Toyota Corolla: Steps to take in an emergency / 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
- 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
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets...
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...
Other information:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Check the degree of the tire damage...
1 Remove the deck mat.
2 Remove the tool tray.
3 Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
WARNING
■ When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle...
Categories
■ Trunk opener
Pull the lever upward to release the trunk lid.
■ Trunk release button (vehicles with a smart key system)
While carrying the electronic key, press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked using one of the following methods, the trunk
can be opened without the electronic key:
Entry function
Wireless remote control
Door lock switches
Automatic door unlocking system
Mechanical key
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