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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 10
How to search .............................. 11
Pictorial index .............................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 22
For safe driving ................... 24
Seat belts ............................ 26
SRS airbags ........................ 32
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 45
Safety information for children ............................. 51
Child restraint systems ........ 52
Installing child restraints ........................... 56
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 65
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 66
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 68 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 70
Gauges and meters ............. 74
Multi-information display ...... 76
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 84
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................... 88
Back door ............................ 91
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................... 95
Rear seats ........................... 96
Head restraints .................... 98
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 101
Inside rear view mirror ....... 103
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 104
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 106
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 282
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 283
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 284
If you think something is wrong........................... 290
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 291
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 292
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 300
If you have a flat tire .......... 303
If the engine will not start ........................... 314
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 315
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 318
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 321 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 324
Fuel information ................. 333
Tire information.................. 336
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 349
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 354
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 356
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 357
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 359
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 370
Alphabetical index ...................... 373
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
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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
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561-1. For safe use
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Child restraint LATCH anchors
(→ P. 57)
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Installation with a seat belt
(→ P. 59)
Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap) ( →P. 6 2 )
An anchor bracket is provided for
each rear seat.
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 70
Gauges and meters ............ 74
Multi-information display ..... 76
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742. Instrument cluster
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C).
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient tempera-
ture is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Shift position and gear position indicator (if equipped)
→P. 131
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Multi-information display
→P. 7 6
Gauges and meters
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Instrument cluster
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 9 mph [15 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● If “ − −” is displayed continuously, the system may be malfunctioning. Take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge
enters the red zone. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→ P. 318)
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762. Instrument cluster
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data, such as the curr ent outside temperature. The multi-
information display can also be used to change the display settings
and other settings.
● Outside temperature ( →P. 7 4 )
● Shift position and gear position
indicator (if equipped)
(→ P. 131)
● Pop-up display
In some situations a warning
message or the operation sta-
tus of a system will be tempo-
rarily displayed on the multi-
information display.
● Trip information/Meter light control ( →P. 7 7 )
Displays the following items: •Odometer
•Trip meter
• Meter light control
● Menu icons ( →P. 78)
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information ( →P. 7 8 )
Select to display various drive data.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) oper ational status (if equipped)
( → P. 172)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA.
Warning message display ( →P. 300)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected.
Multi-information display
Display content