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’05 Corolla_U (L/O 0409)

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2005 COROLLA from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12891U)

NOTICE

Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-

tenance.

When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative

terminal (“

−

” mark) first and rein-

stall it last.

Be careful not to cause a short cir-

cuit with tools.

Take care no solution gets into the

battery when washing it.

Type A

Green

Dark

Clear or

light yellow

Type B

Blue

White

Red

CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.

Indicator color

Condition

Type A

Type B

Green

Blue

Good

Dark

White

Charging necessary.
Have battery

checked by your

Toyota dealer.

Clear or

light

yellow

Red

Have battery
checked by your

Toyota dealer.

During recharging, the battery is pro-

ducing hydrogen gas.

Therefore, before recharging:

1. If recharging with the battery installed

on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-

charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when

disconnecting them.

CAUTION

Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the

battery in a garage or closed room

where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.

Only do a slow charge (5 A or

less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-

plode, causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all

accessories are turned off.

—Checking battery condition

Battery recharging precautions

Summary of Contents for Corolla 2005

Page 1: ...2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 5 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ... moon roof switches 6 Personal lights 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Glove box 10 Portable ashtray 11 Rear console box 12 Cup holders 13 Power outlet 14 Parking brake lever 15 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview ...

Page 3: ...ccupant classification indicator light front passenger s seat belt reminder light 7 Rear window defogger switch 8 Auxiliary boxes 9 TRAC OFF traction control system off switch 10 Power outlet or cigarette lighter 11 Air conditioning controls 12 Ignition switch 13 Cruise control switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Interior instrument panel light control dial 16 Power rear view mirror cont...

Page 4: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 4 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 18 Engine immobilizer system Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system indicator light ...

Page 5: ...d OM12891U 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Fuel gauge 6 Trip meter reset knob 7 Odometer two trip meters and outside temperature display Instrument cluster overview Type A ...

Page 6: ...rom Sep 04 Prod OM12891U 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Fuel gauge 6 Trip meter reset knob 7 Odometer two trip meters and outside temperature display Type B ...

Page 7: ...rom Sep 04 Prod OM12891U 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Fuel gauge 6 Trip meter reset knob 7 Odometer two trip meters and outside temperature display Type C ...

Page 8: ...ake system warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 3 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 or Vehicle stability control system traction control system warning light 1 Low tire pressure warning light 1 Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator l...

Page 9: ...ators and warning buzzers on page 106 in Section 1 6 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 130 in Section 1 7 3 This symbol equipped only on vehicles sold in Canada Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Headlight low beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light ...

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Page 11: ...ep 04 Prod OM12891U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 86 Outside rear view mirrors 86 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 88 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 88 Vanity mirrors 89 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...le the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries D After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a...

Page 13: ... in place Do not try to fold the mirrors It may damage the mirrors To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control o...

Page 14: ...CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror This mirror is equipped with auto anti glare function The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behi...

Page 15: ...ear view is in the best condition When the inside air temperature is low it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries To ensure correct functioning of an anti glare m...

Page 16: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 90 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U Driver s side only To use the vanity mirror open the cover ...

Page 17: ...OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 92 Emergency flashers 94 Front fog lights 95 Interior instrument panel light control 95 Personal lights 97 Windshield wipers and washer 98 Rear window defogger 99 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 18: ...a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light system for the U S A The daytime running light system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day This sys tem can be helpful in many different driv ing conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset This system will make your headlights come on at a...

Page 19: ...e on at a reduced brightness when D The engine is running D The parking brake is released D The headlight turn signal lever knob is in the OFF position or position 1 To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to position 1 Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for night driving High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on...

Page 20: ...t panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 274 in Section 7 3 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as ...

Page 21: ... the light on when any door is opened The light goes off when all the doors are closed Illuminated entry system with power door lock system When the dial is in the DOOR position and any door is opened the light will come on After all the doors are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following cases the light goes out immediately D All the doors are clo...

Page 22: ...or 20 minutes or more Type A Full intensity position Type B INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the dial Type B only Full intensity position This position always keeps the brightness of the instrument panel lights at full intensity even when the tail lights headlights are turned on If you have to turn on the tail lights head lights in daytime or if ...

Page 23: ... OFF SYSTEM type B and C only To prevent the battery from discharging the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position Type B only The lights will come on again when you open any of the doors and the light will remain on for 20 min utes This function will be canceled when you turn the ignition switch to the ON posi tion Personal light...

Page 24: ...l the lever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 273 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE D...

Page 25: ...he switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTICE When cleani...

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Page 27: ...D CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 116 Automatic transmission 117 Manual transmission 120 Traction control system 122 Vehicle stability control system 124 Tire pressure warning system 126 Parking brake 129 Cruise control 130 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 28: ... must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever must be put in the P position before pushing the key Once you remove the key the engine im mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 14 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first...

Page 29: ...ion and the lock re lease button depressed a Selector lever P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift...

Page 30: ... be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmis...

Page 31: ...for each position is given below for your reference 2 118 km h 73 mph L 65 km h 40 mph z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the 2 or L position This may cause severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal h...

Page 32: ...ssion selector lever on page 231 in Section 4 5 speed 6 speed The shift pattern is conventional as shown above CAUTION 6 speed models The shift lever knob can become extremely hot after park ing under the sun In case of driving your vehicle with 6 speed manual transmission the buzzer will sound when you shift the gear into R reverse Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting and then release...

Page 33: ... engine wear and high fuel consumption Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear 5 speed Gear km h mph 1 58 36 2 96 60 3 139 87 4 180 111 6 speed Gear km h mph 1 64 40 2 99 61 3 137 85 4 174 108 5 210 130 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than...

Page 34: ...stem on during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the trac tion control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction When the traction control system is oper ating the following conditions occur D The syst...

Page 35: ...e indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the TRAC OFF switch to turn off the traction control system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on D The indicator light comes on w...

Page 36: ...to below 15 km h 9 mph You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the sys tem is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction CAUTION D Do not rely excessively on the ve hicle stability control system Even if the vehicle stability control sys tem is operating you must always driv...

Page 37: ...llowing cases contact your Toyota dealer D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on D The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while driving VSC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle stability control system or the traction control system The li...

Page 38: ...ing This system is not designed to operate when the vehicle is stopped Therefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly The recommended cold tire inflation pres sure tire size and the vehicle capacity weight are on the tire and loading informa tion label For instructions see Checking tire inflation pressure on page 261 in Section 7 2 Installed tires should be of the specified size They should...

Page 39: ... come on even if the tire inflation pres sure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal D A compact spare tire snow tires or tire chains are used D The tire inflation pressure is excessive ly higher than specified or tire inflation pressure suddenly drops due to burst ing or other causes D The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as rough or frozen r...

Page 40: ...tem need to be initialized in the following condi tions D When the low tire pressure warning light blinks once every three sec onds D After replacing or rotating tires or wheels When initializing the system the pres ent tire condition is stored as a stan dard To initialize the system perform the fol lowing 1 Park the vehicle at a safe place and apply the parking brake Stop the en gine 2 Adjust the...

Page 41: ... the low tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire pressure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal If you push the reset switch while the vehicle is moving initialization is not per formed If the low tire pressure warning light does not blink when you push and hold the reset switch have the low pressure warn ing system checked at your Toyota...

Page 42: ... limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads D ...

Page 43: ...u can cancel the preset speed by a Pulling the lever in the CANCEL di rection and releasing it b Depressing the brake pedal c Depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will auto matically cancel out If the vehicle speed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will also automatically cancel out If the ...

Page 44: ...l or clutch pedal pushing the lever up in the RES direction will re store the speed set prior to cancellation 2ZZ GE engine only However once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control press the ON OFF button to turn the system of...

Page 45: ...orolla_U L O 0409 133 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 134 Using your audio system 134 Car audio system operating hints 146 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 46: ... when you eject the compact disc If the another function was previously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM or DISC if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely d...

Page 47: ... of the compact disc player Do not insert anything other than com pact discs into the slot The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH CHANGER type 2 When you insert a disc push the LOAD button and gently push the disc in with the label side up The player will auto matically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from ...

Page 48: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 136 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 49: ...e AUDIO CONT knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BAS Adjusts low pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 TRE Adjusts high pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 FAD Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers The display ranges from F7 to R7 BAL Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers The display ranges from L7 to ...

Page 50: ...form the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again With compact disc changer only To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will ap pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the r...

Page 51: ...canned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning With compact disc changer only Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push and hold Ɯ or Ɲ side of the SCAN button until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan the first track on the next disc To stop scanning push Ɯ or Ɲ side of this button again If the player has scanned all the discs it...

Page 52: ... order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display push and hold the button until you hear a beep The rest of the title will appear TUNE Tuning Turn the TUNE knob clockwise ...

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Page 54: ...6 or preset button 5 to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When you release the button the compact disc play er will resume playing AM Push the AM button to turn on the radio and select the AM band AM will appear on the display AUDIO CONT Tone and sound balance adjustment function Each time you push the AUDIO CONT knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BAS Ad...

Page 55: ...aded the shutter of the slot will close After a few seconds the shutter will auto matically open again so the next disc can be inserted The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs If the player is full of discs DISC FULL will appear on the display If no compact disc is inserted the shutter will close after 15 seconds PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio sys...

Page 56: ...e in the next preset station up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next preset station To stop scanning push this button again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 seconds and then scan again to the next station To stop scanning push this button again Compact disc player T...

Page 57: ... sage will appear on the display If the entire the message is not displayed will appear on the display To display the rest of the message push and hold the TEXT button until you hear a beep After the entire message has been dis played the message will disappear The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed If no messages are received NO MESSAGE will appear o...

Page 58: ...ame type of program push the SEEK TRACK or SCAN button while the program type is displayed If no program is found NOTHING will appear on the display The previous pro gram information will resume When the system is left untouched for 6 seconds the program type display will change to the frequency display NOTICE To ensure correct audio system op erations z Be careful not to spill beverages over the ...

Page 59: ...mosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad cast Static...

Page 60: ... D Use only compact discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM Special shaped discs Transparent translucent discs Low quality discs Labeled discs ...

Page 61: ...nts on them particularly on the shiny side D Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light D Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it...

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Page 63: ...OLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 152 Air flow selector settings 155 Operating tips 155 Side vents 158 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 158 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 64: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 152 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U 1 A C button on some models 2 Air intake selector 3 Temperature selector 4 Fan speed selector 5 Air flow selector Controls ...

Page 65: ...ing function with the purpose of clearing the front view In this position air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clean up the front view quickly It is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE in this position Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turning the a...

Page 66: ...p of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioni...

Page 67: ... are not blocked by leaves or snow for example D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of...

Page 68: ...ing For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF D For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed D Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating D Choose floor windshield air fl...

Page 69: ...is position Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone Ai...

Page 70: ...r conditioning filter is behind the glove box The air conditioning filter may clog af ter long use The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to...

Page 71: ...04 Prod OM12891U 1 Open the glove box Remove the screw with a Phillips head screw driver and slide off the damper as shown 2 Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws 3 Remove the filter cover while push ing in both ends of the cover ...

Page 72: ...surface If it is dirty it should be replaced When inserting the filter in the filter outlet keep the arrow pointing up INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per formance and then affect air condi tioning performance ...

Page 73: ...Operation in foreign countries 176 Three way catalytic converters 177 Engine exhaust cautions 178 Facts about engine oil consumption 179 Iridium tipped spark plugs 180 Brake system 180 Brake pad wear limit indicators 184 Your Toyota s identification 184 Theft prevention labels 186 Suspension and chassis 186 Tire information 187 Vehicle load limits 197 Cargo and luggage 197 Types of tires 200 SECTI...

Page 74: ...asoline you use should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE RATING 1ZZ FE engine Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91...

Page 75: ...of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lo...

Page 76: ...e the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of re...

Page 77: ...s grass leaves paper or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the following precautions z Use only unleaded gasoline z Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire creat ing an excessive load on the t...

Page 78: ...less gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately D Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases can...

Page 79: ...umed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned Oil consumption Max 1 0 L per 1000 km 1 1 qt 600 miles 0 9 lmp qt 600 miles When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an...

Page 80: ...r uses engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu um D Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will s...

Page 81: ... vehicle begins to move This means that the anti lock brake system is in the self check mode and does not indicate a malfunction When the anti lock brake system is ac tivated the following conditions may occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the system D You may hear the anti lock brake sys tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve hicle body and steering...

Page 82: ...ing in a longer stopping dis tance Type A Type B ABS warning light vehicles without vehicle stability control system The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning li...

Page 83: ...ON posi tion or remains on D The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle w...

Page 84: ... noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identificat...

Page 85: ...0409 185 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label 1ZZ FE engine 2ZZ GE engine The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Engine number ...

Page 86: ... that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can c...

Page 87: ...e quality grading For details see Uniform tire quali ty grading that follows 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 264 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tire or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall The ti...

Page 88: ...essure 8 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 264 9 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pres sure to which a tire may be in flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 286 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M ...

Page 89: ...ewall This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only For details see Compact spare tire on page 220 3 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 4 Tire size For details see Tire size on page 191 5 TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly fi...

Page 90: ...flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 286 9 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 264 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s identification mark 4 Tire size code 5 Manufacturer s optional tire...

Page 91: ...ct ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 92: ...e is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due...

Page 93: ... reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are established ...

Page 94: ...ith standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward facing...

Page 95: ...ers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation rim diameter and width Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer s design...

Page 96: ...t weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicl...

Page 97: ...t trailer weight plus its cargo weight that your vehicle is able to tow Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de crease depending on the size weight and the number of occupants For de tails see Capacity and distribution that follows CAUTION Do not apply the load more than each load limit That may cause not only damage to the tires but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ...

Page 98: ... occupants STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the ...

Page 99: ... lb 388 lb 96 lb As shown in the above example if the number of occupants increases the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced In other words if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehic...

Page 100: ...vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving The details about how to distinguish summer t...

Page 101: ...TARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 202 How to start the engine 202 Tips for driving in various conditions 203 Winter driving tips 204 Dinghy towing 205 Trailer towing 206 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 211 SECTION 3 ...

Page 102: ...ent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically cont...

Page 103: ... transmis sion in P automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing t...

Page 104: ...phates and organic acids See Checking the engine coolant level on page 258 in Section 7 2 for details of coolant type selection For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 35 C 31 F For Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water This coolant pro vides prot...

Page 105: ...nders occasionally Depending on where you are driving we recommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground ...

Page 106: ...signed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safety and the safety of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer Toyota warranties do not apply t...

Page 107: ...ht rating speci fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch a...

Page 108: ...se axle mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels or tires Also never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper if so equipped BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applica ble federal and state provincial regu lations A safety chain must always be used between th...

Page 109: ...iving PRE TOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and check for improper tongue load overload worn suspension or other possible causes Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it can not shift Check that your rear view mirrors con form to any appli...

Page 110: ... and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and trailer will stabilize Be careful when passing other ve hicles Passing requires considerable distance After passing a vehicle do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room be fore changing lanes In order t...

Page 111: ...dal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Improving fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel See page 261 i...

Page 112: ...consumption By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion...

Page 113: ... engine stalls while driving 217 If you cannot increase engine speed 217 If your vehicle overheats 218 If you have a flat tire 219 If your vehicle becomes stuck 228 If your vehicle needs to be towed 229 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 231 If you lose your keys 232 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 232 SECTION 4 ...

Page 114: ...e vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on page 214 fo...

Page 115: ... D The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the ...

Page 116: ...tive terminal mark Jumper cable c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration Connecting point Do not connect...

Page 117: ...peed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 214 in this Section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and brak...

Page 118: ...a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately Call a Toyota dealer for assistance 5 I...

Page 119: ...ur D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diag onally opposite to the one be ing changed if necessary D Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Raising the vehicle with jack improper ly positioned will d...

Page 120: ...he tire replace the tire See also the tire information on page 264 in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other ser vice information CAUTION D The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toy ota Do not use it on any other vehicle D Do not use more than one com pact spare tire at the same time D Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire ...

Page 121: ...ourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their storage locations Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to pre vent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Required tools and spare tire ...

Page 122: ...e vehicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by re peating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in fr...

Page 123: ...before raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un screw them about one half turn CAUTION Never use oil or grease ...

Page 124: ... the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly posi tioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supporte...

Page 125: ...d press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to met al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin ger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end inward and tig...

Page 126: ...ighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION D When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured...

Page 127: ...ressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla tion valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as possible tighten t...

Page 128: ...ntrol system on page 122 in Section 1 7 CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and back ward if people or objects are any where near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob jects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to p...

Page 129: ...istake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Rele...

Page 130: ...k c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice If towing service is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tempo rarily towed by a cable or chain se cured to the emergency towing eyelet under ...

Page 131: ...ly a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering an...

Page 132: ...in Keys on page 12 in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wireless re mote...

Page 133: ...05 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 234 Washing and waxing your Toyota 235 Cleaning the interior 237 SECTION 5 ...

Page 134: ...tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following point...

Page 135: ... corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust or chemical substances When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your T...

Page 136: ...loss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is removed before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Apply wax once a m...

Page 137: ...aning the vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or un der the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the upholstery to re move loose dirt Then using a sponge or soft cloth apply the s...

Page 138: ... rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors Air conditioning control panel car au dio instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chem...

Page 139: ...velop on soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or co...

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Page 141: ...Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements 242 General maintenance 243 Does your vehicle need repairing 245 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 246 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 142: ...he emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission control...

Page 143: ...ime when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 273 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 258 in Section 7 2 for addition al information Radiator condenser and hoses Check that the front of the radiator and con...

Page 144: ... latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure that the belt webbings are not cut frayed worn or damaged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and tha...

Page 145: ...Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive ...

Page 146: ...ness codes have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pa...

Page 147: ...LA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 270 Battery recharging precautions 271 Checking and replacing fuses 272 Adding washer fluid 273 Replacing light bulbs 274 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 148: ...eel pain or burning get medi cal attention immediately D If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary D If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go imme...

Page 149: ...yota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION...

Page 150: ...ool is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the A C or P POINT fuse which may be dispensable for normal dr...

Page 151: ...d level on the level gauge If the washer fluid level is at LOW add washer fluid For vehicles sold in Canada If any washer does not work or the low wind shield washer fluid level warning light comes on the washer tank may be empty Add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where tempera tures range below the freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze T...

Page 152: ... of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogs up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled insid...

Page 153: ...ber D Wedge base bulbs clear E Double end bulbs F Single end bulbs 1 Except for ZZE130L AEPDKA and AEPNKA models 2 For ZZE130L AEPDKA and AEPNKA models The model code appears on the Certifica tion Label with the heading MODEL See Your Toyota s identification on page 184 in Section 2 for the Certification Label location 1 Open the hood LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT Remove the clip and move the air cleaner du...

Page 154: ... Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown 3 Unplug the connector If the connector is tight wiggle it 4 Install a new bulb and connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 155: ...OLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U 1 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise and remove it If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Pull the bulb out of the base Install a new bulb Parking front side marker front turn signal lights Front fog lights ...

Page 156: ...005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U 3 Install the bulb base into the mount ing hole by turning it clockwise a Rear side marker and stop tail lights b Rear turn signal light Rear side marker stop tail and rear turn signal lights ...

Page 157: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 279 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U Use a flat bladed screwdriver or equiva lent Back up lights High mounted stoplight ...

Page 158: ...05 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U If either of the license plate lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the license plate light bulbs by yourself You may dam age the vehicle License plate lights ...

Page 159: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 281 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 282 Engine 282 Fuel 283 Service specifications 283 Tires 286 Fuses 286 SECTION 8 ...

Page 160: ...3 3 35 Displacement cm3 cu in 1ZZ FE engine 1794 109 5 2ZZ GE engine 1796 109 6 Dimensions and weights Overall length mm in Overall width mm in Overall height mm in Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in 4530 178 3 1460 57 5 1480 58 3 2600 102 4 1480 58 3 1700 66 9 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb Towing capacity trailer weight cargo weight kg lb 680 1500 385 850 Unladen...

Page 161: ...ngine on a roller side Intake 0 08 0 18 0 003 0 007 Exhaust 0 22 0 32 0 009 0 013 Spark plug type 1ZZ FE engine DENSO SK16R11 NGK IFR5A11 2ZZ GE engine DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt 1ZZ FE engine With filter 3 7 3 9 3 3 Without filter 3 5 3 7 3 1 2ZZ GE engine With filter 4 4 4 8 4 0 Without filter 4 2 4 6 3 8 ...

Page 162: ... and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids Do not use plain water alone Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details BATTERY Open voltage at 20_C 68_F 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minut...

Page 163: ...sion fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your trans mission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage the automatic trans mission of your vehicle Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 294 N 30 kgf 66 lbf with the engine running mm in With anti lock ...

Page 164: ...re tire kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size T125 70R16 96M 420 4 2 60 16 4T Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire inflation pressure through Aluminum wheel precautions pages 261 through 268 in Section 7 2 Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi 195 55R16 87V 220 2 2 32...

Page 165: ...R 10 A Right hand headlight low beam 17 EFI2 15 A 1ZZ FE engine Multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system emission control system 18 TAIL 15 A Tail lights license plate lights instrument panel lights instru ment cluster lights 19 OBD 7 5 A On board diagnosis sys tem 20 P W 30 A No circuit 21 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers 22 AM2 15 A Charging system multiport fuel i...

Page 166: ...1 30 A Anti lock brake sys tem vehicle stability control system traction control system brake assist system 37 RDI FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan 38 ABS NO 2 40 A without vehicle sta bility control system Anti lock brake system ABS NO 2 50 A with vehicle stability control system Anti lock brake sys tem vehicle stability control system traction control system brake assist system 39 HEAD MAIN 40 A HE...

Page 167: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 289 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 290 SECTION 9 ...

Page 168: ...it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U...

Page 169: ...ERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 14 Wireless remote control 16 Side doors 20 Power windows 23 Trunk lid 25 Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system TVIP 27 Hood 29 Fuel tank cap 31 Electric moon roof 32 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 170: ...s locked in the trunk when using valet parking leave the sub key with the attendant A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly so be careful not to lose these keys If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine NOTICE When ...

Page 171: ...t again after remov ing other transponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine Do not bend the key grip Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves Do not knock the key hard against other objects Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on th...

Page 172: ...er We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system When you in sert the key in the ignition switch the transponder chip in the key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle Without Toyota...

Page 173: ...here is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the sys tem or start the engine NOTICE Do not modify remove or disas semble the engine immobilizer sys tem If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made proper opera tion of the system cannot be guaran teed For vehicles sold in U S A This de...

Page 174: ... same vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm or operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio trans mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter The battery may have been consumed Check the battery in the transmitter To rep...

Page 175: ...shing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously Each time the UNLOCK switch is pushed the turn signal lights will flash twice When the UNLOCK switch is pressed the interior light comes on The light re mains on for about 15 seconds unless any door is opened and closed For further information see Interior instrument panel light control on page 95 in Section 1 5 You have ...

Page 176: ...ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position For replacement use a CR2032 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components NOTICE When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents Replace only with the same or equivalent typ...

Page 177: ...re faced correctly Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause unexpected rust Do not touch or move any compo nents inside the transmitter or it may interfere with proper operation Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely After replacing the battery chec...

Page 178: ...ll the doors simulta neously When the interior light control dial is in the DOOR position and all the doors are unlocked simultaneously using either the key or the wireless remote control trans mitter the interior light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out For further information see Interior instrument panel light control on page 95 in Section 1 5 LOCKING AND UNLOCKIN...

Page 179: ... switch To lock Push the switch down on the front side To unlock Push the switch down on the rear side Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the doors If you do either of the following no door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch Lock all the doors with the key or wire less remote control transmitter when all the doors are closed Open the driver s door or front passen...

Page 180: ...n and power door lock system You can select the following modes of the automatic locking and unlocking functions The initial mode is mode 1 Mode 1 Automatic locking linked with the shift position All doors are automatically locked when the shift lever is moved out of the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position and all the doors are closed Mode 2 Functions cancelled Automatic door lo...

Page 181: ...e ignition switch to the ON position 4 Within 5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position push and hold the power door lock switch on the front side for about 5 seconds 5 The interior light will flash to indicate that the mode has been changed The flashing of the interior light indicates the mode which has been selected Flashing once the function has changed to mode 1 Flashing...

Page 182: ...y pull the switch up and then release it Window lock switch OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WINDOWS Use the switches on the passengers doors The driver s door also has switches that control the passengers windows The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Push down the switch To close Pull up the switch If you push in the window lock switch on the driver s door the passengers windows cannot ...

Page 183: ...use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle Never leave anyone particularly a small child alone in your vehicle especially with the ignition key still inserted Otherwise he she could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Un...

Page 184: ...re vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat pull up on the lock release lever After closing the trunk lid insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked Lock release lever Lock release lever cancelling system ...

Page 185: ...e to stronger light will cause it to glow longer CAUTION Always lock the trunk lid and all doors and keep away the vehicle keys out of children s reach Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death TVIP is a theft deterrent system If someone attempts to damage or break into your vehicle the syst...

Page 186: ... inside activates the alarm Activating the alarm If the system detects a threat to the vehicle it sounds the alarm for one minute while flashing headlights and turn signal lights At this time the interior light also turns on when the interior light dial is in the DOOR position See Interior instrument panel light control on page 95 in Section 1 5 The system detects a threat under any of the followi...

Page 187: ...oor is opened within 30 seconds all the doors lock automati cally and the system will be set again TESTING THE SYSTEM You can check the system operation as follows 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the system as described in SETTING THE SYSTEM 3 Unlock the driver s door with the inside lock knob The system should activate and the alarm should sound 4 Stop the alarm as described in Stop ping the alarm 5...

Page 188: ...hed Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or b...

Page 189: ...es when refueling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de grees to the pressure point 1 and then turn it an additional 30 degrees to point 2 Pause slightly before removing i...

Page 190: ...led securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed se curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement It is de...

Page 191: ...al injury you must do the following While the vehicle is moving always keep the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise they could be seriously in jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident Before you close the moon roof always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof You must also make sure nobody...

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Page 193: ...005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 36 Front seats 36 Fold down rear seat 39 Head restraints 40 Seat belts 41 SRS airbags 49 Child restraint 68 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 194: ...e the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can wh...

Page 195: ...ags from acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbag system to in flate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat...

Page 196: ...aught and injured 1 SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER Pull up or push down the lever 3 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever Adjusting front seats ...

Page 197: ...may contact the shoul der belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT 1 To unlock the seatback pull the le ver in the trunk 2 Fold down the seatback Each seatback can be folded separately This will enlarge the trunk as far as the seatbacks See Stowage precautions on page 197 in Section 2 for precaut...

Page 198: ...tion observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud den stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in the proper position and are ready to...

Page 199: ... child be comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belts See Child restraint on page 68 in this Section for details If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a chil...

Page 200: ...ware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors Inspect the belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers or allow them to come into contact wit...

Page 201: ...lt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the posi...

Page 202: ...in position CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injures in a collision To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retr...

Page 203: ...as been connected to the driver s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in the driver s seat the SRS driver s air bag system will judge that the driv er wears the seat belt even if not wearing it In this case the driver s airbag may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of collision Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt exte...

Page 204: ...buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time When not in u...

Page 205: ...ay activate if lug gage is put on the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 64 in this Section The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air bags may not operate together in all colli sions The seat belt pretensioner system con sists mai...

Page 206: ...den operation of the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Con sult your Toyota dealer about any re pair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two wa...

Page 207: ...n or flashes while driving If any seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not seve...

Page 208: ...unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wear ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out ...

Page 209: ...t of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve hicle is very close to the designed thresh old level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together Always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbag...

Page 210: ... with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes skin or breathing Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water If you can safely exit from the vehicle you should do so imme diately Deployment of the airbags happens in a fractio...

Page 211: ...osition see Front seat precautions on page 36 in this Section Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle is in use since the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Anyone who is up against or very close to an airbag when it inflates can be killed or seriously injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your...

Page 212: ... or disable the sys tem which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability con sult your Toyota dealer It may dan gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any ...

Page 213: ...Section 1 6 If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or flashes while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenge...

Page 214: ...S curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas senger sitting in the front passenger seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occup...

Page 215: ...the door or the area of the seat front pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side air bag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact of the deploy ing airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the occupant Improperly seated and or rest...

Page 216: ...om the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol lowing components and their locations are shown in the i...

Page 217: ...nt of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inf...

Page 218: ...t allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle Do not allow anyone to get his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield...

Page 219: ...h er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Do not hook a hanger heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook If the curtain shield airbag inflates those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious inju...

Page 220: ... may dan gerously interfere with the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags op eration NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact di...

Page 221: ...ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or flashes while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu pant classification system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Any of the SRS side airbags a...

Page 222: ...n below If the front passenger occupant classifica tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the OFF indicator is illuminated one of the following is likely to have occurred A rear passenger lifts the front passen ger seat cushion with their legs Objects are placed under the front pas senger seat The front passenger seatback is in contact with the rear...

Page 223: ...05 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classifi cation indicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system ...

Page 224: ... illuminated Off Off Deactivated Activated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the fr...

Page 225: ... where it does not touches the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumina ted ask the passenger to sit up straight w...

Page 226: ...ire the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts on page 41 in this Section for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt...

Page 227: ...ld cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident A child restraint system for a small...

Page 228: ...ctions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 81 in this Section The child restraint lower anchorages ap proved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint low er anchorages on page 83 in this Sec tion A Infa...

Page 229: ...tion of the front passen ger airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a c...

Page 230: ...ons of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulde...

Page 231: ...to hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 232: ... posi tion 2 Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle 5 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the seat securely make sur...

Page 233: ...ealer CAUTION Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat put the seat in its most rearward position and install the forward facing child restraint system in the proper or der O...

Page 234: ... to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not install a ...

Page 235: ...ns of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder...

Page 236: ... hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ...

Page 237: ...r light indicates OFF because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or...

Page 238: ...oulder Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under ch...

Page 239: ... the belt to retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol Use the anchor brackets on the luggage compartment to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the location of the anchor bracket Using a top strap ...

Page 240: ... the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 68 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manuf...

Page 241: ...d in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specification can be fixed to these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Canada only Type A Installation with child restraint low...

Page 242: ... buckles onto the anchor ages If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 81 in this Section For installation details refer to the instruc tion manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the an...

Page 243: ...ION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 102 Engine coolant temperature gauge 103 Tachometer 104 Odometer and two trip meters 104 Outside temperature display 105 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 106 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 244: ...e low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving sever...

Page 245: ...hot day Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop and go traffic Towing a trailer It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge returns to C when the ignition switch is turned to the START position NOTICE Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine...

Page 246: ...he ignition switch is turned to the START position 2ZZ GE engine only The engine will not exceed 7100 rpm before it warms up NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is on 1 Odometer Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven 2 Two trip meters Show two dif...

Page 247: ...e meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B The outside temperature is indicated on the display when the ignition switch is on The displayed temperature ranges from 30 C 22 F up to 50 C 122 F If there is any abnormality in the connec tion of the outside air temperature sensor will appear on the display ...

Page 248: ... a or If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c indicator and buzzer Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer f Fill up tank g Stop and check Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 249: ...ystem warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer i Close all doors j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately k Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a few seconds If warning light remains contact Toyota dealer l Add washer fluid m Take vehicle to Toyota dealer n Replace engine oil ...

Page 250: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 108 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key p Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights ...

Page 251: ...longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop Vehicles with anti lock brake sys tem The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely un stable during braking b Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer The light and buzzer act as...

Page 252: ...is means that the warning light system is operating properly If the lamp remains on or the lamp comes on while driving first check the followings Empty fuel tank If the fuel tank is empty refuel immedi ately Loose fuel tank cap If the fuel tank cap is loose securely tighten it These cases are temporary malfunctions The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips If th...

Page 253: ...immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low It is not designed to indicate low oil level and the oil level must be che...

Page 254: ...mes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system the brake assist system traction control system and the vehicle stability control system do not op erate but the brake system still operates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate so that th...

Page 255: ...that the low tire pressure warning system is functioning properly If the light comes on while driving adjust tire inflation pressure to the specified lev el See Tires on page 286 in Section 8 After the tire inflation pressure is adjusted push the tire pressure warning system reset switch for a few seconds and make sure the warning light goes off If the light still remains or blinks once every seco...

Page 256: ...ding shown For details see Odometer and two trip meters on page 104 in this Sec tion 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion while holding down the trip meter reset knob Hold down the button for at least 5 sec onds The odometer indicates 000000 and the light goes off If the system fails to reset the light will continue flashing o Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key wh...

Page 257: ...7 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 248 Fuse locations 250 Do it yourself service precautions 250 Positioning the jack 252 Parts and tools 253 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 258: ...r steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse block 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Electric cooling fan 10 Condenser 11 Windshield washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 1ZZ FE engine ...

Page 259: ...M12891U 1 Power steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse block 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Electric cooling fan 10 Condenser 11 Windshield washer fluid tank 2ZZ GE engine ...

Page 260: ...arranty statement for details and suggestions This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see Parts and tools on page 253 in this Section Utmost care sho...

Page 261: ...ying or falling material fluid spray etc Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as in flammation or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water Do not leave used oil within the reach of children Dispose of used oil and filter o...

Page 262: ...tc Front Rear When jacking up your vehicle with the jack position the jack correctly as shown in the illustrations CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack Personal injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is suppor...

Page 263: ... oil selection Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Parts if level is low Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non ni trite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deion ized water for the U S A...

Page 264: ...t is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs on page 274 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver ...

Page 265: ... level 256 Checking the engine coolant level 258 Checking the radiator and condenser 259 Checking brake fluid 260 Checking power steering fluid 260 Checking tire inflation pressure 261 Checking and replacing tires 264 Rotating tires 266 Installing snow tires and chains 266 Replacing wheels 268 Aluminum wheel precautions 268 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 266: ...ing a rag under the end NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to...

Page 267: ...the following grade and viscosity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 oil is not available SAE 10W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change API service symbol ILSAC cer...

Page 268: ...s been specifically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type selection describe...

Page 269: ...water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper usage Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is formulated with long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been specific...

Page 270: ...excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the af fected area with clean water immedi ately If you still feel uncomfortable with your hands or eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to preven...

Page 271: ...it clockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level The recommended cold tire inflation pressures tire sizes and the com bi...

Page 272: ...he smaller tire size can gain pressure very quickly Add com pressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving Never exceed the vehicle capac ity weight Passenger and lug gage weight should be located so that the vehi...

Page 273: ... tire inflation pressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal er CAUTION Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following condi tions may occur and cause an ac cident resulting in death or seri ous injuries Low tire pressure underinfla tion Excessive...

Page 274: ...k of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indi cating internal damage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage it should be replaced If you are not sure c...

Page 275: ...es 184 and 187 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your ve hicle as this may cause dan gerous handling characteris tics resulting in loss of control Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause danger ous handling characteristics res...

Page 276: ...ing the tires It is designed for temporary use only Initial adjustment of the tire pres sure warning system is necessary after you have rotated your tires See Tire pressure warning sys tem on page 126 in Section 1 7 WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TI...

Page 277: ...d so always check local reg ulations before installing chains CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain ban...

Page 278: ...els which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire CAUTION Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries ...

Page 279: ...04 Prod OM12891U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 162 Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray 162 Power outlets 163 Compass 164 Glove box 168 Auxiliary boxes 168 Rear console box 169 Cup holders 170 Floor mat 170 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 280: ...cigarette lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement PORTABLE ASHTRAY The ashtray can be removed and used outside the vehicle To use the ashtray raise the lid When finished w...

Page 281: ...r ON position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 V 120W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Inserting anything other than an ap propriate...

Page 282: ...lowing conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately af ter turning The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped The ignition switch is turned off imme diately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings r...

Page 283: ...eviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the both personal light switches until the zone number appears on the display Then push the right side or left side personal...

Page 284: ... OM12891U Zone number After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 285: ...ake your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel to...

Page 286: ...y in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving Type A Type B Type C To use the box pull on the handle CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray Glove box Auxiliary boxes ...

Page 287: ... lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid UPPER TRAY on some models To access the upper tray raise the con sole box lid without touching the lock release lever CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving Rear console box ...

Page 288: ...ay be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Fix the floor m...

Page 289: ...171 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 290: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 172 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U ...

Page 291: ... is not a Toyota dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number D U S OWNERS Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 D CANADIAN OWNERS Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information a...

Page 292: ...for driving during break in period 174 D How to start the engine 202 D General maintenance 243 Gas station information Fuel type 1ZZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 2ZZ GE engine Premium UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher See page 174 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 50 L 13 2 gal 11 0 lmp gal Engine oi...

Page 293: ...lows CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in or...

Page 294: ...int which these systems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or together can...

Page 295: ... provisions in Section 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer tain aspects of your vehicle These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance Be sides storing data useful for troubleshooting there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car...

Page 296: ...d by the police or other authorities Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit Ordered by the court However if necessary Toyota will Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance Disclose the data to a third party for research pur poses without disclosing details of the vehicle owner and only when it is deemed necessary Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identifi cation ...

Page 297: ...G Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defe...

Page 298: ... violate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard Installation of a mobile two way radio system As the installation of a mobile two way radio system...

Page 299: ...imits given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 197 and 261 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag an...

Page 300: ...2891U Leak detection pump This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off So you may hear sound coming from under neath the trunk for several minutes It does not indicate a malfunction ...

Page 301: ... 05 Corolla_U L O 0409 x 2005 COROLLA from Sep 04 Prod OM12891U ...

Page 302: ...epair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your...

Page 303: ...s for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent smallproblems fromgrowing into larger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include such things as spark...

Page 304: ...Sep 04 Prod OM12891U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

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