2009 TOYOTA COROLLA Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information .................. 20Keys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 22
Smart key system................. 22
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Doors.................................... 38
Trunk .................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 51
Seat belts ............................. 53
Steering wheel ..................... 61
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 62
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
window s ............................ 66
Power windows .................... 66
Moon roof ............................. 68
1-5. Refueling ............................. 71 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 71 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 75
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 75
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 77
1-7. Safety information .............. 78 Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ......................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 92
Child restraint systems ......... 97
Installing child restraints ..... 101
2-1. Driving procedures........... 112 Driving the vehicle .............. 112
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 126
Automatic transmission ...... 130
Manual transmission........... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 138 Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 142
Multi-information display ..... 146
1Before driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 150
Headlight switch .................. 150
Fog light switch ................... 152
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 155
Cruise control ...................... 155
Driving assist systems ........ 158
2-5. Driving information ........... 162 Cargo and luggage ............. 162
Vehicle load limits ............... 165
Winter driving tips ............... 166
Trailer towing ...................... 170
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) .................... 178
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ...... 179
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................... 184
Automatic air conditioning system .......... 184
Manual air conditioning system .......... 190
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 197 3-2. Using the audio system ... 198
Audio system types ............ 198
Using the radio ................... 201
Using the CD player ........... 207
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 214
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 222
Using the AUX adapter....... 224
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 225
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 228
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 228
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 231
Making a phone call ........... 240
Setting a cellular phone ...... 244
Security and system setup ................................ 249
Using the phone book ........ 253
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 260 Interior lights list ................. 260
• Interior light ...................... 262
• Personal lights.................. 262
• Personal/interior lights...... 263
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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 264
List of storage features....... 264
• Glove box ......................... 265
• Console box ..................... 265
• Cup holders ...................... 267
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 269
• Bottle holders ................... 271
3-6. Other interior features ..... 272 Sun visors .......................... 272
Vanity mirrors ..................... 273
Grocery bag hook............... 274
Ashtrays ............................. 275
Cigarette lighter .................. 276
Power outlet ....................... 277
Seat heaters ....................... 279
Armrest............................... 281
Floor mat ............................ 282
Trunk features .................... 283
Compass ............................ 284 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 290
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 290
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 292
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 295 Maintenance requirements .................... 295
General maintenance ......... 297
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 300
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 301
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 301
Hood ................................... 305
Positioning a floor jack........ 307
Engine compartment .......... 310
Tires.................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure ......... 335
Wheels................................ 339
Air conditioning filter ........... 341
Key battery ......................... 343
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 347
Light bulbs .......................... 357
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5-1. Essential information ....... 368If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 368
If you think something is wrong ............................ 373
Fuel pump shut off system...... 374
Event data recorder ............ 375
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ....................... 377
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 377
If you have a flat tire............ 388
If the engine will not start .... 399
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(automatic
transmission) .................... 401
If you lose your keys ........... 402
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 403
If the battery is discharged ........................ 405
If your vehicle overheats ..... 411
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 414 6-1. Specifications ................... 416
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 416
Fuel information.................. 428
Tire information .................. 431
6-2. Customization................... 443 Customizable features........ 443
6-3. Initialization....................... 447 Items to initialize ................. 447
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 450
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 451
Abbreviation list ........................ 456
Alphabetical index .................... 457
What to do if... .......................... 465
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (low beam) P. 150
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 152
Front turn signal and parkinglights
P. 136
Hood P. 305
Windshield wipers P. 153Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 64
Front side marker lights P. 150
Headlights (high beam) P. 150Moon roof  P. 68

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 326
P. 388
P. 425
P. 431
Trunk P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 71
Rear turn signal lights P. 136
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 150
: If equipped
Doors P. 38

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Glove box P. 265
Grocery bag hook
P. 274
SRS side airbags  P. 80
Power window
switches
 P. 66
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 80
SRS driver airbag P. 80
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Console box P. 265
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 282
Head restraints P. 51
Armrest  P. 281
Seat belts P. 53
Auxiliary boxes P. 269
Parking brake lever P. 137
Shift lever P. 130, 135
Front seats P. 46
Cup holders P. 267
Cup holders P. 267