2008 Toyota Corolla Quick Reference Owners Guide

Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 2008 Quick Reference Guide MN 00505-QRG08-COR Printed in the USA 5/07 2008 Corolla 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 a substitute 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 a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

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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. ! A word about safe vehicle operations Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in yellow throughout the Owner’s Manual. 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. INDEX OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry Trunk release FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto lock functions1 Automatic Transmission Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks-Power Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlets Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seats-Head restraints Tilt steering wheel Windows-Power Windshield wiper & washer Item Page no. OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System reset Trunk-Internal release SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. 1 OVERVIEW Instrument panel OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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 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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 2 3 OVERVIEW Instrument cluster CE/LE models Low fuel level warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 Open door warning1 OVERVIEW Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control warning1 S model Engine oil replacement reminder1 Turn signal indicator Low windshield washer fluid level warning1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator Headlight low beam indicator Slip indicator Headlight high beam indicator Service indicator and reminder Tachometer Speedometer Engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge Trip meter reset knob Odometer and two trip meters Brake system warning1 Overdrive-off indicator FEATURES/OPERATIONS Anti-lock Brake System warning1 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. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Cruise control indicator2 Indicator symbols 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) Charging system warning1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low engine oil pressure warning1 1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers, ” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual. 2 4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control, ” Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual. 5 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Driver seat Store Hood release OVERVIEW Pull up NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine ” ” indicator may illuminate. Turn Pull Engine maintenance Pull up latch and raise hood Trunk release Driver seat Pull up FEATURES/OPERATIONS Locking operation Push Keyless entry (if equipped) Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Unlocking operation NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety. Panic button Push and hold 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. ” Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid tank SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 6 7 Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes. -Doors lock when shifting from “Park.