2015 TOYOTA COROLLA sport mode

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
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Type AType B
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752. Instrument cluster
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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)

902. Instrument cluster
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display
blinks.
Zone of Eco driving
Drive monitor display
( P. 80)
Multi-information display
( P. 86)
■Operation of Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
● Paddle shift switch
* is operated.
● Sport mode
* is selected.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
*: If equipped
Eco Drive Indicator Zone Display
Drive monitor display
Multi-information display
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Eco Driving Indicator Light customization

1454-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (except vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected (if
equipped)
● When the brake pedal is depressed suddenly and vehicle speed is reduced
sharply (continuously variable transmission)
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 546)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle (except veh icles with a manual transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

1774-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D fornormal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine brakingforces by operating the shift lever.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected gear step, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
( P. 178)
Sport mode
Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
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1784-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever,
allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.
However, even when in the M posi tion, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine s peed is too high, or too low.
■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
■ If the “M” indicator flashes or a buzze r beeps after shifting the shift lever
to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable transmission
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
● The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
Changing gear steps in the M position
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1794-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)■
When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (P. 178)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 177)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 527
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.

609Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Shift lever ......... 172, 174, 176, 180Automatic transmission......... 172
Continuously variable
transmission ............... 174, 176
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 527
Manual transmission ............. 180
Shift lock system ..................... 527
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side marker lights ................... 184 Light switch ........................... 184
Replacing light bulbs..... 474, 476
Wattage ................................ 553
Side mirrors ............................. 131
Adjusting and folding ............ 131
Side turn signal lights ............. 182 Replacing light bulbs............. 479
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Wattage ................................ 553
Smart key system .................... 111
Antenna location ................... 111
Entry functions ................ 97, 106
Starting the engine................ 164
Snow tires ................................ 218
Spare tire .................................. 513 Inflation pressure .................. 552
Storage location .................... 514
Spark plug ................................ 548
Specifications .......................... 544
Speech command system*
Speedometer ........................ 77, 82
Steering lock Column lock release ..... 162, 169
Steering lock system warning
message ............................. 509
Steering wheel ......................... 127
Adjustment ............................ 127
Audio switches ...................... 226
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 476 Storage feature ........................ 398
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 540
Sun visors ................................ 403
Sun shade
Roof ...................................... 138
Switches
Audio remote control switches ............................. 226
Compass switch ................... 407
Cruise control switch ............ 197
“DISP” switch .................... 79, 84
Door lock switches................ 100
“ECO MODE” switch............. 175
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 482
Engine switch ............... 161, 164
Fog light switch ..................... 191
Ignition switch ............... 161, 164
Light switches ....................... 184
Moon roof switches............... 137
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 131
Paddle shift switches .... 177, 178
Power door lock switch ......... 100
Power window switches........ 133
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 381, 389
Seat heater switches ............ 411
Sport mode switch ................ 177
Talk switch ............................ 376
Telephone switches ..................... 260, 354
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 450
VSC OFF switch ................... 212
Window lock switch .............. 133
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 192
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.