2010 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 informationKeys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 23
Wireless remote control ....... 35
Doors.................................... 40
Trunk .................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats ............................ 52
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 69
Moon roof ............................. 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 78
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 80
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 81
SRS airbags ......................... 83
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 95
Child restraint systems ....... 100
Installing child restraints ..... 104
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 126
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 130
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Manual transmission........... 139
Turn signal lever ................. 140
Parking brake ..................... 141
Horn .................................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 147
Multi-information display ..... 151
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 155
Fog light switch ................... 157
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 158
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 160
Driving assist systems ........ 163
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 167
Vehicle load limits ............... 170
Winter driving tips ............... 171
Trailer towing ...................... 175
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) .................... 183
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ...... 184
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .......... 188
Manual air conditioning system .......... 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 201 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 202
Using the radio ................... 205
Using the CD player ........... 211
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 218
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 225
Using the AUX adapter....... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 229
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 232
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 235
Making a phone call ........... 244
Setting a cellular phone ...... 248
Security and system setup ................................ 253
Using the phone book ........ 257
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 264
• Interior light ...................... 266
• Personal lights.................. 266
• Personal/interior lights...... 267
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3-5. Using the storage featuresList of storage features....... 268
• Glove box ......................... 269
• Console box ..................... 269
• Cup holders ...................... 271
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 273
• Bottle holders ................... 275
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 276
Vanity mirrors ..................... 277
Grocery bag hook............... 278
Ashtrays ............................. 279
Cigarette lighter .................. 280
Power outlet ....................... 281
Seat heaters ....................... 283
Armrest............................... 285
Floor mat ............................ 286
Trunk features .................... 287
Compass ............................ 288 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 294
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 296
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 299
General maintenance ......... 301
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 304
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 305
Hood ................................... 309
Positioning a floor jack........ 311
Engine compartment .......... 314
Tires.................................... 330
Tire inflation pressure ......... 338
Wheels................................ 342
Air conditioning filter ........... 344
Key battery ......................... 346
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 350
Light bulbs .......................... 360
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 372
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 373
If you think something is wrong ............................ 378
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 379
Event data recorder ............ 380
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 382
If you have a flat tire............ 393
If the engine will not start .... 404
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 406
If you lose your keys ........... 407
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 408
If the battery is discharged ........................ 410
If your vehicle overheats ..... 416
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 419 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 422
Fuel information.................. 434
Tire information .................. 437
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 449
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 453
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 456
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 457
Abbreviation list ........................ 462
Alphabetical index ..................... 463
What to do if... ........................... 473
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (low beam) P. 155
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 157
Front turn signal and parkinglights
P. 140
Hood P. 309
Windshield wipers P. 158Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 67
Front side marker lights P. 155
Headlights (high beam) P. 155Moon roof  P. 71

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 330
P. 393
P. 431
P. 437
Trunk P. 46
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 140
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 155
: If equipped
Doors P. 40

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Glove box P. 269
Grocery bag hook
P. 278
SRS side airbags P. 83
Power window
switches
 P. 69
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 83
SRS driver airbag P. 83
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Console box P. 269
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 286
Head restraints P. 54
Armrest  P. 285
Seat belts P. 56
Auxiliary boxes P. 273
Parking brake lever P. 141
Shift lever P. 134, 139
Front seats P. 49
Cup holders P. 271
Cup holders P. 271