Toyota Corolla guide User manual

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
COROLLA
2011
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2011
Corolla
!A word about safe vehicle operations
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 Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Corolla.
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 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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 14
Audio 12-13
Auto lock/unlock29
Automatic Transmission 8
Auxiliary storage 18
Clock 16
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 18
Door locks-Power 17
Light control-Instrument panel 18
Lights & turn signals 11
Moonroof 17
Multi-information display 15
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 11
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)16
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
Windows-Power 10
Windshield wipers & washers 10
Child comfort guide 19
Doors-Child safety locks 20
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
Trunk-Internal release 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
INDEX
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls*
Voice command button*
Telephone controls*
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Auxiliary storage
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear window defogger button
Steering wheel controls
Type A
Type B
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Front passenger seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Engine immobilizer indicator
Clock
USB*/AUX port
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
* If equipped
Automatic Air Conditioning system
Manual Air Conditioning system
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Instrument cluster
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Multi-information display
Display button
Engine coolant temperature
Type A
Type B
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Indicator symbols
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator1
Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
SRS Airbag warning1
Driver seat belt reminder (on the instrument cluster)
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder (on the center panel)
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Fog light indicator
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual.
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
Electric power steering warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Traction Control OFF indicator1
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within
60 seconds of unlocking, all doors
will relock for safety.
Trunk lid operation
Push and hold
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Pull
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4 cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Standard type Multi-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S” “D”
Parking brake
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
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Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Fold down
Pull
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button Lock release button
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
(if equipped)
Increase
Decrease
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically
upon starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will automatically
change depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan
Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
View CD text
Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio category
type
Push and turn
to adjust tone
& balance
Type 2
Type 1
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push and
turn to
adjust tone
& balance
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track select
Mode
Eject CD Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above button
View CD text
Mute
Menu
Setting preset
buttons
Load CD(s)
Type 3 additional functions
Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio category
type
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Radio
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (from to or one of ) until you hear a beep. Push
desired preset button (from to or one of ) to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
“”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to
turn the audio system OFF.
v
v
AUX port/USB port
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Volume control
CD Player
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE” or “TUNE.SCROLL.”
AUX port USB/AUX port
Type A
Volume control
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX
mode.
USB port (if equipped)
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to
the USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or
USB memory through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB mode.
Type B
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system
automatically switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select
recirculated air mode (“ ” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
* If equipped
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Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Multi-information display
Push the display button to scroll through the following:
(1) Outside temperature
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Average gas mileage*
(4) Miles left on remaining fuel
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start*
(6) Running time from engine start*
* Push and hold display button to reset.
Display button
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual, or go to Toyota.LetsTalk.com for more information
about phone connections and compatibility.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroof
Vehicles with moonroof
Steering wheel telephone switches
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Volume control
Clock
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Volume control
Type B
Type A
Adjusts the hour
Adjusts the minutes
Microphone
Microphone
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NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, and
return lever.
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
Type A Type B (if equipped) Type C
Rear
Pull
Pull
Push
Pull
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control -
+
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