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1434-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Either Direction” will be displayed 
on the multi-information display. 
Press the engine switch shortly 
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor 
from overheating, operation of the 
motor may be suspended if the 
engine is turned on and off repeat-
edly in a short period of time. In 
this case, refrain from operating 
the engine switch. After about 10 
seconds, the steering lock motor 
will resume functioning.
■Electronic key battery
 P. 4 5 6
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly 
and firmly, the engine switch 
mode may not change or the 
engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine 
immediately after turning the 
engine switch off, the engine may 
not start in some cases. After turn-
ing the engine switch off, please 
wait a few seconds before restart-
ing the engine.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been 
deactivated in a customized setting, 
refer to P.504.
Continuously variable trans-
mission
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting in the driver’s seat. Do not 
depress the accelerator pedal 
while starting the engine under 
any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident 
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the 
vehicle is moving, do not lock or 
open the doors until the vehicle 
reaches a safe and complete 
stop. Activation of the steering 
lock in this circumstance may lead 
to an accident, resulting in death 
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to 
start or stalls frequently, have 
your vehicle checked by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the engine 
switch
If the engine 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 engine 
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1454-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Modes can be changed by 
pressing the engine switch with 
brake pedal (continuously vari-
able transmission) or clutch 
pedal (manual transmission) 
released. (The mode changes 
each time the switch is 
pressed.)
1 OFF
*
The emergency flashers can be 
used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such 
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed 
on the multi-info rmation display.
3ON
All electrical components can be 
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on 
WARNING
●If the engine switch is operated 
while the vehicle is running, a 
warning message will be shown 
on the multi-information display 
and a buzzer sounds.
●Vehicles with a continuously 
variable transmission: To restart 
the engine after performing an 
emergency shutdown, shift the 
shift lever to N and then press 
the engine switch.
●Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: To restart the engine 
after performing an emergency 
shutdown, depress the clutch 
pedal and then press the engine 
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 
engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with 
the engine running for a long 
time. If such a situation cannot 
be avoided, park the vehicle in 
an open space and ensure that 
exhaust fumes do not enter the 
vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running 
in an area with snow build-up, 
or where it is snowing. If snow-
banks build up around the vehi-
cle while the engine is running, 
exhaust gases may collect and 
enter the vehicle.
Changing engine switch 
modes 
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1534-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
the iMT may not operate and the 
engine speed may not be con-
trolled optimally for the next gear 
change.
To enable the iMT, release the 
clutch pedal completely and then 
depress it again before operating 
the shift lever.
■If the “iMT” indicator illumi-
nates in amber
The iMT may be temporarily 
unavailable or malfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 
dealer.
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.
3Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated 
when
The engine switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster 
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or 
rear turn signal lights has not 
WARNING
■Limitations of the iMT
iMT is not a system that prevents 
shift lever operation error or 
engine overrevving.
Depending on the situation, iMT 
may not operate normally and the 
shift position may not be changed 
smoothly. Overly relying on iMT 
may cause an unexpected acci-
dent.
Tur n signal lever
Operating instructions 
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1564-2. Driving procedures
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■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in 
ON, the parking brake cannot be 
released using the parking brake 
switch.
●When the engine switch is not in 
ON, automatic mode (automatic 
brake setting and releasing [vehi-
cles with a continuously variable 
transmission]) is not available.
■Parking brake automatic 
release function
The parking brake is automatically 
released when slowly depress the 
accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released 
automatically under the following 
conditions:
●The driver’s door is closed
●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift lever is  a forward or 
reverse position.
●The malfunction indicator light or 
brake system warning light is not 
illuminated.
If the automatic release function 
does not operate, manually release 
the parking brake.
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily 
Unavailable” is displayed on 
the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated 
repeatedly over a short period of 
time, the system may restrict opera-
tion to prevent overheating. If this 
happens, refrain from operating the 
parking brake. Norm al operation will return after about 1 minute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Operate the parking brake switch. If 
the message does not disappear 
after operating the switch several 
times, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a 
motor sound (whirring sound) may 
be heard. This does not indicate a 
malfunction.
■Parking brake operation
●Depending on the engine switch 
mode, the parking brake indicator 
light and parking brake light will 
turn on and stay on as described 
below: 
ON: Comes on until the parking 
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned 
off with the parking brake set, the 
parking brake indicator light and 
parking brake light will stay on for 
about 15 seconds. This does not 
indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch 
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake 
setting and releas ing) will be turned 
on automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.130
■Parking brake engaged warning 
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 
driven with the parking brake 
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. 
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1574-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■If the brake system warning 
light comes on
 P. 4 7 2
■Usage in winter time
 P. 2 5 1
Turn the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator 
(green)   comes on. While the 
system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low)   comes on.
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle 
alone. The parking brake may be 
released unintentionally and there 
is the danger of the vehicle mov-
ing that may lead to an accident 
resulting in death  or serious injury.
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the 
parking brake switch.
Objects may interfere with the 
switch and may lead the parking 
brake to unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set 
the parking brake, shift the shift 
lever to P (continuously variable 
transmission) or N (manual trans-
mission) and make sure that the 
vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunc-
tions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place 
and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake 
components overheating, which 
may affect braking performance 
and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer immediately if 
this occurs.
Brake Hold
 Continuously variable trans-
mission
The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever 
is in D, M or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehicle. 
The system releases the brake 
when the accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift lever in 
D or M to allow  smooth start off.
Manual transmission
The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever 
is in a forward driving position or 
N with the system on and the 
brake pedal has been depressed 
to stop the vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed 
with the shift lever in a forward 
driving position to allow smooth 
start off.
Enabling the system 
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1584-2. Driving procedures
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■Brake hold system operating 
conditions
The brake hold system cannot be 
turned on in th e following condi-
tions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat 
belt.
If any of the conditions above are 
detected when the brake hold sys-
tem is enabled, the system will turn 
off and the brake hold standby indi-
cator light will go off. In addition, if 
any of the conditions are detected 
while the system is holding the 
brake, a warning buzzer will sound 
and a message will be shown on the 
multi-information display. The park-
ing brake will then be  set automati-
cally.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released 
for a period of about 3 minutes 
after the system has started hold-
ing the brake, the parking brake 
will be set automatically. In this 
case, a warning buzzer sounds 
and a message is shown on the 
multi-information display.
●To turn the system off while the 
system is holding the brake, firmly 
depress the brake pedal and 
press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not 
hold the vehicle when the vehicle 
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be necessary for the 
driver to apply the brakes. A warn- ing buzzer will sound and the 
multi-information display will 
inform the driver of this situation. If 
a warning message is shown on 
the multi-information display, read 
the message and follow the 
instructions.
■When the parking brake is set 
automatically while the system 
is holding the brakes
Perform any of the following opera-
tions to release the parking brake.
●Depress the accelerator pedal. 
(The parking brake will not be 
released automatically if the seat 
belt is not fastened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch 
with the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator light goes off. ( P.154)
■When an inspection at your 
Toyota dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indi-
cator (green) does not illuminate 
even when the brake hold switch is 
pressed with the brake hold system 
operating conditions met, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 
dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Malfunction 
Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 
Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are 
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion or to inform the driver of the 
need for caution. If a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and 
follow the instructions. 
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1634-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
1 Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch. 2
Push the lever away from 
you with the headlight switch 
in the   or   position.
The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will come on when the system is 
operating.
■Conditions to turn the high 
beams on/off automatically
●When all of the following condi-
tions are met, the high beams will 
be turned on automatically (after 
approximately 1 second):
• The vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is  dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with  headlights or tail  lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the 
road ahead.
●If any of the following conditions 
are met, the high beams will turn 
off automatically:
• The vehicle speed is below 
approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is  not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their head- lights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the  road ahead.
■Camera sensor detection infor-
mation
●The high beams may not be auto-
matically turned off in the following 
situations:
• When a vehicle suddenly appears 
Automatic High Beam
The Automatic High Beam 
uses a camera sensor 
located behind the upper 
portion of the windshield to 
assess the brightness of the 
lights of vehicles ahead, 
streetlights, etc., and auto-
matically turns the high 
beams on or off as neces-
sary.
WARNING
■Limitations of the Automatic 
High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Auto-
matic High Beam. Always drive 
safely, taking care  to observe your 
surroundings and turning the high 
beams on or off manually if nec-
essary.
■To prevent incorrect opera-
tion of the Automatic High 
Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic 
High Beam 
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1674-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
operation
3  (U.S.A.) or   (Canada)
High speed windshield wiper 
operation
4  (U.S.A.) or   (Canada)
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted 
when intermittent operation is 
selected.
5 Increases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency
6 Decreases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency
7 Washer/wiper dual 
operation
Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a 
couple of times after the washer 
squirts.
■The windshield wiper and 
washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■If no windshield washer fluid 
sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are 
not blocked if there is washer fluid in 
the windshield washer fluid reser-
voir.
■When stopping the engine in an 
emergency while driving
If the windshield wipers are operat-
ing when the engine is stopped, the 
windshield wipers will operate in 
high speed operation. After the vehi-
cle is stopped, operation will return 
to normal when the engine switch is 
turned to ON, or operation will stop 
when the driver’s door is opened.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of 
washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the 
washer fluid until the windshield 
becomes warm. The fluid may 
freeze on the windshield and 
cause low visibility. This may lead 
to an accident, resulting in death 
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is 
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may 
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes 
blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota 
dealer. Do not try to clear it with a 
pin or other object. The nozzle will 
be damaged. 
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1714-4. Refueling
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Driving
1 Pull up the opener to open 
the fuel filler door.
2 Turn the fuel tank cap slowly 
and remove it, then hang it 
on the back of the fuel filler 
door. After refueling, turn the fuel tank 
cap until you hear a click. Once 
the cap is released, it will turn 
slightly in the opposite direction.
WARNING
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehi-
cle, such as causing the emission 
control system to operate abnor-
mally or damaging fuel system 
components or the vehicle’s 
painted surface.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank 
cap
Do not use anything but a genu-
ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed 
for your vehicle. Doing so may 
cause a fire or other incident 
which may result in death or seri-
ous injury. 
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1744-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA H/B_U
WARNING
●Do not attach objects, such as 
stickers, transparent stickers, 
etc., to the outer side of the 
windshield in front of the front 
camera (shaded area in the 
illustration).From the top of the windshield 
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) 
below the bottom of the front 
camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) 
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] 
to the right and left from the 
center of the front camera)
●If the part of the windshield in 
front of the front camera is 
fogged up or covered with con-
densation, or ice, use the wind-
shield defogger to remove the 
fog, condensation, or ice. 
(
P.394)
●If water droplets cannot be 
properly removed from the area 
of the windshield in front of the 
front camera by the windshield 
wipers, replace the wiper insert 
or wiper blade.
●Do not attach window tint to the 
windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is 
damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, 
the front camera must be recali-
brated. Contact your Toyota 
dealer for details.
●Do not allow liquids to contact 
the front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to 
shine into the front camera.
●Do not dirty or damage the front 
camera.
When cleaning the inside of the 
windshield, do not allow glass 
cleaner to contact the lens of 
the front camera. Also, do not 
touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not subject the front camera 
to a strong impact.
●Do not change the installation 
position or direction of the front 
camera or remove it.
●Do not disassemble the front 
camera.
●Do not modify any components 
of the vehicle around the front 
camera (inside rear view mirror, 
etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories 
to the hood, front grille or front 
bumper that may obstruct the 
front camera. Co ntact your Toy-
ota dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long 
object is to be mounted on the 
roof, make sure that it will not 
obstruct the front camera.
●Do not modify the headlights or 
other lights.