1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/heating 22
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 11
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 24
Bottle holders 23
Clock 22
Cup holders 23
Door locks 11
Driving mode select 12
Electric parking brake 14
EV drive mode 12
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Hybrid transmission 11
Lights
1 & turn signals 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)1 15
Power outlet-12V DC 18
Qi Wireless charger 19
Rear seats-Folding 16
Rear view monitor system 25
Seat adjustments-Front 16
Seats-Head restraints 16
Steering lock release 13
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 21
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 13
COROLLA HYBRID 2021
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, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Corolla Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Corolla Hybrid
operations. Every Corolla Hybrid owner should review the Owner’s Manu\
al 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 \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/heating 22
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 11
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 24
Bottle holders 23
Clock 22
Cup holders 23
Door locks 11
Driving mode select 12
Electric parking brake 14
EV drive mode 12
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Hybrid transmission 11
Lights
1 & turn signals 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)1 15
Power outlet-12V DC 18
Qi Wireless charger 19
Rear seats-Folding 16
Rear view monitor system 25
Seat adjustments-Front 16
Seats-Head restraints 16
Steering lock release 13
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 21
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 13
COROLLA HYBRID 2021
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, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Corolla Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Corolla Hybrid
operations. Every Corolla Hybrid owner should review the Owner’s Manu\
al 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 \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
BLUETOOTH
® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 50-52
Floor mat installation
48
Rear door child safety locks 42
Safety Connect
® 43
Seat belts 42
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 42
Spare tire & tools 45
Star Safety System
TM 47-48
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 44
Tire repair kit & tools 46
Trunk-Internal release 43
USB charge port
19
USB media port 18
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch 25
Windows-Power 13
Windshield wipers & washers 18
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 40
Full-Speed Range Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) 37-39
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) 30-33
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) 33-36
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 27-29
Road Sign Assist (RSA) 41
Quick overview-Toyota Safety
Sense
™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) 26
Sensors 27
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Security indicator
Smart Key system indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
indicator1
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators” Section 2-2, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
Airbag SRS warning1
Low fuel level warning
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low outside temperature indicator
Low tire pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Parking brake indicator2
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning1,2
Slip indicator1,3
READY indicator
Power mode indicator Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
High coolant temperature warning
Hybrid system overheat warning
Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning (yellow)1
Charging system warning1
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Eco drive mode indicator
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder (alarm will sound when the engine
switch is in the ”IGNITION ON” mode)
Electric power steering system warning
(red/yellow)1
Fuel tank door position
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator/
DRCC SET indicator
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control warning
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
1
If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
Hybrid system, there may be
a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning1
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) indicator4
BSM outside rear view mirror indicators4
RCTA OFF indicator1,2,4
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and warning lights
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* The “POWER” switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode and t\
he brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Audio Multimedia system screen or the navigation system (if
equipped).
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\
ce
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\
ition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\
el economy
and reduced vehicle emissions.
- Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’\
s Manual.
- When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
- Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on \
the highway.
- When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ene\
rgy.
- Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
1. Put the selector lever in “P.”
2. Depress the brake pedal, and “
” will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display (MID).
3. Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
4. The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the lig\
ht remains steady
and a beep sounds, shift the gear to the desired position and you may be\
gin
driving.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 k\
m/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors automatically unlock when driver
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hybrid transmission
* The “POWER” switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode and t\
he brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Park*P
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
Engine BrakingB
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Audio Multimedia system screen or the navigation system (if
equipped).
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\
ce
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\
ition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\
el economy
and reduced vehicle emissions.
- Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’\
s Manual.
- When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
- Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on \
the highway.
- When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ene\
rgy.
- Minimize use of the air conditioning.
1. Put the selector lever in “P.”
2. Depress the brake pedal, and “
” will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display (MID).
3. Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
4. The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the lig\
ht remains steady
and a beep sounds, shift the gear to the desired position and you may be\
gin
driving.
Auto lock/unlock
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park. Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 k\
m/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors automatically unlock when driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
LockUnlock
Door locks
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSElectric parking brake
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Informa\
tion Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \
the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on t\
he switch turn
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator and the light turn off.
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
D, B or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the
shift lever in D or B to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
BRAKE HOLD
PARKING BRAKE
ON ON
SET
OFF OFFRELEASE
Parking brake light
Push “ ” or “ ” and “” on steering wheel to change and select information in
the following:
Meter control switches 7-inch display
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Electric parking brake
Manual mode
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Informa\
tion Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \
the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on t\
he switch turn
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator and the light turn off.
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
D, B or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the
shift lever in D or B to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Driving support system status display area
Content display area
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push “” or “” and “” on steering wheel to change and select information in
the following:
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Meter control switches 7-inch display
Previous screen
Push: enter/
Push and hold: reset
Scroll/search screens
Driving support system information display Driving information display
Vehicle information display
Audio system-linked display
Settings display
Warning message display
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) is a set of active safety technologies designed
to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic si\
tuations, in
certain conditions. TSS 2.0 is designed to help support the driver’s \
awareness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving exp\
erience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense
TSS 2.0 combines an in-vehicle camera mounted in front of the inside rea\
r view mirror
and a radar mounted in the front grill. These sensors support the driver\
assist systems.
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect a
vehicle or pedestrian or bicyclist in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This system \
will not prevent
collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. Do n\
ot use PCS
instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not att\
empt to test
the operation of the Pre-Collision System yourself, as the system may no\
t operate or
engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, such as whe\
n driving in
inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm or while \
driving on a
curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve, a vehicle or pedes\
trian or bicyclist
may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventing the syst\
em from
operating or engaging properly.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situation\
s in which the
system may not operate properly. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a buzzer
will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-Informat\
ion Display
(MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional braking
force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and may apply\
greater
braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and
the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between high beams
and low beams as appropriate. Road Sign Assist (RSA)
RSA is designed to recognize specific road signs using the forward
facing camera to provide information to the driver via the display.
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or avoidance
support in certain conditions, when the system detects a potential
collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to occur.
The advanced millimeter-wave radar sensor system is designed to work
with the camera sensor to help recognize a preceding pedestrian or
bicyclist, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance support in \
certain conditions.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Full-Speed Range DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set
distance to a preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling \
at a lower speed. The minimum set speed is approximately 20 MPH,
but once activated, the operating speed range is 0-110 MPH.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
LTA is designed to help keep the vehicle in the center of a lane by
assisting the driver in steering control when using Full-Speed Range
DRCC.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
LDA w/SA is designed to provide notification when the system detects
an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small corrective
steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short period of time to help\
keep the vehicle in its lane.
The Sway Warning function is designed to detect vehicle swaying
(based on the vehicle location and steering wheel operation) and alert\
the driver with an audio and visual alert, urging them to take a break.
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