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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
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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712. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 292)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 293)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 292)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 293)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 292)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 293)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 292)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 293)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 292)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 294)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 293)*1
Master warning light
(→P. 295)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 293)*1, 2
PCS warning light
(→ P. 294)
973-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is th\
en
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
● Be careful not to get your hand caught when folding the rear seatbacks.
● Adjust the position of the front seats before folding down the rear seat-
backs so that the front seats do not interfere with the rear seatbacks w\
hen
folding down the rear seatbacks.
■ After returning the rear seat back to the upright position
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly rocking it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted
or caught in the seatback.
If the seat belt gets caught between the
seatback’s securing hook and latch, it
may damage the seat belt.
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4Driving
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
1114-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Continuously variable transmissionWith the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 140), and shift the shift lever to P
( → P. 131).
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your per-
son.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 140), and shift the shift lever to N
( → P. 137).
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as
needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your per-
son.
Continuously variable transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmissionWith the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradu-
ally releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1134-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 283
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 131, 137)
● Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
igh-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
1144-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■ When shifting the shift lever
● Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Do not let the vehicle
roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward
while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steerin\
g
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Do not shift the shift
lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Be careful not to shift
the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever
to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.