2015 TOYOTA COROLLA manual transmission

5268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 531)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and cl utch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the v ehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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5278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to
ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(except vehicles with a manual transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be sh ifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
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5298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Continuously variable transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in
P and depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and depress the
clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display: Firmly depress the brake
pedal (continuously variable transm ission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and check that the smart key system indicator light
(green) turns on.
Vehicles with a multi- information display: Firmly depress the brake
pedal (continuously variable transm ission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and check that is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still c annot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Starting the engine
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5308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping
the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 463)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 166)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 570)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(P. 114)
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5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some othe r material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission or continu-
ously variable transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) and
release the parking brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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5499-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Manual transaxle
Gear oil capacity
(Reference)2.5 qt. (2.4 L, 2.1 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE
75W specifications
NOTICE
■Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal perfor-
mance.

5769-2. Customization
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
■Vehicle customization
When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function activates, signals will be generated \
in
accordance with the operational signal (Emergency flashers) function set-
tings.
■ When customizing usi ng the navigation system
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission or c ontinuously variable transmission) or N
(manual transmission). Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine
running while customizing the features.
CAUTION
■ During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

596What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly?
(P. 161)
●Except vehicles with a manual transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 161)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 161)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 531)
●Except vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 164)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal?
(P. 164)
●Except vehicles with a manual transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 169)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 112)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 169)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 529)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 531)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)