Table Of Contents - Toyota 2012 corolla Manual

Table of Contents

Abbreviation/Acronym List1
For Your Information3
Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System4
Vehicle Control And Operation Data Recording4
Event Data Recorder5
Disclosure Of The Edr Data6
Table Of Contents9
Keys10
Vehicles With Smart Key System10
Vehicles Without Smart Key System (Type A)10
Using The Mechanical Key (Vehicles With Smart Key System)11
Key Number Plate11
When Riding In An Aircraft11
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk13
Smart Key System13
Unlocking And Locking The Doors (Front Door Handles Only)14
Unlocking The Trunk14
Antenna Location And Effective Range15
Effective Range16
When Locking Or Unlocking The Doors16
When Starting The Engine16
When Unlocking The Trunk16
Operation Signals17
Conditions Affecting Operation17
Switching The Door Unlock Function18
Battery-Saving Function18
Electronic Key Battery Depletion19
To Operate The System Properly19
Note For The Smart Key System19
When The Vehicle Is Not Driven For Extended Periods20
Security Feature20
Alarms And Warning Indicators20
When An Alarm Sounds21
If The Smart Key System Does Not Operate Properly22
Wireless Remote Control24
Door Lock Buzzer25
Panic Mode25
Key Battery Depletion26
Doors29
Rear Door Child-Protector Lock30
Inside Lock Button30
Automatic Door Locking And Unlocking Systems31
Setting And Canceling The Functions32
Opening The Trunk From Inside The Vehicle35
Trunk Opener Cancelling System36
Internal Trunk Release Lever36
Adjustable Components39
Front Seats39
Power Seat (Driver's Side Only)39
Active Head Restraints40
Manual Seat40
Rear Seats42
Before Folding Down The Rear Seat42
Folding Down Rear Seatbacks42
Adjustable Components (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)44
Head Restraints44
Installing The Head Restraints45
Adjusting The Height Of The Head Restraints45
Adjusting The Rear Center Seat Head Restraint45
Seat Belts46
Correct Use Of The Seat Belts46
Fastening And Releasing The Seat Belt46
Seat Belt Comfort Guide (Outside Rear Seats)47
Adjusting The Height Of The Belt (Front Seats)47
Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front Seats)48
Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)49
Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr)49
Pregnant Women49
People Suffering Illness49
Child Seat Belt Usage50
Replacing The Belt After The Pretensioner Has Been Activated50
Seat Belt Extender50
Rear Outside Seat Belt50
Steering Wheel54
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror55
Manual Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror55
Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror55
Adjusting The Height Of Rear View Mirror56
To Prevent Sensor Error56
Outside Rear View Mirrors57
Folding Back The Mirrors57
Mirror Angle Can Be Adjusted When58
When The Mirrors Are Fogged Up58
Before Driving58
When Driving58
Power Windows59
Lock Switch59
The Power Windows Can Be Operated When60
Operating The Power Windows After Turning The Engine Off60
Moon Roof61
Opening And Closing61
Tilt Up And Down61
The Moon Roof Can Be Operated When62
Operating The Moon Roof After Turning The Engine Off62
Jam Protection Function62
To Reduce Moon Roof Wind Noise62
When The Moon Roof Does Not Close Normally63
If The Moon Roof Closes But Then Re-Opens Slightly63
If The Moon Roof Tilts Down But Then Tilts Back Up63
Opening The Fuel Tank Cap65
Before Refueling The Vehicle65
Closing The Fuel Tank Cap66
Fuel Type66
Fuel Tank Capacity66
Engine Immobilizer System69
System Maintenance70
Conditions That May Cause The System To Malfunction70
Safety Information72
Correct Driving Posture72
Srs Airbags74
Front Airbags74
Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags74
Airbag System Components75
If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate)76
Srs Airbag Deployment Conditions (Front Airbags)77
Conditions Under Which The Srs Airbags May Deploy (Inflate)78
Types Of Collisions That May Not Deploy The Srs Airbag (Front Airbags)78
When To Contact Your Toyota Dealer80
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System86
Conditions/Operation Offront Passenger Occupant Classification System87
Unoccupied88
There Is A Malfunction In The System88
Child Restraint Systems91
Points To Remember91
Types Of Child Restraints92
Rear Facing ⎯ Infant Seat/Convertible Seat92
Forward Facing ⎯ Convertible Seat92
Booster Seat92
Selecting An Appropriate Child Restraint System93
Installing Child Restraints95
Installation With Latch System96
Installing Child Restraints Using A Seat Belt98
Removing A Child Restraint Installed With A Seat Belt101
Child Restraint Systems With A Top Tether Strap102
Laws And Regulations Pertaining To Anchorages103
Driving Procedures107
Driving The Vehicle107
Parking The Vehicle108
Automatic Transmission108
Manual Transmission108
Starting On A Steep Uphill109
Driving In The Rain109
Engine Speed While Driving109
Breaking In Your New Toyota110
Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System110
Operating Your Vehicle In A Foreign Country110
Engine (Ignition) Switch (Vehicles With Smart Key System)118
Starting The Engine118
Changing "ENGINE START STOP" Switch Mode119
Steering Lock Release120
If The Engine Does Not Start120
Auto Power Off Function120
Changing Engine Switch Position123
Turning the Engine Switch from "ACC" to "LOCK"123
Key Reminder Buzzer124
Shifting The Shift Lever126
Multi-Mode Type127
Shift Position Uses128
Changing Shift Ranges In S Mode (Multi-Mode Type)129
Shift Ranges And Their Functions130
Downshifting Restrictions (Standard Type)130
When Driving With Cruise Control Activated131
Ai-Shift131
Maximum Allowable Speeds132
Turn Signal Lever133
Turn Signals Can Be Operated When133
If The Indicators Flash Faster Than Usual133
Parking Brake134
Horn135
After Adjusting The Steering Wheel135
Instrument Cluster136
Gauges And Meters136
Instrument Panel Light Control138
Indicators And Warning Lights139
Center Panel140
Indicators141
Warning Lights142
Multi-Information Display143
Switch The Display143
Outside Temperature143
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption143
Average Fuel Consumption144
Driving Range144
Average Vehicle Speed145
Elapsed Time145
Operating The Lights And Wipers147
Headlight Switch147
Turning On The High Beam Headlights148
Daytime Running Light System149
Daytime Running Light Control Sensor149
Light Reminder Buzzer149
Fog Light Switch151
Windshield Wipers And Washer153
Wash/Wipe Operation154
The Windshield Wipers And Washers Can Be Operated When155
If No Windshield Washer Fluid Sprays155
Cruise Control156
Setting The Vehicle Speed156
Adjusting The Set Speed157
Canceling And Resuming The Constant Speed Control158
Cruise Control Can Be Set When158
Accelerating After Setting The Vehicle Speed158
Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation159
If The Cruise Control Indicator Light Flashes159
Driving Assist Systems160
When Vsc And Trac Are Operating160
To Disable Trac And/Or Vsc161
Turning Off Trac161
Turning Off Trac And Vsc161
Automatic Reactivation Of Trac And Vsc161
Cargo And Luggage164
Capacity And Distribution164
Example On Your Vehicle165
Vehicle Load Limits167
Total Load Capacity167
Seating Capacity167
Trailer Weight Rating167
Winter Driving Tips168
Pre-Winter Preparations168
Before Driving The Vehicle168
Selecting Tire Chains169
When Driving The Vehicle169
When Parking The Vehicle169
Regulations On The Use Of Snow Chains170
Snow Chain Installation170
Trailer Towing172
Towing Related Terms172
Gcwr (Gross Combination Weight Rating)172
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)173
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)173
Twr (Trailer Weight Rating)174
Unbraked Twr (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)174
Weight Limits175
Tongue Weight175
Gcwr, Twr And Unbraked Twr176
Trailer Tongue Weight177
Hitch178
Positions For Towing Hitch Receiver And Hitch Ball178
Connecting Trailer Lights178
Trailer Towing Tips179
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height182
Before Towing182
Break-In Schedule183
Maintenance183
If Trailer Sway Occurs184
If Trailer Swaying Occurs184
After The Trailer Swaying Has Stopped184
Dinghy Towing (Automatic Transmission)188
Dinghy Towing (Manual Transmission)189
Towing Your Vehicle With 4 Wheels On The Ground189
Necessary Equipment And Accessories189
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger191
Automatic Air Conditioning System191
Using The Automatic Mode191
Adjusting The Settings192
Adjusting The Temperature Setting192
Adjusting The Fan Speed192
Changing The Air Outlets192
Switching Air Intake Modes193
Defogging The Windshield194
Adjusting The Position Of And Opening And Closing The Air Outlets194
Using The Recirculated Air Mode195
Switching Between Outside Air And Recirculated Air Modes195
Window Defogger Feature195
Air Conditioning Odors196
Manual Air Conditioning System197
Adjusting The Temperature Setting (Heater)198
Adjusting The Temperature Setting (Air Conditioning System)198
Selecting The Air Outlets199
Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers204
Vehicles With Automatic Air Conditioning System204
Vehicles With Manual Air Conditioning System204
Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers204
Audio System Types205
With Display Audio System206
Using Cellular Phones207
About Bluetooth207
Using The Radio217
Setting Station Presets218
Scanning Radio Stations218
Switching The Display219
Reception Sensitivity219
Certifications For The Radio Tuner220
Using The Cd Player221
Selecting A Track222
Fast-Forwarding And Reversing Tracks222
Selecting A Track From A Track List (Type B)223
Scanning Tracks223
Random Playback223
Repeat Play223
Display224
Error Messages225
Discs That Can Be Used225
Cd Player Protection Feature225
Playing Back Mp3 And Wma Discs228
Selecting And Scanning A Folder229
Scanning The First File Of All The Folders229
Returning To The First Folder229
Selecting A Folder And File From A Folder List229
Selecting And Scanning Files230
Mp3 And Wma Files234
Mp3 File Compatibility234
Wma File Compatibility234
Compatible Media234
Compatible Disc Formats235
File Names235
Multi-Sessions235
Id3 And Wma Tags235
Extensions236
Playback236
Operating An Ipod237
Connecting An Ipod237
Control Panel238
Selecting A Play Mode239
Play Mode List239
Selecting Songs240
Selecting A Song From The Song List240
Selecting A List240
Fast-Forwarding And Reversing Songs241
Shuffle Playback241
Adjusting Sound Quality And Volume Balance241
About Ipod242
Ipod Functions242
Compatible Models244
Operating A Usb Memory246
Connecting A Usb Memory246
Selecting A Folder248
Scanning A Folder248
Selecting Files248
Scanning Files249
Usb Memory Functions250
Usb Memory250
Optimal Use Of The Audio System254
Using The Audio Control Function255
Changing Sound Quality Modes255
Adjusting Sound Quality255
Adjusting The Automatic Sound Levelizer (Asl)257
Using The Aux Port258
Using The Steering Wheel Audio Switches260
Turning On The Power261
Changing The Audio Source261
Adjusting The Volume262
Silencing A Sound262
Selecting A Radio Station262
Selecting A Track/File Or Song263
Selecting A Folder Or Album263
Using The Bluetooth264
Bluetooth Audio/Phone264
When Transferring Ownership Of The Vehicle265
Audio Unit267
Microphone268
Using The Bluetooth Audio/Phone For The First Time269
Menu List Of The Bluetooth Audio/Phone270
Operating A Bluetooth Enabled Portable Player272
Selecting An Album272
Scanning An Album272
Making A Phone Call275
Receiving A Phone Call275
Operations During A Call275
Dialing By Selecting A Name276
Speed Dialing276
Dialing By Entering The Number276
Dialing From Call Histories277
When Receiving A Phone Call277
Transferring A Call278
Muting Your Voice278
Inputting Digits278
Adjusting The Ringtone Volume When Receiving A Call279
When Talking On The Phone279
Automatic Volume Adjustment279
Using the "SET UP" Menu ("Bluetooth" Menu)280
Registering A Portable Player281
Listing The Registered Cellular Phones281
Deleting A Registered Cellular Phone281
Listing The Registered Portable Players282
Connecting The Registered Portable Player To The Audio System282
Deleting The Registered Portable Player282
Changing The Passkey283
Setting Automatic Connection Of The Device On Or Off283
Displaying The Device Status284
Setting The Automatic Connection Confirmation Display To On Or Off284
Initializing The Sound Settings285
Initializing The Device Information285
Initializing All The Settings285
Using the "SET UP" Menu ("Phone" Menu)286
Adding A New Phone Number287
Setting Speed Dials287
Deleting Call Histories288
Deleting Outgoing Call History288
Deleting Incoming Call History288
Deleting Missed Call History289
Deleting A Number From All Call Histories289
Deleting A Registered Phone Number290
Deleting Another Cellular Phone's Phonebook290
Setting Call Volume290
Setting Ringtone Volume291
Setting Ringtone291
Transferring Call Histories291
Interior Lights List292
Illuminated Entry System293
To Prevent The Battery From Being Discharged293
Interior Light294
Personal Lights (Vehicles Without Moon Roof)294
Personal/Interior Lights (Vehicles With Moon Roof)295
List Of Storage Features296
Glove Box297
Console Box297
When Using The Console Box Lid As An Armrest298
Cup Holders299
Adjusting The Size Of The Cup Holder300
Auxiliary Boxes302
Bottle Holders304
Sun Visors305
Interior Fea- Tures305
Vanity Mirrors306
Clock307
The Clock Is Displayed When307
Ashtray308
Cigarette Lighter309
Power Outlet310
The Power Outlet Can Be Used When310
Seat Heaters311
Floor Mat313
Compass314
Calibrating The Compass315
Deviation Calibration315
Circling Calibration316
Conditions Unfavorable For Correct Operation316
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior318
Automatic Car Washes318
High Pressure Car Washes318
Aluminum Wheels318
4-1. Maintenance And Care318
Bumpers319
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Interior320
Protecting The Vehicle Interior320
Cleaning The Leather Areas320
Synthetic Leather Areas320
Caring For Leather Areas321
Shampooing The Carpets321
Maintenance Requirements323
General Maintenance323
Scheduled Maintenance323
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance323
Reset The Maintenance Data324
Engine Compartment325
Vehicle Interior326
Vehicle Exterior327
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs328
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On328
Your Vehicle May Not Pass The I/M Test328
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions329
Hood333
Positioning A Floor Jack335
Engine Oil340
Checking The Engine Oil340
Adding Engine Oil341
Engine Oil Consumption342
Engine Coolant344
If The Coolant Level Drops Within A Short Time After Replenishing344
Coolant Selection344
Radiator And Condenser345
Brake Fluid345
Checking Fluid Level345
Adding Fluid346
Brake Fluid Can Absorb Moisture From The Air347
Battery348
Battery Exterior348
Before Recharging348
After Recharging The Battery (Vehicles With Smart Key System)348
Washer Fluid350
Checking Tires352
Tire Rotation352
Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters353
Initializing The Tire Pressure Warning System353
How To Initialize The Tire Pressure Warning System353
Registering Id Codes354
When to Replace Your Vehicle's Tires355
Replacing Tires And Wheels355
Tire Life355
Maximum Load Of Tire355
Low Profile Tires (Vehicles With 17-Inch Tires)356
Tire Types356
If You Push The Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch Accidentally356
Routine Tire Inflation Pressure Checks357
Tire Pressure Warning System Certification357
Tire Inflation Pressure360
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure361
Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval361
Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure362
Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure362
Wheel Selection364
Aluminum Wheel Precautions364
When Replacing Wheels365
Air Conditioning Filter367
Removal Method367
Replacement Method368
Checking Interval368
If Air Flow From The Vents Decreases Dramatically368
Key Battery369
Replacing The Battery369
Replacing The Battery (Vehicles Without Smart Key System)370
If The Key Battery Is Discharged372
Use The Following Types Of Lithium Battery372
Checking And Replacing Fuses373
Under the Driver's Side Instrument Panel373
Driver's Side Instrument Panel374
Fuse Layout And Amperage Ratings377
After A Fuse Is Replaced382
If There Is An Overload In The Circuits382
Light Bulbs383
Rear Bulb Locations384
Replacing Light Bulbs385
Headlight Low Beams385
Headlight High Beams And Daytime Running Lights385
Front Fog Lights386
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights And Front Side Marker Lights388
Stop/Tail And Rear Side Marker Lights, And Rear Turn Signal Lights390
Back-Up Light391
License Plate Lights392
Led High Mounted Stoplight392
Condensation Build-Up On The Inside Of The Lens393
Removing And Installing The Fender Liner Clip393
Emergency Flashers395
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed396
Emergency Towing397
Emergency Towing Procedure398
Towing With A Sling-Type Truck399
Towing With A Wheel-Lift Type Truck From The Front399
Towing With A Wheel-Lift Type Truck From The Rear400
Using A Flat Bed Truck400
If You Think Something Is Wrong401
Visible Symptoms401
Audible Symptoms401
Operational Symptoms401
Fuel Pump Shut Off System402
Steps To Take In An Emergency403
If A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Buzzer Sounds403
Stop The Vehicle Immediately403
Follow The Correction Procedures405
Open Door Warning Buzzer407
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Warning Buzzers407
Srs Warning Light408
Front Passenger Detection Sensor And Passenger Seat Belt Reminder408
When The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On408
The Tire Pressure Warning Light May Turn On Due To Natural Causes408
When A Tire Is Replaced With A Spare Tire409
If The Tire Pressure Warning System Is Inoperative409
If You Have A Flat Tire415
Before Jacking Up The Vehicle415
Location Of The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools415
Taking Out The Jack416
Taking Out The Spare Tire417
Replacing A Flat Tire418
Installing The Tire420
Replacing A Steel Wheel With A Compact Spare Tire421
Replacing An Aluminum Wheel With A Compact Spare Tire421
The Compact Spare Tire422
If You Have A Flat Front Tire On A Road Covered With Snow Or Ice422
When Using The Compact Spare Tire422
Vehicle424
If The Engine Will Not Start427
Emergency Start Function (Vehicles With Smart Key System)428
If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P429
If You Lose Your Keys430
If The Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly431
Changing "ENGINE START STOP" Switch Modes and Starting the Engine432
If The Battery Is Discharged433
Connecting The Jumper Cables434
Avoiding A Discharged Battery436
Charging The Battery436
If Your Vehicle Overheats439
If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck442
Specifications446
Maintenance Data446
Dimensions And Weights446
Vehicle Identification446
Engine Number448
Fuel450
Lubrication System450
Engine Oil Selection451
Cooling System453
Ignition System453
Fuel Information458
Fuel Tank Opening For Unleaded Gasoline458
Gasoline Quality458
If Your Engine Knocks458
Typical Tire Symbols461
Full-Size Tire461
Compact Spare Tire461
Typical Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)463
Tire Size464
Typical Tire Size Information464
Tire Dimensions464
Tire Section Names465
Uniform Tire Quality Grading465
Treadwear466
Traction Aa, A, B, C466
Temperature A, B, C466
Glossary Of Tire Terminology467
Customizable Features473
Items To Initialize477
Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners479
Alphabetical Index492
What To Do If...503
Gas Station Information506