2016 TOYOTA COROLLA tail light

1914-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Ty p e DThe headlights and all
the lights listed below
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(Vehicles without a
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position)
(Vehicles with a smart
key system: When the
engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
( P. 192) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day-
time running lights) turn on.
The daytime running lights turn on. ( P. 192)
*: Vehicles with a multi-information display
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1934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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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.

1944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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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.

4767-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Rear
nHeadlight high beams
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Pull the bulb out while press-
ing the lock release of the
connector.
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs
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4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Stop/tail/rear side marker lights and rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and
remove the clips.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Partly remove the luggage
trim cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail/rear side marker
light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail/rear side marker
light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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4988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
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(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.
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5008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(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.
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