
1293-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
nRemoving the head restraints (excep t for fixed rear head restraints)
n Installing the head restraints (excep t for fixed rear head restraints)
Front seats and rear outside seats
Rear center seat
n Adjusting the height of the head r estraints (except for fixed rear head
restraints)
n Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears. 
Lock 
release 
button
Lock release 
button
Lock release 
button 

1303-3. Adjusting the seats
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nHead restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
lUse the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
l After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
l Do not drive with the head restraints removed. 

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 

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 451, 542
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 144
Power window lock switch .... 137
Power window precautions ... 140
Rear door child-protectors .... 105
Removed electronic key  battery precautions ............. 471
Seat belt extender 
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions........ 417
Trunk precautions ................. 113
Child-protectors....................... 105
Cleaning ........................... 420, 423 Aluminum wheels.................. 421
Exterior ................................. 420
Interior................................... 423
Seat belts .............................. 424
Clock ......................................... 409
Condenser ................................ 448
Compass .................................. 413
Console box ............................. 405
Continuously variable  transmission .................. 178, 180
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P ..................... 534
M mode ................................. 182
Cooling system ........................ 446 Engine overheating ............... 543
Cruise control .......................... 201
Cup holders.............................. 407
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 576 Daytime running light 
system.................................... 192
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 387, 395
Rear window ................. 387, 395
Dimensions .............................. 550
Dinghy towing.................. 162, 163
Display Drive monitor display .............. 77
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information................. 79, 84
Warning message ................ 510
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 434
Door lock
Doors .................................... 101
Smart key system ................. 101
Wireless remote control ........ 101
Key ....................................... 102
Doors ........................................ 101
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 106
Door lock .............................. 104
Door windows ....................... 137
Open door warning buzzer ... 116
Open door warning light ....... 500
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 135
Rear door child-protector ...... 105
Drive monitor display................ 77
Driving ...................................... 146 Break-in tips.......................... 149
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 146
Winter drive tips .................... 221D 

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Flat tireVehicles with a spare tire ...... 520
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 556
Brake .................................... 557
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 556
Washer ................................. 453
Fog lights ................................. 195 Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Switch ................................... 195
Wattage ................................ 559
Front interior light ................... 402
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............. 46
Front seats ............................... 124
Adjustment ............................ 124
Cleaning................................ 423
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Front turn signal lights ........... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 481
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559 Fuel ........................................... 198
Capacity................................ 552
Fuel gauge........................ 77, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 497
Information............................ 560
Refueling .............................. 198
Type.............................. 198, 552
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel filler door ......................... 198 Refueling .............................. 198
Fuel pump shut off system..... 497
Fuses ........................................ 472
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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Gauges ................................. 77, 82
Glove box ................................. 405
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..... 262, 325
Head restraints ........................ 128
Headlights ................................ 188 Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs..... 476, 485
Wattage ................................ 559
Heaters Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 387, 395
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Hood ......................................... 437
Hooks Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 131 I/M test ...................................... 433
Identification ............................ 550
Engine .................................. 551
Vehicle .................................. 550
Ignition switch 
(engine switch) .............. 165, 168
Illuminated entry system ........ 403
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 75
Initialization Moon roof ............................. 143
Power windows..................... 139
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 455
Inside rear view mirror ............ 133
Instrument panel light  control ................................ 78, 83
Interior lights ........................... 401
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
 the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”. 

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Radiator .................................... 448
Radio
*.............................. 237, 307
Rear interior light..................... 403
Rear seat Folding down ........................ 126
Rear turn signal lights............. 186 Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 133
Outside rear view mirrors...... 135
Rear view monitor system ...... 205
Rear window defogger .... 387, 395
Refueling .................................. 198 Capacity ................................ 552
Fuel types ............................. 552
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 199
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 469
Fuses .................................... 472
Light bulbs ............................ 475
Tires ...................................... 520
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners ...................... 586
Resetting the reminder light  or message indicating 
maintenance is required ....... 427 Seat belt reminder light .......... 500
Seat belts ................................... 28
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belt........................ 424
Emergency Locking Retractor  (ELR) .................................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear  the seat belt.......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper  seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer.... 500
Seat belt extender .................. 30
Seat belt pretensioners........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 499
Seat heaters ............................. 417
Seats ......................................... 124 Adjustment............................ 124
Adjustment precautions ........ 125
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 423
Head restraints ..................... 128
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 192
Inside rear view mirror .......... 134
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
 the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.