2020 TOYOTA COROLLA transmission

1614-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_U
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Driving
The iMT optimally controls the
engine speed to suit the driver’s
operation of the clutch pedal
and shift lever, helping the driver
to shift gears more smoothly.
Additionally, when the clutch
pedal is operated, the iMT helps
reduce shift shock, allowing for
lighter shift operations when
driving on a winding road or
incline.
Press the “iMT” switch.
The iMT indicator will illuminate in
green.
Press the switch again to cancel
i M T.
■The iMT may not operate when
In the following si tuations, iMT may
not operate. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
●The clutch pedal is not fully
depressed
●The clutch pedal is not fully
released, such as if a foot is rest-
ing on the clutch pedal
*
●Shift operation is performed after
the vehicle has been coasting with
the shift lever in N
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle
When shifting gears, observe the
following precautions. Failure to
do so may cause damage to the
engine, manual transmission,
and/or clutch.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R
without depressing the clutch
pedal.
●Do not lift up the ring section
except when shifting the lever to
R.
●Shift the shift lever to R only
when the vehicle is stationary.
●Do not rest your hand on or hold
the shift lever any time other
than when shifting.
●In order to not cause the engine
to overrev, make sure to only
shift gears sequentially.
●Do not release the clutch pedal
suddenly.
iMT (Intelligent Manual
Transmission) (if
equipped)

1654-2. Driving procedures
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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)

1664-2. Driving procedures
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■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in
ON, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake
switch.
●When the engine switch is not in
ON, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing [vehi-
cles with a continuously variable
transmission]) is not available.
■Parking brake automatic
release function
The parking brake is automatically
released when slowly depress the
accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released
automatically under the following
conditions:
●The driver’s door is closed
●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift lever is a forward or
reverse position.
●The malfunction in dicator lamp or
brake system warning light is not
illuminated.
If the automatic release function
does not operate, manually release
the parking brake.
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily
Unavailable” is displayed on
the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated
repeatedly over a short period of
time, the system may restrict opera-
tion to prevent overheating. If this
happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Norm al operation will return after about 1 minute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Operate the parking brake switch. If
the message does not disappear
after operating the switch several
times, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
■Parking brake operation
●Depending on the engine switch
position/mode, the parking brake
indicator and parking brake light
will turn on and stay on as
described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned
off with the parking brake set, the
parking brake indicator and park-
ing brake light will stay on for
about 15 seconds. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake
setting and releas ing) will be turned
on automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.134
■Parking brake engaged warning
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

1674-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■If the brake system warning
light comes on
 P. 4 8 1
■Usage in winter time
 P. 2 5 5
*: If equipped
Turn the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the
system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) comes on.
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there
is the danger of the vehicle mov-
ing that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the
parking brake switch.
Objects may interfere with the
switch and may lead the parking
brake to unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set
the parking brake, shift the shift
lever to P (continuously variable
transmission) or N (manual trans-
mission) and make sure that the
vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunc-
tions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake
components overheating, which
may affect braking performance
and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately if
this occurs.
Brake Hold*
 Continuously variable trans-
mission
The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever
is in D, B (vehicles without paddle
shift switches), M (vehicles with
paddle shift switches) or N with
the system on and the brake
pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift lever in D, B (vehi-
cles without paddle shift
switches) or M (vehicles with
paddle shift switches) to allow
smooth start off.
Manual transmission
The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever
is in a forward driving position or
N with the system on and the
brake pedal has been depressed
to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift lever in a forward
driving position to allow smooth
start off.
Enabling the system

1694-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■If the brake hold operated indi-
cator flashes
 P. 4 8 7
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a
steep incline
When using the brake hold sys-
tem on a steep incline exercise
caution. The brake hold function
may not hold the vehicle in such a
situation.
■When stopped on a slippery
road
The system cannot stop the vehi-
cle when the gripping ability of the
tires has been exceeded. Do not
use the system when stopped on
a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not
designed for use when parking
the vehicle for a long period of
time. Turning the engine switch off
while the system is holding the
brake may release the brake,
which would cause the vehicle to
move. When operating the engine
switch, depress the brake pedal,
shift the shift lever to P (continu-
ously variable transmission) or N
(manual transmission) and set the
parking brake.

2304-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA_U
When constant speed control
mode is selected, your vehicle
will maintain a set speed without
controlling the vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance. Select this mode
only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not
function correctly due to a dirty
radar, etc.
1With the cruise control off,
press and hold the cruise
control main switch for 1.5
seconds or more.
Immediately after the switch is
pressed, the dynamic radar cruise
control indicator will come on. After-
wards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control
mode is only possible when operat-
ing the switch with the cruise con-
trol off.
2Accelerate or decelerate,
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch
to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the switch is released becomes the
set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:

P.227
Canceling and resuming the speed
setting:  P. 2 2 9
■Dynamic radar cruise control
can be set when
●Vehicles with a continuously vari-
able transmission: The shift lever
is in D.
●Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: The shift lever is in range
2nd or higher.
●Depending on the control mode,
this item can be set at the follow-
ing speeds.
• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode: Approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h) or more
• Constant speed control mode: Approximately 20 mph (30 km/h)
or more
■Accelerating after setting the
vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by oper-
ating the accelerator pedal. After
accelerating, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in
order to maintain the distance to the
preceding vehicle.
Selecting constant speed
control mode

2494-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA_U
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Driving
*: If equipped
Each time the switch is pressed, the
system changes between sport
mode and normal mode.
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
2Sport mode
Controls the transmission and
engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.
When the sport mode is selected,
sport mode indicator comes on.
■Automatic deactivation of sport
mode
If the engine switch is turned off
after driving in sport mode, the drive
NOTICE
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large
quantity of water and wipe it
with a soft and wet cloth.
Strongly rubbing the camera
lens may cause the camera lens
to be scratched and unable to
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or
glass coating to adhere to the
camera. If this happens, wipe it
off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rap- idly, such as when hot water is
poured on the vehicle in cold
weather, the system may not
operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of
water to the camera or camera
area. Doing so may result in the
camera malfunctioning.
●Do not expose the camera to
strong impact as this could
cause a malfunction. If this hap-
pens, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
Driving mode select
switch*
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving con-
dition.
Selecting a drive mode

2524-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA_U
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC
systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems
off, press and hold for more
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is
stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the system
back on.
*: PCS will also be disabled (only Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will
come on and a message will be
displayed on the multi-information
display. ( P.194)
■When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information
display showing that TRAC has
been disabled even if has
not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If
the information continues to show,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Operating conditions of
hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions
are met, the hill-star t assist control
will operate:
●Vehicles with continuously vari-
able transmission: The shift lever
is in a position other than P or N
(when starting off forward/back-
ward on an upward incline)
●Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion: The shift lever is in a position
other than R when starting off for-
ward on an upward incline, or the
shift lever is in R when starting off
backward on an upward incline.
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
■Automatic system cancelation
of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn
off in any of the following situations:
●Vehicles with a continuously vari-
able transmission: The shift lever
is shifted to P or N.
●Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: The shift leve r is shifted to R
when starting off forward on an
upward incline, or the shift lever is
shifted to other than R when start-
ing off backward on an upward
incline.
●The accelerator pedal is
depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed
after the brake pedal is released
■Sounds and vibrations caused
by the ABS, brake assist, VSC,
TRAC and hill-start assist con-
trol systems
●A sound may be heard from the
engine compartment when the
brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly, when the engine is started or
just after the vehicle begins to
move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions
may occur when the above sys-
tems are operating.
None of these indicates that a
malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the
vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also
after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after th e ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down
slightly after th e ABS is activated.