2011 TOYOTA COROLLA parking brake

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 ....... 34
Doors.................................... 39
Trunk .................................... 45
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 .... 75 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 79
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 83
SRS airbags ......................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 102
Installing child restraints ..... 106
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 118
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 129
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 133
Automatic transmission ...... 137
Manual transmission........... 143
Turn signal lever ................. 144
Parking brake ..................... 145
Horn .................................... 146
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 147
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 150
Multi-information display ..... 154
1Before driving
2When driving

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Glove box P. 314
Power window
switches
 P. 69
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 85
SRS driver airbag P. 85
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 329
Head restraints P. 54
Seat belts P. 56
Auxiliary boxes P. 318
Parking brake lever P. 145
Shift lever P. 137, 143
Front seats P. 49
Cup holders P. 316
Cup holders P. 316
SRS side airbags P. 85
Console box P. 314

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 118
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 129
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 133
Automatic transmission .... 137
Manual transmission ........ 143
Turn signal lever .............. 144
Parking brake ................... 145
Horn ................................. 146
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 147
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 150
Multi-information display............................ 154 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 157
Fog light switch ................ 159
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 160
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 162
Driving assist systems ..... 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 170
Vehicle load limits ............ 173
Winter driving tips ............ 174
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) ........... 178
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) ........... 186
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 187
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 188

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 129, 133
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 137)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 145)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 143)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 145)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 137)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 143)
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Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 145)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 137)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and stop the engine.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 145)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 143)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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STEP 2
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STEP 4
STEP 5
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Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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When driving
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system (2.4 L 4-cylinder [2AZ-FE]
engine)
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 472)

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CAUTION
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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.
● Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) or R while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can
cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result in a
loss of vehicle control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident.
● Do not turn the engine off while driving. The power steering and brake
booster systems will not operate properly if the engine is not running.
● 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. 139)
● 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.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of
vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious
injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.