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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OVERVIEW
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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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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OVERVIEW
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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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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