2023 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID brake

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.372)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.372)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.372)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.372)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 (  P.373)
Charging system warning
light
*1 (  P.373)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.373)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.373)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.373)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.374)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.374)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.374)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2
(  P.374)
(Red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(  P.375)
Low fuel leve l warning
light ( P.375)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.375)
*3Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
lights ( P.376)
*4
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.376)
PCS warning light
*1
(  P.377)
(Orange)
LTA indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
LDA indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
PDA indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
Cruise control indicator
( P.378)
Driving assist information
indicator
*1 (  P.378)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.378)

942-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: 4.2-inch display.
*4: 7-inch display.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.379)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.379)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1( P.379)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning light
not come on when you start the
hybrid system, this could mean
that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P.182)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.189)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.189)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.191)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.191)
PCS warning light
*1, 2
(  P.208)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.239)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.245)
(Green/W
hite/Orang e
[Flashes])LDA indicator ( P.227)
(Green/W
hite/Orang e
[Flashes])LTA indicator ( P.222)
(Green/W
hite)PDA indicator ( P.228)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*1,3 (if
equipped) ( P.250)
Driving assist information
indicator
*1,2 (  P.250,
254)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator*1 (  P.267)

952-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the
system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the out-side rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the cen-ter panel.
*7: This light illuminates on the over-head console.
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.267)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*4 (if equipped)
(  P.172)
“READY” indicator
(  P.172)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P.178)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*1 (  P.187)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 (  P.187)
EV indicator ( P. 7 8 )
Low outside temperature
indicator
*5 (  P.96, 99)
Security indicator
*6
(  P.87, 88)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P. 4 1 )
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.264)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.264)

1423-3. Adjusting the seats
1Move the front seats forward.
( P.141)
2 Stow the rear armrest.
( P.299)
3 Fold the seatback down while
pushing the seatback lock
release button.
Each seatback may be folded sep-
arately.
WARNING
●To reduce the risk of sliding
under the lap belt during a colli-
sion, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to
the abdomen, or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of an
accident.
Adjustments should not be
made while driving as the seat
may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
●Manual seat only: After adjust-
ing the seat, make sure that the
seat is locked in position.
NOTICE
■When adjusting a front seat
When adjusting a front seat, make
sure that the head restraint does
not contact the headliner. Other-
wise, the head restraint and head-
liner may be damaged.
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear
seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear
seatbacks
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seat-
backs down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down
while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level
ground, set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to P.

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 159
Cargo and luggage ..... 166
Vehicle load limits ....... 168
Trailer towing............... 169
Dinghy towing ............. 169
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ............... 170
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key
system)...................... 172
EV drive mode ............ 178
Hybrid transmission .... 180
Turn signal lever.......... 182
Parking brake .............. 183
Brake Hold .................. 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 189
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 191
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 1964-5. Using the dr
iving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 software update ......... 199
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .................................. 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 207
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 218
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................. 223
PDA (Proactive driving assist) ........................ 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 234
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol ............................. 236
Cruise control .............. 244
Emergency Driving Stop System ...................... 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 249
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 254
Safe Exit Assist ........... 260
Driving mode select switch .................................. 264
Driving assist systems .................................. 266
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................. 271

1594-1. Before driving
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Driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
 P.170, 172
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.180)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.183)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parkin g brake will be
released automatically. ( P.184)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake. ( P.183)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P. ( P.180)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.183), and shift the shift
lever to P. ( P.180)
Make sure the park ing brake indi-
cator light is on.
3 Vehicles without a smart key
system: Turn the power
switch to OFF to stop the
hybrid system.
Vehicles with a smart key
system: Press the power
switch to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.
4 Slowly release the brake
pedal.
5 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to D.
Hill-start assist cont rol will operate.
(  P.266)
2 Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles
are similar to conventional vehicles,
and it is necessary to refrain from
activities such as sudden accelera-
tion. ( P.271)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully whe n it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become
fogged-up, and the road will be
slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1604-1. Before driving
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■Restraining the hybrid system
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the hybrid system output
may be restrained.
●A warning messag e is displayed
on the multi-information display
while the system is operating.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance
(  P.104)
Eco-friendly driving may be
achieved more easily by staying
within the zone of Eco acceleration.
Also, by staying w ithin the zone of
Eco acceleration, i t will be easier to
obtain a good Eco score.
●When starting off:
Gradually depress the accelerator
pedal to stay withi n the zone of Eco
acceleration and accelerate to the
desired speed. By refraining from
excessive acceleration, a good eco
start score will be obtained.
●When driving:
After accelerating to the desired
speed, release the accelerator
pedal and drive at a stable speed
while staying within the zone of Eco
acceleration. By staying within the
zone of Eco acceleration, a good
eco cruise score will be obtained.
●When stopping:
By starting to release the accelera-
tor pedal early before decelerating,
a good eco stop score will be
obtained.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 186
miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your v ehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle
registration laws and confirm the
availability of the correct fuel.
(  P.421)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indica tor is illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamil-
iar with the location of the brake
and accelerator pedals to avoid
depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the
brake pedal will result in sudden
acceleration that may lead to an
accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a
difficulty in operating the pedals.
Make sure to operate the pedals
properly.

1624-1. Before driving
WARNING
●After driving through a puddle,
lightly depress the brake pedal
to make sure that the brakes
are functioning properly. Wet
brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes on only one
side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may
be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll back-
ward while a forward driving
position is selected, or roll for-
ward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R
while the vehicle is moving for-
ward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a
driving position while the vehicle
is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while
the vehicle is moving will disen-
gage the hybrid system. Engine
braking is not available with the
hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Shifting the shift
lever to any positions other than
P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident and
result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or
scraping noise (brake pad
wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and
replaced by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the
pads are not replaced when
needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle
when the wear limits of the brake
pads and/or those of the brake
discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator
pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is any position
other than P or N, the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly and
unexpectedly, causing an acci-
dent.
●In order to prevent accidents
due to the vehic le rolling away,
always keep depressing the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, in order to prevent acci-
dents caused by the vehicle roll-
ing forward or backward, always
depress the brake pedal and
securely apply the parking
brake as needed.