2011 TOYOTA COROLLA Owners Manual

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When driving
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Standard type
Vehicles with smart key system: While the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles without smart key sy stem: While the engine switch
is in
the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and move
the shift lever.

: If equipped

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Multi-mode typeWhile the engine switch is in
the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.

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When driving
■
Shift position uses
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recom-
mended for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of thepossible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
S S mode driving*2
(  P. 140)
3 Position for engine
braking
2 Position for more
powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum
engine braking

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Changing shift ranges in S mode (multi-mode type)Shift the shift lever to the S position and operate the shift lever. Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if
AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(  P. 142)
When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+”
sets the shift range to “5”.

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When driving
■
Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a
higher shift range.
■ Downshifting restrictions (standard type)
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km/h)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (multi-mode type  S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
Shift rangeFunction
5 A gear between 1 and 5 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4 A gear between 1 and 4 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3 A gear between 1 and 3 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2 A gear between 1 and 2 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1 Setting the gear at 1.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
3 2 59 (95)
2 L 28 (46)

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■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Standard type
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 3. (P. 162)
Multi-mode type
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to 4.
( P. 162)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 450
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S (multi-mode type)
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the optimal gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
Standard type
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. Multi-mode type
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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When driving
Manual transmission
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine mph (km/h)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine mph (km/h)
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release the
clutch pedal slowly.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 29 (48)
2 53 (85)
3 81 (130)
4 110 (178)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 33 (54)
2 56 (90)
3 81 (130)
: If equipped

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.