Toyota Corolla: Do-it-yourself maintenance / Hood
Opening the hood
1 Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

2 Pull the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.

3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.

WARNING
■ Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling down
onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized...
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely. When raising your vehicle with a floor
jack, position the jack correctly...
Other information:
► Type A
A - DOT symbol
B - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
C - Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
D - Tire size code
E - Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or
4 letters)
F - Manufacturing week
G - Manufacturing year
► Type B
A - DOT symbol
B - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
C - Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
D - Manufacturer’s code
E - Manufacturing week
F -..
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
► Engine compartment: type A fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
► Engine compartment: type B fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
► Under the drive..
Categories
Settings are available for clock, operation sounds, etc.
Displaying the general settings screen
1 Press the “MENU” button.

2 Select “Setup”.
If the general settings screen is not displayed, select “General”.
3 Select the desired items to be set.

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