ECO mode TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: COROLLA HATCHBACK, Model: TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 2021Pages: 576, PDF Size: 12.73 MB
Page 22 of 576

221-1. For safe use
COROLLA H/B_U
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed 
specifically for vehicles of the 
same model and model year as 
your vehicle. Fix them securely 
in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks 
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each 
retaining hook (clip) to secure 
the floor mats in place.
Always align the   marks  . The shape of the retaining hooks 
(clips) may differ from that shown in 
the illustration.
Before driving
Observe the following 
before starting off in the 
vehicle to ensure safety of 
driving.
Floor mat
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause the 
driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly 
interfering with the pedals while 
driving. An unexpectedly high 
speed may result or it may 
become difficult to stop the vehi-
cle. This could lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
■When installing the driver’s 
floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed 
for other models or different 
model year vehicles, even if 
they are Toyota Genuine floor 
mats.
●Only use floor mats designed 
for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat 
securely using the retaining 
hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor 
mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down. 
Page 53 of 576

531-2. Child safety
COROLLA H/B_U
1
For safety and security
WARNING
■When installing a child 
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions. 
Failure to do so may result in 
death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play 
with the seat belt. If the seat belt 
becomes twisted around a 
child’s neck, it may lead to 
choking or other serious injuries 
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle 
cannot be unfastened, scissors 
should be used to cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate 
are securely locked and the 
seat belt is not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system 
left and right, and forward and 
backward to ensure that it has 
been securely installed.
●After securing a child restraint 
system, never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is 
installed, always  ensure that the 
shoulder belt is positioned 
across the center of the child’s 
shoulder. The belt should be 
kept away from the child’s neck, 
but not so that it could fall off the 
child’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child 
restraint system  manufacturer.
●When securing some types of 
child restraint systems in rear 
seats, it may not be possible to 
properly use the seat belts in 
positions next to the child 
restraint without  interfering with 
it or affecting seat belt effective-
ness. Be sure your seat belt fits 
snugly across your shoulder 
and low on your hips. If it does 
not, or if it interferes with the 
child restraint, move to a differ-
ent position. Failure to do so 
may result in death or serious 
injury.
●When installing a  child restraint 
system in the rear center seat, 
adjust both seat cushions to the 
same position and align both 
seatbacks at the same angle. 
Otherwise, the child restraint 
system cannot be securely 
restrained and this may cause 
death or serious injuries in the 
event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident.
■When installing a booster 
seat
To prevent the belt from going into 
ALR lock mode, do not fully 
extend the shoulder belt. ALR 
mode causes the belt to tighten 
only. This could cause injury or 
discomfort to the child. ( P. 2 7 )
■Do not use a seat belt 
extender
If a seat belt extender is used 
when installing a child restraint 
system, the seat belt will not 
securely hold the child restraint 
system, which could cause death 
or serious injury to the child or 
other passengers in the event of 
sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing or an accident. 
Page 73 of 576

732-1. Instrument cluster
COROLLA H/B_U
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*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 sec onds. 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 state of the light 
change.
*4: This light illuminates on the out-side rear view mirrors.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or 
lower, this indicator will flash for 
approximately 10 seconds, then 
stay on.
*7: This light illuminates on the cen-ter panel.
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (
P.204, 215)
*3
LTA indicator (if equipped) 
( P.191)
LDA indicator (if 
equipped) ( P.200)
BSM outside rear view 
mirror indicators
*1, 4 (if 
equipped) ( P.228)
BSM indicator (if 
equipped) ( P.228)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 
(if equipped) ( P.233)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.247)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2 
(  P.247)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*5 (  P.142)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.154)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.154)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*1 (  P.157)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 (  P.157)
Auto EPB OFF indicator
*1, 
2
 (if equipped) ( P.154)
Eco Driving Indicator 
Light
*1(if equipped) 
(  P.85)
Low outside temperature 
indicator
*6 (  P.74, 78)
Security indicator ( P.64, 
66)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*1, 7 ( P. 3 8 )
Sport mode indicator (if 
equipped) ( P.245)
(Green)
iMT indicator (if equipped) 
( P.152) 
Page 98 of 576

983-1. Key information
COROLLA H/B_U
3-1.Key information
The following keys are provided 
with the vehicle.Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system ( P.108)
• Operating the wireless remote  control function ( P. 9 9 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key 
onto an aircraft, make sure you do 
not press any buttons on the elec-
tronic key while inside the aircraft 
cabin. If you are carrying an elec-
tronic key in your bag, etc., ensure 
that the buttons are not likely to be 
pressed accidentally. Pressing a 
button may cause the electronic key 
to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the oper ation of the air-
craft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 
years.
●If the battery becomes low, an 
alarm will sound in  the cabin and a 
message will be shown on the 
multi-information  display when the 
engine is stopped.
●To reduce key battery depletion 
when the electronic key is to not 
be used for long periods of time, 
set the electronic key to the bat-
tery-saving mode. ( P.109)
●As the electronic key always 
receives radio waves, the battery 
will become depleted  even if the 
electronic key is not used. The fol-
lowing symptoms indicate that the 
electronic key battery may be 
depleted. Replace the battery 
when necessary. ( P.456)
• The smart key system or the wire-
less remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes 
smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key sur- face does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do 
not leave the electronic key within 
3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-
cal appliances that produce a 
magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones  and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or  cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
●If the electronic key is near the 
vehicle for longer than necessary, 
even if the smart key system is not 
operated, the key battery may 
become depleted faster than nor-
mal.
■Replacing the battery
 P.456
■If “A New Key has been Regis-
tered Contact Your Dealer for 
Details” is shown on the 
multi-information display
This message will be displayed 
each time the driver’s door is 
opened when the doors are 
unlocked from the outside for 
approximately 10 days after a new 
electronic key has been registered.
Keys
The keys 
Page 99 of 576

993-1. Key information
COROLLA H/B_U
3
Before driving
If this message is displayed but you 
have not had a new electronic key 
registered, ask your  Toyota dealer to 
check if an unknown electronic key 
(other than those in your posses-
sion) has been registered.
The keys are equipped with the 
following wireless remote con-
trol:
Locks the doors ( P.101)
Unlocks the doors ( P.101)
Opens the windows
* 
( P.101)
Sounds the alarm
*: This setting must be customized  at your Toyota dealer.
■Panic mode
When   is pressed for longer 
than about one second, an alarm 
will sound intermittently and the 
vehicle lights will flash to deter any 
person from trying to break into or 
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button 
on the wireless remote control.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject 
them to strong shocks or bend 
them.
●Do not expose the keys to high 
temperatures for long periods of 
time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash 
them in an ultrasonic washer 
etc.
●Do not attach metallic or mag-
netic materials to the keys or 
place the keys close to such 
materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or any-
thing else to the surface of the 
k e y.
●Do not place the keys near 
objects that produce magnetic 
fields, such as TVs, audio sys-
tems and induction cookers, or 
medical electrical equipment, 
such as low-frequency therapy 
equipment.
■Carrying the electronic key 
on your person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. 
(10 cm) or more away from elec-
tric appliances that are turned on. 
Radio waves emitted from electric 
appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) 
of the electronic key may interfere 
with the key, causing the key to 
not function properly.
■In case of a smart key system 
malfunction or other 
key-related problems
 P. 5 0 4
■When an electronic key is lost
 P. 5 0 4
Wireless remote control 
Page 108 of 576

1083-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA H/B_U
■Antenna locationAntennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the luggage 
compartment
Antenna outside the luggage 
compartment
■Effective range (areas within 
which the electronic key is 
detected)When locking or unlocking the 
doors
The system can be operated when 
the electronic key is within about 2.3 
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside front door 
handle and back door. (Only the 
doors detecting the key can be 
operated.)
When starting the engine or 
changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when 
the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
■Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and inte-
rior buzzers as well as warning mes-
sages shown on the 
multi-information di splay are used to 
prevent theft of the vehicle and acci-
dents resulting from erroneous 
operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures based on the displayed mes-
sage. ( P.482)
When only an alarm sounds, cir-
cumstances and correction proce-
dures are as follows.
●Exterior buzzer sounds once for 5 
seconds
Smar t key system
The following operations 
can be performed simply by 
carrying the electronic key 
on your person, for example 
in your pocket. The driver 
should always carry the 
electronic key.
 Locks and unlocks the 
doors ( P.101)
 Locks and unlocks the back 
door ( P.106)
 Starts the engine ( P.142) 
Page 110 of 576

1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA H/B_U• Cigarette boxes that have alumi-
num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that 
emit radio waves) are being used 
nearby
●When carrying the electronic key 
together with the following devices 
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or 
a wireless key that emits radio 
waves
• Personal computers or personal 
digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic con-
tent or metallic objects are 
attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed 
near a battery charger or elec-
tronic devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a 
pay parking spot where radio 
waves are emitted
If the doors cannot be 
locked/unlocked using the smart key 
system, lock/unlock the doors by 
performing any of the following:
●Bring the electronic key close to 
either front door handle and oper-
ate the entry function.
●Operate the wireless remote con-
trol.
If the doors cannot be 
locked/unlocked using the above 
methods, use the mechanical key. 
(  P.504)
If the engine cannot be started using 
the smart key system, refer to 
P.505.
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is 
within the effective range (detec-
tion areas), the system may not 
operate properly in the following  cases:
• The electronic key is too close to  the window or outside door han-
dle, near the ground, or in a high 
place when the doors are locked 
or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instru- ment panel, luggage cover or 
floor, or in the door pockets or 
glove box when the engine is 
started or engine switch modes 
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on 
top of the instrument panel or near 
the door pockets when exiting the 
vehicle. Depending on the radio 
wave reception conditions, it may 
be detected by the antenna out-
side the cabin and the door will 
become lockable from the outside, 
possibly trapping the electronic 
key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is 
within the effective range, the 
doors may be locked or unlocked 
by anyone. However, only the 
doors detecting the electronic key 
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic key is not 
inside the vehicle, it may be possi-
ble to start the engine if the elec-
tronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a 
large amount of water splashes on 
the door handle, such as in the 
rain or in a car wash when the 
electronic key is within the effec-
tive range. (The  doors will auto-
matically be locked after 
approximately 60 seconds if the 
doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is 
used to lock the doors when the 
electronic key is near the vehicle, 
there is a possibilit y that the door 
may not be unlocked by the entry 
function. (Use the wireless remote 
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock or unlock 
sensor while wearing gloves may 
prevent lock or unlock operation. 
Page 111 of 576

1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA H/B_U
3
Before driving
●When the lock operation is per-
formed using the lock sensor, rec-
ognition signals will be shown up 
to two consecutive times. After 
this, no recognition signals will be 
given.
●If the door handle becomes wet 
while the electronic key is within 
the effective range, the door may 
lock and unlock repeatedly. In that 
case, follow the fo llowing correc-
tion procedures to wash the vehi-
cle:
• Place the electronic key in a loca-
tion 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from 
the vehicle. (Take care to ensure 
that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to bat- tery-saving mode to disable the 
smart key system. ( P.109)
●If the electronic key is inside the 
vehicle and a door handle 
becomes wet during a car wash, a 
message may be shown on the 
multi-information display and a 
buzzer will sound outside the vehi-
cle. To turn off the alarm, lock all 
the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work 
properly if it comes into contact 
with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean 
the lock sensor and attempt to 
operate it again.
●A sudden handle operation or a 
handle operation immediately 
after entering the effective range 
may prevent the doors from being 
unlocked. Touch the door unlock 
sensor and check that the doors 
are unlocked before pulling the 
door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in 
the detection area, it may take 
slightly longer to unlock the doors 
after the door handle is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven 
for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do 
not leave the electronic key within 
6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle.
●The smart key system can be  deactivated in advance. (
P.535)
●Setting the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode helps to reduce 
key battery depletion. ( P.109)
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic 
key when operating the system. Do 
not get the electronic key too close 
to the vehicle when operating the 
system from the outside of the vehi-
cle.
Depending on the position and hold-
ing condition of the electronic key, 
the key may not be detected cor-
rectly and the system may not oper-
ate properly. (The alarm may go off 
accidentally, or the door lock pre-
vention function may not operate.)
■If the smart key system does 
not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: 
 P. 5 0 4
●Starting the engine:  P. 5 0 5
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.535)
■If the smart key system has 
been deactivated in a custom-
ized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors: 
Use the wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. ( P.101, 504)
●Starting the engine and changing 
engine switch modes:  P. 5 0 5
●Stopping the engine:  P. 1 4 3 
Page 131 of 576

1314-1. Before driving
COROLLA H/B_U
4
Driving
as needed.
Manual transmission
1 While depressing the clutch 
pedal, depress the brake 
pedal.
2 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, set the parking 
brake. ( P.154)
Check that the parking brake indi-
cator is illuminated.
3 Shift the shift lever to N. 
( P.151)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift 
lever to 1 or R and block the wheels 
as needed.
4Press the engine switch to 
stop the engine.
5 Slowly release the brake 
pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the key on your 
person.
■Starting off on a steep 
uphill
Continuously variable trans-
mission
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.
Manual transmission
1 Make sure that the parking 
brake is set and shift the shift 
lever to 1. 2
Lightly depress the accelera-
tor pedal at the same time as 
gradually releasing the clutch 
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, 
because visibility will be reduced, 
the windows may become 
fogged-up, and the road will be 
slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to 
rain, because the road surface will 
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from high 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 
(vehicles with a continuously 
variable transmission)
In the following conditions, the 
engine speed may become high 
while driving. This  is due to auto-
matic 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 message is displayed 
on the multi-info rmation display  
Page 143 of 576

1434-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA H/B_U
4
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