Toyota Corolla: Do-it-yourself maintenance / Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. As the key may be damaged
if the following procedure is not performed properly, it is recommended that key
battery replacement be performed by your Toyota dealer.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
- The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
- The operational range will be reduced.
Items to prepare
- Flathead screwdriver
- Small flathead screwdriver
- Lithium battery CR2032
■ Use a CR2032 lithium battery
- Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
- Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
- Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning filter
1 Turn the engine switch off...
► Vehicles without a smart key system
1 Remove the key cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with
a rag.
2 Remove the battery cover...
Other information:
1 Remove the deck mat.
2 Remove the tool tray.
3 Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
WARNING
■ When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle...
■ 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.
2 Disconnect the claws and remove the service cover.
3 Remove the reservoir cap...