brake light TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system) . 172
EV drive mode ................... 178
Hybrid transmission............ 180
Turn signal lever................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
Brake Hold ......................... 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wip- ers
Headlight switch ................. 189
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................... 191
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 196
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 soft-ware update ..................... 199
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .... 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................... 207
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)... 218
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ......................................... 223
PDA (Proactive driving assist) ......................................... 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..... 234
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 236
Cruise control ..................... 244
Emergency Driving Stop System ......................................... 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)... 249
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............................ 254
Safe Exit Assist .................. 260
Driving mode select switch ......................................... 264
Driving assist systems........ 2664-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .. 271
Winter driving tips .............. 273
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem ................................... 278
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters ............................. 284
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 286
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 288
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ........ 291
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 305
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements......................................... 308
General maintenance......... 310
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs

......312
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 314
Hood .................................. 316
Positioning a floor jack ....... 317
Engine compartment .......... 318
Tires ................................... 325
Tire inflation pressure......... 342
Wheels ............................... 344
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

331-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
Front impact sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed
based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The
airbag sensor assembly (ECU) cont rols airbag deployment based on
information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system
components diagram above. This in formation includes crash sever-
ity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical
reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to
help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising
etc., may be sustained from SRS
airbags, due to the extremely high
speed deployment (inflation) by
hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will
be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steer-
ing wheel hub, airbag cover and
inflator) as well as the front seats,
parts of the front and rear pillars,
and roof side rails, may be hot for
several minutes. T he airbag itself
may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The hybrid system will be stopped
and fuel supply to the engine will
be stopped. ( P. 8 6 )
●The brakes and st op lights will be
controlled automatically. ( P.267)
●The interior lights will turn on auto-
matically. ( P.287)
●The emergency flashers will turn
on automatically. ( P.362)
●For Safety Connect subscribers, if
any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to
send an emergency call to the
response center, notifying them of
the vehicle’s location (without
needing to push the “SOS” button)
and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain
the level of emergency and assis-
tance required. If the occupants
are unable to communicate, the
agent automatically treats the call
as an emergency and helps to dis-
patch the necessary emergency
services. (
P. 7 2 )
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is acti-
vated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe
rear-end collision.
■SRS airbag deployment condi-
tions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy
in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level
(the level of forc e corresponding
to an approximately 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with
a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will
be considerably higher in the follow-
ing situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign
pole, which can move or deform
on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a colli-
sion in which the front of the vehi-
cle “underrides”, or goes under,
the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision,
it is possible that only the seat belt

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.372)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.372)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.372)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.372)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 (  P.373)
Charging system warning
light
*1 (  P.373)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.373)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.373)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.373)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.374)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.374)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.374)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2
(  P.374)
(Red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(  P.375)
Low fuel leve l warning
light ( P.375)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.375)
*3Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
lights ( P.376)
*4
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.376)
PCS warning light
*1
(  P.377)
(Orange)
LTA indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
LDA indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
PDA indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.377)
(Orange)
Cruise control indicator
( P.378)
Driving assist information
indicator
*1 (  P.378)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.378)

942-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: 4.2-inch display.
*4: 7-inch display.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.379)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.379)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1( P.379)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning light
not come on when you start the
hybrid system, this could mean
that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P.182)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.189)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.189)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.191)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.191)
PCS warning light
*1, 2
(  P.208)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.239)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.245)
(Green/W
hite/Orang e
[Flashes])LDA indicator ( P.227)
(Green/W
hite/Orang e
[Flashes])LTA indicator ( P.222)
(Green/W
hite)PDA indicator ( P.228)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*1,3 (if
equipped) ( P.250)
Driving assist information
indicator
*1,2 (  P.250,
254)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator*1 (  P.267)

952-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem 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: This light illuminates on the out-side rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the cen-ter panel.
*7: This light illuminates on the over-head console.
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.267)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*4 (if equipped)
(  P.172)
“READY” indicator
(  P.172)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P.178)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*1 (  P.187)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 (  P.187)
EV indicator ( P. 7 8 )
Low outside temperature
indicator
*5 (  P.96, 99)
Security indicator
*6
(  P.87, 88)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P. 4 1 )
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.264)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.264)

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 159
Cargo and luggage ..... 166
Vehicle load limits ....... 168
Trailer towing............... 169
Dinghy towing ............. 169
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ............... 170
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key
system)...................... 172
EV drive mode ............ 178
Hybrid transmission .... 180
Turn signal lever.......... 182
Parking brake .............. 183
Brake Hold .................. 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 189
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 191
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 1964-5. Using the dr
iving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 software update ......... 199
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .................................. 201
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 207
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 218
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................. 223
PDA (Proactive driving assist) ........................ 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 234
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol ............................. 236
Cruise control .............. 244
Emergency Driving Stop System ...................... 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 249
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 254
Safe Exit Assist ........... 260
Driving mode select switch .................................. 264
Driving assist systems .................................. 266
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................. 271

1594-1. Before driving
4
Driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
 P.170, 172
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.180)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.183)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parkin g brake will be
released automatically. ( P.184)
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. ( P.183)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P. ( P.180)
■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.183), and shift the shift
lever to P. ( P.180)
Make sure the park ing brake indi-
cator light is on.
3 Vehicles without a smart key
system: Turn the power
switch to OFF to stop the
hybrid system.
Vehicles with a smart key
system: Press the power
switch to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.
4 Slowly release the brake
pedal.
5 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the 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.
Hill-start assist cont rol will operate.
(  P.266)
2 Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles
are similar to conventional vehicles,
and it is necessary to refrain from
activities such as sudden accelera-
tion. ( P.271)
■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
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1624-1. Before driving
WARNING
●After driving through a puddle,
lightly depress the brake pedal
to make sure that the brakes
are functioning properly. Wet
brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes on only one
side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may
be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll back-
ward while a forward driving
position is selected, or roll for-
ward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R
while the vehicle is moving for-
ward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a
driving position while the vehicle
is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while
the vehicle is moving will disen-
gage the hybrid system. Engine
braking is not available with the
hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Shifting the shift
lever to any positions other than
P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident and
result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or
scraping noise (brake pad
wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and
replaced by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the
pads are not replaced when
needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle
when the wear limits of the brake
pads and/or those of the brake
discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator
pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is any position
other than P or N, the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly and
unexpectedly, causing an acci-
dent.
●In order to prevent accidents
due to the vehic le rolling away,
always keep depressing the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, in order to prevent acci-
dents caused by the vehicle roll-
ing forward or backward, always
depress the brake pedal and
securely apply the parking
brake as needed.

1634-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
●Avoid revving or racing the
engine.
Running the engine at high
speed while the vehicle is
stopped may cause the exhaust
system to overheat, which could
result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette
lighters, spray cans, or soft
drink cans in the vehicle when it
is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the fol-
lowing:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may
lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic
lenses and plastic material of
glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray
over the interior of the vehicle,
and may also caus e a short cir-
cuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in
the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter
is in a place such as the glove
box or on the floor, it may be lit
accidentally when luggage is
loaded or the seat is adjusted,
causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to
the windshield or windows. Do
not place containers such as air
fresheners on the instrument
panel or dashboard. Adhesive
discs or containers may act as
lenses, causing a fire in the
vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window
open if the curved glass is
coated with a metallized film
such as a silver-colored one.
Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act a s a lens, caus-
ing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake,
shift the shift lever to P, stop the
hybrid system and lock the vehi-
cle.
Do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended while the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
If the vehicle is parked with the
shift lever in P but the parking
brake is not set, the vehicle may
start to move, possibly leading
to an accident.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes
while the “READY” indicator is
illuminated or immediately after
turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■When taking a nap in the vehi-
cle
Always turn the hybrid system off.
Otherwise, if you accidentally
move the shift lever or depress
the accelerator pedal, this could
cause an accident or fire due to
hybrid system overheating. Addi-
tionally, if the vehicle is parked in
a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive
more cautiously.
Braking distance increases
when the brakes are wet, and
this may cause one side of the
vehicle to brake d ifferently than
the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the
vehicle.

1704-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the parking brake
is set. ( 183)
2 Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4 Turn the power switch to
START to start the hybrid
system.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
5Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes
form a flashing light to a solid light
and a beep sound, the hybrid sys-
tem is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the
“READY” indicator i s on even if the
engine is stopped. (The engine
starts or stops automatically in
accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
■If the hybrid system does not
start
The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P. 8 7 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
 P. 7 9
■When the steering lock cannot
be released
When starting the hybrid system,
the power switch may seem stuck in
OFF. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
Power (ignition)
switch (vehicles with-
out a smart key sys-
tem)
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem