Toyota Corolla: Engine compartment / Adding the washer fluid
Add washer fluid in the following situations:
- A washer does not work.
- The warning message appears on the multi-information display.
NOTICE
■ Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid. Doing
so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the
pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary. Refer to the freezing temperatures
listed on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose
connections, cracks, or loose clamps...
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear...
Other information:
Operating instructions
■ Shifting the shift lever
1 Depress the clutch pedal firmly.
2 Shift the shift lever to the desired gear.
Make sure to only shift gears sequentially.
3 Gradually release the clutch pedal.
It is difficult to shift in R, shift the lever to N, release the clutch pedal
momentarily, and then try again.
■ Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while liftin..
■ Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check
the oil level on the dipstick.
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sa..