2009 TOYOTA COROLLA mirror

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
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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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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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Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
P. 62
Interior light P. 262
Personal lights 
Personal/interior lights

P. 262
P. 263
SRS curtain shield airbags  P. 80
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: If equipped
Sun visors P. 272
Vanity mirrors P. 273
Auxiliary boxes  P. 269
Window lock
switch
 P. 66
Power window
switches
 P. 66
B
Door lock switch 
P. 38
Inside door lock button
P. 39
Compass  P. 284
Moon roof switch  P. 68
Moon roof  P. 68

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Air conditioning
system
P. 184
Air conditioning
system
P. 190
Automatic air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Security indicator
P. 75
Seat heater switches 
P. 279
AUX adapter P. 224
AUX adapter P. 224
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch  P. 197
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch  P. 197
Security indicator
P. 75

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Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 64
Auxiliary boxes P. 269
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
VSC/TRAC off switch  P. 158