a spinning 
tire. When in mud, sand, snow, ice, or another slippery condition, 
do not engage in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor 
excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may 
cause a drive tire that has lost traction to spin beyond its speed-
enduring capability. This is also true when balancing a drive  
tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to spin  
the tire/wheel assembly.
High Speed Driving Is Dangerous
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high 
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard is more 
difficult to avoid, and if tire contact is made with it, there is a greater 
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, 
driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid 
accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. 
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Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each 
type of BFGOODRICH
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Always consult the tire manufacturer for the maximum speed of 
Unlimited Z or (Y) tires. Speed rating is identified as a part of the tire’s 
sizing or service description. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neith\
er 
recommended nor endorsed.
In the latest attempt to standardize tire designations, all ratings exce\
pt 
Unlimited Z incorporate the speed symbol and load index as the tire’ s 
service description.
For Example:
“Z” Rated Tires
When “Z” appears in the size description with the service descript\
ion, 
the maximum speed is indicated by the service description.
Examples:
For tires having a maximum speed capability above 240 km/hr  
(149 mph), a “Z” may appear in the size designation.
For tires having a maximum speed capability above 300 km/hr  
(186 mph), a “Z” must appear in the size designation and the service 
description must include Y in parenthesis. Example: 275/40ZR18 
(99Y). Consult the tire manufacturer for maximum speed when there   
is no service description. 
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Consult your BFGoodrich tire retailer for maximum speed capabilities. 
Although a tire may be speed-rated, no vehicle should be operated in 
an unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory 
tests that relate to performance on the road, but are not applicable 
if tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered, 
improperly repaired, or retreaded. Furthermore, a tire’s speed rating 
does not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at the maximum
speed for which the tire is rated, particularly under adverse road 
and weather conditions or if the vehicle has unusual characteristics. 
BFGoodrich highway passenger tires that do not have a speed symbol 
on the sidewall have a maximum speed rating of 105 mph (170 kph). 
Light truck highway tires that do not have a speed symbol on the 
sidewall of the tire have a maximum speed rating of 87 mph (140 
kph). BFGoodrich winter tires that do not have a speed symbol on 
the sidewall or tires with Q symbols have a speed rating of 100 mph 
(160 km/hr). Winter tires with a speed symbol have a maximum speed 
rating in accordance with the symbol. The speed and other ratings of 
retreaded tires are assigned by the retreader and replace the original 
manufacturer’s ratings. IMPORTANT: The replacement tire speed 
rating should be equal to or higher than the OEM tire speed rating. If a\
 
lower speed rated tire is selected, then the vehicle top speed becomes 
limited to that of the lower speed rating selected. The customer must
be informed of the new speed restriction and that the vehicle’s handling 
may be adversely impacted. REMEMBER…High speed driving can 
be dangerous and may damage your tires. AND…When driving at 
highway speeds, correct inflation pressure is especially important.
Inspect Your Tires, and Do Not Drive on a Damaged 
Tire or Wheel
Road hazards and objects in the road, such as potholes, curbs, glass, 
metal, rocks, wood, and debris, can damage a tire and should be 
safely avoided. If your vehicle hits any such hazard or object, however,  
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you should promptly inspect your tires. If you see any damage to any 
tire or wheel, replace it with a properly inflated spare at once and have 
your tires, including the spare, inspected by a tire professional.
A tire that hits a road hazard or object can be damaged but not have 
any visible sign of damage on its surface. A tire damaged by an impact 
can suddenly fail a day, a week, or even months later. You may not 
recall having hit an object or a road hazard and may not see any tire 
damage, but such an event may have damaged one or more of your 
tires. Air loss, unusual tire wear, localized wear, or vibrations can also 
be signs of internal tire damage and, accordingly, should be addressed 
as promptly as are instances of visible tire damage.
If you suspect any damage to your tire or wheel from an impact with a 
curb, pothole, debris on the road, or any other road hazard or object, 
or if you feel or hear any unusual vibration, replace the tire and wheel\
 
with a properly inflated spare at once and immediately visit a qualified 
tire professional.
Inspection
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with a properly 
inflated spare at once and visit a BFGoodrich Tire Retailer.
Inspect your tires at least once per month, and immediately after 
contacting any road hazard or object, such as a curb, a pothole, or 
debris. When inspecting your tires, including the spare, check the 
inflation as instructed above. If the pressure check indicates that one 
of your tires has lost pressure of two pounds or more, look for signs of\
 
penetration, valve leakage, or wheel damage that may account for the 
air loss.
Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations, and abnormal tire 
wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread. Any of these may 
be caused by misalignment, contact with road hazards or objects, 
or improper inflation. If any such damage is found, the tire must be  
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inspected by your BFGoodrich tire retailer at once. Use of a damaged 
tire could result in tire failure and an accident.
All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high speeds, hard 
cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads that 
are in poor condition, or offroad use. Roads with holes, rocks, or other 
objects can damage tires and cause misalignment of your vehicle. 
When driving on such roads, drive carefully and slowly, and before 
driving again at normal or highway speeds, examine your tires for any 
damage, such as cuts, bumps, bulges, penetrations, or unusual  
wear patterns.
Tread Wear Bars Indicate the Limit of Tread Life
BFGOODRICH® tires contain “Wear-Bars” in the tire tread grooves  
at 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm). When the tread remaining matches   
the height of the Wear Bars, your tires must be replaced to ensure  
tire safety. Tires worn beyond this stage are extremely dangerous.  
For more information on checking tread depth, visit the “Tires 101” 
at bfgoodrichtires.com and read the illustrated how-to information   
on tire inspection.
Loading
The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire 
sidewall. Do not exceed this rating. Follow the loading instructions  
of the manufacturer of your vehicle to ensure that your tires are  
not overloaded. 
Tires loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads for the particular 
application will build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire \
failure and an accident. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for \
any axle on your vehicle. 
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Trailer Towing
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit your BFGoodrich tire 
retailer for advice about the correct tire size and pressures. Tire size 
and pressures will depend on the type and size of trailer and hitch 
utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure 
or tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire information placard 
that came on your vehicle, (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door) and the owner’s 
manual supplied by the manufacturer of your vehicle for further 
recommendations on trailer towing.
Wheel Alignment and Balancing Are Important for 
Safety and Maximum Mileage from Your Tires.
Check How Your Tires Are Wearing at Least  
Once Each Month
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the 
tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessi\
ve 
vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These 
conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the 
handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If 
you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance 
checked immediately. Tires which have been run underinflated will 
show more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread. Read 
and follow the instructions on tire rotation and replacement below.
Tire Mixing