1263-3. Adjusting the seats
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
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.
1554-1. Before driving
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do
not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• Tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
4197-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
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 parall el to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
4257-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzersfunction properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operatesmoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points
5649-1. Specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
601Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 477
Wattage ................................ 553
Battery ...................................... 444 Battery checking ................... 444
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 531
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 216
Warning light ......................... 491
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................. ....... 255
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 255
Multimedia system ........ 336, 338
Bottle holders .......................... 400
Brake Fluid ...................................... 551
Parking brake........................ 183
Warning light ......................... 491
Brake assist ............................. 211
Break-in tips ............................ 145
Brightness control Instrument panel light control............................. 78, 83 Care .................................. 414, 417
Aluminum wheels ................. 415
Exterior ................................. 414
Interior .................................. 417
Seat belts.............................. 418
Cargo capacity......................... 156
CD player.......................... 232, 302
Chains ...................................... 217
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 54
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 60
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................ 58
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ..................................... 62
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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Flat tireVehicles with a spare tire ...... 513
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 550
Brake .................................... 551
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 550
Washer ................................. 447
Fog lights ................................. 191 Replacing light bulbs............. 472
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 553
Front interior light ................... 396
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front seats ............................... 120
Adjustment ............................ 120
Cleaning................................ 417
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 124
Seat heaters ......................... 411
Front turn signal lights ........... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 475
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Wattage ................................ 553 Fuel ........................................... 194
Capacity................................ 546
Fuel gauge........................ 77, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 490
Information............................ 554
Refueling .............................. 194
Type.............................. 194, 546
Warning light......................... 493
Fuel filler door ......................... 194 Refueling .............................. 194
Fuel pump shut off system..... 490
Fuses ........................................ 466
Gauges ................................. 77, 82
Glove box ................................. 399
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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Radiator .................................... 442
Radio................................. 230, 300
Rear interior light..................... 397
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 122
Rear turn signal lights............. 182 Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Wattage ................................ 553
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 129
Outside rear view mirrors...... 131
Rear view monitor system ...... 201
Rear window defogger .... 381, 389
Refueling .................................. 194 Capacity ................................ 546
Fuel types ............................. 546
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 195
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 463
Fuses .................................... 466
Light bulbs ............................ 469
Tires ...................................... 513
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 580
Reset the maintenance data ... 421 Seat belt reminder light .......... 493
Seat belts ................................... 28
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 418
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer.... 493
Seat belt extender .................. 30
Seat belt pretensioners........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 492
Seat heaters ............................. 411
Seats ......................................... 120 Adjustment............................ 120
Adjustment precautions ........ 121
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 417
Head restraints ..................... 124
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 411
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 188
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
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