Toyota Corolla Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english

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4-6. Driving tips

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4-6.Driving tips

When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (



P.234)

The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within
Eco area. (



P.103)

Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. In the N, the gasoline
engine operates but electricity
cannot be generated. Also,
when using the air conditioning

system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.

Hybrid vehicle driving

tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System
Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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When driving in a traffic jam,
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.

Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.

Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by

avoiding overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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

Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

Perform the following according

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a

loss of vehicle control and cause

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75

mph (120 km/h), regardless of

the type of snow tires being

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely, and may cause death or

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit specified for the tire

chains being used, or 30 mph

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow

tires (vehicles with a tire pres-

sure warning system)

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from Toyota dealers or

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and

attachment of snow tires affects

the operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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to the driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud
from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly,
keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicle ahead, and
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and shift the
shift lever to P without setting
the parking brake. The park-
ing brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released.

If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an
accident.



If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift lever
cannot be moved out of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to
any other position without
depressing the brake pedal. If the
shift lever can be shifted from P,
there may be a problem with the
shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in
diameter)

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm]
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm]
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm]
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm]
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm]
in length)

Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires

only. Do not install tire chains on

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible. Retighten

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the

instructions provided with the tire

chains.

Regulations on the use of
tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles

with a tire pressure warning

system)

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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Audio

Audio

5-1. Basic function

Buttons overview.........

249

Menu screen ...............

251

Status icon ..................

252

“Setup” screen ............

254

5-2. Basic information before

operation

Initial screen................

255

Touch screen...............

256

Home screen...............

258

Entering letters and num-

bers/list screen operation

..................................

259

Screen adjustment ......

262

Linking multi-information

display and the system

..................................

263

5-3. Connectivity settings

Registering/Connecting a

Bluetooth

device .....

264

Setting Bluetooth

details

..................................

268

Wi-Fi

Hotspot ............

276

Apple CarPlay/

Android Auto..............

280

5-4. Other settings

General settings..........

287

Voice settings..............

291

Vehicle settings ...........

292

5-5. Using the audio/visual

system

Quick reference...........

294

Some basics................

295

5-6. Radio operation

AM radio/FM radio/Siri-

usXM

Satellite

Radio(SXM)...............

299

Internet radio ...............

304

5-7. Media operation

USB memory...............

305

iPod/iPhone (Apple Car-

Play) ..........................

307

Android Auto................

310

Bluetooth

audio .........

311

5-8. Audio/visual remote con-

trols

Steering switches ........

315

5-9. Audio settings

Setup...........................

317

5-10.Tips for operating the

audio/visual system

Operating information..

318

5-11.Voice command system

operation

Voice command system

..................................

330

Command list ..............

333

5-12.Mobile Assistant opera-

tion

Mobile Assistant ..........

337

248

5-13.Phone operation

(Hands-free system for
cellular phones)

Quick reference...........

339

Some basics ...............

340

Placing a call using the

Bluetooth

hands-free sys-

tem ............................

344

Receiving a call using the

Bluetooth

hands-free sys-

tem ............................

347

Talking on the Bluetooth

hands-free system.....

348

Bluetooth

phone message

function......................

350

5-14.Phone settings

Setup...........................

354

5-15.What to do if... (Blue-

tooth

)

Troubleshooting ..........

364

5-16.Connected Services Over-

view

Functional overview ....

368

Type A: Function achieved

by using a smart phone or
DCM..........................

369

Type B: Function achieved

by using DCM and the sys-
tem ............................

372

Type C: Function achieved

by using DCM............

373

Type D: Function achieved

by using DCM and a
smartphone ...............

373

5-17.Connected Services

Operation

Toyota apps.................

375

5-18.Toyota apps settings

Setup...........................

379

Audio

249

5-1. Basic function

Audio

5-1.Basic function

: If equipped



Audio Plus

Owners of this system should refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the
selected functions. (



P.256)

Press to seek up or down for a radio station or to access a
desired track/file. (



P.299, 305, 307, 311)

Press to access the Bluetooth

hands-free system. (



P.339)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, press to dis-
play the Phone app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the Toyota apps screen.

*2, 3

(



P.368)

Turn to change the radio station or skip to the next or previous
track/file. (



P.299, 305, 307, 311)

Press to turn the audio/visual system on and off, and turn it to
adjust the volume. Press and hold to restart the system. (



P.255,

Buttons overview

Operations of each part

250

5-1. Basic function

295)
When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established,
press to display the Maps app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the audio/visual system screen. (



P.294, 295)

Press to display the “Menu” screen. (



P.251)

Press to display the home screen. (



P.258)

:For details about Apple CarPlay/Android Auto:



P.280

:This function is not made available in some countries or areas.

:When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this

function will be unavailable.

The screen shots in this document

and the actual screens of the sys-

tem differ depending on whether the

functions and/or a contract existed.

WARNING

For safety, the driver should not

operate the system while he/she

is driving. Insufficient attention to

the road and traffic may cause an

accident.

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Audio

Press the “MENU” button to display the “Menu” screen.

Displays the clock. Select to display the clock settings screen.
(



P.288)

Select to display the audio control screen. (



P.294)

Select to display the hands-free operation screen. (



P.339)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, select to dis-
play the Phone app screen.

Select to display the application screen.

*1, 2

(



P.368)

When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established
and this button displays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android Auto”, select to
display the home screen of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

(



P.280)

Vehicles without DCM: Select to display the fuel consumption
screen. (



P.107)

Vehicles with DCM: Select to display the information screen.
Select “ECO” to display the fuel consumption screen. (



P.107)

The “Vehicle Alert History” shown on the information screen.

Select to display the “Setup” screen. (



P.254)

Select to adjust the contrast, brightness, etc. of the display.
(



P.262)

:This function is not made available in some countries or areas.

:When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this

function will be unavailable.

Menu screen

Menu screen operation

252

5-1. Basic function

Indicate during data commu-
nication performed via Data
Communication Module
(DCM)

The reception level of Data
Communication Module
(DCM) display

(



P.252)

The reception level of the
connected phone display
(



P.252)

Remaining battery charge
display (



P.253)

Bluetooth

phone connection

condition display (



P.253)

Wi-Fi

connection condition

display

*1, 2

(



P.276)

:Vehicles with DCM

:This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or areas.

The number of status icons that can

be displayed differs depending on

the displayed screen.

The level of reception does not
always correspond with the level
displayed on the cellular phone.
The level of reception may not
be displayed depending on the
phone you have.
When the cellular phone is out
of the service area or in a place
inaccessible by radio waves,

is displayed.

“Rm” is displayed when receiv-
ing in a roaming area. While
roaming, display “Rm” top-left
on the icon.
The receiving area may not be
displayed depending on the type
of Bluetooth

phone you have.



While connected with cellular
phone

Status icon

Status icons are displayed
at the top of the screen.

Status icon explanation

Reception level display

Reception Level

Indicators

Poor

Excellent

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5-1. Basic function

Audio



While using Data Communi-
cation Module (DCM)



While using Wi-Fi

Hotspot

When Wi-Fi

Hotspot is off, no item

is displayed.

The amount displayed does not
always correspond with the
amount displayed on the Blue-
tooth

device.

The amount of battery charge
left may not be displayed
depending on the type of the
Bluetooth

device connected.

This system does not have a
charging function.

An antenna for the Bluetooth

connection is built into the
instrument panel.

The condition of the Bluetooth

connection may deteriorate and
the system may not function
when a Bluetooth

phone is

used in the following conditions
and/or places:
The cellular phone is obstructed
by certain objects (such as
when it is behind the seat or in
the glove box or console box).
The cellular phone is touching or
is covered with metal materials.

Leave the Bluetooth

phone in a

place where the condition of the
Bluetooth

connection is good.

Reception Level

Indicators

Poor

Excellent

Reception Level

Indicators

No connection

Connected

Remaining battery charge
display

Remaining

charge

Indicators

Empty

Full

Bluetooth

connection

condition display

Indicators

Conditions

(Blue)

Indicates that the con-
dition of the Blue-
tooth

connection is

good.

(Gray)

While in this condition,
sound quality during
phone calls may dete-
riorate.

Indicates that the cel-
lular phone is not con-
nected via Bluetooth

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5-1. Basic function

Press the “MENU” button, then
select “Setup” to display the
“Setup” screen. The items
shown on the “Setup” screen
can be set.

Select to change the selected
language, operation sound
settings, etc. (



P.287)

Select to set Bluetooth

device and Bluetooth

sys-

tem settings. (



P.268)

Select to set audio settings.
(



P.317)

Select to set the phone
sound, contacts, message
settings, etc. (



P.354)

Select to set the voice set-
tings. (



P.291)

Select to set vehicle informa-
tion. (



P.292)

Select to set Wi-Fi

connec-

tion settings.

*1, 2

(



P.277)

Select to set Toyota apps set-
tings.

(



P.379)

:Vehicles with DCM

:This function is not made avail-

able in some countries or areas.

“Setup” screen

255

5-2. Basic information before operation

5-2.Basic information before operation

After a few seconds, the caution
screen will be displayed.
After about 5 seconds or select-
ing “Continue”, the caution
screen automatically switches to
the next screen.

When system response is
extremely slow, the system can
be restarted.
Press and hold the “POWER
VOLUME” knob for 3 seconds or
more.

Initial screen

When the power switch is
turned to ACC or ON, the
initial screen will be dis-
played and the system will
begin operating.

Caution screen

WARNING

When the vehicle is stopped with

the engine running, always apply

the parking brake for safety.

Restarting the system

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5-2. Basic information before operation

Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly with
your finger.

: The above operations may not be performed on all screens.

Flick operations may not be performed smoothly at high altitudes.

This system is operated mainly
by the buttons on the screen.
(Referred to as screen buttons
in this manual.)
When a screen button is

touched, a beep sounds. (To set
the beep sound:



P.287)

●

If the system does not respond to

touching a screen button, move

your finger away from the screen

and then touch it again.

●

Dimmed screen buttons cannot be

Touch screen

Touch screen gestures

Operation method

Outline

Main use



Touch

Quickly touch and
release once.



Selecting an item
on the screen



Drag

Touch the screen
with your finger,
and move the
screen to the
desired position.



Scrolling the lists



Flick

Quickly move the
screen by flicking
with your finger.



Scrolling the main
screen page

Touch screen operation

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5-2. Basic information before operation

operated.

●

The displayed image may become

darker and moving images may

be slightly distorted when the

screen is cold.

●

In extremely cold conditions, the

screen may not be displayed and

the data input by a user may be

deleted. Also, the screen buttons

may be harder than usual to

depress.

●

When you look at the screen

through polarized material such as

polarized sunglasses, the screen

may be dark and hard to see. If

so, look at the screen from differ-

ent angles, adjust the screen set-

tings on the display settings

screen or take off your sun-

glasses.

●

When

is displayed on the

screen, select

to return to the

previous screen.

The operable areas of the
capacitive touch screen buttons
use capacitive touch sensors
and may not operate properly in
the following situations:



If the screen is dirty or wet



If a source of strong electro-
magnetic waves is brought
near the screen



If a glove is worn during oper-
ation



If the screen is touched by a
fingernail



If a stylus is used to operate
the buttons



If your palm touches the oper-
able area of another button
during operation



If a button is touched quickly



If the operable part of a
capacitive touch screen but-
ton is touched by or covered
with a metal object, such as
the following, it may not oper-
ate properly:

• Magnetic isolation cards
• Metallic foil, such as the inner

packaging of a cigarette box

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Discs, such as a CD or DVD



If the operable part of a
capacitive touch screen but-
ton is wiped, it may operate
unintentionally.



If the capacitive touch screen
button is being touched when
the power switch is changed
to ACC or ON, the button may
not operate properly. In this
case, remove anything touch-
ing the button, turn the power
switch off and then turn it to

NOTICE

●

To prevent damaging the

screen, lightly touch the screen

buttons with your finger.

●

Do not use objects other than

your finger to touch the screen.

●

Wipe off fingerprints using a

glass cleaning cloth. Do not use

chemical cleaners to clean the

screen, as they may damage

the touch screen.

Capacitive touch screen
buttons

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