Toyota COROLLA, 2011 Corolla Quick Reference Manual

QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

COROLL A

2011

2011

Corolla

!

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Corolla.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Corolla
operations. Every Corolla owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

1

6

Air Conditioning/Heating 14
Audio 12-13

Auto lock/unlock

2

9

Automatic Transmission 8
Auxiliary storage 18
Clock 16
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 18
Door locks-Power 17
Light control-Instrument panel 18
Lights & turn signals 11
Moonroof 17
Multi-information display 15
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 11
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 16
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
Windows-Power 10
Windshield wipers & washers 10

Child comfort guide 19
Doors-Child safety locks 20
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
Trunk-Internal release 20

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and

more information.

INDEX

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel audio controls*
Voice command button*
Telephone controls*
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Auxiliary storage
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear window defogger button

Steering wheel controls

Type A

Type B

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Front passenger seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Engine immobilizer indicator
Clock
USB*/AUX port
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever

* If equipped

Automatic Air Conditioning system

Manual Air Conditioning system

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OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Multi-information display
Display button
Engine coolant temperature

Type A

Type B

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Indicator symbols

Charging system warning

1

Brake system warning

1

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Headlight high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Slip indicator

1

Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

Open door warning

SRS Airbag warning

1

Driver seat belt reminder (on the instrument cluster)
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder (on the center panel)
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Low fuel level warning

Fog light indicator

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual.

Low engine oil pressure warning

1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

1

Maintenance/Service required indicator

1

Electric power steering warning

1

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may

be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Traction Control OFF indicator

1

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Push

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Panic button

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within

60 seconds of unlocking, all doors
will relock for safety.

Trunk lid operation

Push and hold

Fuel tank door release and cap

NOTE: Tighten until one click is

heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.

Pull

Turn to open

Store

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Hood release

Pull up latch
and raise hood

Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will

help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

Engine maintenance

Pull

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

4

cylinder

(2ZR-FE) engine

8

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift

from Park.

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

“S” (Sequential) mode

Standard type Multi-mode type

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

3
2

L

“S”

“D”

Parking brake

(2) Push

Set

Release

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Pull

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.

-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the ignition switch OFF.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seat adjustments-Rear

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle

Fold down

Pull

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Head restraints

Front

Rear

Lock release button

Lock release button

Windshield wipers & washers

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Up

Down

Driver side

Window lock switch

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.

Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
(if equipped)

Increase

Decrease

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beam flasher

Low beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically

upon starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will automatically
change depending on the darkness of the surroundings.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

High beam

Headlights

Parking lights

Turn

Power outlet

Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Eject CD

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Seek station/
CD track select

Station/CD
track scan

Mode

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number

View CD text

Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio category
type

Push and turn
to adjust tone
& balance

Type 2

Type 1

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Push and
turn to
adjust tone

& balance
Seek station/
CD track select

Station/CD
track select

Mode

Eject CD

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above button

View CD text

Mute

Menu

Setting preset
buttons

Load CD(s)

Type 3 additional functions

Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio category
type

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Radio

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset

button (from to or one of ) until you hear a beep. Push
desired preset button (from to or one of ) to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.

“”

Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod

®

, etc.).

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to
turn the audio system OFF.

v

v

AUX port/USB port

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

Volume control

CD Player

To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 3 only)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE” or “TUNE.SCROLL.”

AUX port

USB/AUX port

Type A

Volume control

AUX port

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX
mode.

USB port (if equipped)

By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to
the USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or
USB memory through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB mode.

Type B

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Airflow vent
Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system
automatically switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select
recirculated air mode (“ ” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)

* If equipped

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Cruise control (if equipped)

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

Cancel

1

Resume

2

Multi-information display

Push the display button to scroll through the following:

(1) Outside temperature
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Average gas mileage*
(4) Miles left on remaining fuel
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start*
(6) Running time from engine start*

* Push and hold display button to reset.

Display button

16

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.

Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual, or go to Toyota.LetsTalk.com for more information
about phone connections and compatibility.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)

Vehicles without moonroof

Vehicles with moonroof

Steering wheel telephone switches

Start call

End call

Voice command button

Volume control

Clock

Start call

End call

Voice command button

Volume control

Type B

Type A

Adjusts the hour

Adjusts the minutes

Microphone

Microphone

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Lock release lever

Angle

Length

Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, and
return lever.

Door locks-Power (if equipped)

Lock

Unlock

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

Open

Tilt

Close

Close

Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.

Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cup holders

Front

Auxiliary storage

Instrument panel

Overhead console (if equipped)

Type A

Type B (if equipped)

Type C

Rear

Pull

Pull

Push

Pull

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness
control

-

+

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Keep as low on
hips as possible

Take up slack

Too high

Seat belts

Push up, or
squeeze lock
release to lower

Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment

Rear seat outside
position guides
provide added
comfort for children
who have outgrown
child restraints.

Child comfort guide

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

20

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks
three times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.

Trunk-Internal release

Pull up

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Rear door

Doors-Child safety locks

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a
few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not
been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory
specifications should turn off the light.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

(1) Remove the luggage floor cover.
(2) Remove the tool tray.
(3) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.

Spare tire

Jack

Tool box

(1)

(2)

(3)

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