Toyota Corolla: Engine compartment / Battery
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.
A - Terminals
B - Hold-down clamp
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
- If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
- Make sure the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger
cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smart key system)
- Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible immediately
after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
- Start the engine with the engine switch in ACC. The engine may not start
with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally
from the second attempt.
- The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is reconnected,
the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in before
the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnecting
the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious
injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the battery:
- Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
- Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
- Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
- Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
- Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
■ Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes Flush your eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical attention immediately.
- If electrolyte gets on your clothes It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the clothing and follow the procedure above
if necessary.
- If you accidentally swallow electrolyte Drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Get emergency medical attention immediately.
■ When disconnecting the battery
Do not disconnect the negative (-) terminal on the body side. The disconnected
negative (-) terminal may touch the positive (+) terminal, which may cause a short
and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the tank.
■ Adding fluid
1 Slide and lift up the rubber strip to partly remove it as shown...
Add washer fluid in the following situations:
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The warning message appears on the multi-information display.
NOTICE
■ Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
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The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe
impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with
the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
■ Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags
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