instrument cluster TOYOTA COROLLA 2012 10.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 2-4. Using other driving
systems
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

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 422
Odometer/trip meter/instrument panel light control and trip meter
reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being
displayed.
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light, turn the button.
( P. 151)
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Multi-informat ion display
P. 156
Display button
Switches the multi-information display.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 456)

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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
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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■
Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 146)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 164)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 161)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 169)
Slip indicator
(P. 173)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 169)
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator ( P. 81)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 174)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 174)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
*1, 2
“PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON”
and
“PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF”
indicator
(P. 98)*1
*1
*1
Shift position
indicators
(P. 139)

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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
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. 420)
*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: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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(on the
instrument
cluster)(on the center
panel)(if equipped)
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Multi-information display
Switch the displayDisplay items can be switched
by pressing the display button.
● Outside temperature
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
The multi-information display presen ts the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, includ ing the outside temperature.
●Outside temperature dis-
play
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
●Trip information
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 F (-40 C) to 122 F (50 C).
Displays the instantaneous of fuel consumption.