How to Open the Hood of a Corolla Car?
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First, locate the switch below the left side of the driver's seat and pull it to open a small gap in the hood. Then, reach into the gap and flip the lever of the safety latch to successfully open the engine hood. Below is some relevant information about the Corolla: 1. The Corolla is a compact sedan under Toyota. The new Corolla is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine. The model with the 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine is a hybrid version, which offers sufficient power and excellent fuel economy. 2. The 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine in the hybrid version is an Atkinson cycle engine. Although this engine does not provide strong power, it has outstanding fuel efficiency. The 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine in the hybrid version delivers a maximum power of 98 horsepower and a maximum torque of 142 Nm. The engine reaches its maximum power at 5,200 rpm and its maximum torque at 3,600 rpm. This engine is equipped with VVT-i technology and multi-point fuel injection, and it features an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The electric motor paired with this engine has a maximum power of 53 kW and a maximum torque of 163 Nm.
As a veteran driver who has owned three generations of Corollas, here's a practical tip: The Corolla hood release is located below the driver's seat on the left side, above the floor mat - look for a handle with an engine symbol. Pull it and you'll hear a 'click' sound indicating it's unlocked. Then feel for the silver latch at the very center front of the car - slide your fingers through the hood gap to find a metal tab that flips up and down. Remember to wear gloves when doing this right after turning off the engine in summer - last time I touched that latch barehanded and got a blister from the heat. Oh, and don't let go immediately after opening - use your right hand to support the hood while inserting the support rod (bright yellow on post-2018 models, very noticeable) into the designated hole with your left hand.
Just taught my daughter these steps when showing her how to open the hood of a Corolla yesterday. First, sit in the driver's seat and bend down – there's a small recess with a steering wheel icon near your left foot. Pull it downward firmly until you hear a 'click'. Then walk to the front of the car. Hidden in the center gap of the hood is a mechanism – press upward against the square tab with your index finger while using your other hand to support and slowly lift the hood. A common beginner mistake is failing to verify the prop rod is securely engaged. I once saw a neighbor's hood suddenly slam down and crack the radiator hose. Always check the windshield washer fluid level after opening the hood, and remember to switch to antifreeze type before winter freezing temperatures arrive.
Opening the Corolla's hood is a two-step process. First, locate the interior release lever at the lower left side of the dashboard, near the knee area beside the steering column. After hearing the release sound, move to the front of the vehicle. Feel along the hood gap for the primary latch - place your palm under the hood's edge to locate the protruding catch, then use your fingertips to disengage the safety latch and lift the hood. Older Corolla models require a manual support rod, while post-2019 versions feature more convenient hydraulic struts. Important reminder: Never add windshield fluid immediately after opening the hood in winter, as the coolant reservoir maintains high pressure when the engine is hot.
