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1924-3. Operating the lights and wipers
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
nDaytime running light system
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is
started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch in the
“DRL”, “ ”, “ ”, or “AUTO” position. (Illuminate darker than head-
light low beams.) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
l Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
n Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Turning on the high beam headlights
1
2
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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1934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
l When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and a
door is opened and closed. (Vehicles with a wireless remote control: The
lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors
are locked.)
l When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
l When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on
the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
l When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
n Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and the
driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
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1944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
lThe headlights and/or tail lights are on.
l Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
l Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
l When the light switch is operated
l When the door or trunk is opened or closed
n Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 576)
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
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1954-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
*1 or *2
Turns the front fog lights
off
Turns the front fog lights
on
*1:For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
nFog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
Fog light switch
: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visi bility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
1
2
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1964-3. Operating the lights and wipers
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. When
intermittent windshield wiper operati on is selected, the wiper interval
can be also adjusted.
*1 or *2
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
*1 or *2
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
*1 or *2
High speed windshield
wiper operation
*1 or *2
Temporary operation
*1:For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
*3
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
*3
*3: The interval adjuster may not beequipped depending on the grade.
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
1
2
3
4
5
6
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1974-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
nThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
n If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
7
CAUTION
nCaution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
nWhen the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
n When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
n When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged\
.
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2004-4. Refueling
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
CAUTION
nWhen replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
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2034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
nCruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
l The shift lever is in the D or range 3.
l Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (without paddle shift
switches)
l The shift lever is in the D or S.
l Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (with paddle shift
switches)
l The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected.
l Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
l Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
n Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
lThe vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
l Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
n Automatic cruise co ntrol cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
l Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
l Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
l VSC is activated.
n If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow (vehicles with a
drive monitor display)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.