Toyota COROLLA 2015 - User Manual

This document is a Quick Reference Guide for the 2015 Toyota Corolla, providing a summary of basic vehicle operations. It is not a substitute for the Owner's Manual, which is located in the vehicle's glove box. The guide encourages reviewing the Owner's Manual for a better understanding of the vehicle's capabilities and limitations, and to pay special attention to boxed information highlighted in color for safe operating instructions to avoid injury or equipment malfunction. All information is current at the time of printing, and Toyota reserves the right to make changes without notice.

The guide includes an index covering various aspects of the vehicle, categorized under "OVERVIEW," "FEATURES/OPERATIONS," and "SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES."

OVERVIEW

This section details general vehicle information and basic controls.

Engine maintenance: Provides a diagram of the engine bay, identifying the windshield washer fluid tank, engine oil filler cap, engine oil level dipstick, and engine coolant reservoir. It emphasizes regularly scheduled maintenance for extending vehicle life and maintaining performance.
Fuel tank door release and cap: Illustrates how to open the fuel tank door and cap, noting to tighten the cap until one click is heard to prevent the "Check Engine" indicator from illuminating.
Hood release: Shows the location of the hood release lever inside the vehicle and how to unlatch and raise the hood.
Indicator symbols: A comprehensive list of warning and indicator lights found in the instrument cluster, including electric power steering warning, malfunction/check engine, low fuel level, open door, SRS airbag, low tire pressure, headlight high beam, turn signal, front fog light, slip indicator, cruise control, cruise control SET, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control OFF, low engine oil pressure, maintenance/service required, traction control OFF, high engine coolant temperature, master warning, headlight, sport mode, ECO driving, ECO MODE, smart key system, and security indicators. It notes that if indicators do not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a malfunction requiring inspection by a Toyota dealer.
Instrument cluster: Displays two types of instrument clusters (Type A and Type B), identifying the tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, drive monitor display, multi-information display, display change button, and engine coolant temperature gauge.
Instrument panel: Provides a detailed diagram of the instrument panel, labeling various controls such as steering wheel audio controls, paddle shift switches, telephone controls, voice command button, "DISP" switch, cruise control, power outside rearview mirror controls, instrument panel light control dial, headlight/turn signal/front fog light controls, meters, drive monitor display/multi-information display, wiper and washer controls, emergency flasher button, clock, audio/multimedia/navigation system/rearview monitor, air conditioning controls, shift lever, parking brake, engine switch, key ignition, tilt and telescopic steering control, hood lock release lever, and tire pressure monitoring system reset button.
Keyless entry (if equipped): Explains locking and unlocking operations for Type A and Type B remotes, including single-press (driver door) and double-press (all doors) unlock functions. It also covers trunk lid release and panic button operation.
Smart Key system (if equipped): Describes the start function for vehicles with and without a Multi-Information Display, emphasizing carrying the electronic key and depressing the brake pedal with the gear shift in Park. It also details how to cycle through power modes (ACC, ON, OFF) without starting the engine. Locking and unlocking operations via touch or grasp are explained, along with trunk opening.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

This section covers the usage of various vehicle features.

Air Conditioning/Heating: Instructions for both automatic and manual air conditioning systems, including temperature selection, fan speed, airflow vent control, A/C ON/OFF, recirculation/fresh air modes, and defogger controls for windshield and rearview mirrors.
Audio: Describes three types of audio systems (Type 1, Type 2 - Entune Audio Plus, Type 3 - Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite). It explains basic controls like power ON/OFF, volume, eject CD, preset buttons, tuning, seek/track, mode selection, and access to audio functions, apps, and the home screen for Entune systems.
Auto lock/unlock: Explains programmable automatic door lock functions based on shifting from Park or vehicle speed, and unlock functions based on engine switch position or driver's door opening for vehicles with and without the Smart Key system.
Auxiliary storage: Illustrates the console box and upper level box for storage.
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section: A detailed guide for pairing Android, iPhone, and Windows phones with the Entune multimedia head unit. It provides step-by-step instructions for initiating Bluetooth on both the phone and the head unit, selecting devices, entering PINs, and confirming connections for audio streaming and hands-free calling. It also includes additional resources for troubleshooting and support.
Clock: Instructions for adjusting the hour and minutes.
Continuously Variable Transmission (if equipped): Explains Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Engine Braking, and Maximum Engine Braking positions for Type A and Type B. It also details changing gear steps in "M" position for upshifting and downshifting.
Cruise control: Instructions for turning the system ON/OFF, increasing/decreasing set speed, and canceling/resuming cruise control.
Cup holders-Adjust size: Shows how to remove and reinsert dividers to adjust cup holder size.
Drive monitor display/Multi-Information Display: Identifies the engine coolant temperature gauge, ECO Driving Indicator Zone Display, outside temperature display, shift position and gear position indicator, trip information, driving monitor, and warning messages.
iPod®/USB/AUX port: Explains how to connect USB-compatible portable audio devices or USB memory to the USB port, and how to connect portable audio devices via a mini plug to the AUX port for playback through the vehicle's speaker system.
Light control-Instrument panel: Describes the dial for controlling instrument panel brightness.
Lights & turn signals: Explains headlight operation (low beam, high beam, high beam flasher), parking lights, DRL OFF, and front fog light controls. It also details turn signal operation for right turn, left turn, and lane change.
Manual Transmission (if equipped): Illustrates the 6-speed manual shift pattern, including how to lift a ring to shift into reverse.
Moonroof (if equipped): Describes sliding and tilting operations, including a recommended open position to minimize wind noise.
Parking brake: Instructions for setting (pull) and releasing (pull slightly, push, lower) the parking brake.
Power outlet: Notes that the engine switch must be in "ACC" or "ON" position for the power outlet to function.
Seat adjustments-Front: Explains manual seat adjustments (forward/backward, height crank, seatback angle) and power seat adjustments (seat position, cushion angle, height, seatback angle).
Seats-folding rear: Illustrates how to fold down the rear seats.
Seats-Head restraints: Shows the lock release button for head restraint adjustments in the front and rear (Type A and Type B).
Seat heaters (if equipped): Identifies HI and LO settings for driver and front passenger seat heaters.
Steering wheel switches and telephone controls (Bluetooth®): Describes volume controls, start/end call buttons, voice command button, and "MODE"/"DISP" switches for audio and phone functions on the steering wheel for Type A and Type B. It also highlights the microphone location.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel: Instructions for adjusting the steering wheel angle and length using the lock release lever.
Windows-Power: Explains power window operation for the driver side (up, down, auto open/close) and the window lock switch for passenger windows.
Windshield wipers & washers: Describes controls for single wipe, intermittent wipe (with frequency adjustment), interval wipe (slow, fast), and pull to wash and wipe.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

This section focuses on safety systems and emergency procedures.

Doors-Child safety locks: Explains how to engage child safety locks on rear doors to prevent them from being opened from the inside.
Floor mat installation: Provides instructions for proper floor mat installation, emphasizing the use of model-specific mats, one mat at a time with retaining hooks, and correct orientation.
Seat belts: Illustrates proper seat belt usage, emphasizing keeping the lap belt low on the hips and taking up slack. It also explains the feature for securing child restraint systems.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt adjustment: Shows how to adjust the shoulder belt height using the lock release.
Spare tire & tools: Identifies the location of the luggage floor cover, wheel nut wrench, tool tray, jack handle, jack, and spare tire. It provides steps for removing the spare tire.
Star Safety System™™: Describes the components of Toyota's Star Safety System, including Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology (SST). It explains the function of each system in enhancing vehicle stability, traction, braking, and stopping distance.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System: Instructions for system reset initialization after adjusting tire pressures or rotating/replacing tires. It advises consulting the load label for inflation specifications and taking the vehicle to a dealer if the indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds.
Trunk-Internal release: Shows the location and operation of the internal trunk release button.