Toyota Corolla guide User manual

2006
Corolla
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the 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 the
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 Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
guide to Corolla operations. Every Corolla
owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’sManual.Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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Raise the luggage compartment floor panel.
Remove the tool holder and tools.
Loosen and remove bolt with spacer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
Jack handle
Tool holder
Spare tire
Trunk-Internal release
Pull
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Squeeze lock release
to lower

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INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Trunk release 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 15
Audio 14
Auto lock functions18
Automatic transmission 8
Clock 15
Cruise control 10
Cup holders 13
Door locks-Power 13
Keyless entry 6
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 11
Manual transmission 9
Moonroof 12
Parking brake 9
Power outlets 13
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt steering wheel 10
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wiper & washer 12
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 16
Seat belts 16
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 17
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16
Trunk-Internal release 17
1Programmable by consumer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
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Instrument panel
Ignition
Cruise control*
Tilt steering lock release
Instrument panel light control
Power rear view mirror control
Tire Pressure Warning System reset*
Toyota security system*/Engine immobilizer
indicator light
*If equipped
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Audio
Clock
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light/Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Rear window defogger switch
Auxiliary box
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)*
12V Power outlet/Cigarette lighter*
Air conditioning*/Heater controls
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Driver seat belt reminder1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Brake system warning1
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low fuel level warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006
Owner’sManual.
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Turn signal indicator
Headlight indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Overdrive-off indicator
Slip indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control
warning1
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
CE/LE
models
S model
XRS model
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Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release
Hood release
Turn
Store
Pull up
Driver seat
NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Driver seat
Pull up
Pull Pull up
Keyless entry (If equipped)
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Alarm operation
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Engine maintenance
XRS model (2ZZ-GE) engine
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
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 “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
CE, LE and S models (1ZZ-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission (if equipped)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking going downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed.
Auto lock functions Automatic
Transmission only
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Auto lock function cancelled.
-Doors lock when shifting from park, and unlock
when shifting into park.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park, and unlock
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
2
L
Overdrive switch
To turn “ON” or “OFF” Depress the overdrive
switch to choose either three-speed (“OFF”) or four-
speed (“ON”) operation. During normal driving
conditions, always drive with overdrive “ON;” this
allows the transmission to shift automatically into
four-speed operation at higher speeds, increasing
fuel economy. If the indicator light on the
instrument cluster is illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
Overdrive switch
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear (if equipped)
Parking brake
Seat adjustments-Front
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
The Corolla is available with optional 5-speed or
6-speed manual transmission. For safety, the engine
will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY
depressed.
Lock release knob
Manual transmission (if equipped)
Fold down
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Lock release button
Front Rear
Seats-Head restraints
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock release
lever
Angle
Tilt steering wheel
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beams
Low beams
Headlights
Daytime Running Light system Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change
Lane change
Turn
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Cruise control (if equipped)
Turning system ON/OFF
Front fog lights (if equipped)
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Close Tilt
Close
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Window operation
Automatic down operation (Driver side only) Push the
switch completely down and release to fully open.
To stop window mid-way, lightly pull up on the
switch.
Driver side Passenger
windows
lock switch
Up
Down
Up
Down
Lock
Unlock
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Power outlets
Shifter area (12V) Center console box (12V)
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
Full intensity position
Cup holders
Front Rear
+
Windshield wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust interval
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RADIO
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
press a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep.
Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
RDS (Radio Data System-FM only)(Type 2 only)
-Push TYPE “ ” or “ ” to view current program
genre. Push again within 6 seconds to select new
genre.
-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre
programs.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from radio stations.
>
>
Clock
H-Set hour
M-Set minutes
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Rear defogger
Temperature
Fan speed
Air flow vent1
1In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator light “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Air conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Audio
View radio and CD text
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Station/CD
track scan
Mode
Load CD(s)
Type 2 other functions
Station/CD
track scan
Traffic
information
View genre with
RDS system.
Preset buttons - button functions in
other modes indicated above number.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push either side of “SCAN.”
Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
shutter opens to insert next disc.
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EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Tire Pressure Warning System (if equipped)
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of
any one of the tires is critically reduced while the
vehicle is moving. It must be re-initialized by
pushing and holding the “ ” button if indicator
light blinks once every 3 seconds, and/or after
replacing or rotating tires or wheels.
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