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1373-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
■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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1383-3. Adjusting the seats
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
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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1674-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
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.
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3866-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗
∗: If equipped
The heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips
of the steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use the seat heaters more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
stopped.
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4177-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(→P. 230).
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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4237-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points
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5629-1. Specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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600Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Care................................... 412, 415
Aluminum wheels.................. 413
Exterior ................................. 412
Interior................................... 415
Seat belts .............................. 416
Cargo capacity ......................... 168
CD player
*................................ 294
Chains....................................... 270
Child restraint system ............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation ....... 62
Convertible seats,
definition ............................... 55
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 61
Infant seats, definition ............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors................................. 59
Installing CRS with seat
belts ...................................... 60
Installing CRS with top tether
strap ..................................... 63Child safety ................................ 53
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 442, 534
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 152
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 148
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key
battery precautions............. 461
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 387
Trunk precautions ................. 122
Child-protectors ...................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 412, 415
Aluminum wheels ................. 413
Exterior ................................. 412
Interior .................................. 415
Seat belts.............................. 416
Clock......................................... 396
Condenser................................ 439
Compass .................................. 407
Console box ............................. 392
Continuously variable
transmission.................. 183, 186
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ............. 185, 190
M mode................................. 188
Cooling system........................ 437
Engine overheating............... 535
Cup holders ............................. 394
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 568
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