
COROLLA 2018
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main 
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for 
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We 
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and 
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding 
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North  
America 
  *nc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your 
new Corolla.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Corolla operations.
Every Corolla owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this\
  
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed    information highlighted in color throughout  
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to hel\
p you  
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of pri\
nting.  
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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Using your smartphone, 
you may need to allow 
Entune access to your 
contacts. A confirmation will ap-
pear that your phone 
has been paired and 
connected.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
STEP 12 STEP 13
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to chang\
e based on periodic multimedia 
software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free 
phone system if it will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by \
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use  of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. 
Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large  amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/
entune for details.
 Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. Yo u  can get more information
from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer 
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear (Type B)
Lock release button
POWER SEAT (DRIVER SIDE ONLY)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at 
a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second  delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
-Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high and low beams as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enha\
nce 
forward visibility. Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to Owner’s Manual for detai\
ls.
Type A Type BHeadlights
Parking lights
DRL ON AUTO
Interval wipe
Mist
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Intermittent windshield wiper 
frequency adjustment (if equipped)
Increase
Decrease
Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
Windshield wipers & washers
Right turn
Lane change*
Lane change* Left turn
* Move lever partway and release; signal will flash three times
High beam 
flasher
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL OFF AUTO
Low beam
High beam
Auto High Beam* or
Seat position, cushion (front) angle and height Seatback angle
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CHANGING THE PCS ALERT TIMING
FarMiddle
(default) Near
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
(1) Press “” switches and select  from the MID.  
(2) Press “
or ” switches and select the  setting function from the MID 
and then press “
”. The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Select “Sensitivity” and then press “
.” Each time “” is pressed, the 
response to the PCS alert timing changes as shown above. You can press “
” to 
go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to Ignition On. The 
system can be disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. 
(Alert timing only, brake operation remains the same).
(1) Press the “DISP” switch to find , then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select 
. The response to the PCS alert 
timing changes timing changes as shown above.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID
(1) Press “ ” switches and select  from the MID.  
(2) Press “ or  ” switches and select the 
 setting function from the MID 
and then press “
”. The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Select 
 and then press “.” The Pre-Collision System will be disabled. 
You can press “
” to go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to Ignition On. The 
system can be disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. 
(Alert timing only, brake operation remains the same).
(1) Press the “DISP” switch to find , then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select 
. The Pre-Collision System will 
be disabled.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
Monocular camera sensor
Millimeter
wave radar
As part of the Pre-Collision System, this function is also designed to f\
irst provide an 
alert and then automatic braking if needed.In certain conditions, the PCS system included with the TSS-P package ma\
y also 
help to detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle. With Toyota Safety\
 Sense™ P, 
PCS uses an in-vehicle camera and front-grill mounted millimeter-wave ra\
dar to 
help detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle in certain conditions.\
 The in-vehicle 
camera of PCS detects a potential pedestrian based on size, profile, and\
 motion of 
the detected pedestrian. However, a pedestrian may not be detected depen\
ding 
on the conditions, including the surrounding brightness and the motion, \
posture, 
size, and angle of the potential detected pedestrian, preventing the sys\
tem from 
operating or engaging. Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information.
PEDESTRIAN DETECTION FUNCTIONDISABLING THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS)
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
(1) Press “ ” switches and select  from the MID.  
(2) Press “ or ” switches and select the 
 setting function from the MID 
and then press “
”. The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Select “Sensitivity” and then press “
.” Each time “” is pressed, the 
response to the PCS alert timing changes as shown above. You can press “
” to 
go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to Ignition On. The 
system can be disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. 
(Alert timing only, brake operation remains the same).
(1) Press the “DISP” switch to find , then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select 
. The response to the PCS alert 
timing changes timing changes as shown above.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID
(1) Press “” switches and select  from the MID.  
(2) Press “
or ” switches and select the  setting function from the MID 
and then press “
”. The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Select 
 and then press “.” The Pre-Collision System will be disabled. 
You can press “
” to go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to Ignition On. The 
system can be disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. 
(Alert timing only, brake operation remains the same).
(1) Press the “DISP” switch to find , then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select 
. The Pre-Collision System will 
be disabled.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID As part of the Pre-Collision System, this function is also designed to f\
irst provide an 
alert and then automatic braking if needed. In certain conditions, the PCS system included with the TSS-P package ma\
y also 
help to detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle. With Toyota Safety\
 Sense™ P, 
PCS uses an in-vehicle camera and front-grill mounted millimeter-wave ra\
dar to 
help detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle in certain conditions.\
 The in-vehicle 
camera of PCS detects a potential pedestrian based on size, profile, and\
 motion of 
the detected pedestrian. However, a pedestrian may not be detected depen\
ding 
on the conditions, including the surrounding brightness and the motion, \
posture, 
size, and angle of the potential detected pedestrian, preventing the sys\
tem from 
operating or engaging. Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information.
DISABLING THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS)
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(1)
The LDA function  displays when the Multi-Information Display (MID) is 
switched to the driving assist system information screen.
(1) The system displays solid white lines on the LDA indicator when vi\
sible lane 
markers on the road are detected. A side flashes orange to alert the dri\
ver when the 
vehicle deviates from its lane.
(2) The system displays outlines on the LDA indicator when lane marker\
s on the 
road are not detected or the function is temporarily cancelled.
Note: When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily 
canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation of the 
function is automatically restored. For example, LDA may not function on the side(s) 
where white/yellow lines are not detectable.TURNING THE LDA SYSTEM ON/OFF
Press the LDA switch to turn the LDA system on. Depress again to turn it\
 off.
Note: The system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is 
started again.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA op\
eration, 
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
DISABLING THE STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION
LDA FUNCTIONS
LDA function display
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator flashes amber when operating
(1) Press “ ” switches to find and select . 
(2) Press “ or  ” switches to find the 
 setting function and then press 
“”. The LDA Steering Assist system will be disabled.
(3) You can press “
” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the same 
condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset.
(1) Press the “DISP” switch to find , then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select “ON” or “\
OFF.” The LDA Steering 
Assist system will be disabled.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
LDA in TSS-P uses an in-vehicle camera designed to detect visible white \
and 
yellow lane markers in front of the vehicle and the vehicle’s positio\
n on the road. 
If the system determines that the vehicle is starting to unintentionally\
 deviate from 
its lane, the system alerts the driver with an audio and visual alert. W\
hen the alerts 
occur, the driver must check the surrounding road situation and carefull\
y operate 
the steering wheel to move the vehicle back to the center part of their \
lane. 
LDA is designed to function at speeds of approximately 32 MPH or higher \
on 
relatively straight roadways.
In addition to the alert function, LDA w/SA also features a steering ass\
ist 
function. When enabled, if the system determines that the vehicle is on \
a path 
to unintentionally depart from its lane, the system may provide small co\
rrective 
steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short period of time to help\
 keep the 
vehicle in its lane. 
Lane Departure Alert with 
Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
(2)
(1)
The LDA function 
 displays when the Multi-Information Display (MID) is 
switched to the driving assist system information screen.
(1) The system displays solid white lines on the LDA indicator when vi\
sible lane 
markers on the road are detected. A side flashes orange to alert the dri\
ver when the 
vehicle deviates from its lane.
(2) The system displays outlines on the LDA indicator when lane marker\
s on the 
road are not detected or the function is temporarily cancelled.
Note: When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily 
canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation of the 
function is automatically restored. For example, LDA may not function on the side(s) 
where white/yellow lines are not detectable.
Press the LDA switch to turn the LDA system on. Depress again to turn it\
 off.
Note: The system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is 
started again.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA op\
eration, 
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
DISABLING THE STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION
LDA FUNCTIONS
LDA function display
Lane marker
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 
indicator (flashes amber 
when operating)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator flashes amber when operating
(1) Press “” switches to find and select . 
(2) Press “
or ” switches to find the  setting function and then press 
“
”. The LDA Steering Assist system will be disabled.
(3) You can press “
” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the same 
condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset.
(1) Press the “DISP” switch to find , then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select “ON” or “\
OFF.” The LDA Steering 
Assist system will be disabled.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
LDA in TSS-P uses an in-vehicle camera designed to detect visible white \
and 
yellow lane markers in front of the vehicle and the vehicle’s positio\
n on the road. 
If the system determines that the vehicle is starting to unintentionally\
 deviate from 
its lane, the system alerts the driver with an audio and visual alert. W\
hen the alerts 
occur, the driver must check the surrounding road situation and carefull\
y operate 
the steering wheel to move the vehicle back to the center part of their \
lane. 
LDA is designed to function at speeds of approximately 32 MPH or higher \
on 
relatively straight roadways.
In addition to the alert function, LDA w/SA also features a steering ass\
ist 
function. When enabled, if the system determines that the vehicle is on \
a path 
to unintentionally depart from its lane, the system may provide small co\
rrective 
steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short period of time to help\
 keep the 
vehicle in its lane. 
Lane Departure Alert with  
Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA)
Indicates steering
wheel assistance is 
operating
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THE SWAY WARNING SYSTEM (SWS) FUNCTION
SWS is a function of LDA and is designed to detect swaying based on the \
vehicle 
location in the lane and the driver’s steering wheel operation. To he\
lp prevent 
swaying, the system alerts the driver using a buzzer sound and a warning\
 displays 
in the MID.
Continuous lane deviations from 
swaying.
Gentle swaying from driver’s
inattentiveness.
Acute steering wheel operation after the 
number of operations decrease due to driver’s 
inattentiveness.
ADJUSTING LDA ALERT SENSITIVITY
The driver can adjust the sensitivity of the LDA (warning) function fr\
om the
Multi-Information Display (MID) customization screen.High - Is designed to warn approximately before the front tire crosses the 
lane marker.
Normal - Is designed to warn approximately when the front tire crosses 
the lane marker.
(1) Press “
” switches to find and select . 
(2) Press “
or ” switches to find the  setting function and then press 
“
”. The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Select “Sensitivity” and then press “
.” Each time “” is pressed, the 
response to the LDA alert sensitivity changes. You can press “
” to go back to 
the menu.
Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the 
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the 
system is reset. (1) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select “Sensitivity.”\
 The response to the LDA 
alert sensitivity changes.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
DRCC helps maintain a pre-set distance to a preceding vehicle when the p\
receding 
vehicle is traveling at a lower speed. This mode is always selected firs\
t when the 
cruise control button is depressed. Constant speed cruise control mode i\
s also 
available.
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
(1) 
Set speed
Indicators
Indicators
Monochrome display
Color display
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC o\
peration, 
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SWS is a function of LDA and is designed to detect swaying based on the \
vehicle 
location in the lane and the driver’s steering wheel operation. To he\
lp prevent 
swaying, the system alerts the driver using a buzzer sound and a warning\
 displays 
in the MID.
Acute steering wheel operation after the 
number of operations decrease due to driver’s 
inattentiveness.
The driver can adjust the sensitivity of the LDA (warning) function fr\
om the
Multi-Information Display (MID) customization screen.
High - Is designed to warn approximately before the front tire crosses the 
lane marker.
Normal - Is designed to warn approximately when the front tire crosses 
the lane marker.
(1) Press “ ” switches to find and select 
. 
(2) Press “ or  ” switches to find the 
 setting function and then press 
“
”. The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Select “Sensitivity” and then press “
.” Each time “” is pressed, the 
response to the LDA alert sensitivity changes. You can press “
” to go back to 
the menu.
Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the 
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the 
system is reset. (1) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. 
(2) Press the “DISP” switch to find 
, then press and hold to select. The setting 
screen is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the “DISP” switch to select “Sensitivity.”\
 The response to the LDA 
alert sensitivity changes.
Using the steering wheel controls & color MID Using the steering wheel controls & monochrome MID
DRCC helps maintain a pre-set distance to a preceding vehicle when the p\
receding 
vehicle is traveling at a lower speed. This mode is always selected firs\
t when the 
cruise control button is depressed. Constant speed cruise control mode i\
s also 
available.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
(1) 
Note: If DRCC is turned off and 
you hold the ON-OFF button for 
at least 1.5 seconds, the system 
switches to constant speed 
control mode.
Display
Set speed Set speed
Display
Indicators
Indicators Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control 
vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button
Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control 
vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button
Cruise control switch
Cruise control switch
Monochrome display
Color display
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC o\
peration, 
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
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