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Toyota Corolla (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 30

 

 

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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8-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ....

472

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an emergency

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If the vehicle is trapped in 

rising water................

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8-2. Steps to take in an emer-

gency

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed.........................

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If you think something is 

wrong ........................

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Fuel pump shut off system

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If a warning light turns on or 

a warning buzzer sounds

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If a warning message is dis-

played........................

490

If you have a flat tire (vehi-

cles without spare tire)

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If you have a flat tire (vehi-

cles with a spare tire)

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If the engine will not start

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511

If you lose your keys ...

513

If the electronic key does 

not operate properly ..

513

If the vehicle battery is dis-

charged .....................

515

If your vehicle overheats

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If the vehicle becomes stuck

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8-1. Essential information

8-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch 
once again.

Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are 

used for a long time while the 

engine is not operating, the bat-

tery may discharge.

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the emergency flash-

ers will turn on automatically. 

The emergency flashers will turn 

off automatically after operating 

for approximately 20 minutes. To 

manually turn the emergency 

flashers off, press the switch 

twice. 

(The emergency flashers may not 

turn on automatically depending 

on the force of the impact and 

conditions of the collision.)

1

Steadily step on the brake 
pedal with both feet and 
firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal 

repeatedly as this will increase the 

effort required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.

If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the 
vehicle in a safe place by the 
road.

4

Stop the engine.

If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake 
pedal with both feet to reduce 
vehicle speed as much as 
possible.

4

Vehicles without a smart key 
system: Stop the engine by 

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are 
used to warn other drivers 
when the vehicle has to be 
stopped on the road due to 
a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to 

be stopped in an emer-

gency

Only in an emergency, such 
as if it becomes impossible 
to stop the vehicle in the 
normal way, stop the vehicle 
using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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turning the engine switch to 
ACC.

4

Vehicles with a smart key 
system: To stop the engine, 
press and hold the engine 
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it 
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place by the road.

WARNING

If the engine has to be turned 

off while driving

Power assist for the brakes and 

steering wheel will be lost, mak-

ing the brake pedal harder to 

depress and the steering wheel 

heavier to turn. Decelerate as 

much as possible before turning 

off the engine.

Vehicles without a smart key 

system: Never attempt to 

remove the key, as doing so will 

lock the steering wheel.

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8-1. Essential information

Remove the seat belt first.

If the door can be opened, 
open the door and exit the 
vehicle.

If the door can not be opened, 
open the window using the 
power window switch and exit 
the vehicle through the win-
dow.

If the window can not be 
opened using the power win-
dow switch, remain calm, wait 
until the water level inside the 
vehicle rises to the point that 
the water pressure inside of 
the vehicle equals the water 
pressure outside of the vehi-
cle, and then open the door 
and exit the vehicle.

If the vehicle is 

trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is 
submerged in water, remain 
calm and perform the fol-
lowing.

WARNING

Using an emergency hammer

*

 

for emergency escape

The front side windows and rear 

side windows, as well as the rear 

window can be shattered with an 
emergency hammer

*

 used for 

emergency escape. However, an 
emergency hammer

*

 can not 

shatter the windshield as it is lam-

inated glass.

*

: Contact your Toyota dealer or 

aftermarket accessory manu-
facturer for further information 
about an emergency hammer.

Escaping the vehicle from the 

window

There are cases where escaping 

the vehicle from the window is not 

possible due to seating position, 

passenger body type, etc. 

When using an emergency ham-

mer, consider your seat location 

and the size of the window open-

ing to ensure that the opening is 

accessible and large enough to 

escape.

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If your vehicle needs 

to be towed

If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your 
vehicle towed by your Toy-
ota dealer or commercial 
towing service, using a 
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.

Use a safety chain system 
for all towing, and abide by 
all state/provincial and local 
laws.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle 

with the front wheels raised or 

with all four wheels raised off the 

ground. If the vehicle is towed 

with the front wheels contacting 

the ground, the drivetrain and 

related parts may be damaged.

While towing

When towing using cables or 

chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. 

which place excessive stress on 

the towing eyelets, cables or 

chains. The towing eyelets, 

cables or chains may become 

damaged, broken debris may hit 

people, and cause serious dam-

age.

Do not turn the engine switch 

off.

There is a possibility that the 

steering wheel is locked and 

cannot be operated.

Installing towing eyelets to 

the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are 

installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing 

eyelets may come loose during 

towing.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing using a 

wheel-lift type truck

Do not tow the vehicle from the 

rear when the engine switch is 

off. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to 

hold the front wheels straight.

When raising the vehicle, 

ensure adequate ground clear-

ance for towing at the opposite 

end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the 

vehicle could be damaged while 

being towed.

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing with a 

sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, 

either from the front or rear.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The following may indicate a 
problem with your transmission. 
Contact your Toyota dealer or 
commercial towing service 
before towing.

The engine is running but the 
vehicle does not move.

The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.

Do not tow with a sling-type 
truck to prevent body damage.

From the front

Release the parking brake.

From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the 
front wheels.

If your vehicle is transported by 
a flatbed truck, it should be tied 
down at the locations shown in 
the illustration.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle during emergency 

towing

Do not secure cables or chains to 

the suspension components.

Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers 
before towing

Towing with a sling-type 
truck

Towing with a wheel-lift 
type truck

Using a flatbed truck

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If you use chains or cables to tie 
down your vehicle, the angles 
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie 
downs or the vehicle may be 
damaged.

If a tow truck is not available in 
an emergency, your vehicle may 
be temporarily towed using 
cables or chains secured to the 
emergency towing eyelets. This 
should only be attempted on 
hard surfaced roads for at most 
50 miles (80 km) at under 18 
mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to 
steer and operate the brakes. 
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train, 
axles, steering and brakes must 

be in good condition.
For vehicles with a continuously 
variable transmission, only the 
front towing eyelets may be 
used.

1

Take out the towing eyelet. 
(P.494, 504)

2

Remove the eyelet cover 
using a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a 

rag between the screwdriver and 

the vehicle body as shown in the 

illustration.

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) 
engine

Emergency towing (vehi-
cles with a towing eyelet)

Emergency towing proce-
dure (vehicles with a tow-
ing eyelet)

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2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) 
engine

3

Insert the towing eyelet into 
the hole and tighten partially 
by hand.

4

Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut 
wrench or hard metal bar.

5

Securely attach cables or 
chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed 
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the 

engine switch to ON.

7

Shift the shift lever to N and 
release the parking brake.
Continuously variable trans-
mission: When the shift lever 
cannot be shifted: P.154

While towing (vehicles with a 

towing eyelet)

If the engine is not running, the 

power assist for the brakes and 

steering will not function, making 

steering and braking more difficult.

Wheel nut wrench (vehicles 

with a towing eyelet)

Wheel nut wrench is installed in 

trunk. (P.504)

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air 
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)

Flat-looking tires or uneven 
tire wear

Engine coolant temperature 
gauge needle continually 
points higher than normal.

Changes in exhaust sound

Excessive tire squeal when 
cornering

Strange noises related to the 
suspension system

Pinging or other noises 
related to the engine

Engine missing, stumbling or 
running roughly

Appreciable loss of power

Vehicle pulls heavily to one 

side when braking

Vehicle pulls heavily to one 
side when driving on a level 
road

Loss of brake effectiveness, 
spongy feeling, pedal almost 
touches the floor

If you think something 

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your 
vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Follow the procedure below to 
restart the engine after the sys-
tem is activated.

1

Turn the engine switch to 
ACC or OFF.

2

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off 

system

To minimize the risk of fuel 
leakage when the engine 
stalls or when an airbag 
inflates upon collision, the 
fuel pump shut off system 
stops the supply of fuel to 
the engine.

Restarting the engine

NOTICE

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the 

vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked 

onto the ground, the fuel system 

has been damaged and is in need 

of repair. Do not restart the 

engine.

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Brake system warning light

High coolant temperature warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but 
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction 
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:

The brake fluid level is low; or

The brake system is malfunctioning

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is exces-
sively high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (P.519)

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Charging system warning light

Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:

The electronic engine control system;

The electronic throttle control system; or

The electronic continuously variable transmission (if 
equipped) control system

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:

The SRS airbag system;

The front passenger occupant classification system; or

The seat belt pretensioner system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

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ABS warning light

Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control 
warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:

The ABS; or

The brake assist system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:

The Brake Override System; or

The Drive-Start Control (if equipped)

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and 
Drive-Start Control (if equipped) was operated while 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being 
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System 
is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake 

pedal.

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Electric power steering system warning light (warning 
buzzer)

Low fuel level warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)

*

*

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or 
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the 
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the 
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 
more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front 
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once 
if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still 
unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 sec-

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red)

or

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2 gal. (7.5 L, 
1.6 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat 
belts
 Fasten the seat belt. 

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front 
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to 
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

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onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a dif-
ferent tone for 90 more seconds.

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear pas-
sengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If any rear seat belt is fas-
tened and then unfastened, the rear passengers' seat belt reminder light 
will illuminate for that seat. While illuminated, if the vehicle reaches a speed 
of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer will sound once. If the seat belt is still 
unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 sec-
onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a dif-
ferent tone for 30 more seconds.

Tire pressure warning light

LTA indicator/LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(if equipped)

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 
minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as

Natural causes

Flat tire

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (P.488)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) or 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. (P.204, 212)

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