Toyota Corolla 2003 Owner's Manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:

D U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll −free: 1−800−331−4331
D CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll −free: 1−888−TOYOTA−8 (1−888−869−6828)

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of
continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

© 2002 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam­age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause
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. Yu are informed about what you must or
must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not...”;
“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this
happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited
warranties:

D New vehicle warranty

D Emission control systems warranty

D Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci­fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section
6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in­formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market.
You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod­ucts and 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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Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require­ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment
Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two−way radio system

As 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 and seat belt pretensioner system, be
sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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 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 dispose of your
vehicle.

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SECTION 1− 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panelel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument panel overview

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1. Side defroster outlets

2. Side vents

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Electric moon roof switches

6. Personal lights

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Glove box

10. Portable ashtray

11. Rear console box

12. Cup holders

13. Power outlet

14. Parking brake lever

15. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever

16. Hood lock release lever

17. Window lock switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch and
front fog light switch

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Emergency flasher switch

4. Car audio

5. Clock

6. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light

7. Rear window defogger switch

8. Auxiliary boxes

9. Power outlet or cigarette lighter

10. Air conditioning controls

11. Ignition switch

12. Cruise control switch

13. Tilt steering lock release lever

14. Interior/instrument panel light control
dial

15. Power rear view mirror control switches

16. Toyota vehicle intrusion protection
system indicator light

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Instrument cluster overview

"Type A

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1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

2. Tachometer

3. Speedometer

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4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Fuel gauge

6. Trip meter reset knob

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7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

"Type B

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1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

2. Tachometer

3. Speedometer

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Fuel gauge

6. Trip meter reset knob

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7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

or

Brake system warning light

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Low engine oil pressure warning light

∗

1

∗

1

∗

Driver ’s seat belt reminder light

1

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

∗

Discharge warning light

1

or

∗

1

Anti−lock brake system warning light

∗

Open door warning light

SRS warning light

1

∗

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

∗

∗

1,

3

∗

or

Malfunction indicator lamp

1

Headlight high beam indicator light

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Low fuel level warning light

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Turn signal indicator lights

Overdrive−off indicator light

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Cruise control indicator light

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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

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buzzers” on page 85 in Section 1−5.

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2

: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 99 in Sec-

tion 1−6.

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: This symbol equipped only on vehicles sold in Canada.

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SECTION 1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk lid 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electric moon roof 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys Side doors—

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.

1. Master key—This key works in every
lock.

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the
trunk.

To protect items locked in the trunk when
using valet parking, leave the sub key
with the attendant.

Since all the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve­hicle.

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KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.

We recommend writing down the key num­ber and storing it in a safe place.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.

To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—

All the doors lock and unlock simulta­neously with either front door. In the driv­er’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc­cession will unlock all the doors simulta­neously.

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When the interior light dial is in the
DOOR position, and all doors are un­locked simultaneously using either the key
or the wireless remote control transmitter,
the interior light will come on and remain
on for about 15 seconds before fading
out. (For further information, see “Interior/
instrument panel light control” on page 77
in Section 1−4.)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

The front doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock knobs
are in the locked position.

CAUTION

Do not pull the inside handle of the
front doors while driving. The doors
will open and an accident may occur.
Toyota strongly recommends that all
children be placed in the rear seat of
the vehicle.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the ve­hicle.

Vehicles with power door lock system—
Doors cannot be locked when either front
door is open and the key is in the igni­tion.

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Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.

Operating the switch simultaneously locks
or unlocks all the doors.

If you do either of the following, no door
can be unlocked with the power door lock
switch.

D Lock all the doors with the key or wire-

less remote control transmitter when all
the doors are closed.

D Open the driver’s door or front passen-

ger’s door and move the inside lock
knobs of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors.

The power door lock switch can be reset
in the following ways.

D Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
D Unlock all the doors with the key or

wireless remote control transmitter.

D Unlock the driver’s door or front pas-

senger’s door with the inside lock
knob, and then unlock all the doors
with the power door lock switch.

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear
door so it can be opened from the outside
only, not from inside. We recommend us­ing this feature whenever small children
are in the vehicle.

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CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especially
when small children are in the ve­hicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve­hicle during an accident. It also helps
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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—Wireless remote control

Locking operation

The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock all the
doors or activate the “PANIC” mode
from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS

To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time the turn signal lights will flash once.

Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.

If any door is not securely closed, locking
cannot be performed by the “LOCK”
switch.

To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each
time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, the
turn signal lights will flash twice.

Unlocking operation

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When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed,
the interior light comes on. The light re­mains on for about 15 seconds unless any
door is opened and closed. (For further
information, see “Interior/instrument panel
light control” on page 77 in Section 1−4.)

You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera­tion is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.

“PANIC” SWITCH

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights, turn signal lights
and interior light.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve­hicle theft when you witness anyone at­tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
the alarm midway, push any switch on the
transmitter or turn the ignition key from
the “LOCK” to “ON” position.

The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol­lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.

D Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.

D Do not disassemble it.
D Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

D Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote con­trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.

If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.

D The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see “REPLACING
TRANSMITTER BATTERY”.

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If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci­dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re­mote control transmitter” on page 186 in
Section 4.)

MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT27R
CAN: 1470 104 105A
MADE IN U.S.A.

This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the follow­ing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

For replacement, use a CR2032 lithium
battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken that
small children do not swallow the re­moved transmitter battery or compo­nents.

NOTICE

z When replacing the transmitter bat-

tery, be careful not to lose the com­ponents.

z Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol­lowing procedures:

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.

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z Be careful not to bend the electrode

of the transmitter battery insertion
and that dust or oils do not adhere
to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans­mitter still does not operate properly, con­tact your Toyota dealer.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat­tery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

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3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi­tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

z Make sure the positive side and

negative side of the transmitter bat­tery should be faced correctly.

z Do not replace the battery with wet

hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.

z Do not touch or move any compo-

nents inside of the transmitter, or
it may interfere with proper opera­tion.

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Power windows

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Window lock
switch

The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.

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OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’
WINDOWS

Use the switches on the passengers’
doors. The driver’s door also has
switches that control the passengers’
windows.

The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.

To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock switch on
the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows
cannot be operated.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.

D Always make sure the heads, hands

and other parts of the bodies of all
occupants are kept completely in­side the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone’s
neck, head or hands get caught in
a closing window, it could result in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make
sure that he/she operates the win­dows safely.

D When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi­sion. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unex­pected use of the switches.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the igni­tion key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unat­tended children can be involved in
serious accidents.

Trunk lid—

To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock­wise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 153 in Section 2 for precautions in
loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.

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CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driv­ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre­vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.

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—Lock release lever

—Lock release lever
cancelling system

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

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After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise
to deactivate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.

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—Internal trunk release handle

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Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system (TVIP)

CAUTION

D Always lock the trunk lid and all

doors, and keep away the vehicle
keys out of children’s reaches.

D Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Unsupervised children
may lock themselves in the vehicle
or trunk and suffer serious injuries
or death.

If a person is locked in the trunk, he
or she can pull down the phosphores­cent handle on the inside of trunk lid
to open the trunk lid.

The phosphorescent (glow−in−the−dark)
handle will continue to glow for a time
after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to
glow longer.

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TVIP is a theft deterrent system. If
someone attempts to damage or break
into your vehicle, the system sounds
the alarm while flashing the lights.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM

You can set the system as follows.

1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.

2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.

3. Close all the doors and trunk lid secu­rely.

4. Lock all the doors with the key or wire­less remote control transmitter. At this
time, the TVIP indicator light comes
on.

The system will be set in 30 seconds.
When the system is set, the indicator
light will start to flash.

5. Make sure that the indicator light
flashes. Then you may leave the ve­hicle.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system because unlocking
from the inside activates the alarm.

Activating the alarm

If the system detects a threat to the
vehicle, it sounds the alarm for one
minute while flashing headlights and
turn signal lights. Also, the interior
light turns on when the interior light
dial is in the DOOR position.

The system detects a threat under any of
the following conditions:

D Either of the front doors is unlocked by

means other than the key or wireless
remote control transmitter.

If the key is not in the ignition switch,
all the doors will be automatically
locked again.

D Any of the doors or trunk lid are forci-

bly opened.

The alarm will activate when the trunk
lid is opened with a key. Cancel the
system before opening the trunk lid.

D The side windows are tapped or bro-

ken.

D The battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

D The ignition is hotwired.

After one minute, the alarm automatically
stops and the indicator light starts flashing
again.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, until you cancel the system, the
system automatically resets the alarm af­ter the alarm has stopped.

The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in “Activat­ing the alarm”.

Stopping the alarm

You can stop the alarm in either of the
following ways:

D Unlock any of the doors with the key

or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Place the ignition switch in the “ON”

position.

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CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

You can cancel the system as described
in “Stopping the alarm”.

If you cancel the system by unlocking any
of the doors but no door is opened within
30 seconds, all the doors lock automati­cally and the system will be set again.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

You can check the system operation as
follows.

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described in
“SETTING THE SYSTEM”.

3. Unlock the driver’s door with the inside
lock knob. The system should activate
and the alarm should sound.

4. Stop the alarm as described in “Stop­ping the alarm”.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other
doors. (For rear doors, unlock and then
open the doors as described in step 3.)

If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Hood

To open the hood:

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other­wise, the hood may open unexpected­ly while driving and an accident may
occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.

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3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.

To insert the support rod into the slot,
move it straight up. If it is moved to the
side or toward the inside of the vehicle,
it may become detached.

Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.

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CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.

NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to
its clip before closing the hood. Clos­ing the hood with the support rod up
could cause the hood to bend.

Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door
is on the left side of your vehicle.

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The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weath­er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re­moved.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

’03 Corolla U (L/O 0201)

To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the personal light.

The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

Sun shade operation—

The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.

Sliding operation—

To open: Push the switch on the rear
side.

The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.

To close: Push the switch on the front
side.

As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the half closed position before
fully closing. Therefore, release the switch
and then push it again to close it com­pletely.

Tilting operation—

To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP”
side.
To lower: Push the switch on the opposite
side of the “UP” side.

You may stop the moon roof at any de­sired position. The roof will move while
the switch is being pushed and stop when
released.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other­wise, they could be seriously in­jured if the vehicle stops suddenly
or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.

Tilting operation

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D Always make sure nobody places

his/her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening be­fore you close the roof. If some­one’s neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the roof, first make
sure it is safe to do so.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the igni­tion key still inserted. They could
use the moon roof switches and get
trapped in the roof opening. Unat­tended children can be involved in
serious accidents.

D Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

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