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4-1. Before driving
→P. 1 2 8
Continuously variable transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( → P. 131)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 140)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(→ P. 137)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 140)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Continuously variable transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. ( →P. 131)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to N. (→P. 137)
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
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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
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
3
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1184-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle (vehic les with a manual transmission)
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Continuously variable transmissionCheck 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 power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
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1374-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
Shift the shift lever to R while lift-
ing up the ring section.
Manual transmission∗
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shifting the shift lever to R
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1384-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
mph (km/h)
Shift positionMaximum speed
130 (49)
257 (91)
383 (133)
4111 (179)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the transmission
● Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.
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1834-6. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is obtained.Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever
in the desired direction.
The set speed will be increase d or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is
operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-
ally until the lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal or clutch
pedal (manual transmission only)
is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
However, resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Adjusting the set speed
1
2
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
1
2
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2296-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal shouldmove smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Continuously variable transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor? (→P. 331)
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount of free play? (→P. 331)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec-
tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(→P. 330)
• Does the clutch pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(→P. 330)