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1
9 8 6 5
4
3
2
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7
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 142
Cargo and luggage............ 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 157
Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a 
manual transmission) ...... 158
Dinghy towing  (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)................... 159
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 161
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 164
Automatic transmission ..... 172
Continuously variable  transmission (vehicles 
without paddle shift 
switches) ......................... 174
Continuously variable  transmission (vehicles 
with paddle shift 
switches) ......................... 176
Manual transmission ......... 180
Turn signal lever................ 182
Parking brake .................... 183
4-3.  Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 184
Fog light switch ................. 191
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 192 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 194
4-5.  Using the driving  support systems
Cruise control .................... 197
Rear view monitor  system ............................. 201
Driving assist systems ....... 211
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 216
5-1. Basic Operations Audio system types ........... 222
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 226
AUX port/USB port ............ 227
5-2.  Using the audio system Optimal use of the audio system ............................. 228
5-3.  Using the radio Radio operation ................. 230
5-4.  Playing audio CDs and  MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation........... 232
5-5.  Using an external device Listening to an iPod ........... 241
Listening to a USB memory device ................ 248
Using the AUX port ............ 254
4Driving
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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as: 
●
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system (if equipped)
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except vehicles with a manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings 
     
        
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19Pictorial index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)Audio remote control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 226, 285
Paddle shift switches
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 176
Telephone switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260, 354
Talk switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 376
“DISP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 79, 84
Cruise control switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 197
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 212
Sport mode switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 177
“ECO MODE” switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 175
Seat heater switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 411
*: If equipped
1
2
3
4
5
6
Type AType B
1
2
3
4 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 491)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 492)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 491)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 492)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 491)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 492)
*1, 2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 491)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light ( P. 493)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 492)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 492)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 492)*2, 3
(Yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light ( P. 492)
*1, 2High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 491)*2Open door warning light 
(P. 493)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 492)Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 493) 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 182)*2
(Green)
Cruise control indicator 
(P. 197)
*2
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 184)
*2
“ECO MODE” indicator 
(P. 175)
*2
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 184) *1, 3 Slip indicator ( P. 212)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 184)
*1VSC OFF indicator 
(P. 213)
*2Front fog light indicator
(P. 191)*2
(Green)
Smart key system indi-
cator ( P. 164) 
*2Sport mode indicator 
(P. 177)*1, 5“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( P. 46)
*1, 2, 4Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 89)*2Cruise control “SET” 
indicator ( P. 197)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(P. 212)*5Security indicator 
(P. 66, 68) 
     
        
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4Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 142
Cargo and luggage ........... 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 157
Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a 
manual transmission) ...... 158
Dinghy towing  (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)................... 159
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 161
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 164
Automatic  transmission .................... 172
Continuously variable  transmission (vehicles 
without paddle 
shift switches) ................. 174
Continuously variable  transmission (vehicles 
with paddle shift 
switches) ......................... 176
Manual transmission ......... 180
Turn signal lever................ 182
Parking brake .................... 183 4-3.  Operating the lights and 
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 184
Fog light switch ................. 191
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 192
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 194
4-5.  Using the driving  support systems
Cruise control .................... 197
Rear view monitor  system ............................ 201
Driving assist systems ...... 211
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 216 
     
        
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1734-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable fordriving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended
for normal driving.
■ Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km/h)
■ When driving with cruise cont rol activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to 3 because
cruise control will not be canceled. ( P. 197)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 527
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
Shift position uses
Shift positionFunction 
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*
3 Position for engine braking
2 Position for more powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum engine braking
DownshiftingMaximum speed
3259 (94)
2L27 (43)
CAUTION
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning. 
     
        
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1754-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D fornormal driving.
Press the switch.
Suitable for enhancing the fuel
economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions and the oper-
ation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
■ When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to S because
cruise control will not be canceled. ( P. 197)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 527
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
SEngine braking
BMaximum engine braking
Eco drive mode (if equipped)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.