Toyota Corolla guide User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800-331-4331
00505-QRG13-COR
Printed in U.S.A. 6/12
12-TCS-05902
2013
COROLLA
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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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
2013
Corolla
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A word about safe vehicle operations
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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
Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
Trunk-Internal release 20
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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Outside rearview mirror*/Rear window defogger button
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Engine immobilizer indicator
USB*/AUX port
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
* If equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation System
With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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
Clock
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Steering wheel controls
Type A
Type B
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Outside rearview mirror*/Rear window defogger button
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Engine immobilizer indicator
USB*/AUX port
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
* If equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation System
With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Automatic Air Conditioning system
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
Clock
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Manual Air Conditioning system
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Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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.
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
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
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator1
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
Front fog light indicator
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 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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Hood release
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
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
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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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
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may
illuminate.
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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 to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
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
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
P
R
N
D
Parking brake
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
“S” “D”
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
P
R
N
D
S
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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 to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Fold down
* 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.
Multi-mode type
Pull
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat (driver side only)
“D”
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
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.
Parking lights
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 the window partway, operate 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)
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories. The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
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
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and
release to fully open. To stop the window partway, operate 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)
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories. The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
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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
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.
AUX port/USB port
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE” or “TUNE.SCROLL.”
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
Touch screen display
Type 3*
AUX port
Type A
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.
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Display Audio
system
(if equipped)
Premium
Display Audio
system
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.
Push to display
audio screen
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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
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.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE” or “TUNE.SCROLL.”
Push to skip up/
down folder and
radio category
type
Push and turn
to adjust tone &
balance
Push and turn
to adjust tone
& balance
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
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Display Audio
system
(if equipped)
Premium
Display Audio
system
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.
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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
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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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
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)
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NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
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, for more information about phone connections and compatibility.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroof
Vehicles with moonroof
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume control
Clock
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
Type B
Type A
Adjusts the hour Adjusts the minutes
Microphone
Microphone
Audio unit
End call
Start call
Volume control
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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.
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, for more information about phone connections and compatibility.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
Adjusts the minutes
Microphone
End call
Start call
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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.
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment
Child comfort guide
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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