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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
4-2. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift  lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift  lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (Vehicles
with an automatic transmission or
continuously variable transmission:
The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
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1704-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake
pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart key system indicator light (green) flashes slowly.
*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch
will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Changing engine switch modes 
     
        
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1714-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Vehicles with a multi-information display
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The multi-information display
will not be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch
will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off. 
     
        
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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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4-4. Refueling
lClose all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
l Confirm the type of fuel. ( P. 560)
nFuel types
P. 560
n Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to  open the fuel tank cap: 
Before refueling the vehicle
CAUTION
nWhen refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
lAfter exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard. 
     
        
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2154-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
uABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
uBrake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
uVSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
uTRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
uHill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline
uEPS (Electric Power Steering) 
Employs an electric motor to redu ce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel 
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.  
     
        
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2895-10. Bluetooth®
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Audio system
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Do not operate the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device
to the Bluetooth
® system.
n Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
l Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
tance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
l Before using Bluetooth
® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
n When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable
audio player or cellular phone. 
     
        
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3805-20. Bluetooth® (Multimedia system)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Do not use the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to
the Bluetooth
® system.
n Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
l Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
tance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
l Before using Bluetooth
® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
n When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable
audio player or cellular phone.