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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Corolla.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Corolla
operations. Every Corolla owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2016
Corolla
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6
Smart Key system1 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock
2 11
Automatic Transmission 10
Auxiliary storage 20
Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section 27-36
Clock 14
Continuously Variable Transmission 10
Cruise control 17
Cup holders-Adjust size 20
Drive monitor display/Multi-Information Display 15
Light control-Instrument panel 19
Lights & turn signals 13
Manual Transmission 10
Moonroof 15
Parking brake 11
Power outlet 14
Rear view monitor system 20
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat heaters 17
Seats-folding rear 12
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering wheel switches and
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 15
TRAC/VSC OFF switch 17
USB/AUX port 14
Windows-Power 11
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Doors-Child safety locks 21
Floor mat installation 25
Seat belts 21
Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment 21
Spare tire & tools 23
Star Safety System
TM 24-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 22
Trunk-Internal release 22
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Paddle shift switches*
Telephone controls
Voice command button*
“DISP” switch
Cruise control*
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Meters
Drive monitor display* or Multi-Information Display*
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Clock
Audio system, multimedia system* or navigation system*/Rearview monitor*
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
Air Conditioning controls
Shift lever
Parking brake
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)*
Key ignition*
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
Instrument panel light control dial
Power outside rearview mirror controls
* If equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
® App Suite, please consult the “2016
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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4
Indicator symbols
Charging system warning1,2
Brake system warning1
“AIRBAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2-2, 2016 Owner’s
Manual.
Electric power steering warning
1
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Drive monitor display
Multi-Information Display
Display change button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Type A
Type B
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12mph)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Open door warning2
SRS airbag warning1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator2
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If equipped.
Traction control OFF indicator1
Headlight indicator2
High engine coolant temperature warning1,2
Master warning1,2
Sport mode indicator2
Security indicator
Low windshield washer fluid warning light
2
“ECO MODE” indicator2
Smart key system indicator2
ECO driving indicator light1,2
Cruise control SET indicator2
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
11
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Parking brake
(2) Push
SetRelease
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
13
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when
the headlights are on low beam.
Turn
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change*
Lane change*
Left turn
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe Mist
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
(if equipped)
Increase
Decrease
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a
reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second
delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
High beam
flasher
* If equipped
* Move lever partway and release;
signal will flash three times *
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL
OFFLow beam