warning lights TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 10.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 20Keys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 22
Smart key system................. 22
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Doors.................................... 38
Trunk .................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 51
Seat belts ............................. 53
Steering wheel ..................... 61
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 62
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
window s ............................ 66
Power windows .................... 66
Moon roof ............................. 68
1-5. Refueling ............................. 71 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 71 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 75
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 75
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 77
1-7. Safety information .............. 78 Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ......................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 92
Child restraint systems ......... 97
Installing child restraints ..... 101
2-1. Driving procedures........... 112 Driving the vehicle .............. 112
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 126
Automatic transmission ...... 130
Manual transmission........... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 138 Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 142
Multi-information display ..... 146
1Before driving
2When driving

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
●
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erro-
neous operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 377)

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system components
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment po wer for the driver and front pas-
senger. The driver airbag system cons ists of the driver seat's position
sensor etc. The front passenger's ai rbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc. Front airbag sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors (if equipped)
Front passenger airbag
Side airbags (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbags (if
equipped)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system
■
Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side (if equipped)
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side (if equipped) Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint systemsits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on hi s/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side (if equipped) Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats (if equipped)
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side (if equipped) Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 112Driving the vehicle............ 112
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 126
Automatic transmission .... 130
Manual transmission ........ 135
Turn signal lever .............. 136
Parking brake ................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 138 Gauges and meters ......... 138
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 142
Multi-information display............................ 146 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers ........................... 150
Headlight switch ............... 150
Fog light switch ................ 152
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 153
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................ 155
Cruise control ................... 155
Driving assist systems ..... 158
2-5. Driving information ........ 162 Cargo and luggage .......... 162
Vehicle load limits ............ 165
Winter driving tips ............ 166
Trailer towing ................... 170
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) ................. 178
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ... 179

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
■ Instrument cluster
Optitron type meters
Non-Optitron type meters

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or the SRS airbag warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 377)
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
*
2: Vehicles with optitron type meters
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(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(Canada)
(if equipped)
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized.
(P. 327)
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP3
STEP4