2013 TOYOTA COROLLA Owners Manual

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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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 and moon roof
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
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 159
Fog light switch ................... 163
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 165
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 168
Driving assist systems ........ 172
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 176
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 and 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 ................... 233
Using the CD player ........... 237
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 244
Operating an iPod .............. 253
Operating a USB memory ............................ 262
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 270
Using the AUX port............. 274
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 276
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 280
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 283
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 288
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ........... 291
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 296
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 302
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 308
• Interior light ...................... 310
• Personal lights ................. 310
• Personal/interior lights...... 311
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 312
• Glove box ......................... 313
• Console box ..................... 313
• Cup holders ...................... 315
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 318
• Bottle holders ................... 320
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 321
Vanity mirrors ..................... 322
Clock .................................. 323
Ashtray ............................... 324
Cigarette lighter .................. 325
Power outlet ....................... 326
Seat heaters ....................... 327
Assist grips ......................... 329
Floor mat ............................ 330
Compass ............................ 331 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 338
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 341
General maintenance ......... 343
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 346
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 347
Hood ................................... 351
Positioning a floor jack........ 353
Engine compartment .......... 356
Tires.................................... 371
Tire inflation pressure ......... 379
Wheels................................ 383
Air conditioning filter ........... 386
Key battery ......................... 388
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 392
Light bulbs .......................... 402
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 416
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 417
If you think something is wrong ................................ 422
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 423
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 424
If you have a flat tire............ 436
If the engine will not start .... 448
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 450
If you lose your keys ........... 451
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 452
If the battery is discharged ........................ 455
If your vehicle overheats ..... 461
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 464
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 466 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 470
Fuel information.................. 482
Tire information .................. 485
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 497
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 501
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 504
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 505
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 508
Abbreviation list ........................ 518
Alphabetical index .................... 520
What to do if... .......................... 529
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (low beam) P. 159
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 163
Front turn signal and parkinglights
P. 146, 159
Outside rear view mirrors P. 69
Front side marker lights P. 159
Headlights (high beam) and daytimerunning lights
P. 159, 161
Moon roof  P. 73
Hood P. 351
Windshield wipers P. 165

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 371
P. 436
P. 480
P. 485
Trunk P. 47
Rear turn signal lights P. 146
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 159
: If equipped
Doors P. 41
Fuel filler door P. 77

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Glove box P. 313
SRS driver airbag P. 86
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 330
Auxiliary boxes P. 318
Parking brake lever P. 147
Shift lever P. 139, 145
Front seats P. 51
Cup holders P. 315
Cup holders P. 315
SRS side airbags P. 86
Console box P. 313
Power window
switches
 P. 71
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 86
Head restraints P. 56
Seat belts P. 58