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1523-5. Opening and closing the windows
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
WARNING
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. 
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-
ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being
operated.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes. 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 
         
        
        
     
        
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1554-1. Before driving
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Continuously variable transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (→P. 194), and shift the shift lever to P. 
(→P. 183, 186)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 191)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 194)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Parking the vehicle
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1714-1. Before driving
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
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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1724-1. Before driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Vehicles without a smart key system: Ensure the engine switch is in the
“ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Ensure the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY mode.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards. 
Doing so may cause serious damage. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
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 audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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1744-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual
transmission). (→P. 183, 186, 191)
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 67) 
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
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When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (→P. 475) 
         
        
        
     
        
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1764-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
 will be displayed on the multi-information display. 
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly. 
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 
smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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