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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 110
Cargo and luggage............ 120
Vehicle load limits ............. 123
Trailer towing..................... 124
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a 
continuously variable 
transmission)................... 125
Dinghy towing  (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)................... 126
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 128
Continuously variable transmission .................... 131
Manual transmission ......... 137
Turn signal lever................ 139
Parking brake .................... 140
4-3. Operating the lights  and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 141
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 145
Rear window wiper and  washer ............................ 147
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 149 4-5.  Using the driving 
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense C...... 153
PCS  (Pre-Collision System)..... 159
LDA  (Lane Departure Alert)..... 172
Automatic High Beam ........ 177
4-6.  Using the driving  support systems
Cruise control .................... 181
Driving assist  systems ........................... 186
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 192
5-1.  Using the air  conditioning system 
and defogger
Automatic air  conditioning system ......... 196
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 203
• Front interior light/front personal lights ............... 204
• Rear interior light ........... 205
• Vanity lights ................... 205
4Driving
5Interior features 
     
        
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)5-3.  Using the storage 
features
List of storage features...... 206
• Glove box...................... 207
• Console box .................. 207
• Bottle holders ................ 208
• Cup holders .................. 209
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 210
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 211
5-4.  Other interior features Other interior features ....... 215
• Sun visors ..................... 215
• Vanity mirrors................ 215
• Clock ............................. 215
• Power outlet .................. 216
• Armrest ......................... 216
• Assist grips ................... 217
• Using the AUX port/USB port ....................... 217
• Steering wheel audio  switches ........................ 218
• Using the  microphone ................... 218 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
6Maintenance and care 
     
        
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15Pictorial index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 76
If a warning messages or indicator is displayed  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 300
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 140
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 140
Precautions for winter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 193
Warning buzzer/message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 300
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 139
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 141
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 141
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 145
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 145
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 249
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 249
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 282
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 235
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 101
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 101
Air conditioning system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 196
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 196
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 199
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 252
*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission
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5Interior features
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)5-1. Using the air 
conditioning system 
and defogger
Automatic air  conditioning system ........ 196
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 203
• Front interior light/front personal lights............... 204
• Rear interior light .......... 205
• Vanity lights .................. 205
5-3. Using the storage  features
List of storage features ..... 206
• Glove box...................... 207
• Console box .................. 207
• Bottle holders ................ 208
• Cup holders .................. 209
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 210
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 211 5-4.  Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 215
• Sun visors ..................... 215
• Vanity mirrors................ 215
• Clock ............................. 215
• Power outlet .................. 216
• Armrest ......................... 216
• Assist grips ................... 217
• Using the AUX port/USB port ....................... 217
• Steering wheel audio  switches ........................ 218
• Using the  microphone ................... 218 
     
        
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Increases the temperature
Decreases the temperature
Automatic air con ditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automati-
cally adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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1975-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Fan speed setting
Increases the fan speed
Decreases the fan speed
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow change knob
upward or downward.
The air outlets used are
changed each time the knob is
operated.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
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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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1995-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Switching between outside air 
and recirculated air modes
Press   to change to recirculated air mode.
Press   to change to outside air mode.
When recirculated air mode is selected, the indicator on   illu-
minates.
When outside air mode is selected, the indicator on   illumi-
nates.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the front side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press   again when the windshield
is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and  outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions