2017 TOYOTA COROLLA iM tow

1003-3. Adjusting the seats
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Rear outside seats
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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4Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 110
Cargo and luggage ........... 120
Vehicle load limits ............. 123
Trailer towing..................... 124
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a
continuously variable
transmission)................... 125
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a manual
transmission)................... 126
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 128
Continuously variable
transmission .................... 131
Manual transmission ......... 137
Turn signal lever................ 139
Parking brake .................... 140
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 141
Automatic High Beam ....... 145
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 149
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 1514-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 153
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 157
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .... 163
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) .... 176
4-6. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 181
Driving assist systems ...... 186
4-7. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 192

1204-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(→P. 123)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1224-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• Tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

1234-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 324)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(→P. 260)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

1244-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

1254-1. Before driving
4
Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

1264-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedure
before towing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. (→P. 128)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, start the engine and let it idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary 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 (with 4 wheels on the ground)
in a forward direction behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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