Toyota Corolla: Do-it-yourself maintenance / Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely. When raising your vehicle with a floor
jack, position the jack correctly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or
cause injury.
Location of the jack point
■ Front

■ Rear

Opening the hood
1 Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2 Pull the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.
3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot...
Other information:
1 To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound
is heard.
2 To release the seat belt, press the release button A.
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
■Automatic..
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
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