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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument 
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of 
each 
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for 
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
7When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat 
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 
     
        
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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
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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)Inside rear view mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 103
Sun visors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 215
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 215
Vanity lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 205
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 204
Auxiliary box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 210
Assist grips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 217
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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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Interior features
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Vanity lights (→P. 205)
Front interior/front personal lights ( →P. 204)
Rear interior light ( →P. 205)
Interior li ghts list
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2045-2. Using the interior lights
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Front interior light
Door position on
Off
■Front personal lights
On/off
When the lights are on due to
the door link switch, a light will
not turn off even if its lens is
pressed.
Front interior light/front personal lights
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2055-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
On
Door position
Off
On
Off
■Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
The following lights will turn off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Front interior/front personal lights
● Rear interior light
● Luggage compartment light
● Vanity lights
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 349)
Rear interior light
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Vanity lights
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2075-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
Console box
Console boxUpper level box
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob on the right seat side. Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob on the left seat side.