2012 TOYOTA COROLLA steering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 25
Wireless remote control ....... 36
Doors.................................... 41
Trunk .................................... 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 51
Rear seats ............................ 54
Head restraints ..................... 56
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 66
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 67
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 69
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
Moon roof ............................. 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 77
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 81 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 98
Child restraint systems ....... 103
Installing child restraints ..... 107
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
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2-4. Using other drivingsystems
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
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 206
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 212
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 219 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 220
Using the radio ................... 232
Using the CD player ........... 236
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 243
Operating an iPod .............. 252
Operating a USB memory ............................ 261
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 269
Using the AUX port............. 273
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 275
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio s ystem
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 279
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 282
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 287
3-4. Using the ha nds-free
phone system
( for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ........... 290
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 295
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 3013Interior features

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 149
P. 156
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 160
P. 146
P. 164
Instrument panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 166
Fuel filler door opener
P. 77
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 412
Shift lock override
button
 P. 446
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet
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Ashtray
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Auxiliary box
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P. 324
P. 325
P. 323
P. 317
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 369
Horn P. 148
Clock P. 322
Audio system
P. 220
Hood lock release
lever
P. 349
Trunk opener P. 47
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 66

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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
and trunk
Smart key system .............. 25
Wireless remote control ..... 36
Doors ................................. 41
Trunk .................................. 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 51
Rear seats.......................... 54
Head restraints................... 56
Seat belts ........................... 58
Steering wheel ................... 66
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 67
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 69 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 71
Moon roof ........................... 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 77
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 84
SRS airbags ....................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 98
Child restraint systems..... 103
Installing child restraints ........................ 107

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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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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward to help reduce the risk of
whiplash on the seat occupant.
Manual seatSeat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.
Inner
structure During
rear-end
collision