2018 TOYOTA COROLLA iM towing

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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

14Pictorial index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Starting the engine/changing the positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131, 137
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131, 137
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
When the shift lever does not move
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Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 74
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 74
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 70
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
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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

1204-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
( → P. 123)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 324)
Total load capacity means the comb ined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
( → P. 260)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

1244-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not desi gned for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

1264-1. Before driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedure
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. ( →P. 128)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, start the engine and let it idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Dinghy towing (vehic les with a manual
transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground)
in a forward direction behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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