2009 TOYOTA COROLLA Owners Manual

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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the key in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods if the
engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine: Do not crank for more than 30 seconds
at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Automatic transmission (if equipped)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Standard type
Vehicles with smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift
lever.
Vehicles without smart key system:
While the engine switch is in
the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.

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When driving
Multi-mode type
While the engine switch is in
the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.

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■Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of thepossible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
S S mode driving*2
(  P. 133)
3 Position for engine
braking
2 Position for more
powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum
engine braking

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When driving
Changing shift ranges in S mode (multi-mode type)
Shift the shift lever to the S position and operate the shift lever. Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to 4 or 5.
■ Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a
higher shift range.
Shift rangeFunction
5 A gear between 1 and 5 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4 A gear between 1 and 4 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3 A gear between 1 and 3 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2 A gear between 1 and 2 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1 Setting the gear at 1.

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■Downshifting restrictions
Standard type
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km/h)
Multi-mode type
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
Standard type
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 3. (P. 155)
Multi-mode type
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 4 range of S, or
from 5 to 4 range of S. ( P. 155)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 401
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S (multi-mode type)
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
DownshiftingMaximum speed
3  2 59 (95)
2  L 28 (46)

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When driving
Manual transmission (if equipped)
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine mph (km/h)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine mph (km/h)
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release the
clutch pedal slowly.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 29 (48)
2 53 (85)
3 81 (130)
4 110 (178)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 33 (54)
2 56 (90)
3 81 (130)

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.