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’08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706)

2008 COROLLA from Aug. ’07 Prod. (OM12B28U)

Overdrive−off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light

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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 102 in Section 1−6.

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: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 131 in

Section 1−7.

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Headlight indicator light

Tail light indicator light

Slip indicator light/traction control system off
indicator light

Summary of Contents for Corolla 2008

Page 1: ...Operation in foreign countries 178 Three way catalytic converters 179 Engine exhaust cautions 180 Facts about engine oil consumption 180 Iridium tipped spark plugs 181 Brake system 182 Brake pad wear limit indicators 185 Your Toyota s identification 186 Theft prevention labels 187 Suspension and chassis 187 Tire information 188 Vehicle load limits 201 Cargo and luggage 201 Types of tires 204 SECTI...

Page 2: ...er stan dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not At a minimum the gasoline 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...

Page 3: ...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 lower...

Page 4: ...mize 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 fuel has leaked onto the ground the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair In ...

Page 5: ...on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause ...

Page 6: ...unk lid to ensure plenty of fresh air enters the vehicle If you can smell exhaust fumes even though there are no other vehicles in the surrounding area have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer Continued inhalation of ex haust fumes can lead to death by gas poisoning FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine and plays a m...

Page 7: ...l is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an express way making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to k...

Page 8: ... than nor mal And your braking distance will increase ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM with ABS warning light The anti lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steer ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal When...

Page 9: ...ed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you be cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tire grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake system does not provide vehicle control Anti lock brake system is not de sign...

Page 10: ...ght system Con tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem ABS warning light vehicles with ve hicle stability control system The light comes on when the ignition ...

Page 11: ...brake assist system judges as an emer gency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly When you slam the brakes on more pow erful braking will be applied At this time you may hear a sound in the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal This does not indicate a mal function The brake assist system becomes opera tive after th...

Page 12: ...nstrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number Engine number ...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ...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 269 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 15: ...t at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Vehicle load limits on page 201 and Checking and replacing tires on page 269 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 292 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire ...

Page 16: ... For details see Compact spare tire on page 226 2 Tire size For details see Tire size on page 192 3 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN For details see DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN on page 191 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 269 5 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Vehicle load limits on p...

Page 17: ... and air is directly filled in the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 9 Radial tire or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall The tire not marked with RADIAL is a bias ply tire This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s identific...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ... 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 21: ...laced of automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Curb weight the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine M...

Page 22: ... s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width nominal distance between rim flanges Vehicle capacity weight Total load capacity the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg 150 lb times the vehicle s desig nated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and divi...

Page 23: ...re Cord separation the parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Cracking any parting within the tread sidewall or innerliner of the tire extending to cord material CT a pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim f...

Page 24: ... primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles Load rating the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure Maximum load rating the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum permissible inflation pressure the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated Measuring r...

Page 25: ...d at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Reinforced tire a tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire Section width the linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or protective bands Sidewall that portion of a tire between the trea...

Page 26: ...he principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Wheel holding fixture the fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing 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 di...

Page 27: ...he total load capacity Towing capacity 680 kg 1500 lb Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight 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 li...

Page 28: ... of occupants Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs 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 kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...o 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...

Page 31: ...DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 206 How to start the engine 206 Tips for driving in various conditions 207 Driving in the rain 208 Winter driving tips 209 Dinghy towing 210 Trailer towing 211 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 216 SECTION 3 ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ... on a slippery road surface Drive carefully when it is raining because visibility will be reduced the windows may become fogged up and the road will be slippery Drive carefully when it starts to rain because the road surface will be espe cially slippery Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface pr...

Page 35: ... 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 protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the conditio...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...ily 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 to damage or m...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ... 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 42: ...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 267 i...

Page 43: ...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...

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Page 45: ... engine stalls while driving 223 If you cannot increase engine speed 223 If your vehicle overheats 224 If you have a flat tire 225 If your vehicle becomes stuck 234 If your vehicle needs to be towed 235 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 237 If you lose your keys 238 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 238 SECTION 4 ...

Page 46: ...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 220 fo...

Page 47: ...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 veh...

Page 48: ...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 49: ... your speed 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 220 in this Section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering a...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...ry may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack 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 Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Raising the vehicle with jack improper ly positioned wi...

Page 52: ... on the tire replace the tire See also the tire information on page 267 in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other ser vice information CAUTION The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toy ota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not use more than one com pact spare tire at the same time Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire R...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...ring 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 front of one of the ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ... 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 57: ...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 58: ...ge 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 When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground Have the wheel nuts tigh...

Page 59: ...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 60: ... control system on page 120 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 t...

Page 61: ...mistake 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 Rel...

Page 62: ... 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 t...

Page 63: ...nly 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 a...

Page 64: ...s 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 control transmitter at your Toyota dealer Ha...

Page 65: ...08 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 240 Washing and waxing your Toyota 241 Cleaning the interior 243 SECTION 5 ...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...rts 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 Toyota Work in the shade and w...

Page 68: ...er you wash it 4 To prevent water spots dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel Do not rub or press hard you might scratch the paint NOTICE Do not use organic substances gasoline kerosene benzine or strong solvents which may be tox ic or cause damage Do not scrub any part of the ve hicle with a hard brush which may cause damage Automatic car wash Your vehicle may be washed in an auto matic...

Page 69: ...h side airbags and cur tain shield airbags Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor This may prevent the side airbags from acti vating correctly resulting in serious injury Do not wash the vehicle floor with water or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or un der ...

Page 70: ...rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors Air conditioning control panel audio panel 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 71: ...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 73: ...Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements 248 General maintenance 249 Does your vehicle need repairing 251 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 252 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...ime when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 279 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 264 in Section 7 2 for addition al information Radiator condenser and hoses Check that the front of the radiator and con...

Page 76: ... 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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 287 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 288 Engine 288 Fuel 289 Service specifications 289 Tires 292 Fuses 292 SECTION 8 ...

Page 80: ...placement cm3 cu in 1794 109 5 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 vehicle Engine ...

Page 81: ...010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO SK16R11 NGK IFR5A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 4 2 4 4 3 7 Without filter 4 0 4 2 3 5 Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Toyota vehicle Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC multi...

Page 82: ...on 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 minutes af ...

Page 83: ... automatic transmission 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...

Page 84: ...f 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 267 through 274 in Section 7 2 Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure Front and rear kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi 195 55R16 87V 220 2 2 3...

Page 85: ...ht low beam 17 EFI2 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport 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 injection system sequential multi port f...

Page 86: ...m Fuses type B 36 ABS NO 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 sy...

Page 87: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 295 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 296 SECTION 9 ...

Page 88: ...en 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administr...

Page 89: ...2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 7 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 90: ... 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 91: ...t 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 Instrument panel light control dial 16 Power rear view mirror control switches 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 18 Engine i...

Page 92: ...d OM12B28U 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 93: ...rom Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 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 94: ...rom Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 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 95: ...k brake system warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 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...

Page 96: ...tails see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 102 in Section 1 6 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 131 in Section 1 7 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Headlight indicator light Tail light indicator light Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light ...

Page 97: ...ERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Engine immobilizer system 12 Wireless remote control 14 Side doors 18 Power windows 22 Trunk lid 23 Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system TVIP 25 Hood 27 Fuel tank cap 28 Electric moon roof 30 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when yo...

Page 101: ... free For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built in transponder chip your dealer will need your key number and master key However there 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 te...

Page 102: ... all the doors or activate the PANIC mode from a distance within approximately 1 m 3 ft of the vehicle When you operate any switch push it slowly and securely The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component Observe the fol lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter Do not leave the transmitter in places where the temperature becomes high such as on the d...

Page 103: ...erference received includ ing interference that may cause unde sired operation Locking operation Unlocking operation To lock and unlock all the doors push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch All the doors are locked simultaneously At this time the turn signal lights will flash once Check to see that the doors are securely locked If any door is not secur...

Page 104: ...op the alarm midway push any switch on the transmitter or turn the ignition key from the LOCK to 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 transmi...

Page 105: ...ransmitter case 2 Remove the discharged transmitter bat tery 3 Put in a new transmitter battery with positive side up Close the transmitter case securely After replacing the battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 106: ... or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key backward Vehicles with power door lock system All the doors lock and unlock simulta neously with either front door In the driv er s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s do...

Page 107: ...sition CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve hicle Vehicles with power door lock system Doors cannot be locked...

Page 108: ...be reset in the following ways Turn the ignition key to ON Unlock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter Unlock the driver s door or front pas senger s door with the inside lock knob and then unlock all the doors with the power door lock switch REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label When the child protector is locked you...

Page 109: ...ally locked when the selector le ver is moved out of the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position and all doors are closed Unlocking function All doors are auto matically unlocked when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position CHANGING THE MODE The mode toggles through from mode 1 to mode 4 To change the mode do the following 1 Set the interior li...

Page 110: ...window will fully open To stop the window partway lightly pull the switch up and then release it CAUTION To avoid death or serious personal injury you must do the following Before you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If some...

Page 111: ...n be involved in a serious accident To open the trunk lid from the outside insert the master key and turn it clock wise See Stowage precautions on page 201 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not on...

Page 112: ... closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked If a person is locked in the trunk he she can pull down the phosphores cent handle on the inside of trunk lid to open the trunk lid The phosphorescent glow in the dark handle will continue to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed Exposing the handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer Lock release lever ...

Page 113: ...TVIP is a theft deterrent system If someone attempts to damage or break into your vehicle the system sounds the alarm while flashing the lights SETTING THE SYSTEM You can set the system as follows 1 Remove the key from the ignition switch The indicator light will start flashing when the key is removed from the ignition switch See Engine immobilizer system on page 12 for details 2 Have all passenge...

Page 114: ...ransmitter If the key is not in the ignition switch all the doors will be automatically locked again Any of the doors or trunk lid are forci bly opened The alarm will activate when the trunk lid is opened with a key Cancel the system before opening the trunk lid The side windows are tapped or bro ken The battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected The ignition is hotwired After one minut...

Page 115: ...ibed in Stop ping the alarm 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other doors For rear doors unlock and then open the doors as described in step 3 If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may op...

Page 116: ...tc 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 body NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood Clos...

Page 117: ...kwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not installed 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 ...

Page 118: ...the UP side You may stop the moon roof at any de sired position The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released CAUTION To avoid death or serious 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 killed or seri ously injured if the veh...

Page 119: ...ll child alone in your vehicle especially with the ignition key still inserted Otherwise he she could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening Unat tended person particularly a small child can be involved in a serious accident Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening ...

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Page 121: ...008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 34 Front seats 34 Fold down rear seat 37 Head restraints 38 Seat belts 39 SRS airbags 47 Child restraint 66 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 122: ...ises Since 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 y...

Page 123: ...irbags 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 airbags to inflate ac cidentally resulting in death or seri ous injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat m...

Page 124: ...t 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 CUSHION 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 125: ...r neck 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 serious 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 201 in Section 2 for p...

Page 126: ... observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden 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...

Page 127: ... child be comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belts See Child restraint on page 66 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 128: ...are 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 with...

Page 129: ... 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 death or serious injury Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust ...

Page 130: ...sition 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 death or serious injures in a colli sion To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not...

Page 131: ...er has 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 ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...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 62 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 134: ...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 135: ...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 severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to ope...

Page 136: ...ed by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly During sudden braking just before a collision an 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 ...

Page 137: ... 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 airbags...

Page 138: ... 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 139: ...osition see Front seat precautions on page 34 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 140: ... 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 141: ...6 If any 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 starts flashing while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occ...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...he 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 or 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 re...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 dis...

Page 149: ...or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or starts flashing 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 and cu...

Page 150: ...n the ON position with the condition 2 in the table shown 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 ...

Page 151: ...08 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 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 152: ...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 front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as an adult...

Page 153: ...t re turn the seatback to a position 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 as...

Page 154: ...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 39 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 155: ...uld 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 smal...

Page 156: ...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 79 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 81 in this Sec tion A Infa...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...houlder portions 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 exten...

Page 159: ...o 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 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 passenger ...

Page 160: ... 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 161: ...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 Otherwise the front passenger...

Page 162: ...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 or curtain shield airbag inflate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not install a...

Page 163: ... shoulder portions 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 ext...

Page 164: ...o 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 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 passenge...

Page 165: ... 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 166: ...ff child s shoulder 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 ...

Page 167: ...lt 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 locations of the anchor brackets Using a top strap ...

Page 168: ... 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 66 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 169: ...talled in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 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 lower an...

Page 170: ...should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 79 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 anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint s...

Page 171: ...ug 07 Prod OM12B28U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 84 Outside rear view mirrors 84 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 86 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 86 Vanity mirrors 87 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 172: ...le the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries 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 c...

Page 173: ... 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 174: ...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 175: ...e rear 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 anti glare m...

Page 176: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 88 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U Driver s side only To use the vanity mirror open the cover ...

Page 177: ...TION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 90 Emergency flashers 92 Front fog lights 93 Instrument panel light control 93 Interior light 93 Personal lights 94 Windshield wipers and washer 95 Rear window defogger 96 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 178: ...aytime 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 reduced brightness when The engine is running...

Page 179: ...come on at a reduced brightness when The engine is running The parking brake is released 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 an...

Page 180: ...t panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 280 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 181: ...even when the tail lights headlights are turned on If you have to turn on the tail lights head lights in daytime or if the daytime running light control sensor activates in circum stances such as shade the brightness of instrument cluster will be reduced In this case set the dial to the full intensity posi tion To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the follow...

Page 182: ... is in the DOOR posi tion and the doors are unlocked the light comes on and remains on for 15 seconds before fading out To prevent the battery being discharged the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened with the switch in the DOOR position for 20 minutes or more Type A Type B Type C To turn on the personal light push the switch To turn the light off p...

Page 183: ...val when the wiper lever is in the intermittent posi tion position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull 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 279 in Section 7 3 In freezing...

Page 184: ...inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur faces An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating Push the 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...

Page 185: ...TION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 98 Engine coolant temperature gauge 99 Tachometer 100 Odometer and two trip meters 100 Outside temperature display 101 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 102 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 186: ... the fuel moving in the tank If the fuel level approaches E or the 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...

Page 187: ...heat during severe operating conditions such as Driving up a long hill on a 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 NOTICE Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to ke...

Page 188: ...hicle has been driven 2 Two trip meters Show two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec trical power source is disconnected 3 Trip meter reset knob Resets the two trip meters to zero and also c...

Page 189: ...ey must be in the ON position If an abnormality exists in the connection of the outside air temperature sensor will appear on the display If appears on the display contact your Toyota dealer There may be a case that appears momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to ON It is normal if it goes out soon Outside temperature display ...

Page 190: ...ng 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 immediately and contact Toyota dealer e or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer f Fill up tank g Stop and check Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 191: ...yota dealer If brake system 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 If the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute contact Toyota dealer l Add washer fluid m Take vehicle to Toyota dealer n Replace engine oil ...

Page 192: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 104 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key p Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights ...

Page 193: ...en after the parking brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become 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 ...

Page 194: ...em Warning Light This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi tion and goes off when the engine is started When there are problems in the charging system while the engine is running the warning light comes on NOTICE When the charging system warning light comes on while the engine is running malfunctions such as the en gine drive belt being broken may have occurred ...

Page 195: ...mission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on Contact your Toyota dealer to check your vehicle s emission control system and OBD On Board Diagnostics system before taking your vehicle for the inspection For details see Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs on page 252 in Section 6 f Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becom...

Page 196: ...N posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are dri ving 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 will...

Page 197: ...dicator light front passenger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflat ors interconnecting wiring and power sources If any 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 m...

Page 198: ... will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after about a few seconds When you drive for about 7200 km 4500 miles after the engine oil replacement this light illuminates for 3 seconds and then flashes for 12 seconds with the igni tion key turned to the ON position If you continue driving without replacing the engine oil and if the distance driven ex ceeds 8000 km 5000 miles...

Page 199: ... ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on The ABS VSC low tire pressure warning light and engine oil replacement reminder light go off after a few seconds The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light also comes on and go off after a f...

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Page 201: ...RUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch 114 Automatic transmission 115 Manual transmission 118 Traction control system 120 Vehicle stability control system 122 Tire pressure warning system 124 Parking brake 130 Cruise control 131 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 202: ...mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 12 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off you may hear sound coming from underneath the trunk ...

Page 203: ...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 204: ...ust 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 trans...

Page 205: ...d for each position is given below for your reference 2 118 km h 73 mph L 65 km h 40 mph 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 206: ...lock override button For instructions see If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever on page 237 in Section 4 The shift pattern is conventional as shown above CAUTION The shift lever knob can become ex tremely hot after parking under the sun Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting and then release it slowly Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving because it will ca...

Page 207: ...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 Gear km h mph 1 58 36 2 96 60 3 139 87 4 180 111 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the transmission in ne...

Page 208: ...he system 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 The s...

Page 209: ... The 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 The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on The indicator light comes on with...

Page 210: ...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 Do not rely excessively on the ve hicle stability control system Even if the vehicle stability control sys tem is operating you must always drive ...

Page 211: ... following cases contact your Toyota dealer The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on 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 light...

Page 212: ...e pressure warning system is not a substitute for checking normal tire infla tion pressure Check the tire inflation pressure with a tire pressure gauge regu larly CAUTION The warning system may not activate immediately if blowout or sudden air loss should occur The tire pressure warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and goes off after a few seconds This means th...

Page 213: ...e to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature In this case ad justing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the light after a few minutes Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch should not turn off the tire pressure warning light Adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the light The compact spare tire is not equipped w...

Page 214: ...S low tire pressure telltale low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS tire pressure warning system malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat ing properly The TPMS tire pressure warning system malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pres sure telltale tire pressure warning light When the system detects a malfunction the tellt...

Page 215: ... will be disabled in the follow ing conditions When the condition becomes normal the system will work properly If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning ECU If the tire inflation pressure is more than 500 kPa 5 1 kgf cm2 or bar 73 psi The system...

Page 216: ...tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by t...

Page 217: ...lizing the system the present tire inflation pressure is stored as stan dard The tire pressure warning system determines decreased air pressure by comparing the present and the standard tire inflation pressures When you change the set tire inflation pressure it is neces sary to initialize the tire pressure warning system When changing the tire size To initialize the system perform the fol lowing 1...

Page 218: ...t work properly In this case initialize the system again If initialization cannot be performed have the system checked at your Toyota dealer CAUTION Do not push the reset switch without adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level Otherwise the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure i...

Page 219: ...speed above 40 km h 25 mph Within the limits of the engine s capabili ties cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades However changes in ve hicle speed may occur on steeper grades CAUTION 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 Avoid vehicle speed incre...

Page 220: ... foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration CAUTION For manual transmission While driving with the cruise control on do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal as this may cause eng...

Page 221: ...gradually gain speed However a faster way to reset is to ac celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET direc tion and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal an...

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Page 223: ...08 Corolla_U L O 0706 135 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 136 Using your audio system 136 Audio system operating hints 148 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 224: ...off when you eject the compact disc If the other func tion 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...

Page 225: ...art 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 play from track 1 through to the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 of the nex...

Page 226: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 138 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 227: ...sh the 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 L...

Page 228: ... 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 rando...

Page 229: ...ed 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 or 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 or side of this button again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop s...

Page 230: ... 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 232: ...utton 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 ...

Page 233: ... 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 system ...

Page 234: ...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 235: ...e 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 on th...

Page 236: ...ype 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 Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio s...

Page 237: ...r atmosphere 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 St...

Page 238: ...U 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 239: ...d them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side 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 Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moistu...

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Page 241: ... 153 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 154 Air flow selector settings 157 Operating tips 157 Side vents 160 Air conditioning filter 160 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 242: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 154 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 1 A C button on some models 2 Air intake selector 3 Temperature selector 4 Fan speed selector 5 Air flow selector Controls ...

Page 243: ...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 244: ...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 245: ...d are not blocked by leaves or snow for example 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 Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow...

Page 246: ...ating 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 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 Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow t...

Page 247: ...this position Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly 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 248: ...or closed as shown The air conditioning filter information label is placed inside of the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box Side vents Air conditioning filter on some models ...

Page 249: ...g up easily in FRESH mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement 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 ...

Page 250: ... outlet Inspect the filter on the 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 251: ...3 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 254 Fuse locations 255 Do it yourself service precautions 255 Positioning the jack 257 Parts and tools 258 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 252: ... 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 Engine compartment overview ...

Page 253: ...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 258 in this Section Utmost care sho...

Page 254: ...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 255: ...ront 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 death or serious 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 su...

Page 256: ... 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 257: ...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 280 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver ...

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Page 259: ... level 262 Checking the engine coolant level 264 Checking the radiator and condenser 265 Checking brake fluid 265 Checking power steering fluid 266 Checking tire inflation pressure 267 Checking and replacing tires 269 Rotating tires 271 Installing snow tires and chains 272 Replacing wheels 273 Aluminum wheel precautions 274 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 260: ...t 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 raise the level between low and full on the...

Page 261: ...de 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 Oil identification mark The ILSAC International Lubricant Stan dardization and Approval Committee Certi fication Mark is...

Page 262: ...ly check the radiator hoses engine coolant filler cap radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Only use Toyot...

Page 263: ... above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi tion take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer CAUTION To prevent burning yourself be care ful not to touch the radiator or con denser when the engine is hot NOTICE To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser do not perform the work by yourself To check the fluid level simply look at the see through reservoir The level should be be...

Page 264: ... through the reser voir If necessary add automatic trans mission fluid DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours Clean all dirt ...

Page 265: ...nflation pressure should be observed The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pres sure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be misleading Besides tire inflation pressures that are even jus...

Page 266: ...t the compressed air from the valve In case of applying too much air press the center of the valve and release the air to adjust 5 After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and ad justment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage 6 Install the tire valve cap If a gauge and air pump are not avail able have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer CAUTION Be sure to rein...

Page 267: ...ted tire Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards High tire pressure overinfla tion Poor handling Excessive wear Uneven wear A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards Tread wear indicator CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire s tread for tread wear indicators If the indicators show replace the tires The ...

Page 268: ...istance can damage a tire beyond repair Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This applies also to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use a tire of the same size and construction and the same or greater ...

Page 269: ...always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect ve hicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Initial adjustment of the tire pres sure warning system is necessary after you have rotated your tires See Tire pressure warning sys tem on p...

Page 270: ...pacity as the originally installed tires Do not use tires other than those men tioned above Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions CAUTION Do not use snow tires 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...

Page 271: ... Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains may ad versely affect vehicle handling When driving with chains installed be sure to drive carefully Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle Otherwise an accident may occur NOTICE Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire as it may re sult in damage to the vehicle as well as the tire As y...

Page 272: ...bent wheels 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 i...

Page 273: ...LA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 276 Battery recharging precautions 277 Checking and replacing fuses 278 Adding washer fluid 279 Replacing light bulbs 280 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 274: ...in or burning get medi cal attention immediately 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 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 immediately fo...

Page 275: ... 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 CAUT...

Page 276: ...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 277: ...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 278: ...ass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside 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 the...

Page 279: ...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 186 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 280: ... 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 281: ...OLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 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 282: ...008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 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 283: ... 08 Corolla_U L O 0706 285 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U Use a flathead screwdriver or equivalent Back up lights High mounted stoplight ...

Page 284: ...08 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U 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 285: ...07 Prod OM12B28U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 164 Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray 164 Power outlets 165 Compass 166 Glove box 170 Auxiliary boxes 170 Rear console box 171 Cup holders 172 Floor mat 172 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 286: ...rette 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 with ...

Page 287: ...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 288: ...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 289: ...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 290: ... OM12B28U 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 291: ...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 292: ...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 293: ... 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 294: ...partment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident Rear cup holder To reduce the chance of injury in case of an acci dent 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 vehicle carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Attach the floor mat to t...

Page 295: ...73 2008 COROLLA from Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

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Page 297: ...r Canada Toyota Customer Experience Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 Hawaii Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll free 1 888 272 5515 CANADIAN OWNERS When traveling in Canada or the U S mainland Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 or 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 also ...

Page 298: ...t tire 225 If your vehicle needs to be towed 235 Tips for driving during break in period 176 How to start the engine 206 General maintenance 249 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 176 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 50 L 13 2 gal 11 0 Imp gal Engine oil ILSAC multigrade engine oil is re...

Page 299: ...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 300: ...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 301: ...he 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 c...

Page 302: ...ol system diagnostic data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leas ing company for a leased vehicle is ...

Page 303: ...the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Important health and safety information about your Toyota CAUTION WARNING 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 a...

Page 304: ... 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 305: ...imits given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 201 and 267 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 306: ...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 Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate These components may include airbag seat belt preten sioners and wireless remote control batteries ...

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Page 308: ...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 309: ...at 1 800 622 2033 Maintenance procedures 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 intolarger 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 Area...

Page 310: ...om Aug 07 Prod OM12B28U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

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