key TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID 2023 Owner's Guide

1534-1. Before driving
4
Driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
 P. 1 7 4
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.181)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.186)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P. ( P.181)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.186), and shift the shift
lever to P. ( P.181)
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated. Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shit position to P.
3
Press the power switch to
stop the hybrid system.
4 Slowly release the brake
pedal.
5 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to D.
2 Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully whe n it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become
fogged-up, and the road will be
slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from hig h speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the
engine speed may become high
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1744-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the parking brake
is set. ( P.186)
2 Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
5
Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
“READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the
power switch illu mination operates
as follows.
●When a door is opened, or the
power switch mode is changed
from ACC or ON t o off, the power
switch illumination comes on.
●When depressing the brake pedal
with carrying the electronic key on
your person, the power switch illu-
mination blinks.
●When the power switch mode is in
ACC or ON, the power switch illu-
mination is const antly illuminated.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P. 7 6 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
 P. 6 8
■If the 12-volt b attery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be started
Power (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

1754-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
using the smart key system. Refer
to P.433 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunc-
tioning
 P. 7 5
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 1 1 2
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 1 3 0
■Notes for the entry function
 P. 1 3 1
■Electronic key battery
 P. 3 8 2
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the power switch mode
may not change or the hybrid sys-
tem may not start.
●If attempting to re start the hybrid
system immediately after turning
the power switch off, the hybrid
system may not start in some
cases. After turn ing the power
switch off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the hybrid
system.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.431.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.186), and shift the shift
lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shit position to P.
3 Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
Always start the hybrid system
while sitting in the driver’s seat.
Do not depress t he accelerator
pedal while starting the hybrid
system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

1764-2. Driving procedures
4Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
p l a y.
■Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
●The hybrid system will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left running
while the shift lever is in P.
●The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch ( P.118) from the inside or
the mechanical key ( P.431) from
the outside, the automatic hybrid
system shut off fea ture will be dis-
abled. The timer for the automatic
hybrid system shu t off feature will
be re-enabled if the driver’s door
is opened.
WARNING
■Stopping the hybrid system
in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid
system in an emergency while
driving the vehicle, press and
hold the power s witch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession. (
P.395)
However, do not touch the
power switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the hybrid s ystem off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, how-
ever, power assist to the steer-
ing will be lost. This will make it
more difficult to steer smoothly,
so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
●If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-information display
and a buzzer sounds.
●To restart the hybrid system
after performing an emergency
shutdown, shift the shift lever to
N and then pre ss the power
switch.
■When parking
Exhaust gases include harmful
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Observe
the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle
and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-
lated area or a closed area,
such as a garage, stop the
hybrid system.

1934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
nate using the same lights as the
headlights and illuminate darker
than the headlights.
●To make your vehicle more visible
to other drivers during daytime
driving, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically when all of
the following condi tions are met.
(The daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.)
• The hybrid system is operating.
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the
or
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain
on after they illumi nate, even if the
parking brake is set again.
●Daytime running lights can be
turned off by operating the switch.
●Compared to turning on the head-
lights, the daytime running light
system offers gr eater durability
and consumes less electricity, so
it can help improve fuel economy.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function prop-
erly if an object is placed on the sen-
sor, or anything that blocks the
sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interfere s with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light
and may cause the automatic head-
light system to malfunction.
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The
headlights and tail lights turn off
30 seconds after the driver’s door
is opened and clos ed if the power switch is turned to ACC or OFF.
(The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all
the doors are closed.)
●When only the tail lights are on:
The tail lights turn off automati-
cally if the power switch is turned
to ACC or OFF and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the
power switch to ON, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power
switch is turned t o OFF or ACC and
the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling
system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is auto-
matically adjusted according to the
number of passengers and the load-
ing condition of the vehicle to
ensure that the headlights do not
interfere with o ther road users.
■Windshield wiper linked head-
light illumination
When driving during daytime with
the headlight switch turned to , if
the windshield wipers are used, the
headlights will turn o n automatically
after several se conds to help
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.
■12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-
tery of the vehicle from discharging,
if the headlights and/or tail lights are
on when the power switch is turned
off the 12-volt battery saving func-
tion will operate and automatically
turn off all the lig hts after approxi-
mately 20 minutes. When the power
switch is turned to ON, the 12-volt
battery-saving function will be dis-
abled.

3095-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
2Turns the lights on/off
■Rear
Turns the lights on/off
When the door position is on for
the front interior lights, the rear
interior light will turn on when a
door is open and turn off when
all of them are closed.
When the rear interior light is on
linked to the door position for
the front interior lights, it will not
turn off even though the switch
is pressed.
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when
the power switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
■Battery-saving function
The electronic key has been left in
an area of approximately 11 ft. (3.5
m) of the outside of the vehicle for
40 seconds or longer.
■Automatic illumination of the
interior lights
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the in terior lights will
turn on automatically. The interior
lights will turn off automatically after
approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further co llisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured. (The interior
lights may not turn on automatically
depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.463)
Operating the personal
lights
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.

3205-4. Other interior features
■The wireless charger can be
operated when
The power switch i s in ACC or ON.■Portable devices that can be
charged
●Portable devices compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard
can be charged by the wireless
charger. However, compatibility
with all devices which meet the Qi
Operation indicator lightSuspected causeMeasure
Continuously blinks 1
time per second
Communication mal-
function between the
wireless charger and
smart key system
If the hybrid system is
running, stop the hybrid
system and then restart
it.
If the power switch is in
ACC, start the hybrid
system. ( P.174)
Continuously flashes 3
times (orange)
Foreign matter detected
If a metallic foreign
object is detected in the
charge area, the over-
heat prevention func-
tion of the metallic
foreign obje ct will oper-
ate
Remove the foreign
object from the charge
area.
Portable device not
aligned correctly
If the charging coil of a
portable device is not
properly positioned on
the charging area, the
overheat prevention
function will operate
Remove the portable
device from the
charging tray, check that
the operation indicator
light changes back to
green, and then place
the portable device so
that it is near the center
of the charging tray.
Also, if a case or cover
is installed to the porta-
ble device, remove it.
Continuously flashes 4
times (orange)
Temperature inside
wireless charger
exceeded a certain
amount
Stop charging, remove
the portable device from
the charging tray, and
wait for the temperature
to decrease before
attempting to begin
charging again.

3215-4. Other interior features
5
Interior features
wireless charging standard is not
guaranteed.
●The wireless charger is designed
to supply low power electricity (5
W or less) to a cellular phone,
smartphone, or other portable
device.
●However, portable devices, such
as the following, can be charged
with more than 5 W.
• 7.5 W charging compatible iPhones can be ch arged at 7.5 W
or less.
• Portable devices compliant with EPP output as defined by WPC
standard Ver1.2.4. can be
charged at 10 W or less.
■Using the smart key system
During charging, when the smart
key system searches for an elec-
tronic key, charging may be tempo-
rarily suspended.
■If a cover or accessory is
attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a
cover or accessory which is not Qi
compatible is attached. Depending
on the type of cover (including the
certain genuine manufacture parts)
and/or accessory attached, it may
not be possible to charge the porta-
ble device. If the portable device is
placed on the charging area and
does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.
■If interference is heard in AM
radio broadcasts while
charging
●Turn off the wireless charger and
check if the noise is reduced. If
noise is reduced, press and hold
the power supply switch of the
wireless charger for 2 seconds.
The frequency of the wireless
charger is changed and noise may
be reduced. When the frequency
is changed, the operation indica-
tor light will blink (orange) 2 times.
●Rapid charging for iPhones is per-
formed using a specific radio wave frequency.
Depending on the version of iOS
installed, while the frequency is
being changed, rapid charging may
not be performed.
■Charging precautions
While charging, the wireless charger
and the portable device will become
warm. This is not a malfunction.
If a portable device becomes warm
while charging and charging stops
due to the protection function of the
portable device, wai t until the porta-
ble device cools down and charge it
again.
Also, to decrease the temperature
inside the wireless charger, a fan
may operate. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
■Sound generated during opera-
tion
Operation sounds may be heard
when the power supply switch is
pressed to turn the wireless charger
on, when the power switch is
pressed to change to ACC or ON
while the wireless charger is on, or
when a portable device is being
detected. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
■Situations in which the wireless
charger may not operate cor-
rectly
In the following situ ations, the wire-
less charger may not operate cor-
rectly:
●When a portable device is fully
charged
●When a portable device is being
charged by a wired connection
●When there is a foreign object
between the charging area and
portable device
●When the temperature of a porta-
ble device becomes high while
charging
●When the temperature near the

3225-4. Other interior features
charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or
more due to being in direct sun-
light, etc.
●When a portable device is placed
with its charging surface facing up
●When a portable device is not
centered on the charging area
●When a portable device is larger
than the charging tray
●When a foldable portable device is
placed outside of the charging
area
●When the vehicle is near a TV
tower, electric power plant, fuel
station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport, or other facility that
generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
●When the any of the following
objects, with a thickness of 0.08
in. (2 mm) or more, are between
the charging surface of a portable
device and the charging are:
• Cases or covers a ttached with an
uneven or tilted surface, so that
the charging side is not flat
• Thick cases or covers
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps, etc.
●When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by any
of the following metallic objects:
• Cases which have magnet in it on the charging side of the portable
device
• Cards covered with metal, such as aluminum foil
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Heat packs
• Recorded media such as CDs and DVDs
• Metallic decorations
• Metallic cases or covers
●When wireless keys (that emit
radio waves) other than those of
your vehicle are being used
nearby
●When 2 or more portable devices
are placed on the charging tray at
the same time
In situations other than above, if the
wireless charger does not operate
properly or the operation indicator
light blinks continuously, the wire-
less charger may be malfunctioning.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P.337
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device
while driving, for safety reasons,
the driver should not operate the
portable device.
■Precautions for when driving
Do not charge sma ll, lightweight
portable devices, such as wireless
earbuds, while driving. Light-
weight devices may fly off of the
charging tray, possibly leading to
an accident.
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter def ibrilla-
tors, as well as any other electri-
cal medical device, should consult
their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
Operations of th e wireless char-
ger may have an affect on medi-
cal devices.

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 337
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 340
General maintenance.. 342
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 344
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 346
Hood ........................... 348
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 349
Engine compartment ... 350
12-volt battery ............. 356
Tires ............................ 358
Replacing the tire ........ 370
Tire inflation pressure.. 374
Wheels ......... ...............376
Air conditioning filter .... 378
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent ........................... 379
Electronic key battery.. 382
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 384Headlight aim ..............
386
Light bulbs ................... 387