2020 TOYOTA COROLLA brake

1524-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_Uhour with the shift
lever in P, the
engine switch will automatically turn
off. However, this function cannot
entirely prevent battery discharge.
Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine switch in ACC or ON for long
periods of time when the engine is
not running.
Manual transmission: If the vehicle
is left in ACC for more than 20 min-
utes or ON (the engine is not run-
ning) for more than an hour, the
engine switch will automatically turn
off. However, this function cannot
entirely prevent battery discharge.
Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine switch in ACC or ON for long
periods of time when the engine is
not running.
If the engine is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off but instead be
turned to ACC. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off: 1
Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
engine switch shortly and
firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display are
off.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch
in ACC or ON for long periods of
time without the engine running.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the
multi-information display, the
engine switch is not off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine
switch off.
When stopping the engine
with the shift lever in a
position other than P
(vehicles with a continu-
ously variable transmis-
sion)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the engine is stopped in
another shift lever position, the
engine switch will not be turned
off but instead be turned to ACC
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC,
battery discharge may occur.

1544-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
:While the engine switch is in
ON and the brake pedal
depressed
*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.
■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
ON and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot 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 your 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:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Turn the engine switch off.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Ply the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damaging the cover,
wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a tape.
5 Press and hold the shift lock
override button and then push
the shift release button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while
Shifting the shift lever

1554-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
4
Driving
the button is pressed.
 P.249
*: If equipped
*: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
■To protect the continuously
variable transmission
If the continuously variable trans-
mission fluid temperature is high,
“Transmission Oil Temp. High Stop
in a Safe Place and See Owner’s
Manual” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
vehicle will go into transmission pro-
tection mode automatically. Have
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when
releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock
override button, make sure to set
the parking brake and depress the
brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed instead of the
brake pedal when the shift lock
override button is pressed and the
shift lever is shifted out of P, the
vehicle may suddenly start, possi-
bly leading to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving
mode
Continuously variable
transmission (vehi-
cles with paddle shift
switches)
*
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi- tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted)
DNormal driving*
M
10-speed sport sequen-tial shiftmatic mode driving ( P.158)

1564-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_Uthe vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with
full-speed range activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not occur because
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be can-
celed. ( P.249)
■Restraining sudden start
(Drive-Start Control)
 P. 1 3 6
■G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a
suitable gear for sporty driving
according to driver’s input and driv-
ing 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.)
■After recharging/reconnecting
the battery
 P. 5 1 8
:While the engine switch is in
ON and the brake pedal
depressed
*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift
gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin
or skid, resulting in an accident.
Shifting the shift lever

1574-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
4
Driving
■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
ON and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot 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 your 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:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Turn the engine switch off.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Ply the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damaging the cover,
wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a tape.
5 Press and hold the shift lock
override button and then push
the shift release button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

P.249
To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the “-”
or “+” paddle shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range
switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suit-
able to driving conditions. When
the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range
switches to a range that is one
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when
releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock
override button, ma ke sure to set
the parking brake and depress the
brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed instead of the
brake pedal when the shift lock
override button is pressed and the
shift lever is shifted out of P, the
vehicle may suddenly start, possi-
bly leading to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving
mode
Selecting shift ranges in
the D position

1634-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
4
Driving
burned out.
*: If equipped
U.S.A.
Canada
1 To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
2 To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while
pressing the button.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.134
■Parking brake engaged warning
buzzer
If the vehicle is driven at a speed of
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or
more with the parking brake
engaged, a buzzer will sound.
“Release Parking Brake” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
Parking brake*
Operating instructions

1644-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
■Usage in winter time
 P. 2 5 5
*: If equipped
■Using the manual mode
The parking brake can be set
and released manually.
U.S.A.
Canada
1 Pull the switch to set the
parking brake
The parking brake indicator and
parking brake light will turn on.
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake
components overheating, which
may affect braking performance
and increase brake wear.
Electric parking
brake*
The parking brake can be
set or released automati-
cally or manually.
In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically.
Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can
be set or released manually.
Operating instructions

1654-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
4
Driving
Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.
2 Push the switch to release
the parking brake
• Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake auto- matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When using this function, slowly
depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake
indicator and parking brake light
turn off.
■Turning automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information
display (vehicles with a continu-
ously variable transmission) or
auto EPB OFF indicator turn
off (vehicles with a manual
transmission)
When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake
operates as follows.
Vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission
 When the shift lever is moved
out of P, the parking brake will
be released, and the parking
brake indicator and parking
brake light will turn off.
 When the shift lever is moved
into P, the parking brake will
be set, and the parking brake
indicator and parking brake
light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the
vehicle stopped and the brake
pedal depressed.
The parking brake may not operate
automatically if the shift lever is
moved quickly.
In this case, it is necessary to oper-
ate the parking brake switch.
(  P.164)
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission
When the engine is off, the park-
ing brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator and
parking brake light turn on.
■Turning automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped and
depressing the brake pedal,
press and hold the parking
brake switch until a message
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with a con-
tinuously variable transmission)
or auto EPB OFF indicator
comes on (vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)