2009 TOYOTA COROLLA tow

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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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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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
Index

26 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 403)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

36 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 343
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 2 6 Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
■Before folding down the rear seat
Stow the rear outside seat belt
buckles and move the rear
center seat belt buckle as
shown.
■ Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback lever in the
trunk for the seatback you
wish to fold down.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
Front seats
Vertical adjustment
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Removal
Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release but-
ton.
Rear seats
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.
■Wearing a seat belt
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
● Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot
be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt
cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.