2011 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 ....... 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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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 147
P. 154
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 64
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 45
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 157
P. 144
P. 159
Instrument panel
Audio system P. 206
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 160
Hood lock release
lever
P. 351
Fuel filler door opener
P. 75
Emergency flasher switch
P. 414
Shift lock override
button
 P. 450
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet

Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 325
P. 326
P. 324
P. 318
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 371
Horn P. 146

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 ..... 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

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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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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.
● 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.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■
When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
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
pedals 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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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
■ When the “ENGINE START STOP” sw itch 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. 386
■ 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.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems
When VSC and TRAC are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or the front wheels spin, the
indicator flashes to indicate that
VSC/TRAC have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h eavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the front wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.