TOYOTA COROLLA 2016 11.G Owners Manual

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend th e installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
n To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

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To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (without a smart key
system) or ACCESSORY mode (w ith a smart key system).
(  P. 165, 170)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before drivi\
ng
the vehicle.
nNecessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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NOTICE
nDinghy towing direction
n To prevent the steering from locking
Vehicles without a smart key system: Ensure the engine switch is in the
“ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Ensure the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY mode.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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Automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (Vehicles
with an automatic transmission or
continuously variable transmission:
The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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1664-2. Driving procedures
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nTurning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission or continuously variable
transmission) or N (manual transmission). ( P. 176, 178, 180, 184)
n If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 66)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
n When the steering lock cannot be released
n Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
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When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
CAUTION
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When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
n Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. A\
n accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 489)

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NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
n When starting the engine
lDo not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
l Do not race a cold engine.
l If the engine becomes difficult to star t or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

1684-2. Driving procedures
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Check that the parking brake is set.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator
light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1694-2. Driving procedures
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Vehicles with a multi-information display
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that t he shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Stop the vehicle.
Continuously variable transmissi on: Shift the shift lever to P.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display: Release the brake pedal
(continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that the smart ke y system indicator light (green)
is off.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Release the brake pedal
(continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information dis-
play is off.
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Stopping the engine
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1704-2. Driving procedures
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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake
pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
Off
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The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart key system indicator light (green) flashes slowly.
*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch
will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Changing engine switch modes