Toyota Corolla: Maintenance and care / Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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...

Other information:

Toyota Corolla 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Assist grips

An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. WARNING ■ Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat. NOTICE ■ To prevent damage to the assist grip Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip...

Toyota Corolla 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Starting the engine

1 Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal. Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal. 2 Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch...