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1003-3. Adjusting the seats
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Rear outside seats
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cente r seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
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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1224-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●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 luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●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 luggage cover
• 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 luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly 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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1985-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately
To turn on the dual control mode, perform any of the following pro-
cedures:
● Press .
● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the dual control mode is on.
Using automatic mode
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2145-3. Using the storage features
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
The luggage cover can be stowed on the back of the rear seats.
Insert one side of the luggage cover into the gap between the back of the
rear seat and deck side trim.
While moving the luggage cover toward the back of the rear seat, insert the
other side of the luggage cover.
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed.
When removing the luggage cover, reverse the steps listed.
NOTICE
Do not apply a strong impact to the stored luggage cover. Doing so may
damage the luggage cover.
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2256-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
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.
■ 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. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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2306-2. Maintenance
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzersfunction properly?
Lights • Do all of the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake move 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 rotatesmoothly?
• 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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3438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
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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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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