Toyota Corolla 2006 Owner's Manual

’06 Corolla_U (L/O 0508)

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 panel 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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, turn signal and front fog
light switches

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Emergency flasher switch

4. Audio system

5. Clock

6. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light

7. Rear window defogger switch

8. Auxiliary boxes

9. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system
off) switch

10. Power outlet or cigarette lighter

11. Air conditioning controls

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

15. Instrument panel light control dial

16. Power rear view mirror control switches

17. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch

18. Engine immobilizer system/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

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

7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

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"Type C

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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

7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Brake system warning light

Driver ’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Charging system warning light

or

Malfunction indicator lamp

Low fuel level warning light

Low engine oil pressure warning light

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1

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or

Anti−lock brake system warning light

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Open door warning light

SRS warning light

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Low tire pressure warning light

Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

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light

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Engine oil replacement reminder light

Front passenger occupant classification

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indicator light

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Headlight low beam indicator light

Tail light indicator light

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Overdrive−off indicator light

Slip indicator light/traction control system 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 102 in Section 1−6.

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: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 128 in

Section 1−7.

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SECTION 1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

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

Engine immobilizer system 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless remote control 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk lid 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electric moon roof 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.

1. Master keys (black)—

These keys work in every lock. Your
Toyota dealer will need one of them to
make a new key with a built−in trans­ponder chip.

Since 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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2. Sub key (gray)—

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.

A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.

NOTICE

When using a key containing a trans­ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.

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z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth­er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after remov­ing other transponder keys (includ­ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.

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z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not cover the key grip with any

material that cuts off electromagnet­ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to

high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.

z Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

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Engine immobilizer system

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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The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system. When you in­sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve­hicle. The engine will start only when
the electronic code in the chip corre­sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.

Without Toyota vehicle intrusion protec­tion system

With Toyota vehicle intrusion protection
system

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The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.

If any of the following indicator conditions
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

D The indicator light stays on except

when the Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system is setting or activat­ing. (See “Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system (TVIP)” on page 25
in this Section.)

D The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes inconsistent-

ly.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.

For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built−in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys­tem or start the engine.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disas­semble the engine immobilizer sys­tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper opera­tion of the system cannot be guaran­teed.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZRI−21BTY

This device 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.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with RSS−210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

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

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Wireless remote control—

1. “LOCK” switch

2. “UNLOCK” switch

3. “PANIC” switch

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.

When you operate any switch, push it
slowly and securely.

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 in 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.

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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” on page 16.

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 230 in
Section 4.)

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.

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—Locking and unlocking
doors

Locking operation

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.

When the doors are unlocked, the interior
light comes on and remains on for about
15 seconds before fading out. (For further
information, see “Interior light” on page 93
in Section 1−5.)

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.

Unlocking operation

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

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—Activating panic mode

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

The “PANIC” mode 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.

—Replacing transmitter
battery

For replacement, use a CR2032 lithium
battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken to pre­vent small children from swallowing
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 follow­ing these procedures:

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

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat­tery.

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

Close the transmitter case securely.

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

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NOTICE

z Do not bend the terminals.

z Make sure the positive side and

negative side of the transmitter bat­tery are 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 the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.

z Be careful not to bend the electrode

when inserting the transmitter bat­tery and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

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Side doors—

When the doors are unlocked, the interior
light comes on and remains on for about
15 seconds before fading out. (For further
information, see “Interior light” on page 93
in Section 1−5.)

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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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.

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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.

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.

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 in an accident. It also helps pre­vent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

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

When the child−protector is locked, you
cannot open the rear door by the inside
door handle. We recommend using this
feature whenever small children are in the
vehicle.

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—Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions

Vehicles with automatic transmission
and power door lock system—You can
select the following modes of the
automatic locking and unlocking
functions.

D Mode 1—Automatic locking linked

with the shift position

All doors are automatically locked when
the selector lever is moved out of the
“P” position with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position and all the doors are
closed.

D Mode 2—Functions cancelled

Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions do not activate in this mode.

D Mode 3—Automatic locking and un-

locking linked with the shift position

Locking function—All doors are auto­matically locked when the selector le­ver is moved out of the “P” position
with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position and all doors are closed.

Unlocking function—All doors are auto­matically unlocked when the selector
lever is moved to the “P” position with
the ignition switch in the “ON” position.

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D Mode 4—Automatic locking and un-

locking linked with the shift position
and ignition switch

Locking function—All doors are auto­matically locked when the selector le­ver is moved out of the “P” position
with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position and all doors are closed.

Unlocking function—All doors are auto­matically unlocked when the ignition
switch is turned from the “ON” position
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

CHANGING THE MODE

The mode toggles through from mode
1 to mode 4. To change the mode, do
the following:

1. Set the interior light switch to the
“DOOR” position. (See “Interior light”
on page 93 in Section 1−5.)

2. Shift the selector lever into the “P”
position and close all doors.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.

4. Within 5 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
push and hold the power door lock
switch on the front side for about 5
seconds.

5. The interior light will flash to indicate
that the mode has been changed.

The flashing of the interior light indicates
the mode which has been selected.

D Flashing once, the function has

changed to mode 1.

D Flashing twice, the function has

changed to mode 2.

D Flashing three times, the function has

changed to mode 3.

D Flashing four times, the function has

changed to mode 4.

If the battery is disconnected or run down,
the mode may change. Set the desired
mode by following the above procedure.

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Power windows

Driver’s door

Window lock
switch

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The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door. The passengers’
windows can also be controlled by the
switches on the driver’s door.

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

Normal operation: 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.

Automatic operation (to open the driv­er’s window): 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.

CAUTION

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

D Before you close the power win-

dows, always make sure there is
nobody around the power windows.
You must also make sure the
heads, hands and other parts of the
bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious in­jury. When anyone closes the power
windows, make sure he or 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 Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

Passengers’ doors

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Trunk lid—

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D Never leave anyone (particularly a

small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unat­tended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.

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.

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

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 196
in Section 2 for precautions when 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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—Lock release lever

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—Lock release lever
cancelling system

—Internal trunk release handle

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.

If a person is locked in the trunk,
he/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.

CAUTION

D Always lock the trunk lid and all

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

D Never leave children unattended in

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

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Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system (TVIP)

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.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

You can set the system as follows.

1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.

The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 12 for details.)

2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.

3. Close all the doors and trunk lid secu­rely.

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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 flashing again.

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.

At this time, the interior light also turns
on when the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position. (See “Interior light” on
page 93 in Section 1−5.)

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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

’06 Corolla_U (L/O 0508)

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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D Make sure the cap is installed se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in
the event of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

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

CAUTION

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.

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 installed securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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.

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Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

’06 Corolla_U (L/O 0508)

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.

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.

D Before you close the moon roof,

always make sure there is nobody
around the moon roof. You must
also make sure nobody places his
or her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof,
first make sure it is safe to do so.

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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