Toyota Corolla (2019 year). Instruction — part 29

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Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust
the pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and
adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on.

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Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once

a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:

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Reduced fuel economy

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Reduced driving comfort and poor handling

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Reduced tire life due to wear

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Reduced safety

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Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Inspection and adjustment procedure

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Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:

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Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been

driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire

inflation pressure reading.

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Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appear-

ance.

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It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as

heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after

driving.

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Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.

Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is

balanced.

WARNING

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Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur

which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

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Excessive wear

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Uneven wear

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Poor handling

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Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires

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Air leaking from between tire and wheel

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Wheel deformation and/or tire damage

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Greater possibility of tire damage while driving (due to road hazards,

expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

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When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and

cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressure.

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When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset

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Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.

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: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.

Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened

● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with

your aluminum wheels.

● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the

wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).

● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire

chains.

● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-

tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-

tem)
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to

provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.

Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters must be installed. (

P. 441)

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.

Wheel selection

Aluminum wheel precautions (if equipped)

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WARNING

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When replacing wheels

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Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in

the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.

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Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a

tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-

ous injury.

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When installing the wheel nuts

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Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,

leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can

cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an

accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or

grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.

Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing

an accident.

NOTICE

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Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (vehicles

with a tire pressure warning system)

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Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your
Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Toyota dealer.

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Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.

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Be sure to install the wheel nuts with

the tapered ends facing inward.

Installing the nuts with the tapered

ends facing outward can cause the

wheel to break and eventually cause

the wheel to come off while driving,

which could lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

Tapered
portion

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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.

Push in the glove box on the
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out
the glove box and disconnect
the lower claws.

Remove the filter cover.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

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Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the

filter should be pointing up.

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Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

NOTICE

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When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or

CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)

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Vehicles without a smart key system

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
To prevent the buttons from being
disassembled, face the button sur-
face downward.

Remove the module.

Wireless remote control/electronic key

battery

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: If equipped

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

You will need the following items:

Replacing the battery

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Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery using a small flathead
screwdriver.

Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.

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Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery

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Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.

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Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

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If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:

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The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.

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The operational range will be reduced.

WARNING

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Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.

NOTICE

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For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

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Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

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Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

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Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.

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Engine compartment

Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.

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Under the driver’s side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.

Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.

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Check if the fuse is blown.

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

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Type A

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Type B

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Type C

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After a fuse is replaced

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If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (

P. 461)

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If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

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To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.

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Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.

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Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.

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Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

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Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (

P. 547)

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Front

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota
dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replacement

Bulb locations

Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights

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Rear

Back-up lights (bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights
License plate lights

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Front side marker lights

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Replacing light bulbs

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Front turn signal/parking lights

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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