Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Preparation / Engine mechanical
Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine mechanical
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission cont ...
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
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency fla ...