Toyota Corolla guide User manual

2008
Quick Reference Guide
MN 00505-QRG08-COR
Printed in theUSA 5/07
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331

2008
Corolla
!Aword 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
asubstitute 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
abetter 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 Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description 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 Quick 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 tire changing and
jack positioning 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 or raise

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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
Keyless entry 6
Trunk release 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 15
Audio 14-15
Auto lock functions18
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 15
Cruise control 10
Cup holders 13
Door locks-Power 13
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 11
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 reset 16
Trunk-Internal release 17
1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
Tilt steering lock release
Instrument panel light control
Power rear view mirror control
Tire Pressure Warning System reset*
Theft deterrent system*/Engine immobilizer
indicator light
* If equipped
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system
Clock
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Rear window defogger switch
Auxiliary boxes
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)*
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter*
Air Conditioning*/Heater controls

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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system 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, 2008 Owner’sManual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
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 low beam 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 gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
CE/LE
models
S model

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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release
Hood release
Turn
Store
Pull up
Driver seat
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Driver seat
Pull up
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
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
Panic button
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold
Engine maintenance
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.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
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.
1The ignition switch must be ON and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Auto lock functions (Automatic
Transmission only)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in four different modes.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-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.
-Deactivated; auto lock function cancelled.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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 3-speed (“OFF”) or 4-speed
(“ON”) operation. During normal driving conditions,
always drive with overdrive “ON.” This allows the
transmission to shift automatically into 4-speed
operation at higher speeds, increasing fuel economy.
If the indicator light on the instrument cluster is
illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
Turning off the engine will cause overdrive to return
to the default “ON” setting.
Overdrive switch
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
Parking brake
Seat adjustments-Front
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Lock release knob
Fold down

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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 beam
Low beam
Headlights
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) 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 or the clutch pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Cruise control (if equipped)
Turning system ON/OFF
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle, and return
lever.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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 midway, lightly pull up the switch.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Driver side
Windows
lock switch
Up
Down
Up
Down
Power outlets
Shifter area (12V) Center console box (12V)
Designed for 12V 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
Lock
Unlock
Door locks-Power (if equipped)

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RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
press and hold a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Rear defogger
Temperature
Fan speed
Air flow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “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 additional functions
Station/CD
track scan
Traffic
information
View genre with
RDS system
Preset buttons - 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 one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to
insert next disc.
Type 1
H-Hour set
M-Minute set

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SAFETY AND
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
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Tire Pressure Warning System reset (if equipped)
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding spare), indicator illuminates. Pushing
“ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on system
reset initialization.

2008
Corolla
!Aword 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
asubstitute 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
abetter 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 Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description 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 Quick 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
17
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 tire changing and
jack positioning 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 or raise