2016 TOYOTA COROLLA buzzer

1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
*1:For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
nParking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged. ( P. 498, 510)
n Usage in winter time
P. 221
Parking brake
Operating instructions
*1*2
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NOTICE
nBefore driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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.

4317-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzersfunction properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operatesmoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

487
8When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 488
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 489 8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 491
If you think something is wrong .............................. 496
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 497
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 498
If a warning message or indicator is
displayed ......................... 510
If you have a flat tire.......... 520
If the engine will not start ................................. 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 534
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 535
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 543
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 547

4988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*3
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*3
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
and
High engine coolant temperature warning light*3
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 543)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

4998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system; or
• The electronic continuously variable transmission con-
trol system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes in yellow for
15 seconds.)
Smart key system indicator light*3, 6
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Comes on)
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC
system is
operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
(Comes on in yellow)
Cruise control indicator light*3, 6
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2, 3
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.7 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*5
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (war ning buzzer) turn off.
Low windshield washer fluid warning light*3, 6
Low level of washer fluid.
 Fill the tank.
Master warning light*4
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 510
Tire pressure warning light*6
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 505)
• Flat tire ( P. 520)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: P. 510
*2: Open door warning buzzer:P. 510
*3: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*4: Vehicles with a multi-information display
(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required reminder light*3
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
*7
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about
15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the
reminder light has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the reminder
light has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the reminder light after the maintenance
is performed.
(P. 427)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions