Toyota Corolla (2023 year). Manual in english

148

4-1. Before driving

WARNING

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when a driven wheel is up

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud, etc. This may damage

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator

and brake pedals at the same

time during driving, as this may

restrain the engine output.

●

Do not use the accelerator

pedal or depress the accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the

same time to hold the vehicle on

a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and

shift the shift lever to P. Failure to

do so may cause the vehicle to

move or the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator

pedal is accidentally depressed.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle

parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel

fully in either direction and hold

it there for an extended period

of time.

Doing so may damage the

power steering.

●

When driving over bumps in the

road, drive as slowly as possible

to avoid damaging the wheels,

underside of the vehicle, etc.

●

For APEX models: APEX vehi-

cle height is lower than other

vehicle grades.

Driving over rough or damaged

road surfaces, as well as park-

ing blocks, curbs, and other

obstacles may cause damage

to the underside of your vehicle.

Drive carefully under rough con-

ditions to avoid damage.

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause

the following situations. Hold the

steering wheel firmly and gradu-

ally depress the brake pedal to

slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Information on what to do in case

of a flat tire (



P.370)

■

When encountering flooded

roads

Do not drive on a road that has

flooded after heavy rain etc.

Doing so may cause the following

serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by

water immersion

In the event that you drive on a

flooded road and the vehicle

becomes flooded or stuck in mud

or sand, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

149

4-1. Before driving

ing

When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the engine output may be
restrained.



When the shift lever is shifted
to R



When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D

When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.

: Depending on the situation, the

shift position may not be
changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRAC is turned off

(



P.250), sudden start restraint

control also does not operate. If

your vehicle have trouble escaping

from the mud or fresh snow due to

sudden start restraint control opera-

tion, deactivate TRAC (



P.250) so

that the vehicle may become able to

escape from the mud or fresh snow.

Cargo capacity depends on the
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load
capacity) — (Total weight of
occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 −

NOTICE

●

Changes in the quantity and

quality of the engine oil, tran-

saxle fluid, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bear-

ings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following
information about storage
precautions, cargo capacity
and load:

Capacity and distribution

150

4-1. Before driving

750 (5



150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.152)

Toyota does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing.

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (



P.392)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a

total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity will
be C lb. (kg) as follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb.

(kg)

:A =Weight of people

:B =Total load capacity

:C =Available cargo and luggage

load

In this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo
and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

lb. (kg) = E

lb.

(kg)

:D =Additional weight of people

:E =Available cargo and luggage

load

As shown in the example above,
if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and lug-
gage load will be reduced by an
amount that equals the
increased weight due to the
additional occupants. In other
words, if an increase in the num-
ber of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity
(combined weight of occupants
plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and
luggage on your vehicle.

Calculation formula for
your vehicle

151

4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

■

Things that must not be car-

ried in the trunk

The following things may cause a

fire if loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the

pedals from being depressed

properly, may block the driver’s

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the

trunk whenever possible.

●

To prevent cargo and luggage

from sliding forward during

braking, do not stack anything in

the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo

and luggage low, as close to the

floor as possible.

●

When you fold down the rear

seats, long items should not be

placed directly behind the front

seats.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage

in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear

seats (when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant

compartment.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in

the enlarged trunk. It is not

designed for passengers. They

should ride in their seats with

their seat belts properly fas-

tened.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum

axle weight rating or the total

vehicle weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’s weight and the cargo

load is less than the total load

capacity, do not apply the load

unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering

or braking control which may

cause death or serious injury.

152

4-1. Before driving

■

Total load capacity and seating

capacity

These details are also described on

the tire and loading information

label. (



P.328)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include
total load capacity, seating
capacity, towing capacity
and cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.392

Total load capacity means the
combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.392

Seating capacity means the max-
imum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight
is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.



Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing a trailer with your vehicle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occu-
pants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in

an accident.

Trailer towing

Toyota does not recom-
mend towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Toyota also
does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier
for a wheelchair, scooter,
bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer tow-
ing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

154

4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake
is set. (



168)

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal.

Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.

■

If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may

not have been deactivated. (



P.77)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

When the steering lock cannot

be released

When starting the engine, the

engine switch may seem stuck in

OFF. To free it, turn the key while

turning the steering wheel slightly

left and right.

OFF (“LOCK” position)

The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)

ACC (“ACC” position)

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.

Engine (ignition)

switch (vehicles with-

out a smart key sys-

tem)

Starting the engine

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal

while starting the engine under

any circumstances. Doing so may

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not crank the engine for

more than 30 seconds at a time.

This may overheat the starter

and wiring system.

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have

your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

Changing the engine
switch positions

155

4-2. Driving procedures

ing

ON ( “ON” position)

All electrical components can be
used.

START ( “START” position)

For starting the engine.

■

Turning the key from ACC to

OFF

Shift the shift lever to P.

Push in the key and turn it to

OFF.

■

Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door

is opened while the engine switch is

in OFF or ACC to remind you to

remove the key.

Check that the parking brake
is set. (



P.168)

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal.

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. If it is not displayed, the

engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It is

not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.
Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the engine is completely

started.
The engine can be started from any

WARNING

■

Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to

OFF while driving. If, in an emer-

gency, you must turn the engine

off while the vehicle is moving,

turn the engine switch only to

ACC to stop the engine. An acci-

dent may result if the engine is

stopped while driving. (



P.348)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in

ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the engine running.

Engine (ignition)

switch (vehicles with

a smart key system)

Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or
changes engine switch
modes.

Starting the engine

156

4-2. Driving procedures

engine switch mode.

■

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the

engine switch illumination operates

as follows:

●

When a door is opened, or the

engine switch mode is changed

from ACC or ON to off, the engine

switch illumination comes on.

●

When depressing the brake pedal

with carrying the electronic key on

your person, the engine switch

illumination blinks.

●

When the engine switch mode is

in ACC or ON, the engine switch

illumination is constantly illumi-

nated.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system

may not have been deactivated.

(



P.77)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is

shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■

If the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started using

the smart key system. Refer to

P.383 to restart the engine.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.106

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.121

■

Notes for the entry function



P.122

■

Electronic key battery



P.333

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly

and firmly, the engine switch

mode may not change or the

engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine

immediately after turning the

engine switch off, the engine may

not start in some cases. After turn-

ing the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restart-

ing the engine.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.381.

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal

while starting the engine under

any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have

your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

157

4-2. Driving procedures

ing

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake
(



168), and shift the shift

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

The engine will stop, and the meter

display will be extinguished.

Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Automatic engine shut off fea-

ture

●

The vehicle is equipped with a

feature that automatically shuts off

the engine when the shift lever is

in P with the engine running for an

extended period.

●

The engine will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it

has been left running while the

shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine

shut off feature will reset if the

brake pedal is depressed or if the

shift lever is in a position other

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (



P.115) from the inside or

the mechanical key (



P.381) from

the outside, the automatic engine

shut off feature will be disabled.

The timer for the automatic engine

shut off feature will be re-enabled

if the driver’s door is opened.

NOTICE

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the engine

switch

If the engine switch seems to be

operating somewhat differently

than usual, such as the switch

sticking slightly, there may be a

malfunction. Contact your Toyota

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine

WARNING

■

Stopping the engine in an

emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in

an emergency while driving the

vehicle, press and hold the

engine switch for more than 2

seconds, or press it briefly 3

times or more in succession.

(



P.348)

However, do not touch the

engine switch while driving

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the engine off while driving

will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power

assist to these systems will be

lost. This will make it more diffi-

cult to steer and brake, so you

should pull over and stop the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

●

If the engine switch is operated

while the vehicle is running, a

warning message will be shown

on the multi-information display

and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the engine after per-

forming an emergency shut-

down, shift the shift lever to N

and then press the engine

switch.

158

4-2. Driving procedures

Modes can be changed by
pressing the engine switch with
brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)

OFF

The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACC

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

:If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the

WARNING

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful

carbon monoxide (CO), which is

colorless and odorless. Observe

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle

and may lead to an accident

caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area,

such as a garage, stop the

engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with

the engine running for a long

time. If such a situation cannot

be avoided, park the vehicle in

an open space and ensure that

exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running

in an area with snow build-up,

or where it is snowing. If snow-

banks build up around the vehi-

cle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and

enter the vehicle.

Changing engine switch
modes

159

4-2. Driving procedures

ing

engine, the engine switch will be
turned to ACC, not to off.

:ACC mode can be enabled/dis-

abled on the customize menu.
(



P.412)

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON

(the engine is not running) for more

than 20 minutes with the shift lever

in P, the engine switch will automati-

cally turn to OFF.

However, this function cannot

entirely prevent battery discharge.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine switch in ACC or ON for long

periods of time when the engine is

not running.

■

When ACC customization is in

off

With the engine switch is turned off,

the multimedia system can still be

used for a certain time until the bat-

tery saving function starts operating.

If the engine is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake
is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
engine switch shortly and
firmly.

Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display are
off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the

multi-information display, the

engine switch is not off. Exit the

vehicle after turning the engine

switch off.

When stopping the engine
with the shift lever in a
position other than P

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine when the

shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the engine is stopped in

another shift lever position, the

engine switch will not be turned

off and remained to ON. If the

vehicle is left in ON, battery dis-

charge may occur.

160

4-2. Driving procedures

: To improve fuel efficiency and

reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.

■

To protect the continuously

variable transmission

If the continuously variable trans-

mission fluid temperature is high,

“Transmission Oil Temp High Stop in

a Safe Place and See Owner’s

Manual” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

vehicle will go into transmission pro-

tection mode automatically. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

When driving with the dynamic

radar cruise control activated

Even when switching the driving

mode to sport mode with the intent

of enabling engine braking, engine

braking will not occur because

dynamic radar cruise control will not

be canceled. (



P.247)

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)



P.149

■

G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a

suitable gear for sporty driving

according to driver’s input and driv-

ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates

automatically when the shift lever is

in D and sport mode is selected for

the driving mode. (Selecting normal

mode or shifting the shift lever to the

B position cancels this function.)

■

After recharging/reconnecting

the battery



P.385

■

Continuously variable transmis-

sion fail-safe control

The system detects malfunctioning

parts targeted (all of the solenoids

that perform the shifting function) by

the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-

forms fail-safe mechanisms, such

as restricting the shifting function or

transmission ratio control.

In this event, the malfunction indica-

tor lamp turns on.

Continuously variable

transmission (vehi-

cles without paddle

shift switches)

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.

Shift position purpose
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmit-

ted)

Normal driving

Applying moderate

engine braking driving

down hills

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift

gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin

or skid, resulting in an accident.

161

4-2. Driving procedures

ing

:While the engine switch is in

ON and the brake pedal
depressed

, shift the shift lever

while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever while

pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.

: For the vehicle be able to be

shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to

prevent accidental operation of the

shift lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P

only when the engine switch is in

ON and the brake pedal is being

depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal

is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted

with your foot on the brake pedal,

there may be a problem with the

shift lock system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

The following steps may be used as

an emergency measure to ensure

that the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Ply the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damaging the cover,

wrap the tip of the flathead

screwdriver with a tape.

Press and hold the shift lock

override button and then push

the shift release button on the

shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while

Shifting the shift lever

162

4-2. Driving procedures

the button is pressed.



P.247

: To improve fuel efficiency and

reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.

■

To protect the continuously

variable transmission

If the continuously variable trans-

mission fluid temperature is high,

“Transmission Oil Temp High Stop in

a Safe Place and See Owner’s

Manual” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

vehicle will go into transmission pro-

tection mode automatically. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock

override button, make sure to set

the parking brake and depress the

brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the

brake pedal when the shift lock

override button is pressed and the

shift lever is shifted out of P, the

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving
mode

Continuously variable

transmission (vehi-

cles with paddle shift

switches)

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.

Shift position purpose
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmit-

ted)

Normal driving

10-speed sport sequen-

tial shiftmatic mode

driving (



P.165)

163

4-2. Driving procedures

ing

dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving

mode to sport mode with the intent

of enabling engine braking, engine

braking will not occur because

dynamic radar cruise control will not

be canceled. (



P.247)

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)



P.149

■

G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a

suitable gear for sporty driving

according to driver’s input and driv-

ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates

automatically when the shift lever is

in D and sport mode is selected for

the driving mode. (Selecting normal

mode or shifting the shift lever to the

M position cancels this function.)

■

After recharging/reconnecting

the battery



P.385

:While the engine switch is in

ON and the brake pedal
depressed

, shift the shift lever

while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever while

pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.

: For the vehicle be able to be

shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift

gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin

or skid, resulting in an accident.

Shifting the shift lever

Toyota Corolla (2023 year). Manual in english - page 10