Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2019 year). Instruction

—Uniform tire quality grading

This information has been prepared

Tread wear—The tread wear grade

Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction

in accordance with regulations issued

is a comparative rating based on the

grades, from highest to lowest, are

by the National Highway Traffic Safe-

wear rate of the tire when tested un-

AA, A, B, and C, and they represent

ty Administration of the U.S. Depart-

der controlled conditions on a speci-

the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-

ment of Transportation. It provides

fied government test course. For ex-

ment as measured under controlled

the purchasers and/or prospective

ample, a tire graded 150 would wear

conditions on specified government

purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in-

one and a half (1−1/2) times as well

test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

formation on uniform tire quality grad-

on the government course as a tire

A tire marked C may have poor trac-

ing.

graded 100. The relative performance

tion performance.

of tires depends upon the actual

Your Toyota dealer will help answer

Warning: The traction grade assigned

conditions of their use, however, and

any questions you may have as you

to this tire is based on braking

may depart significantly from the

read this information.

(straight ahead) traction tests and

norm due to variations in driving hab-

does not include cornering (turning)

DOT quality grades—All passenger

its, service practices and differences

traction.

vehicle tires must conform to Fed-

in road characteristics and climate.

eral Safety Requirements in addi-

tion to these grades. Quality

grades can be found where appli-

cable on the tire sidewall between

tread shoulder and maximum sec-

tion width. For example: Treadwear

200 Traction AA Temperature A.

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Temperature A, B, C—The tempera-

ture grades are A (the highest), B,

and C, representing the tire’s resis-

tance to the generation of heat and

its ability to dissipate heat when

tested under controlled conditions on

a specified indoor laboratory test

wheel. Sustained high temperature

can cause the material of the tire to

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-

responds to a level of performance

which all passenger car tires must

meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B

and A represent higher levels of per-

formance on the laboratory test wheel

than the minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for

this tire are established for a tire that

is properly inflated and not over-

loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-

tion, or excessive loading, either sep-

arately or in combination, can cause

heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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—Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours

Cold tire inflation pressure

or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that

condition

the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it is

Maximum inflation pressure

shown on the sidewall of the tire

Recommended inflation pressure

cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer

the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced)

of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, pow-

Accessory weight

er seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as

factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not)

the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum

Curb weight

capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and addi-

tional weight optional engine

the sum of—

(a) curb weight;

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(b) accessory weight;

(d) production options weight

68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column

Normal occupant weight

of Table 1 that follows

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Tire related term

Meaning

the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over

2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not pre-

Production options weight

viously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty

brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim

Vehicle capacity weight

the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig-

(Total load capacity)

nated seating capacity

(A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears

manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper

Intended outboard sidewall

than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular

side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table

Occupant distribution

1 that follows

a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads

Rim

are seated

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)

nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code

Rim width

nominal distance between rim flanges

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two

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Tire related term

Meaning

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle

Vehicle normal load on the tire

its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight

(distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two

Weather side

the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Table 1-Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity,

Vehicle normal load,

Occupant distribution in a normally

Number of occupants

loaded vehicle

2 through 4

2 in front

5 through 10

2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Cargo and luggage—

Vehicle load limits

—Stowage precautions

Vehicle load limits include total load

Towing capacity

When stowing cargo and luggage in

capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-

the vehicle, observe the following:

Toyota does not recommend towing

pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the

a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve-

Put cargo and luggage in the trunk

load limits shown below.

hicle is not designed for trailer towing.

when at all possible. Be sure all

Total load capacity:

items are secured in place.

Cargo capacity

351 kg (775 lb.)

Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-

Cargo capacity may increase or de-

Total load capacity means combined

anced. Locating the weight as far

crease depending on the size (weight)

weight of occupants, cargo and lug-

forward as possible helps maintain

and the number of occupants. For de-

gage. Tongue load is included when

the balance.

tails, see “Capacity and distribution”

trailer towing.

that follows.

For better fuel economy, do not

Seating capacity:

carry unneeded weight.

Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

CAUTION

Seating capacity means the maximum

CAUTION

number of occupants whose esti-

Do not apply the load more than

mated average weight is 68 kg (150

each load limit. That may cause

D To prevent cargo and luggage

lb.) per person. Depending on the

not only damage to the tires, but

from sliding forward during

weight of each person, the seating ca-

also deterioration to the steering

braking, do not stack anything

pacity given may exceed the total

ability and braking ability, which

in the trunk. Keep cargo and

load capacity.

may cause an accident.

luggage low, as close to the

floor as possible.

NOTICE

Even if the number of occu-

pants are within the seating ca-

pacity, do not exceed the total

load capacity.

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—Capacity and distribution

Cargo capacity depends on the to-

D Never allow anyone to ride in

NOTICE

tal weight of the occupants.

the trunk. It is not designed for

Do not load the vehicle beyond

(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-

passengers. They should ride

the vehicle capacity weight giv-

ity)

- (Total weight of occupants)

in their seats with their seat

en in Section 8.

belts properly fastened. Other-

STEPS FOR DETERMINING

wise, they are much more likely

CORRECT LOAD LIMIT

to suffer serious bodily injury,

Locate the statement

“The

in the event of sudden braking

combined weight of occupants and

or a collision.

cargo should never exceed XXX

D Do not place anything on the

pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.

package tray behind the rear

Determine the combined weight of

seatback. Such items may be

the driver and passengers that will

thrown about and possibly in-

be riding in your vehicle.

jure people in the vehicle dur-

Subtract the combined weight of

ing sudden braking or an acci-

the driver and passengers from

dent.

XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

D Do not drive with objects left

on top of the instrument panel.

They may interfere with the

driver’s field of view. Or they

may move during sharp vehicle

acceleration or turning, and im-

pair the driver’s control of the

vehicle. In an accident they

may injure the vehicle occu-

pants.

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The resulting figure equals the

185 kg - 176 kg = 9 kg.

available amount of cargo and lug-

(409 lb. - 388 lb. = 21 lb.)

gage load capacity. For example,

As shown in the above example, if the

if the “XXX” amount equals 1400

number of occupants increases, the

lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.

cargo and luggage load equaling the

passengers in your vehicle, the

combined weight of occupants who

amount of available cargo and lug-

got on later must be reduced. In other

gage load capacity is

650 lbs.

Cargo

words, if the increase in the number

(1400-750 (5x150)=650 lbs).

capacity

of occupants causes the excess of

Determine the combined weight of

the total load capacity

(combined

Total load

luggage and cargo being loaded

weight of occupants plus cargo and

capacity

on the vehicle. That weight may

luggage load), you have to reduce the

not safely exceed the available

cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

cargo and luggage load capacity

EXAMPLE ON YOUR VEHICLE

For details about total load capacity,

calculated in Step 4.

In case that 2 people with the com-

see “Vehicle load limits” on page 167.

bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are

If your vehicle will be towing a

riding in your vehicle with the total

trailer, load from your trailer will

load capacity of 351 kg (775 lb.), the

be transferred to your vehicle.

available amount of cargo and lug-

Consult this manual to determine

gage load capacity will be as follows:

how this reduces the available car-

go and luggage load capacity of

351 kg - 166 kg = 185 kg.

your vehicle.

(775 lb. - 366 lb. = 409 lb.)

Toyota does not recommend tow-

From this condition, if 3 more passen-

ing a trailer with your vehicle. Your

gers with the combined weight of 176

vehicle is not designed for trailer

kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car-

towing.

go and luggage load will be reduced

as follows:

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Types of tires

Determine what kind of tires your

All season tires, however, do not have

CAUTION

vehicle is originally equipped with.

adequate traction

performance

compared with snow tires in heavy or

1. Summer tires

Even if the total load of occu-

loose snow. Also, all season tires fall

pant’s weight and the cargo load

Summer tires are high−speed capabil-

short in acceleration and handling

is less than the total load capac-

ity tires best suited to highway driving

performance compared with summer

ity, do not apply the load uneven-

under dry conditions.

tires in highway driving.

ly. That may cause not only dam-

Since summer tires do not have the

The details about how to distinguish

age to the tire but also deteriora-

same traction performance as snow

summer tires from all season tires are

tion to the steering ability due to

tires, summer tires are inadequate for

described on page 157.

unbalance of the vehicle, causing

driving on snow−covered or icy roads.

an accident.

For driving on snow−covered or icy

CAUTION

roads, we recommend using snow

tires. If installing snow tires, be sure

D Do not mix summer and all sea-

to replace all four tires.

son tires on your vehicle as

2. All season tires

this can cause dangerous han-

dling characteristics, resulting

All season tires are designed to pro-

in loss of control.

vide better traction in snow and to be

adequate for driving in most winter

D Do not use tires other than the

conditions, as well as for use all year

manufacturer’s

designated

round.

tires, and do not mix tires or

wheels of the sizes different

from the originally equipped

tires and wheels as this can

cause dangerous handling

characteristics, resulting in

loss of control.

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How to start the engine—

Before starting the engine

(a) Before cranking

(b) Starting the engine

Check the area around the vehicle be-

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Before starting the engine, be sure to

fore entering it.

follow the instructions in

“(a) Before

Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

cranking”.

Adjust seat position, seatback angle,

sories.

head restraint height and steering

Normal starting procedure

Manual transmission: Press the clutch

wheel angle.

pedal to the floor and shift the trans-

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-

Adjust inside and outside rear view

mission into neutral. Hold the clutch

tial multiport fuel injection system in your

mirrors.

pedal to the floor until the engine is

engine automatically controls the proper

started. A starter safety device will pre-

air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start

Lock all doors.

vent the starter from operating if the

a cold or hot engine as follows:

Fasten seat belts.

clutch pedal is not fully depressed.

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-

Automatic transmission: Put the se-

al, crank the engine by turning the key

lector lever in

“P”. If you need to re-

“START”. Release it when the en-

start the engine while the vehicle is

gine starts.

moving, put the selector lever in

“N”.

2. After the engine runs for about

10 se-

A starter safety device will prevent the

conds, you are ready to drive.

starter from operating if the selector

If the weather is below freezing, let the

lever is in any drive position.

engine warm up for a few minutes before

Automatic transmission only: De-

driving.

press the brake pedal and hold it to

If the engine stalls...

the floor until driving off.

Simply restart it, using the correct proce-

dure given in normal starting.

If the engine will not start...

See “If your vehicle will not start” in Sec-

tion

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Tips for driving in various

conditions

D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

NOTICE

CAUTION

This will allow you much better control.

z Do not crank for more than 30 se-

D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-

D Before driving off, make sure that

conds at a time. This may overheat

sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving

the parking brake is fully released

the starter and wiring systems.

onto high, sharp−edged objects and

and the parking brake reminder

z Do not race a cold engine.

other road hazards. Failure to do so

light is off.

can lead to severe tire damage such

z If the engine becomes difficult to

D Do not leave your vehicle unat-

as a tire burst.

start or stalls frequently, have the

tended while the engine is running.

Drive slowly when passing over bumps

engine checked immediately.

or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-

D Do not rest your foot on the brake

wise, the impact could cause severe

pedal while driving. It can cause

damage to the tires and/or wheels.

dangerous overheating, needless

D When parking on a hill, turn the front

wear, and poor fuel economy.

wheels until they touch the curb so

D To drive down a long or steep hill,

that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the

reduce your speed and downshift.

parking brake, and place the transmis-

Remember, if you ride the brakes

sion in

“P”

(automatic) or in first or

excessively, they may overheat and

reverse

(manual). If necessary, block

not work properly.

the wheels.

D Be careful when accelerating, up-

D Washing your vehicle or driving through

shifting, downshifting or braking on

deep water may get the brakes wet. To

a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-

see whether they are wet, check that

tion or engine braking could cause

there is no traffic near you, and then

the vehicle to skid or spin.

press the pedal lightly. If you do not

feel a normal braking force, the brakes

are probably wet. To dry them, drive

the vehicle cautiously while lightly

pressing the brake pedal with the park-

ing brake applied. If they still do not

work safely, pull to the side of the road

and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

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Winter driving tips

Make sure your coolant is properly pro-

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of

D Do not drive in excess of the speed

tected against freezing.

any battery, so it must be in top shape

limit. Even if the legal speed limit

to provide enough power for winter start-

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

permits it, do not drive over

140

ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually

or similar high quality ethylene glycol

km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle

inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,

has high−speed capability tires.

and most service stations will be pleased

and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-

Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may

to check the level of charge.

brid organic acid technology.

(Coolant with

result in tire failure, loss of control

long−life hybrid organic acid technology is

Make sure the engine oil viscosity is

and possible injury. Be sure to con-

a combination of low phosphates and or-

suitable for the cold weather.

sult a tire dealer to determine

ganic acids.)

whether the tires on your vehicle

See Section 7−2 for recommended viscos-

are high−speed capability tires or

See “Checking the engine coolant level” in

ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your

not before driving at such speeds.

Section

7−2 for details of coolant type

vehicle during winter months may cause

selection.

harder starting. If you are not sure about

D Do not continue normal driving

which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-

when the brakes are wet. If they are

For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life

er—they will be pleased to help.

wet, your vehicle will require a

Coolant” is a mixture of

50% coolant and

longer stopping distance, and it

50% deionized water. This coolant pro-

Keep the door locks from freezing.

may pull to one side when the

vides protection down to about

−35_C

Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the

brakes are applied. Also, the park-

(−31_F).

locks to keep them from freezing. To open

ing brake will not hold the vehicle

For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life

a frozen lock, try heating the key before

securely.

Coolant” is a mixture of

55% coolant and

inserting it.

45% deionized water. This coolant pro-

Use a washer fluid containing an anti-

vides protection down to about

−42_C

freeze solution.

(−44_F).

NOTICE

Do not use plain water alone.

Check the condition of the battery and

cables.

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Dinghy towing

(with automatic transmission)

This product is available at your Toyota

Some of the things you might put in the

dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow

vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,

the manufacturer’s directions for how

bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,

much to mix with water.

jumper cables, etc.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any

other substitute because it may dam-

age your vehicle’s paint.

Do not use your parking brake when

there is a possibility it could freeze.

When parking, put the transmission into

“P”

(automatic) or into first or reverse

Your vehicle is not designed to be

(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do

dinghy towed (with four wheels on the

not use the parking brake, or snow or

ground) behind a motorhome.

water accumulated in and around the

parking brake mechanism may freeze,

NOTICE

making it hard to release.

Do not tow your vehicle with four

Keep ice and snow from accumulating

wheels on the ground. This may

under the fenders.

cause serious damage to your vehicle.

Ice and snow built up under your fenders

can make steering difficult. During bad

winter driving, stop and check under the

fenders occasionally.

Depending on where you are driving,

we recommend you carry some emer-

gency equipment.

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Dinghy towing

(with manual transmission)

DINGHY TOWING TIPS

Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-

serve the following in order to reduce

the damage to your vehicle.

1. Put the shift lever in neutral.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the

“ACC”

position. Make sure the audio is turned

off and any item is not plugged into

the power outlet.

NOTICE

To avoid the locking of the steering

wheel, turn the ignition switch to the

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with

NOTICE

“ACC” position.

four wheels on the ground) from the

Do not tow your vehicle from the

front behind a motorhome.

3. Release the parking brake.

rear. This may cause serious damage

to your vehicle.

CAUTION

After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for

more than

3 minutes before driving the

Dinghy towing requires special equip-

vehicle.

ment and accessories. Please refer to

your service outlet of the motorhome

manufacture for the recommended

equipment.

NOTICE

Dinghy towing does not eliminate the

possibility of damage to your vehicle.

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How to save fuel and make

Trailer towing

your vehicle last longer, too

Improving fuel economy is easy-just take

D Avoid long engine idling. If you have

it easy. It will help make your vehicle last

a long wait and you are not in traffic,

longer, too. Here are some specific tips

it is better to turn off the engine and

on how to save money on both fuel and

start again later.

repairs:

D Avoid engine lugging or over−rev-

D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

ving. Use a gear position suitable for

rect pressure. Underinflation causes

the road on which you are travelling.

tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section

D Avoid continuous speeding up and

7−2 for instructions.

slowing down. Stop−and−go driving

D Do not carry unneeded weight in

wastes fuel.

your vehicle. Excess weight puts a

D Avoid unnecessary stopping and

heavier load on the engine, causing

braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try

greater fuel consumption.

to time the traffic signals so you only

Toyota does not recommend towing a trail-

D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once

need to stop as little as possible or

er with your Echo. It is not designed for

the engine is running smoothly, begin

take advantage of through streets to

trailer towing.

driving—but gently. Remember, howev-

avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-

er, that on cold winter days this may

tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-

take a little longer.

den braking. This will also reduce wear

on your brakes.

D Always keep the automatic transmis-

sion overdrive turned on. Driving with

D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams

the overdrive off will reduce the fuel

whenever possible.

economy.

(For details, see

“Automatic

D Do not rest your foot on the clutch

transmission” on page 99.)

or brake pedal. This causes needless

D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.

wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-

Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high

my.

gear as quickly as possible.

D Maintain a moderate speed on high-

ways. The faster you drive,the greater

the fuel consumption. By reducing your

speed, you will cut down on fuel con-

sumption.

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D Keep the front wheels in proper

alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and

CAUTION

slow down on rough roads. Improper

Never turn off the engine to coast

alignment not only causes faster tire

down hills. Your power steering and

wear but also puts an extra load on

the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

brake booster will not function with-

out the engine running. Also, the

D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free

emission control system operates

from mud, etc. This not only lessens

properly only when the engine is run-

weight but also helps prevent corro-

ning.

sion.

D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in

top shape. A dirty air cleaner,

improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,

dirty

oil

and grease,brakes not

adjusted,

etc.

all

lower engine

performance and contribute to poor fuel

economy. For longer life of all parts

and lower operating costs, keep all

maintenance work on schedule, and if

you often

drive

under

severe

conditions, see that your vehicle

receives more frequent maintenance.

(For

scheduled

maintenance

information,

please refer to the

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or

“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2019 year). Instruction - part 11