2010 TOYOTA COROLLA Power steering

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
1Before driving
2When driving

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 143
P. 151
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 64
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 46
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 155
P. 140
P. 157
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 202
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 158
Hood lock release
lever
P. 309
Fuel filler door opener
P. 74
Emergency flasher switch
P. 372
Shift lock override
button
 P. 406
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet

Ashtray

P. 280
P. 281
P. 279
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 331
Horn P. 142

Before driving1
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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....... 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

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Power seat (driver's side only)
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch

86 1-7. Safety information
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 383)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.
■ Operating conditions
Front airbags
● The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 9 5 )

120 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 382
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to
overheat and lose effectiveness. ( P. 136)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
Manual transmission
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, tran-
saxle and gears.
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
● Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not shift into reverse when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so may
damage the clutch, transaxle and gears.
Automatic transmission
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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■Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 78)
■ When the “ENGINE START STOP” s witch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Auto power OFF function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn
OFF.
■ Key battery depletion
P. 2 9
■ When the electronic key battery is discharged
P. 346
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 2 7
■ Note for the entry function
P. 2 9
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is
released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently
turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
If the steering wheel lock does not
release, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator will flash green.