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Interior features
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Front interior light/personal lights (P. 396)
Rear interior light (P. 397)
Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system)
Interior lights list
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2
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3966-2. Using the interior lights
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)■
Front interior light
Off
Door position
On
■Personal lights
When a light is on due to its door link switch, the light will not turn off
even if the lens is pressed.
Front interior light/personal lights
Ty p e AType B
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2
3
Ty p e AType B
On/off On
Off
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Interior features
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On
Door position
Off
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior light automat-
ically turns on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior light and
engine switch light automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
The following lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Front interior light/personal lights
●Rear interior light
●Trunk light
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 570)
Rear interior light
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove box (P. 399)
Bottle holders (P. 400)Console box (P. 399)
Cup holders (P. 401)
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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Interior features
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Press the switch.
High temperature
Low temperature
The indicator light comes on when
the switch is on.
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Put the switch in the neutral position. The indicator will turn off.
Seat heaters
: If equipped
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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 417
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 420
General maintenance........ 423
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 427
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 428
Hood ................................. 431
Positioning a floor jack ...... 433
Engine compartment ......... 435
Tires .................................. 448
Tire inflation pressure ....... 457
Wheels .............................. 460
Air conditioning filter.......... 462
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 464
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 467
Light bulbs......................... 470
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and then the passenger side. When returning the
wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.