headlights TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 10.G Owners Manual

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Headlights (low beam) P. 155
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 157
Front turn signal and parkinglights
P. 140
Hood P. 309
Windshield wipers P. 158Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 67
Front side marker lights P. 155
Headlights (high beam) P. 155Moon roof  P. 71

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.
*: Vehicles with optitron typemeters
U.S.A.* Canada*

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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released.
The brightness of headlights will automatically change depending on the
darkness of the surroundings. The other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights automatically turn on or off.
■ Daytime running light control sensor
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned OFF and the driver's door
is opened with the key removed from the engine switch while the lights are
turned on. Vehicles with smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF or
to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the daytime running light sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on

: If equipped

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicl e to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (P. 128, 132) or releasing the steering lock ( P. 130,
134), confirm the fo llowing points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 128, 132)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 7 8 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 410)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
key system).
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(  P. 405)
● The electronic key battery is depleted. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 409)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 410)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
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.STEP 3
STEP 4

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Single end bulbs (clear) F: H11 halogen bulbs
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights
Low beam
High beam 9006
900551
60A
B
Front side marker
lights 
5C
Front turn signal/park-
ing lights 3457NA 27/8 D
Front fog lights
(if equipped) 
55 F
Rear turn signal lights
(Type A) 
27 C
Rear turn signal lights
(Type B) 3156 21 E
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights 7443 21/5 C
License plate lights 5C
Back-up lights 921 16 C
Interior Personal lights or Per-
sonal/Interior lights

8C
Interior light 8G
Trunk light 5C