2016 TOYOTA COROLLA transmission

1554-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
nWhen driving the vehicle (vehic les with a manual transmission)
l Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
l Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
l Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
l Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
n When parking the vehicle (except vehicles with a manual transmission)
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
n Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
lDo not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
l When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

1624-1. Before driving
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Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
n To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

1634-1. Before driving
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To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (without a smart key
system) or ACCESSORY mode (w ith a smart key system).
(  P. 165, 170)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before drivi\
ng
the vehicle.
nNecessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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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
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1664-2. Driving procedures
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nTurning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission or continuously variable
transmission) or N (manual transmission). ( P. 176, 178, 180, 184)
n If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 66)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
n When the steering lock cannot be released
n Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
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When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
CAUTION
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When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
n Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. A\
n accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 489)

1684-2. Driving procedures
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Check that the parking brake is set.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator
light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1694-2. Driving procedures
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Vehicles with a multi-information display
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that t he shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Stop the vehicle.
Continuously variable transmissi on: Shift the shift lever to P.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display: Release the brake pedal
(continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that the smart ke y system indicator light (green)
is off.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Release the brake pedal
(continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information dis-
play is off.
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Stopping the engine
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1704-2. Driving procedures
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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
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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