2012 TOYOTA COROLLA steering wheel

414 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine Towing eyelet
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine Towing eyelet

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Automatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Manual transmission: We recom-
mend to use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position and shift the shift
lever to N.
Using a flat bed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in “LOCK” position or key
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

422 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
■ When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed. Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.7 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or engine switch is
turned ON, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■
Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 491) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger that the seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

462 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the engine by press-
ing and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP 4
STEP 5

474 6-1. Specifications
Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
Type B
Type C
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP195/65R15 89S, T135/80R16 101M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 15  6 J, 16  4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size P205/55R16 89H, T135/80R16 101M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 16  6 1/2 J, 16  4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size P215/45R17 87W, T135/80R16 101M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 17  7 J, 16  4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 206, 212
ABS ........................................... 173
Air conditioning filter............... 383
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 383
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 206
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 212
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....89
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................93
Airbag warning light............... 421
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............90
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................93
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............98
General airbag precautions .....93
Locations of airbags ................86
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................97
Proper driving posture .......84, 93
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................90
Side airbag precautions ..........93
SRS airbags ............................86
Antenna..................................... 234
Anti-lock brake system............ 173
Ashtray...................................... 323
Audio input ............................... 273 Audio system
Antenna................................. 234
Audio input ............................ 273
AUX port ............................... 273
CD player/changer ................ 236
iPod ....................................... 252
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 243
Optimal use ........................... 269
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio..................................... 232
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 275
Type ...................................... 220
USB memory......................... 261
Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 206
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 446
S mode.................................. 142
AUX port ................................... 273
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 317A

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 58
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 61
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 107
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 337
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 61
How to wear your seat belt ..... 58
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 62
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 61
Reminder light ...................... 422
Seat belt extenders ................ 62
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 60
Seat heaters ............................. 326
Seating capacity ...................... 180
Seats Adjustment ............................. 51
Adjustment precautions .......... 53
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 107
Cleaning ............................... 336
Head restraint ......................... 56
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 84
Rear seat folding down........... 54
Seat heaters ......................... 326
Service reminder indicators .............................. 152 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........139
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 446
Manual transmission .............145
Shift lock system .....................446
Side airbags................................86
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............399
Switch....................................160
Wattage .................................475
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............69
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................25
Starting the engine ................131
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................376
Storage location ....................432
Spark plug ................................471
Specifications...........................464
Speedometer ............................149
Steering
Column lock release......133, 137
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................66
Audio switches ......................275
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............399
Wattage .................................475
Storage feature.........................311S