Toyota Corolla 2012 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior fea-

tures

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 22

1-2. Opening, closing

and

locking the doors and

trunk

Smart key system................. 25

Wireless remote control ....... 36

Doors.................................... 41

Trunk.................................... 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 51

Rear seats............................ 54

Head restraints..................... 56

Seat belts............................. 58

Steering wheel ..................... 66

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror.......................... 67

Outside rear view mirrors..... 69

1-4. Opening a

nd closing the

windows

Power windows .................... 71

Moon roof............................. 73

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ..................................... 77

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 81

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 84

SRS airbags ......................... 86

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 98

Child restraint systems ....... 103

Installing child restraints ..... 107

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 120

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system) ...................... 131

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system) ...................... 135

Automatic transmission ...... 139

Manual transmission........... 145

Turn signal lever................. 146

Parking brake ..................... 147

Horn.................................... 148

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 149

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 152

Multi-information display..... 156

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight swi

tch.................. 160

Fog light switch................... 164

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 166

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 169

Driving assist systems ........ 173

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 177

Vehicle load limits............... 180

Winter driving tips ............... 181

Trailer towing

(2.4 L 4-cylinder

[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 185

Trailer towing

(1.8 L 4-cylinder

[2ZR-FE] engine).............. 200

Dinghy towing (automatic

transmission) .................... 201

Dinghy towing (manual

transmission) .................... 202

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 206

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 212

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers............... 219

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 220

Using the radio................... 232

Using the CD player........... 236

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 243

Operating an iPod .............. 252

Operating a USB

memory............................ 261

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 269

Using the AUX port............. 273

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 275

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio s

ystem

Bluetooth

®

audio/phone..... 279

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio/phone ..................... 282

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.... 287

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

Making a phone call........... 290

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Bluetooth” menu)........... 295

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Phone” menu)................ 301

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 307

• Interior light ...................... 309

• Personal lights ................. 309

• Personal/interior lights...... 310

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 311

• Glove box......................... 312

• Console box..................... 312

• Cup holders...................... 314

• Auxiliary boxes................. 317

• Bottle holders................... 319

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 320

Vanity mirrors..................... 321

Clock.................................. 322

Ashtray............................... 323

Cigarette lighter.................. 324

Power outlet ....................... 325

Seat heaters....................... 326

Floor mat............................ 328

Compass............................ 329

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 334

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 336

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 339

General maintenance......... 341

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 344

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 345

Hood................................... 349

Positioning a floor jack........ 351

Engine compartment .......... 354

Tires.................................... 368

Tire inflation pressure......... 376

Wheels................................ 380

Air conditioning filter........... 383

Key battery ......................... 385

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 389

Light bulbs.......................... 399

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 412

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 413

If you think something

is wrong ............................ 418

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 419

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 420

If you have a flat tire............ 432

If the engine will not

start................................... 444

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 446

If you lose your keys........... 447

If the electronic key does

not operate properly.......... 448

If the battery is

discharged........................ 450

If your vehicle overheats..... 456

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 459

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency........................ 461

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 464

Fuel information.................. 476

Tire information .................. 479

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 491

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 495

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 498

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 499

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 502

Abbreviation list......................... 512

Alphabetical index..................... 514

What to do if... ........................... 525

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Headlights (low beam)

P. 160

Pictorial index

Exterior

Front fog lights 

P. 164

Front turn signal and parking

lights

P. 146, 160

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 69

Front side marker lights

P. 160

Headlights (high beam) and daytime

running lights

P. 160, 162

Moon roof 

P. 73

Hood

P. 349

Windshield wipers

P. 166

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 368

P. 432

P. 474

P. 479

Trunk

P. 47

Rear turn signal lights

P. 146

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights

P. 160

: If equipped

Doors

P. 41

Fuel filler door

P. 77

8

Glove box

P. 312

SRS driver airbag

P. 86

Interior

Pictorial index

Floor mat

P. 328

Auxiliary boxes

P. 317

Parking brake lever

P. 147

Shift lever

P. 139, 145

Front seats

P. 51

Cup holders

P. 314

Cup holders

P. 314

SRS side airbags

P. 86

Console box

P. 312

Power window

switches



P. 71

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 86

Head restraints

P. 56

Seat belts

P. 58

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Anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

P. 67

Personal lights 

Personal/interior lights



P. 309

P. 310

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 86

A

Sun visors

P. 320

Vanity mirrors

P. 321

Auxiliary boxes 

P. 317

Window lock

switch



P. 71

Power window

switches 

P. 71

B

Door lock switch 

P. 41

Compass 

P. 329

Moon roof switch 

P. 73

Interior light

P. 309

Inside door lock button

P. 42

Microphone , *

1

P. 283

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 149

P. 156

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 166

Fuel filler door opener

P. 77

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 412

Shift lock override

button



P. 446

Cigarette lighter 

Power outlet



Ashtray



Auxiliary box 

P. 324

P. 325

P. 323

P. 317

Tire pressure warning

reset switch



P. 369

Horn

P. 148

Clock

P. 322

Audio system

P. 220

Hood lock release

lever

P. 349

Trunk opener

P. 47

Tilt and telescopic

steering control lever

P. 66

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 160

P. 146

P. 164

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A

Air conditioning

system

P. 206

Air conditioning

system

P. 212

Automatic air conditioning system

Manual air conditioning system

Engine immobilizer system

indicator

P. 81

Seat heater switches 

P. 326

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch

/rear window defogger switch 

P. 219

Engine immobilizer system

indicator

P. 81

Seat heater switches 

P. 326

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port 

P. 273

P. 252, 261, 273

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port



P. 273

P. 252, 261, 273

: If equipped

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch /rear window defogger switch 

P. 219

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B

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 69

Auxiliary boxes

P. 317

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

VSC/TRAC off switch

P. 173

13

C

Talk switch , *

1

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system)



P. 135

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system)



P. 131

Audio remote control

switches 

P. 275

Type A

Telephone switch , *

1

Cruise control switch 

P. 169

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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C

Talk switch , *

1

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Type B

Telephone switch , *

1

Cruise control switch 

P. 169

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 135

Audio remote control

switches

P. 275

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including

options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not

installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we

reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ

from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel

evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota

vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these

parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible

for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may

cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.

Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,

safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In

addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification

may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-

cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle control and operation data recording

Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain

information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-

cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or

pictures.

● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-

pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,

such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist

in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed

to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-

ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-

tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are

recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine

the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired

during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access

to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,

other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can

read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except

when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Toyota may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain

explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt

pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be

sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner

removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota

dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-

trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-

ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-

cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and

reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in

death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other

drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-

tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or

reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,

your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to

have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.

There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with

the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Symbols used in illustrations

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if

the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do

in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or

its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must

or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota

and its equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through means “Do not”, “Do not

do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,

etc.) used to operate switches and other

devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation

(e.g. a lid opens).

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