Toyota Corolla Owners Manual: If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) ● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear ● Vehicles without a multi-information display: High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on.
● Vehicles with a multi-information display: Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal.
Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound ● Excessive tire squeal when cornering ● Strange noises related to the suspension system ● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
● 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
Using a flat bed truck
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.
■Before emergency towing
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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.
Follow the procedure b ...
Other materials:
Disposal
1. Dispose shock absorber assy rear lh
Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
Caution:
when drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and no ...
Inspection
1. Headlamp dimmer switch assy
Inspect light control switch continuity.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the table below.
Standard:
Inspect headlight dimmer switch continuity.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the tabl ...
Adjustment
1. Inspect and adjust clutch pedal sub–assy
Turn over the floor carpet.
check that the pedal height is correct.
Pedal height from asphalt sheet:
135.8 – 145.8 Mm (5.346 – 5.740 In.)
adjust the pedal height.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the stopper bolt until
the h ...