2017 TOYOTA COROLLA tow

1373-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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■Removing the head restraints (except for fixed rear head restraints)
■Installing the head restraints (except for fixed rear head restraints)
Front seats and rear outside seats
Rear center seat
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (except for fixed rear head
restraints)
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
Lock
release
button
Lock release
button
Lock release
button

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4Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 154
Cargo and luggage ........... 165
Vehicle load limits ............. 168
Trailer towing..................... 169
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with a continuously
variable transmission) ..... 170
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with a manual
transmission)................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 173
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 176
Continuously variable
transmission (vehicles
without paddle shift
switches) ......................... 183
Continuously variable
transmission (vehicles
with paddle shift
switches) ......................... 186
Manual transmission ......... 191
Turn signal lever................ 193
Parking brake .................... 1944-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 195
Automatic High Beam ....... 200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 204
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 206
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................... 216
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ............................ 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 240
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 252
Driving assist systems ...... 262
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 268

1654-1. Before driving
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Driving
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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. 168)
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

1674-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●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 trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do
not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as possible.
●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 package tray
• 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 trunk. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly 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.

1684-1. Before driving
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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 542)
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. 452)
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.

1694-1. Before driving
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Driving
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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.

1704-1. Before driving
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Dinghy towing (vehicles with a continu-
ously 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 four wheels on the ground.

1714-1. Before driving
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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 (with a smart key system).
(→P. 173, 178)
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 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 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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