2012 TOYOTA COROLLA tow

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.

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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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ................................ 418
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 419
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 420
If you have a flat tire............ 432
If the engine will not start .... 444
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 446
If you lose your keys ........... 447
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 448
If the battery is discharged ........................ 450
If your vehicle overheats ..... 456
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 459
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 461 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 464
Fuel information.................. 476
Tire information .................. 479
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 491
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 495
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 498
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 499
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 502
Abbreviation list ........................ 512
Alphabetical index .................... 514
What to do if... .......................... 525
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■
Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 448)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

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■Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 1
Vehicles without smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 386)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 385
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 2 9
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
■Before folding down the rear seat
Stow the rear outside seat belt
buckles and move the rear
center seat belt buckle as
shown.
■ Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback lever in the
trunk for the seatback you
wish to fold down.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Installing the head restraints
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of
the instrument panel controls.