3448-1. Specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning
3468-1. Specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning
3478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
371What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly?
(→P. 128)
●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 128)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 129)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 315)
●Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (→P. 135)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 128)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 106)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
374Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Care................................... 220, 223
Aluminum wheels.................. 220
Exterior ................................. 220
Interior................................... 223
Seat belts .............................. 224
Cargo capacity ......................... 123
Cargo hooks............................. 211
Chains....................................... 193
Child restraint system ............... 52
Booster seats, definition ......... 53
Booster seats, installation ....... 61
Convertible seats,
definition ............................... 53
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 60
Infant seats, definition ............. 53
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors................................. 57
Installing CRS with seat
belts ...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether
strap ..................................... 62Child safety ................................ 51
Airbag precautions.................. 35
Battery precautions....... 247, 317
Child restraint system ............. 52
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 28
Installing child restraints ......... 56
Power window lock switch .... 106
Power window precautions ... 108
Rear door child-protectors ...... 90
Removed wireless
remote control
battery precautions............. 268
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 31
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Child-protectors ........................ 90
Cleaning ........................... 220, 223
Aluminum wheels ................. 220
Exterior ................................. 220
Interior .................................. 223
Seat belts.............................. 224
Clock......................................... 215
Condenser................................ 244
Console box ............................. 207
Continuously variable
transmission.......................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 135
M mode................................. 133
Cooling system........................ 242
Engine overheating............... 318
Cruise control .......................... 181
Cup holders ............................. 209
Curtain shield airbags............... 33
Customizable features ............ 349
C
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Shift lever ......................... 131, 137
Continuously variable
transmission ....................... 131
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 135
Manual transmission ............. 137
Shift lock system ..................... 134
Side airbags ............................... 33
Side marker lights ................... 141
Light switch ........................... 141
Replacing light bulbs............. 275
Wattage ................................ 332
Side mirrors ............................. 104
Adjusting and folding ............ 104
Side turn signal lights ............. 139
Replacing light bulbs............. 280
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332
Snow tires ................................ 193
Spare tire .................................. 303
Inflation pressure .................. 331
Storage location .................... 304
Spark plug ................................ 328
Specifications .......................... 324
Speedometer .............................. 74
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 129
Steering wheel ......................... 101
Adjustment ............................ 101
Audio switches ...................... 218
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 277
Wattage ................................ 332
Storage feature ........................ 206
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 321
Sun visors ................................ 215Switches
Audio remote control
switches ............................. 218
Cruise control switch ............ 181
Door lock switches.................. 89
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 282
Engine switch ....................... 128
Ignition switch ....................... 128
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch ................................. 178
Light switches ....................... 141
Meter control switches ............ 78
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 104
PCS (Pre-Collision system)
switch ................................. 166
Power door lock switch ........... 89
Power window switches........ 106
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 199
Sport mode switch ................ 132
Talk switch ............................ 218
Telephone
switches ............................. 218
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 252
“TRIP” switch .......................... 77
VSC OFF switch ................... 187
Window lock switch .............. 106
Windshield wiper and
washer switch..................... 149
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
USB port ................................... 217
Vanity lights ............................. 205
Wattage ................................ 332
Vanity mirrors .......................... 215
Vehicle data recording ................ 7
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 324
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 186
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 186
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 292
Downshifting ......................... 134
Electric power steering ......... 293
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 176
Key reminder ........................ 129
Open back door ...................... 91
Open door ............................... 90
Seat belt reminder ................ 293
Warning lights............................ 71
ABS....................................... 293
Brake system ........................ 292
Electric power steering
system ................................ 293
Low fuel level ........................ 293
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 292
Master warning light.............. 295
PCS warning light ................. 163
Seat belt reminder light ......... 293
Slip indicator ......................... 293
SRS ...................................... 292
Tire pressure......................... 294Warning messages.................. 300
Washer ..................................... 149
Checking............................... 249
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 192
Switch ................................... 149
Washing and waxing ............... 220
Weight ...................................... 324
Wheels ...................................... 263
Replacing.............................. 263
Size....................................... 331
Window glasses ...................... 106
Window lock switch ................ 106
Windows................................... 106
Power windows..................... 106
Rear window
defogger ............................. 199
Windshield wipers ................... 149
Intermittent wiper .................. 149
Winter driving tips ................... 192
Wireless remote control ........... 84
Locking/Unlocking .................. 88
Replacing the battery............ 267
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