
913-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Door lock switch
→
P. 8 9
■Wireless remote control
→P. 8 8
■Key
→P. 8 8
Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door cannot be closed
immediately after the back door
opener switch is pushed.
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the back door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound when the
vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or back door is indicated on the multi-information display.
Back door
The back door can be locked/unl ocked and opened by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Unlocking and locking the back door
Opening the back door

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6Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)6-1. 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

2676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR1620
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Wireless remote control battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
1
2
3

2686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■Use a CR1620 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

3518-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Wireless remote control (
→P. 84, 88)
■Turn signal lever ( →P. 139)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Wireless remote controlOnOff—O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors unlocked in one step—O
Operation buzzer volume7Off—O1 to 6
Operation signal (emer-
gency flashers)OnOff—O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzer
(when locking the vehicle)OnOff—O
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
The number of times the
turn signal lights flash
automatically when the
turn signal lever is moved
to the first position during
a lane change
3
4 to 7
—O
Off
12

374Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Care................................... 220, 223Aluminum wheels.................. 220
Exterior ................................. 220
Interior................................... 223
Seat belts .............................. 224
Cargo capacity ......................... 123
Cargo hooks............................. 211
Chains....................................... 193
Child restraint system ............... 52 Booster seats, definition ......... 53
Booster seats, installation ....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 53
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 60
Infant seats, definition ............. 53
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors................................. 57
Installing CRS with seat
belts ...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ..................................... 62 Child safety ................................ 51
Airbag precautions.................. 35
Battery precautions....... 247, 317
Child restraint system ............. 52
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 28
Installing child restraints ......... 56
Power window lock switch .... 106
Power window precautions ... 108
Rear door child-protectors ...... 90
Removed wireless remote control
battery precautions............. 268
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 31
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Child-protectors ........................ 90
Cleaning ........................... 220, 223
Aluminum wheels ................. 220
Exterior ................................. 220
Interior .................................. 223
Seat belts.............................. 224
Clock......................................... 215
Condenser................................ 244
Console box ............................. 207
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 135
M mode................................. 133
Cooling system........................ 242 Engine overheating............... 318
Cruise control .......................... 181
Cup holders ............................. 209
Curtain shield airbags............... 33
Customizable features ............ 349
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Daytime running light system .................................... 143
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 199
Rear window ......................... 199
Windshield ............................ 199
Dimensions .............................. 324
Dinghy towing .................. 125, 126
Display Multi-information display ......... 76
Warning message ................ 300
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Door lock Back door................................ 91
Side doors............................... 88
Wireless remote control .......... 88
Key.......................................... 88
Doors Back door................................ 91
Door lock................................. 88
Door windows ....................... 106
Open door warning
buzzer............................. 90, 91
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Rear door child-protector ........ 90
Side doors............................... 88
Drive information ....................... 78
Driving ...................................... 110 Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 24
Procedures ........................... 110
Winter drive tips .................... 192 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 81
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 186 Warning light......................... 293
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 292
If a warning light turns on ..... 292
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 300
If the battery is discharged ... 315
If the engine will not start ...... 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 290
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 321
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 283
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 284
If your vehicle overheats....... 318
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Fuel ........................................... 149Capacity ................................ 326
Fuel gauge .............................. 74
Fuel pump shut off system.... 291
Information ............................ 333
Refueling............................... 149
Type ...................................... 326
Warning light ......................... 293
Fuel filler door.......................... 149 Refueling............................... 149
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 291
Fuses ........................................ 269
Gauges ....................................... 74
Glove box ................................. 207
Grocery bag hooks .................. 211
Head restraints .......................... 98
Headlights ................................ 141
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 177
Light switch ........................... 141
Replacing light bulbs............. 273
Wattage ................................ 332
Heaters
Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 199
Hill-start assist control............ 186
Hood ......................................... 235
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 211
Grocery bag hooks ............... 211
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 22
Horn .......................................... 101 I/M test ...................................... 232
Identification ............................ 324
Engine .................................. 325
Vehicle .................................. 324
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 128
Illuminated entry system ........ 205
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 72
Initialization Meter display settings ............. 80
Power windows..................... 107
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 251
Inside rear view mirror ............ 103
Interior lights ........................... 203
Jack Positioning the jack............... 237
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 304
Jack handle .............................. 304
Jam protection function Power window ...................... 106
Keyless entry Wireless remote control .................................. 88
Keys ............................................ 84
Engine switch ....................... 128
If you lose your keys ............... 85
Key number plate ................... 84
Keyless entry .......................... 88
Replacing the battery............ 267
Warning buzzer ...................... 88
Wireless remote control .......... 84
Knee airbags .............................. 32
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