sensor TOYOTA COROLLA iM 2018 (in English) Owner's Manual

1764-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Conditions in which functions may not operate properly
In the following situations, the front sensor may not detect white (yellow) lines
and various functions may not operate normally.
●There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white
(yellow) lines.
● The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front
of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.
● The white (yellow) lines are cracked, or cat's eyes (reflective markers) or
stones are present.
● The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,
etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
● The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than
lines that are white).
● The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.
● The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.
● The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.
● Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the
camera.
● The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a slope.
● The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.
● The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.
● The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.
● The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.
● The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having
improper tire pressure.
● The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.
● The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road seams).
● The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the
beam axis has deviated.
● The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.
■ Warning messages
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform t\
he
driver of the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 300)
■ Customization
→P. 349

1774-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in
position.
The Automatic High Beam indica-
tor will come on when the head-
lights are turned on automatically
to indicate that the system is
active.
Automatic High Beam∗
∗: If equipped
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle front sensor to
assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles
ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as
necessary.
WARNING
■ Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if
necessary.
■ To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic High Beam system

1794-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■When “Headlight System Malfunction Vi sit Your Dealer” is displayed on
the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (33 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 is met, the high beams will turn off automat-
ically:
• Vehicle speed is below approx imately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
■ Front sensor detection information
●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When vehicles ahead suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road
dividers or roadside trees
• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead have no lights
● The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
● House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.
● The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahe\
ad
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,
etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage
● The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.
● Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

1804-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)●
In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The front sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The front sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights
or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off,
dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of in termittently changing brightness and
darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks, etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or
a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly.
• The vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

2216-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense C)
Installation area of front sensor on windshield: →P. 158
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipe until it
has cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

2947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
(If equipped)
PCS warning light When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When the warning light illuminates:
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is temporar-
ily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being
dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-
ers, etc.
→ Clear the dirt, fog, conden sation, ice, stickers, etc.
( →P. 157)
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera- tional range
→ Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor
has cooled down sufficiently.
Either the VSC system or PCS (Pre-Collision system) is
disabled or both are disabled.
→ To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( →P. 162, 188)
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates low tire pressure due to one of the following:
• Flat tire
• Natural causes
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P. 297)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

2967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat posit ion sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indica-
tor light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator li ght, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioners (front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. ( →P. 34)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger de\
tec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

3528-2. Customization
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)■
Automatic light control system (
→P. 141)
■Lights (→ P. 141)
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert)* (→ P. 172)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic air condi tioning system (→P. 196)
■Illumination ( →P. 203)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Light sensor sensitivity Standard -2 to 2—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
—O60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada)OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
LDA warning sensitivityHighNormalO—
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
A/C auto switch operationOnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds—O30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
12

376Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Emergency flashers ................ 282
Engine....................................... 326Compartment ........................ 238
Engine switch........................ 128
Hood ..................................... 235
How to start the engine................................. 128
Identification number ............ 325
If the engine will not start ...... 314
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 128
Overheating .......................... 318
Engine coolant ......................... 242 Capacity ................................ 328
Checking ............................... 242
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 74
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 239
Capacity ................................ 326
Checking ............................... 239
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 192
Engine switch .......................... 128
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 186 Warning light ......................... 293 Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire...... 303
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid Brake .................................... 331
Clutch ................................... 330
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 329
Washer ................................. 249
Front interior light ................... 204 Wattage ................................ 332
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights............... 204
Wattage ................................ 332
Front seats ................................. 95 Adjustment.............................. 95
Cleaning ............................... 223
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ....................... 98
Front sensor ............................ 155 Automatic High Beam ........... 155
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 155
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 155
Precautions........................... 156
Front turn signal lights ........... 139 Replacing light bulbs ............ 276
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332F

380Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Radiator .................................... 244
Rear interior light..................... 205
Rear seatFolding down .......................... 96
Rear turn signal lights............. 139
Replacing light bulbs............. 277
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 103
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Rear window defogger ............ 199
Rear window wiper .................. 147
Refueling .................................. 149 Capacity ................................ 326
Fuel types ............................. 326
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 151
Replacing Fuses .................................... 269
Light bulbs ............................ 272
Tires ...................................... 303
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 267
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 356
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 227 Seat belt reminder light .......... 293
Seat belts ................................... 26
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 27
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 28
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 224
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 28
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 29
Reminder light and buzzer.... 293
Seat belt extender .................. 28
Seat belt pretensioners........... 27
SRS warning light ................. 292
Seats ........................................... 95 Adjustment.............................. 95
Adjustment precautions .......... 95
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 56
Cleaning ............................... 223
Head restraints ....................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 24
Sensor Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 143
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 155
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 172
PCS (Pre-Collision
system)......... ...................... 155
RS