TOYOTA COROLLA 2012 10.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2012, Model line: COROLLA, Model: TOYOTA COROLLA 2012 10.GPages: 529, PDF Size: 8.07 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 25
Wireless remote control ....... 36
Doors.................................... 41
Trunk .................................... 47
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 51
Rear seats ............................ 54
Head restraints ..................... 56
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 66
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 67
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 69
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
Moon roof ............................. 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 77
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 81 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 98
Child restraint systems ....... 103
Installing child restraints ..... 107
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 131
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 135
Automatic transmission ...... 139
Manual transmission........... 145
Turn signal lever ................. 146
Parking brake ..................... 147
Horn .................................... 148
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 149
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 152
Multi-information display ..... 156
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 160
Fog light switch ................... 164
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 166
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-4. Using other drivingsystems
Cruise control ...................... 169
Driving assist systems ........ 173
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 177
Vehicle load limits ............... 180
Winter driving tips ............... 181
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 185
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 200
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 201
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 202
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 206
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 212
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 219 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 220
Using the radio ................... 232
Using the CD player ........... 236
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 243
Operating an iPod .............. 252
Operating a USB memory ............................ 261
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 269
Using the AUX port............. 273
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 275
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
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audio s ystem
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 279
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 282
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player.... 287
3-4. Using the ha nds-free
phone system
( for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ........... 290
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 295
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 3013Interior features
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 307
• Interior light ...................... 309
• Personal lights ................. 309
• Personal/interior lights...... 310
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 311
• Glove box ......................... 312
• Console box ..................... 312
• Cup holders ...................... 314
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 317
• Bottle holders ................... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 320
Vanity mirrors ..................... 321
Clock .................................. 322
Ashtray ............................... 323
Cigarette lighter .................. 324
Power outlet ....................... 325
Seat heaters ....................... 326
Floor mat ............................ 328
Compass ............................ 329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 336
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 339
General maintenance ......... 341
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself
main tenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 345
Hood ................................... 349
Positioning a floor jack........ 351
Engine compartment .......... 354
Tires.................................... 368
Tire inflation pressure ......... 376
Wheels................................ 380
Air conditioning filter ........... 383
Key battery ......................... 385
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 389
Light bulbs .......................... 399
4Maintenance and care
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ................................ 418
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 419
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 420
If you have a flat tire............ 432
If the engine will not start .... 444
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 446
If you lose your keys ........... 447
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 448
If the battery is discharged ........................ 450
If your vehicle overheats ..... 456
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 459
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 461 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 464
Fuel information.................. 476
Tire information .................. 479
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 491
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 495
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 498
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 499
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 502
Abbreviation list ........................ 512
Alphabetical index .................... 514
What to do if... .......................... 525
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (low beam) P. 160
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 164
Front turn signal and parkinglights
P. 146, 160
Outside rear view mirrors P. 69
Front side marker lights P. 160
Headlights (high beam) and daytimerunning lights
P. 160, 162
Moon roof P. 73
Hood P. 349
Windshield wipers P. 166
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 368
P. 432
P. 474
P. 479
Trunk P. 47
Rear turn signal lights P. 146
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 160
: If equipped
Doors P. 41
Fuel filler door P. 77
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Glove box P. 312
SRS driver airbag P. 86
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 328
Auxiliary boxes P. 317
Parking brake lever P. 147
Shift lever P. 139, 145
Front seats P. 51
Cup holders P. 314
Cup holders P. 314
SRS side airbags P. 86
Console box P. 312
Power window
switches
P. 71
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 86
Head restraints P. 56
Seat belts P. 58
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Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
P. 67
Personal lights
Personal/interior lights
P. 309
P. 310
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 86
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Sun visors P. 320
Vanity mirrors P. 321
Auxiliary boxes P. 317
Window lock
switch
P. 71
Power window
switches
P. 71
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Door lock switch
P. 41
Compass P. 329
Moon roof switch P. 73
Interior light P. 309
Inside door lock button
P. 42
Microphone , *1 P. 283
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 149
P. 156
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 160
P. 146
P. 164
Instrument panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 166
Fuel filler door opener
P. 77
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 412
Shift lock override
button
P. 446
Cigarette lighter
Power outlet
Ashtray
Auxiliary box
P. 324
P. 325
P. 323
P. 317
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 369
Horn P. 148
Clock P. 322
Audio system
P. 220
Hood lock release
lever
P. 349
Trunk opener P. 47
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 66