sport mode TOYOTA COROLLA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

19Pictorial index
COROLLA_USport mode switch
*............................................................ P.2
71
“iMT” (Intelligent Manu al Transmission) switch
*............ P.178
*: If equipped

892-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
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*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: Depending on the operating con-dition, the color and illuminat-
ing/flashing stat e of the light
change.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators illumina te in the follow-
ing situations:
• When the engine switch is
turned to ON, the BSM func-
tion is enabled on of the
multi-information display.
• When the BSM function is
enabled on of the
multi-information display, the
engine switch is turned to ON.
If the system is functioning cor-
rectly, the BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators will turn off after a
few seconds.
*3
LTA indicator (if equipped)
( P.216)
LDA indicator (if
equipped) ( P.225)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*4, 5 (if
equipped) ( P.253)
BSM indicator (if
equipped) ( P.253)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2
(if equipped) ( P.258)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.273)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.273)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*6 (if equipped)
(  P.164)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.180, 181)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.180, 181)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.184)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.184)
Auto EPB OFF indicator
*1,
2
(if equipped) ( P.181)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light
*1(if equipped)
(  P.102)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*7 (  P.91, 95)
Security indicator ( P.80,
82)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 8 (  P. 4 1 )
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) (P.271)
(Green)
iMT indicator (if equipped)
(  P.178)

1032-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
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Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration
(Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Light will turn on. When the
acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio based
on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, the right side
of the Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
 Driving range
Displays driving range with remain-
ing fuel. Use the d isplayed values
as a reference only. This distance is computed based
on your average f
uel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine
switch off. If the ve hicle is refueled
without turning the engine switch
off, the display may not be updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not oper-
ate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
●A paddle shift switch is operated.
(If equipped)
●The driving mode is set to sport
mode. (If equipped)
●The vehicle spe ed is approxi-
mately 80 mph (130 km/h) or
higher.
■Driving support system
information
Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.211)
 LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) (if
equipped) ( P.221)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped) ( P.240)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
Driving support system
information display

1524-1. Before driving
COROLLA_Umatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not
indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving
uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is
released
●When the brake pedal is
depressed while sport mode is
selected
■Restraining the engine output
(Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the engine
output may be
restrained.
●A warning messag e is displayed
on the multi-information display
while the system is operating.
■Restraining sudden start
(Drive-Start Control [vehicles
with a continuously variable
transmission])
●When the following unusual oper-
ation is performed, the engine out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P
to R (D includes B
*1 or M*2) with
the accelerator pedal depressed,
a warning message appears on
the multi-informat ion display. If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follo w the instruc-
tion.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the
vehicle is in reverse.
*1: Vehicles without paddle shift
switches
*2: Vehicles with paddle shift switches
●While Drive-Start C ontrol is being
activated, your vehicle may have
trouble escaping from the mud or
fresh snow. In such case, deacti- vate TRAC (
P.273) to cancel
Drive-Start Cont rol so that the
vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high
speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your v ehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle
registration laws and confirm the
availability of the correct fuel.
(  P.558)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
(vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission)
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the engine running. This prevents
the vehicle from creeping.

1694-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:
1Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
engine switch shortly and
firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display are
off.
*: If equipped
*: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
■When driving with the dynamic
radar cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control with
full-speed range activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not occur because
dynamic radar cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the engin e is stopped in
another shift lever position, the
engine switch will not be turned
off but instead be turned to ACC
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC,
battery discharge may occur.
Continuously variable
transmission (vehi-
cles without paddle
shift switches)
*
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted)
DNormal driving*
B
Applying moderate
engine braking driving down hills

1704-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_Ufull-speed rang
e will not be can-
celed. ( P.271)
■Restraining sudden start
(Drive-Start Control)
 P. 1 5 2
■G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a
suitable gear for sporty driving
according to driver’s input and driv-
ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates
automatically when th e shift lever is
in D and sport mode is selected for
the driving mode. (Selecting normal
mode or shifting the shift lever to the
B position cancels this function.)
■After recharging/reconnecting
the battery
 P. 5 4 9
■Continuously variable transmis-
sion fail-safe control
The system detects malfunctioning
parts targeted (all of the solenoids
that perform the shifting function) by
the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-
forms fail-safe mechanisms, such
as restricting the shifting function or
transmission ratio control.
In this event, the malfunction indica-
tor lamp turns on.
:While the engine switch is in
ON and the brake pedal
depressed
*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pe dal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be
shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.
WA R N I N G
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Do not accelerate o r shift the shift
gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin
or skid, resulting in an accident.
Shifting the shift lever

1724-2. Driving procedures
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*: If equipped
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
■To protect the continuously
variable transmission
If the continuously variable trans-
mission fluid temperature is high,
“Transmission Oil Temp. High Stop
in a Safe Place and See Owner’s
Manual” will be d isplayed on the
multi-information display and the
vehicle will go into transmission pro-
tection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with
full-speed range activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not occur because
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be can-
celed. ( P.271)
■Restraining sudden start
(Drive-Start Control)
 P.152
■G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automat ically selects a
suitable gear for sporty driving
according to drive r’s input and driv-
ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates
automatically when th e shift lever is
in D and sport mode is selected for
the driving mode. (Selecting normal
mode or shifting the shift lever to the
M position cancels this function.)
■After recharging/reconnecting
the battery
 P.549
Continuously variable
transmission (vehi-
cles with paddle shift
switches)
*
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted)
DNormal driving*
M
10-speed sport sequen-tial shiftmatic mode driving ( P.175)WA R N I N G
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift
gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin
or skid, resulting in an accident.

1744-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_Uthe button is pressed.

P. 2 7 1
To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the “-”
or “+” paddle shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range
switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suit-
able to driving conditions. When
the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range
switches to a range that is one range higher than the current
range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear,
preventing unnecessary upshift-
ing and enabling the level of
engine braking force to be
selected.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 10 levels of
engine braking force.
●A lower gear step will provide
greater engine braking force than
a higher gear step, and the engine
speed will also increase.
■Deactivation of temporary
10-speed Sport Sequential
Shiftmatic mode
In the following situations, tempo-
rary 10-speed Sport Sequential
Shiftmatic mode will be deactivated:
●When the vehicle is stopped
●If the accelerator pedal is
depressed continuously for more
than a certain a mount of time
while in one gear range
●If the accelerator pedal is
depressed abruptly and heavily
WA R N I N G
■To prevent an accident when
releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock
override button, make sure to set
the parking brake and depress the
brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed instead of the
brake pedal when the shift lock
override button is pressed and the
shift lever is shifted out of P, the
vehicle may suddenly start, possi-
bly leading to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving
mode
Selecting shift ranges in
the D position

1754-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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●When the shift lever is shifted to a
position other than D
●When the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated for a certain amount of
time continuously
To enter 10-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode, shift
the shift lever to M position.
Gear steps can then be selected
by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear step of
your choosing.
1Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
However, even when in the M
position, the gear steps will be
automatically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too
low.
■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 10 levels of
engine braking force.
●A lower gear step will provide
greater engine braking force than
a higher gear step, and the engine
speed will also increase.
■When the vehicle comes to a
stop with the shift lever in the M
position
●The transmission will automati-
cally downshift to M1 once the
vehicle is stopped.
●After a stop, the vehicle will start
off in M1.
●When the vehicle
is stopped, the
transmission is set at M1.
■Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure sa fety and driving
performance, dow nshifting opera-
tion may sometimes be restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting
may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound
twice.)
■If the 10-speed sport sequential
shiftmatic mode indicator does
not come on even after shifting
the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in
the continuously variable transmis-
sion system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(In this situation , the transmission
will operate in the same manner as
when the shift lever is in D.)
■Continuously variable transmis-
sion fail-safe control
The system detects malfunctioning
parts targeted (all of the solenoids
that perform the shifting function) by
the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-
Changing gears in the M
position

2714-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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*: If equipped
Each time the switch is pressed, the
system changes between sport
mode and normal mode.
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
2Sport mode
Controls the transmission and
engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.
When the sport mod e is selected,
sport mode indicator comes on.
■Automatic deactivation of sport
mode
If the engine switch is turned off
after driving in sport mode, the drive mode will be change
d to normal
mode.
Driving mode select
switch*
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving con-
dition.
Selecting a drive mode