Toyota Corolla guide User manual

2008

Quick Reference Guide

MN 00505-QRG08-COR

Printed in theUSA 5/07

Customer Experience Center

1-800-331-4331

2008

Corolla

!Aword 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

asubstitute for the Owner’s Manual located

in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly

encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual

and supplementary manuals so you will have

abetter understanding of the 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 Corolla operations. Every

Corolla owner should review the Owner’s

Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed

information highlighted in yellow

throughout the Owner’sManual.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.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Raise the luggage compartment floor panel.

Remove the tool holder and tools.

Loosen and remove bolt with spacer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and

jack positioning procedures.

Wheel nut wrench

Jack

Jack handle

Tool holder

Spare tire

Trunk-Internal release

Pull

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Squeeze lock release

to lower or raise

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INDEX

Item Page no.

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance 7

Fuel tank door release and cap 6

Hood release 7

Indicator symbols 4-5

Instrument cluster 4

Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry 6

Trunk release 6

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating 15

Audio 14-15

Auto lock functions18

Automatic Transmission 8

Clock 15

Cruise control 10

Cup holders 13

Door locks-Power 13

Light control-Instrument panel 13

Lights & turn signals 11

Moonroof 12

Parking brake 9

Power outlets 13

Seat adjustments-Front 9

Seat adjustments-Rear 9

Seats-Head restraints 10

Tilt steering wheel 10

Windows-Power 12

Windshield wiper & washer 12

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 16

Seat belts 16

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 17

Spare tire & tools 17

Tire Pressure Warning System reset 16

Trunk-Internal release 17

1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s

Manual for instructions and more information.

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Ignition switch

Cruise control*

Tilt steering lock release

Instrument panel light control

Power rear view mirror control

Tire Pressure Warning System reset*

Theft deterrent system*/Engine immobilizer

indicator light

* If equipped

Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls

Wiper and washer controls

Emergency flasher switch

Audio system

Clock

Front passenger occupant classification indicator/

Front passenger seat belt reminder light

Rear window defogger switch

Auxiliary boxes

“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)*

12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter*

Air Conditioning*/Heater controls

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OVERVIEW

Driver seat belt reminder1

(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder1

(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)

Brake system warning1

Charging system warning1

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Low fuel level warning1

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’sManual.

2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008

Owner’s Manual.

When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in

action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and

hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock

Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal

down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will

result in reduced braking performance.

Indicator symbols

Open door warning1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Front passenger occupant classification

indicator

Turn signal indicator

Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Cruise control indicator2

Overdrive-off indicator

Slip indicator

Airbag SRS warning1

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control

warning1

Service indicator and reminder

Tachometer

Speedometer

Engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Trip meter reset knob

Odometer and two trip meters

Instrument cluster

Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

CE/LE

models

S model

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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Trunk release

Hood release

Turn

Store

Pull up

Driver seat

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is

not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator

may illuminate.

Driver seat

Pull up

Pull

Pull up latch

and raise hood

Keyless entry (if equipped)

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within

thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Panic button

Push Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Push and hold

Engine maintenance

Power steering fluid reservoir

Engine oil level dipstick

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

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 “Owner’s Warranty

Information Booklet,” “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

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.

1The ignition switch must be ON and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”

Auto lock functions (Automatic

Transmission only)

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate

in four different modes.

-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”

-Doors lock when shifting from “Park,” and unlock

when shifting into “Park.”

-Doors lock when shifting from Park, and unlock

when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

-Deactivated; auto lock function cancelled.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Park1

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Second gear

First gear

Overdrive switch

To turn “ON” or “OFF” Depress the overdrive

switch to choose either 3-speed (“OFF”) or 4-speed

(“ON”) operation. During normal driving conditions,

always drive with overdrive “ON.” This allows the

transmission to shift automatically into 4-speed

operation at higher speeds, increasing fuel economy.

If the indicator light on the instrument cluster is

illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”

Turning off the engine will cause overdrive to return

to the default “ON” setting.

Overdrive switch

Position

Height crank (driver side only)

Seatback angle

Seat adjustments-Rear

Parking brake

Seat adjustments-Front

Pull

(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Set Release

Lock release knob

Fold down

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lock release button

Front Rear

Seats-Head restraints

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle

is in motion.

Lock release

lever

Angle

Tilt steering wheel

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Turn signals

Parking lights

High beam flasher

High beam

Low beam

Headlights

Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically

turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights

are on low beam.

Right turn

Left turn

Lane change

Turn

1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing

the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.

2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed

exceeds 25 mph.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Functions

System ON/OFF

Resume2/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

Cancel1

Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF

Front fog lights (if equipped)

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

lever.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation Tilting operation

Open

Tilt

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Window operation

Automatic down operation (Driver side only) Push the

switch completely down and release to fully open.

To stop window midway, lightly pull up the switch.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger

windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

Driver side

Windows

lock switch

Down

Power outlets

Shifter area (12V) Center console box (12V)

Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the

“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness

control

Full intensity position

Cup holders

Front Rear

Windshield wiper & washer

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust interval

Lock

Unlock

Door locks-Power (if equipped)

14 15

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RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and

press and hold a preset button (1-6) until you hear a

beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.

To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan

preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

RDS (Radio Data System-FM only)(Type 2 only)

-Push TYPE “ ” or “ ” to view current program

genre. Push again within 6 seconds to select new

genre.

-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre

programs.

-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted

from radio stations.

Clock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning ON/OFF

Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Rear defogger

Temperature

Fan speed

Air flow vent

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”

indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.

Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating

Audio

View radio and CD text

Eject CD

Push to turn

ON/OFF Push to

adjust

tone &

balance

Seek

station/

CD track

select

Station/CD

track scan

Mode

Load CD(s)

Type 2 additional functions

Station/CD

track scan

Traffic

information

View genre with

RDS system

Preset buttons - functions in other

modes indicated above number.

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push either side of “SCAN.”

Push again to hold selection.

CD Changer (Type 2 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. Wait until the

green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to

insert next disc.

Type 1

H-Hour set

M-Minute set

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