Toyota Corolla Cross: 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.
If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on
The OBD system determines
that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass
the I/M test in the following
situations:
- When the battery is disconnected
or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving
habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.
- When the fuel tank cap is
loose
The malfunction indicator lamp
comes on indicating a temporary
malfunction and your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test.
When the malfunction
indicator lamp still
remains on after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system
will not be cleared unless
the vehicle is driven 40 or more
times.
If your vehicle does not
pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to
prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
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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 m
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
SEE MORE:
Your vehicle is equipped
with a spare tire. The flat tire
can be replaced with the
spare tire.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire. Driving even a short distance
with a flat tire can damage the tire
and the wheel beyond repair,
which could result in an acciden
To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automatically
in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating
the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems
■ ABS (