2010 TOYOTA COROLLA lock

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
■
Turning the engine switch from “ACC” to “LOCK”
■ Changing engine switch position
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (man-
ual transmission).
(P. 134, 139)
Push in the key and turn to the
“LOCK” position.STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 78)
■ Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the
engine switch only to the “ACC” position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly in either
direction.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 64)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

146 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Optitron type meter: When the
headlight switch is turned on,
the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control but-
ton is turned fully clockwise.
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Multi-informat ion display
P. 151
Display button
Switches the multi-information display.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 416)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Multi-information display
Switch the displayDisplay items can be switched
by pressing the display button.
● Clock
The multi-information display presen ts the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock and the outside tempera-
ture.
● Clock
Indicates the time and sets the
clock.
●Outside temperature dis-
play
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
●Trip information
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Displays the clock.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
●
Average vehicle speed
● Elapsed time
Setting the clock
Display the clock when the vehicle is stopped. ( P. 151)
Press and hold the display but-
ton to enter the adjustment mode
for the clock.
Press the display button to adjust the minutes.
After adjusting the minutes, wait 5 seconds to allow the minutes to
be automatically input.
Press the display button to adjust the hours.
After adjusting the hours, wait 5 seconds to allow the hours to be
automatically input.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or since the function was
reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the display but-
ton for longer than one second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
Displays the elapsed ti me since the engine was
started or since the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the display but-
ton for longer than one second when the elapsed time
is displayed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset.
● Clock
● Average fuel consumption
● Driving range
● Average vehicle speed
● Elapsed time
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

156 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released.
The brightness of headlights will automatically change depending on the
darkness of the surroundings. The other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights automatically turn on or off.
■ Daytime running light control sensor
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned OFF and the driver's door
is opened with the key removed from the engine switch while the lights are
turned on. Vehicles with smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF or
to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the daytime running light sys-
tem to malfunction.