2012 TOYOTA COROLLA park assist

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 120
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 131
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 135
Automatic transmission .... 139
Manual transmission ........ 145
Turn signal lever .............. 146
Parking brake ................... 147
Horn ................................. 148
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 149
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 152
Multi-information display............................ 156
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 160
Fog light switch ................ 164
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 166 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 169
Driving assist systems ..... 173
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 177
Vehicle load limits ............ 180
Winter driving tips ............ 181
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) ........... 185
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) ........... 200
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) ................. 201
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ... 202

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●
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. 461
● 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. 141)
● 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.

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CAUTION
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance
increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle
to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N. Vehicles with smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine
off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Wattage ................................ 475
Battery Checking .............................. 364
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 450
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 181
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 279
Bluetooth® phone ................... 279
Bottle holder ............................ 319
Brake Fluid...................................... 361
Parking brake ....................... 147
Brake assist ............................. 173
Break-in tips ............................ 123 Care
Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................336
Seat belts ..............................337
Cargo capacity .........................177
CD changer ...............................236
CD player ..................................236
Chains .......................................181
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........103
Booster seats, installation .....107
Convertible seats, definition .............................103
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................107
Front passenger occupant classification system .............98
Infant seats, definition ...........103
Infant seats, installation.........107
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...............................108
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................110
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................114
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