2009 TOYOTA COROLLA Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■
To avoid an accident
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.

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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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When driving
Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Switch to the “ACC” position. ( P. 126)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
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NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■ To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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When driving

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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

Interior features3
183
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 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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (if equipped)
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate.
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
Air outlets and fan speed are automa tically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Fan speed display Windshield defogger
Temperature control
Air intake mode switch
Fan speed
Temperature setting display OFF Automatic mode
Changes the air outlets used Air outlet display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
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