Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect brake booster
- Airtightness check.
- Start the engine and stop it after 1 or 2 minutes. Depress
the brake pedal several times slowly.
Hint
: if the pedal goes down farthest at the 1st time, but gradually rises after the 2nd or 3rd time, the booster is airtight.
- Depress the brake pedal while the engine is running,
and stop the engine with the pedal depressed.
Hint
: if there is no change in the pedal reserve distance after holding the pedal for 30 seconds, the booster is airtight.
- Operating check.
- Depress the brake pedal several times with the ignition switch off and check that there is no change in the pedal reserve distance.
- Depress the brake pedal and start the engine.
Hint
: if the pedal goes down slightly, operation is normal.
2. Inspect vacuum check valve
- check vacuum check valve.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the vacuum hose.
- Remove the vacuum check valve.
- Check that there is ventilation from the booster to engine, and no ventilation from the engine to the booster.
- If any fault is found, replace the vacuum check valve.
Other materials:
Diagnostic trouble code chart
If a dtc is displayed during the dtc check, check the circuit listed in the
table below and proceed to the
page given.
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Driving tips
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
Preparation for winter
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Locking the doors from the outside without a key
1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
2 Close the door.
► Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key is in
the engine switch.
► Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the engin ...