Toyota Corolla dashboard

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The instrument panel contains the following controls and instrumentation: For ease of use, the handles, buttons and control devices located on the instrument panel are marked with their functional symbols.

1 - nozzles of the interior ventilation and heating system are designed to regulate the air flow from the heater, air conditioner or ventilation system. The direction of the air flow is adjusted by turning the deflectors in the appropriate direction.

A knob is installed at the bottom of the nozzles to adjust the amount of air supplied through them.

By turning the handle all the way to the right, the damper opens completely (maximum air flow). When the handle is turned all the way to the left, the damper closes completely, blocking the air flow. By setting the handle to intermediate positions, adjust the amount of air flow.

2 - the lever of the switch of outdoor lighting and direction indicators. The lever switches the following operating modes of the switch:

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- mode of turning on direction indicators.

Move the lever up or down until the direction indicators turn on. When the lever is moved up or down in the instrument cluster, the indicator starts flashing, respectively, 10 or 7. When the steering wheel is returned to the straight-ahead position, the lever is automatically set to its original position. When changing lanes, to turn on the direction indicator, it is enough to press the lever up or down only until the moment of tangible resistance, without fixing the lever. When released, the lever will return to its original position;

Note:

The direction indicator works only when the ignition is on.

- the mode of turning on the headlights. 

To turn on the headlights, turn the handle A of the switch lever around its axis.

In the mode of turning on the headlights, the switch can take two positions:

- everything is off;

- side lights in the front and rear lights, as well as illumination of the instrument cluster are turned on;

- dipped beam is on. In order to switch the headlights from low to high, move the lever away from you. When the main beam headlights are turned on, a warning lamp in the instrument cluster  comes on .

To signal the high beam headlights, move the switch lever one position towards the steering wheel (the handle of the exterior light switch should be in the position) and release.

To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch B and align with the icon.

To turn off the fog lights, turn switch B to the "OFF" position.

3 - lever for manual engagement of the lower gear in the transmission (see "Transmission control").

4 - steering wheel. The steering wheel contains the following switches and buttons:

- horn switch. To turn on the sound signal, press any place on the steering wheel pad;

- Bluetooth system keys with the ability to control the phone and the button for activating the speed limiter:
A - the button for answering incoming phone calls;
B - loudspeaker switch;
B - speed limiter key;

- keys for controlling the audio system from the steering wheel.
The buttons on the left side of the steering wheel can be used to control some of the audio functions.
A - volume control key;
B - file selection key, search for radio stations or fast forward and backward;
B - audio system power on key.

5 - instrument cluster (see "Instrument cluster").

6 - ignition switch (lock), combined with an anti-theft device, is located on the right side of the steering column. The key in the lock can take one of four positions:

LOCK - the ignition is turned off, with the key removed, the anti-theft device is turned on. To securely lock the steering shaft, turn the steering wheel to the right or left until it clicks. To turn off the anti-theft device, insert the key into the ignition switch and, slightly turning the steering wheel to the right and left, turn the key to the "ACC" position;

WARNING:

Do not turn off the ignition or remove the key from the lock while driving: the steering will be locked and the car will become uncontrollable.

ACC - ignition off, key cannot be removed, steering unlocked. The power circuits of the sound signal, outdoor lighting, high-beam headlights, radio equipment are switched on;

ON - the ignition is on, the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked. The ignition, instruments and all electrical circuits are on; START - the ignition and the starter are on, the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked. This position of the key is not fixed; when released, the key returns to the "ON" position under the action of the spring force.

NOTE:

As an option, the vehicle can be equipped with an intelligent engine start system Push Start.

WARNING:

On Toyota Corolla cars, the engine can only be started by pressing the brake pedal (models with robotic and automatic transmissions) or the clutch pedal (models with manual transmissions).

7 - lever for manual engagement of an overdrive in the transmission (see "Transmission control").

8 - the lever of the switch of the cleaner and washer with the button for switching the display modes of the on-board computer.

The switch turns on the electrical circuits when the ignition is on.
The lever can take the following positions:
0 - the wiper is off;
I - intermittent mode. To activate it, move the steering column switch up to the first detent position. To change the length of the pause, turn switch A clockwise (long pauses) or counterclockwise (short pauses). Switch A is used to set the four modes of intermittent operation of the wiper.
II - slow mode. To turn it on, move the steering column switch up to the second fixed position;
III - fast mode. To turn it on, move the steering column switch up to the third detent position.
IV - short-term mode. To turn it on, move the steering column switch down. 
By moving the steering column switch towards themselves, they turn on the windshield washer (non-fixed position). When you press the steering column switch simultaneously with the washer, the wiper will automatically turn on, the brushes of which will make two working cycles.

NOTE:

The wipers work only when the ignition is on and the hood is closed. If there is a foreign object on the windshield, the wiper will try to remove the object. If an obstacle continues to block the wiper, it stops working. Remove the obstacle and turn on the wiper again.

9 - alarm switch. When the switch button is pressed, all direction indicators and warning lamps installed in the instrument cluster come on with a flashing light. Pressing the button again will turn off the alarm.

NOTE:

The alarm works in any position of the key in the ignition switch (lock).

10 - audio system head unit (see "Audio system head unit").

11 - control unit for the heating, air conditioning and interior ventilation system (see "Heating, air conditioning and interior ventilation").

12 - upper glove box (see "Interior storage boxes").

13 - area of ​​the front passenger airbag installation. Combined with a seat belt, the airbag protects the passenger's head and chest in a violent frontal collision.

WARNING:

The airbags do not deploy: - with the ignition off; - with light frontal collisions; - with light side impacts; - during collisions; - during rollover.

14 - lower glove box (see "Interior storage boxes").

15 - front seat heating switches.

16 - ashtray with a cigarette lighter (see "Ashtrays").

17 - transmission control lever (see "Transmission control").

18 - parking brake lever.

To brake the car with the parking brake, lift the lever all the way up - the indicator 25 in the instrument cluster will light up red.

To release the vehicle, pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever handle and lower it all the way down. The indicator should go out.

19 - accelerator pedal.

20 - brake pedal.

21 - handle for adjusting the position of the steering wheel. The car is equipped with a steering column, adjustable in tilt and reach. Before driving, adjust the position of the steering wheel so that it is comfortable to drive and at the same time the instruments in combination are clearly visible.

NOTE:

We recommend adjusting the steering column only after you have adjusted the seat to a comfortable position.

WARNING:

Adjust the steering wheel position only when the vehicle is stationary. If, when trying to adjust while driving, you do not clearly lock the steering column and it suddenly moves, you can lose control of the vehicle.

Pull the lever down to find the best position for the steering wheel.

Set the steering wheel to the desired position.

Lock the steering column by moving the lever to the uppermost (original) position.

22 - diagnostic connector.

23 - drive for outside rear-view mirrors (see "Rear-view mirrors").

24 - hood lock drive lever. By turning the lever towards you, the hood lock is unlocked. At the same time, the front edge of the bonnet is raised to create a gap to access the bonnet safety hook handle.

25 - box for small items.

26 - block of switches for headlight range control and headlight washer. To turn on the headlight washer, turn on the headlights and press the switch A. 

The headlight beam adjuster B is equipped with an electric drive and allows you to smoothly change the angle of inclination of the headlights in accordance with the load of the car, which prevents the dazzle of oncoming drivers. At the same time, the correct adjustment of the headlights ensures the driver's visibility.

• Headlamp tilt adjustment provides six positions (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and is possible only when the dipped beam is on. 
• Regulator positions correspond approximately to the following loading conditions:
  0 - one driver;
  1 - driver and passenger in the front seat;
  2 - all seats are occupied, the trunk is empty;
  3 - only the driver's seat is occupied, the trunk is fully loaded;
  4 - the driver and passenger in the front seat, the trunk is fully loaded;
  5 - all seats are occupied, the trunk is fully loaded.

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