2015 TOYOTA COROLLA towing

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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
5Audio system

16Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161, 164
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161, 164
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Warning messages
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172, 174, 176, 180
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172, 174, 176, 180
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
When the shift lever does not move
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 77, 82
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . P. 77, 82
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 72
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
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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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Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capaci ty) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(  P. 156)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 544)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 456)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend th e installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

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To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (without a smart key
system) or ACCESSORY mode (w ith a smart key system).
(  P. 161, 166)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before drivi\
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the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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