TABLE OF CONTENTS2
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 10
How to search .............................. 11
Pictorial index .............................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 22
For safety drive ................... 24
Seat belts ............................ 26
SRS airbags ........................ 32
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 45
Safety information for
children ............................. 51
Child restraint systems ........ 52
Installing child restraints ...... 56
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 65
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................... 66
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................. 68
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ............................. 70
Gauges and meters............. 74
Multi-information display ..... 763-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 84
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors ........................... 88
Back door ............................ 91
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................... 95
Rear seats ........................... 96
Head restraints .................... 98
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 101
Inside rear view mirror ....... 103
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 104
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows.................. 106
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ........ 196
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 203
• Front interior light/front
personal lights............... 204
• Rear interior light .......... 205
• Vanity lights .................. 205
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 206
• Glove box...................... 207
• Console box .................. 207
• Bottle holders ................ 208
• Cup holders .................. 209
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 210
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 211
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 215
• Sun visors ..................... 215
• Vanity mirrors................ 215
• Clock ............................. 215
• Power outlet .................. 216
• Armrest ......................... 216
• Assist grips ................... 217
• Using the AUX port/
USB port ....................... 217
• Steering wheel audio
switches ........................ 218
• Using the microphone ... 2186-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 220
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 223
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 226
General maintenance ........ 228
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 232
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 233
Hood .................................. 235
Positioning a floor jack....... 237
Engine compartment ......... 238
Tires................................... 250
Tire inflation pressure ........ 260
Wheels............................... 263
Air conditioning filter .......... 265
Wireless remote control
battery ............................. 267
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 269
Light bulbs ......................... 272
5Interior features6Maintenance and care
712. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: If equipped
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 292)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 293)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 292)*1
Slip indicator (→P. 293)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 292)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 293)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 292)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 293)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 292)*1Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 294)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 293)*1
Master warning light
(→P. 295)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 293)*1, 2, 3
PCS warning light
(→P. 294)
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Operation of
each component
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)3-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 84
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors ........................... 88
Back door ............................ 91
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 95
Rear seats........................... 96
Head restraints.................... 98
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 101
Inside rear view mirror ...... 103
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 104
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 106
1134-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 283
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (→P. 131, 137)
●Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
1184-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
●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.
●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.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
Always set the parking brake, and 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.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do 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.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
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4-2. Driving procedures
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 a continuously variable trans-
mission: The key can be removed
only when the shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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1864-6. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.