2018 TOYOTA COROLLA iM sport mode

17Pictorial index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)Audio remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Telephone switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 77, 78
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Talk switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Sport mode switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
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722. Instrument cluster
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various 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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 139)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 188)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 141)*1, 3, 6Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 81)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 141) *4Security indicator
(→P. 66)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 141)
*6Sport mode indicator
(→P. 132)
*1, 6Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 177)*5Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( →P. 74)
Cruise control indicator
( →P. 181)
*1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( →P. 45)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 181)
*6LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(→P. 172)
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Slip indicator ( →P. 187)*1, 6, 7PCS warning light
(→P. 159)

812. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■Eco Driving Indicator (if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
● Sport mode is selected.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■ Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
●The brightness of the meters are changed between day mode and night
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark
● When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
■ Suspension of the settings display
●While driving, the multi-information display cannot be changed to setting
mode. Before changing the settings, stop the vehicle in a safe place.
● In the following situations, operation of some of the settings display may be
temporarily suspended.
• When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
• When the vehicle begins to move
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The drive information data will be reset.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display. Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, the right side of the
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display illuminate and the Eco Driving Indica-
tor light will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
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1124-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 186)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehicl es with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
● When the brake pedal is depressed suddenly and vehicle speed is reduced
sharply
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 326)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle (vehicl es with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

1324-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D fornormal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine brakingforces by operating the shift lever.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
( →P. 133)
Sport mode

1334-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever,
allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine s peed is too high, or too low.
■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
■ If the 7-speed sport sequential shif tmatic mode indicator does not come
on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable transmission
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
● The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
Changing gear steps in the M position
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1344-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (→P. 133)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→P. 132)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position and the brake pedal is being depressed.

1354-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
If the shift lever canno t be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by y\
our
Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
■ G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according
to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.
(Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels
this function.)Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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