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Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2019 year). Manual - part 13

—Emergency towing

D Automatic transmission:

(c) Towing with sliding type

Use a towing dolly under the front

truck

wheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

transmission from the rear with the

front wheels on the ground, as this

may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Front

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

ther from the front or rear. This may

cause body damage.

Rear

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If towing is necessary, we recommend

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

NOTICE

you to have it done by your Toyota

it and operate the brakes.

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

Towing in this manner may be done only

z Use only a cable or chain specifi-

vice.

on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-

cally intended for use in towing ve-

If a towing service is not available in

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

hicles. Securely fasten the cable or

an emergency, your vehicle may be

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

chain to the towing eyelet provided.

temporarily towed by a cable or chain

brakes must all be in good condition.

z Do not use the right rear eyelet. It

secured to either the emergency towing

is not designed for towing.

eyelet on the front of the vehicle or to

CAUTION

the left emergency towing eyelet under

Before towing, release the parking brake

the rear of the vehicle. Use extreme

D Use extreme caution when towing

and put the transmission in neutral (manu-

caution when towing vehicles.

vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or er-

al) or

“N”

(automatic). The key must be

ratic

driving maneuvers which

Vehicles with an automatic transmis-

in

“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-

would place excessive stress on the

sion, use only the front towing eyelet

ning).

when towing your vehicle.

emergency towing eyelets and tow-

ing cable or chain. The eyelets and

To install the front towing eyelet, see

CAUTION

towing cable or chain may break

“—Installing front towing eyelet” on page

and cause serious injury or dam-

198 in this Section.

If the engine is not running, the pow-

age.

er assist for the brakes and steering

NOTICE

D In case of installing the front eyelet

will not work so steering and braking

on the vehicle, be sure to tighten

will be much harder than usual.

z Only use specified towing eyelet;

the front eyelet securely. If the eye-

otherwise your vehicle may be dam-

let is loose, it may come off when

aged.

towing and result in death or seri-

z Vehicles with an automatic trans-

ous injury to the passenger in the

mission, never tow a vehicle from

front vehicle or damage to that ve-

the rear with four wheels on the

hicle.

ground. This may cause serious

damage to the transmission.

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—Installing front towing eyelet

1. Remove the front towing eyelet as

2. Remove the front towing eyelet cover

3. Secure the front towing eyelet to the

shown in the illustrations.

on the front bumper, using a flat−

hole on the bumper by turning clock-

bladed screwdriver which is wrapped

wise.

with a cloth.

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If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

4. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely

If you cannot shift the selector lever

3. Insert your finger into the hole to

by a wheel nut wrench.

out of

“P” position to other positions

push down the shift lock override

even though the brake pedal is de-

button. You can shift out of

“P”

CAUTION

pressed, use the shift lock override but-

position only while pushing the but-

ton as follows:

ton.

When installing the eyelet on the ve-

1. Turn the ignition key to

“LOCK”

4. Shift into

“N” position.

hicle, be sure to tighten the front

position. Make sure the parking

5. Insert the cover.

eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,

brake is applied.

it may come off when being towed

6. Start the engine. For your safety,

2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed

and result in death or serious injury.

keep the brake pedal depressed.

screwdriver or equivalent.

Be sure to have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Washing and waxing your

Toyota

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-

Washing your Toyota

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-

ter and dirt can accumulate under the

move any mud or road salt from the

Keep your vehicle clean by regular

floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-

underside of the vehicle or in the

washing.

casionally check under the mats to make

wheel wells.

The following cases may cause weakness

sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-

2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,

to the paint or corrosion to the body and

ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-

mixed according to the manufacturer’s

parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-

ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be

instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and

sible.

transported in proper containers. If a spill

keep it wet by dipping it frequently into

or leak should occur, immediately clean

D When driving in a coastal area

the wash water. Do not rub hard—let

and dry the area.

D When driving on a road sprinkled with

the soap and water remove the dirt.

Use mud shields on your wheels. If you

antifreeze

Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−

drive on salted or gravel roads, mud

D When exposed to coal tar, tree sap,

pressure car wash, for example) at or

shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size

bird droppings and carcass of an insect

near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler

shields, which come as near to the ground

door opened. If the water enters the air

D When driving in areas where there is

as possible, are the best. We recommend

vent, you may experience trouble with re-

a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or

that the fittings and the area where the

fueling or rough engine idling.

chemical substances

shields are installed be treated to resist

Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic

corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably

wheel ornaments are damaged easily by

happy to assist in supplying and installing

dirty with dust and mud

organic substances. If any organic sub-

the shields if they are recommended for

Hand−washing your Toyota

stance splashes an ornament, be sure to

your area.

Work in the shade and wait until the

wash it off with water and check if the

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated

vehicle body is not hot to the touch.

ornament is damaged.

garage or a roofed place. Do not park

your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-

CAUTION

CAUTION

lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in

the garage, or if you drive it covered with

When cleaning under floor or chassis,

Do not attach the heavily damaged

water or snow, your garage may be so

be careful not to injure your hands.

plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off

damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your

the wheel and cause accidents while

garage is heated, a wet vehicle can cor-

the vehicle is moving.

rode if the ventilation is poor.

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Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap

Automatic car wash

Waxing your Toyota

or neutral detergent.

Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-

Polishing and waxing is recommended

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not

matic car wash, but remember that the

to maintain the original beauty of your

scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper

paint can be scratched by some types of

Toyota’s finish.

faces are soft.

brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the

Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle

washing process itself. Scratching reduces

Road tar: Remove with turpentine or

surface does not repel water well.

paint durability and gloss, especially on

cleaners that are marked safe for painted

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-

darker colors. The manager of the car

surfaces.

fore you begin waxing, even if you are

wash should be able to advise you wheth-

using a combined cleaner and wax.

NOTICE

er the process is safe for the paint on

your vehicle.

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If

Do not use organic substances (gaso-

the finish has become extremely weath-

line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-

NOTICE

ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-

vents), which may be toxic or cause

lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-

To prevent damage to the antenna,

damage.

low the manufacturer’s instructions and

make sure it is retracted before driv-

precautions. Be sure to polish and wax

ing your Toyota through an automatic

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can

the chrome trim as well as the paint.

car wash.

cause streaking. In hot weather you

3. Wax the vehicle again when water

may need to rinse each section right

does not bead but remains on the sur-

after you wash it.

face in large patches.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle

NOTICE

using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not

rub or press hard—you might scratch

Always remove the plastic bumpers if

the paint.

your vehicle is re−painted and placed

in a high heat paint waxing booth.

High temperatures could damage the

bumpers.

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Cleaning the interior

Vinyl interior

Carpets

CAUTION

The vinyl upholstery may be easily

Use a good foam−type shampoo to

cleaned with a mild soap or detergent

clean the carpets.

D Vehicles with side airbags:

and water.

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove

Be careful not to splash water or

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-

as much dirt as possible. Several types of

spill liquid on the floor. This may

move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or

foam cleaners are available; some are in

prevent the side airbags from acti-

soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the

aerosol cans and others are powders or

vating correctly, resulting in serious

vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few

liquids which you mix with water to pro-

injury.

minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt

duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,

D Do not wash the vehicle floor with

and wipe off the soap with a clean damp

use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.

water, or allow water to get onto

cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-

Rub in overlapping circles.

the floor when cleaning the vehicle

peat the procedure. Commercial foaming−

Do not apply water—the best results are

interior or exterior. Water may get

type vinyl cleaners are also available

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

into audio components or other

which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s

possible. Read the shampoo instructions

electrical components above or un-

instructions.

and follow them closely.

der the floor carpet

(or mat) and

cause a malfunction; and it may

Seat belts

NOTICE

cause body corrosion.

The seat belts may be cleaned with

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline

mild soap and water or with lukewarm

or window cleaner on the interior.

water.

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-

ing, check the belts for excessive wear,

fraying, or cuts.

NOTICE

z Do not use dye or bleach on the

belts—it may weaken them.

z Do not use the belts until they be-

come dry.

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Windows

NOTICE

The windows may be cleaned with any

household window cleaner.

z Do not use organic substances (sol-

vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,

NOTICE

etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.

These chemicals can cause discol-

When cleaning the inside of the win-

oring, staining or peeling of the

dows, be careful not to scratch or

surface.

damage the heater wires on the rear

z If you use cleaners or polishing

window.

agents, make sure their ingredients

do not include the substances men-

Air conditioning control panel, audio

tioned above.

panel, instrument panel, console panel,

z If you use a liquid car freshener, do

and switches

not spill the liquid onto the ve-

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-

tain the ingredients mentioned

warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.

above. Immediately clean any spill

using the method mentioned above.

If you have any questions about the

cleaning of your Toyota, your local

Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer

them.

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General maintenance

If

you are a skilled do−it−yourself

Listed below are the general maintenance

Engine coolant level

mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are

items that should be performed as fre-

Make sure the coolant level is between

recommended. Please be aware that

quently as specified. In addition to check-

the

“FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see−

do−it−yourself maintenance can affect your

ing the items listed, if you notice any

through reservoir when the engine is cold.

warranty coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty

unusual noise, smell or vibration, you

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

Information Booklet” or

“Owner’s Manual

should investigate the cause or take your

Radiator, condenser, and hoses

Supplement” for the details.

vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-

Check that the front of the radiator and

fied service shop immediately. It is recom-

condenser are clean and not blocked with

mended that any problem you notice be

leaves, dirt or insects. See Section

7−2

brought to the attention of your dealer or

for additional information.

the qualified service shop for their advice.

Battery electrolyte level

Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-

CAUTION

tery cells is between upper and lower lev-

el lines on the case. Add only distilled

Make these checks only with ade-

water when replenishing. See Section 7−3

quate ventilation if you run the en-

for additional information.

gine.

Brake fluid level

Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.

IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

Items listed below should be checked

Engine oil level

from time to time, e.g. each time when

Check the level on the dipstick with the

refueling.

engine turned off and the vehicle parked

Washer fluid

on a level spot. See Section 7−2 for addi-

Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the

tional information.

tank. See Section

7−3 for additional in-

Power steering fluid level

formation.

Check the level through the reservoir. The

level should be in the

“HOT” or

“COLD”

range depending on the fluid temperature.

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

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Does your vehicle need

repairing?

Tire pressure

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-

If you notice any of these clues, take your

mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that

vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as

Check the pressure with a gauge ev-

ery two weeks, or at least once a

indicate service is needed. Some impor-

possible. It probably needs adjustment or

tant clues are as follows:

repair.

month. See Section 7−2 for additional

information.

D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

CAUTION

Tire surface and wheel nuts

D Appreciable loss of power

Check the tires carefully for cuts,

D Strange engine noises

Do not continue driving with the ve-

damage or excessive wear. See Sec-

hicle unchecked. It could result in se-

D A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-

tion

7−2 for additional information.

ter dripping from the air conditioning

rious vehicle damage and possibly

When checking the tires, make sure

after use is normal.)

personal injury.

no nuts are missing, and check the

D Change in exhaust sound

(This may

nuts for looseness. Tighten them if

indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide

necessary.

leak. Drive with the windows open and

Tire rotation

have the exhaust system checked im-

mediately.)

Rotate the tries according to the

maintenance schedule. (For sched-

D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal

uled maintenance information, please

when cornering; uneven tire wear

refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance

D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-

straight on a level road

ment”.)

D Strange noises related to suspension

movement

D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy

feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-

most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one

side when braking

D Engine coolant temperature continually

higher than normal

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