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Toyota GR Corolla (2023 year). Manual in english - page 14

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5-2. Using the interior lights

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5-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (

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P.223)

Front interior/personal lights (

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P.223)

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Front

Turns the door position on/off

When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the lights turn

on.

Turns the lights on/off

■

Rear

Turns the lights on/off
When the door position is on for
the front interior lights, the rear

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

Operating the interior
lights

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interior light will turn on when a
door is open and turn off when
all of them are closed.
When the rear interior light is on
linked to the door position for
the front interior lights, it will not
turn off even though the switch
is pressed.

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off

according to the engine switch

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when

the engine switch is turned off, the

lights will go off automatically after

20 minutes.

■

If the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate)

If any of the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate) or in the event of a strong

rear impact, the interior lights will

turn on automatically.

The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20

minutes.

The interior lights can be turned off

manually. However, in order to help

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until

safety can be ensured.

(The interior lights may not turn on

automatically depending on the

force of the impact and conditions of

the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.371)

Operating the personal
lights

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the engine

is not running.

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5-3. Using the storage features

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5-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders (

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P.226)

Open trays (

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P.227)

Glove box (



P.226)

Cup holders (

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P.226)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left

in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or

spray cans in the storage spaces,

as this may cause the following

when cabin temperature becomes

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by

heat or cracked if they come

into contact with other stored

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the

lighter may catch fire or the

spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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5-3. Using the storage features

Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.



Front

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may

occur due to an occupant being

struck by the open glove box or

the items stored inside.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup

holder

Do not place anything other than

cups or beverage cans in the cup

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be

stored in the cup holders even if

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury. If possible, cover hot

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

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

Rear

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Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored

depending on its size or shape.



Front (if equipped)



Rear

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle

holders

Do not place anything other than

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury.

Open tray

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions

when putting items in the open

tray. Failure to do so may cause

items to be thrown out of the tray

in the event of sudden braking or

steering. In these cases, the items

may interfere with pedal operation

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that

may protrude over the tray’s

edge.

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5-3. Using the storage features

The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.

Lift the deck mat.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in

use

To avoid injury, always return the

hooks to their stowed positions

when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

WARNING

■

To prevent damage to the gro-

cery bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier

than 4.4 lb. (2 kg) on the grocery

bag hooks.

Auxiliary box

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Unhook the cords.

Remove the cover from the anchors.

Removing the luggage cover

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5-4. Other interior features

5-4.Other interior features

The USB charging port are used
to supply 3 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices.
The USB charging port are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
port

Open the console box lid.

■

The USB charging port can be

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging port may not operate

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more

than 3 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer,

such as a USB memory device, is

connected

●

If the connected external device is

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external

device

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

The power outlet can be used

Other interior features

USB charging port

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging port

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the port.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the port.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

or impact the USB charging

port.

●

Do not disassemble or modify

the USB charging port.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in

the vehicle. The temperature

inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to an

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging port

for a long period of time with the

engine stopped.

Power outlets

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for 12 V accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
Open the console box lid and
open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When turning the engine switch

off

Disconnect electrical devices with

charging functions, such as mobile

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected,

the engine switch may not be turned

off normally.

A portable device, such as a
smartphone or mobile battery,
can be charged by just placing it
on the charging area, provided
the device is compatible with the
Qi wireless charging standard
created by the Wireless Power
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be
used with a portable device that
is larger than the charging area.
Additionally, depending on the
portable device, the wireless
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” logo

The “Qi” logo is a trademark of
the Wireless Power Consortium.

■

Name for all parts

NOTICE

■

To prevent the fuse from

being blown

Do not use an accessory that

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To avoid damaging the power

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when

the power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that

enter the power outlet may cause

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the

engine is not running.

Wireless charger (if
equipped)

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5-4. Other interior features

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charging tray
Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Pressing the switch again turns the

wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
When the engine switch is turned

off, the on/off state of the wireless

charger will be memorized.

Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging surface facing
down.

While charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) will be illumi-

nated.

If charging does not begin, move

the portable device as close to the

center of the charging area as pos-

sible. If charging is not performed,

the operation indicator light will

slowly illuminate in green and

orange alternatively and a sound of

charging coil operation may be

heard repeatedly.
When charging is complete, the

operation indicator light (green) will

illuminate.

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Recharging function



If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging com-
pleted and the portable device
has not been moved, the
wireless charger will restart
charging.



If the portable device is
moved within the charging
area, charging will stop tem-
porarily then restart.

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Operation indicator light status

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

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: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.



If the operation indicator light blinks

If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink (orange). Take
the appropriate measures according to the table below.

■

The wireless charger can be

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be

charged

●

Portable devices compatible with

the Qi wireless charging standard

can be charged by the wireless

charger. However, compatibility

with all devices which meet the Qi

wireless charging standard is not

guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed

to supply low power electricity (5

W or less) to a cellular phone,

smartphone, or other portable

device.

■

If a cover or accessory is

attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a

cover or accessory which is not Qi

compatible is attached. Depending

on the type of cover (including some

genuine parts of the manufacturer)

and/or accessory attached, it may

not be possible to charge the porta-

ble device. If the portable device is

placed on the charging area and

does not charge, remove the cover

and/or accessories.

Orange (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (identifying the portable
device)

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light

State

Operation indicator light Suspected cause

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a one
second interval continu-
ously

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota
dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly

A foreign object exists
between the portable
device and charging
area.

Remove the foreign
object.

Portable device is not
positioned properly on
the charging area.

Move the portable
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly

The temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.

Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue
charging after a while.

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■

If interference is heard in AM

radio broadcasts while

charging

Turn off the wireless charger and

check if the noise is reduced. If

noise is reduced, press and hold the

power supply switch of the wireless

charger for 2 seconds. The fre-

quency of the wireless charger is

changed and noise may be

reduced. When the frequency is

changed, the operation indicator

light will blink (orange) 2 times.

■

Charging precautions

●

If the electronic key cannot be

detected in the cabin, charging

cannot be performed. When a

door is opened and closed,

charging may be temporarily sus-

pended.

●

While charging, the wireless char-

ger and the portable device will

become warm.

This is not a malfunction. If a por-

table device becomes warm while

charging and charging stops due

to the protection function of the

portable device, wait until the por-

table device cools down and

charge it again.

■

Sound generated during opera-

tion

When the power supply switch is

turned on or while a portable device

is being identified, operation sounds

may be heard. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger

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P.244

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device

while driving, for safety reasons,

the driver should not operate the

portable device.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless char-

ger may have an affect on medi-

cal devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in the

possibility of fire, equipment fail-

ure or damage, or burns due to

heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and

the portable device while

charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects,

such as aluminum stickers, to

the charging area.

●

Do not apply force or impact to

the wireless charger.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or

remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not attempt to charge porta-

ble devices which are not com-

patible with the Qi wireless

charging standard.

●

Do not cover the wireless char-

ger with a cloth or other object

while charging.

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NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wire-

less charger may not operate

correctly

In the following situations, the

wireless charger may not operate

correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully

charged

●

When there is a foreign object

between the charging area and

portable device

●

When a portable device

becomes hot while charging

●

When a portable device is

placed on the wireless area with

its charging surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not

centered on the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV

tower, electric power plant, gas

station, radio station, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that

generates strong radio waves or

electrical noise

●

When the portable device is in

contact with, or is covered by

any of the following metallic

objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal hand warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When wireless keys (that emit

radio waves) other than those of

your vehicle are being used

nearby.

If in situations other than above
the wireless charger does not
operate properly or the operation
indicator light is blinking, the wire-
less charger may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards,

such as a credit card, or mag-

netic recording media, close to

the wireless charger while

charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence

of magnetism.

Additionally, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist

watches, close to the wireless

charger, as such objects may

malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in

the cabin. The temperature

inside the cabin may become

high when parked in the sun,

and cause damage to the

device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger

for a long period of time with the

engine stopped.

Sun visors

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5-4. Other interior features

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when

the engine switch is OFF, the lights

will go off automatically after 20 min-

utes.

Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

engine is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when

getting in or out of the vehicle or

rising from your seat.

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The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on

the coat hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

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Maintena

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ..........

240

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ...........

243

6-2. Matte paint care guide

Basic knowledge about

matte clear coat (vehicles
with a CFRP [Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Plastic] roof)

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

246

Washing your vehicle (vehi-

cles with a CFRP [Carbon
Fiber Reinforced Plastic]
roof)...........................

250

Frequently Asked Questions

(vehicles with a CFRP
[Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Plastic] roof) ..............

253

6-3. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

258

General maintenance..

259

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

262

6-4. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

263

Hood ...........................

265

Positioning a floor jack

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

267

Engine compartment ...

268

Battery.........................

274

Tires ............................

277

Replacing the tire ........

290

Tire inflation pressure..

294

Wheels ........................

296

Air conditioning filter....

298

Electronic key battery..

299

Checking and replacing

fuses..........................

301

Light bulbs...................

304

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