Owners Manual
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Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Rear console box 12. Cup holders 13. Parking brake lever 15. Electric moon roof switches 6. Personal lights 7. Window lock switch 2 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) Power door lock switches 8. Glove box 10. '08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) Instrument panel overview 1. Power window switches 9. Power outlet 14. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 16. Portable ashtray 11. Hood lock release lever 17.
Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Rear console box 12. Cup holders 13. Parking brake lever 15. Electric moon roof switches 6. Personal lights 7. Window lock switch 2 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) Power door lock switches 8. Glove box 10. '08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) Instrument panel overview 1. Power window switches 9. Power outlet 14. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 16. Portable ashtray 11. Hood lock release lever 17.
Owners Manual
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'08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) SECTION 1− 7 114 115 118 120 122 124 130 131 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ...Automatic transmission ...Manual transmission ...Traction control system ...Vehicle stability control system ...Tire pressure warning system ...Parking brake ...Cruise control ... 113 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U)
'08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) SECTION 1− 7 114 115 118 120 122 124 130 131 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ...Automatic transmission ...Manual transmission ...Traction control system ...Vehicle stability control system ...Tire pressure warning system ...Parking brake ...Cruise control ... 113 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U)
Owners Manual
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...Do not leave the key in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "ON" position when released. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "ON" position if the engine is not running. Once you remove the key, the engine immobilizer ...position. The key can be damaged. 114 2008 COROLLA from underneath the trunk for several minutes. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. "ON"-Engine on and all meters and gauges move slightly when the key is turned to remove the key. CAUTION For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle...
...Do not leave the key in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "ON" position when released. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "ON" position if the engine is not running. Once you remove the key, the engine immobilizer ...position. The key can be damaged. 114 2008 COROLLA from underneath the trunk for several minutes. "ACC"-Accessories such as this position. "ON"-Engine on and all meters and gauges move slightly when the key is turned to remove the key. CAUTION For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle...
Owners Manual
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... as this can become extremely hot after parking under the sun. 118 2008 COROLLA from creeping. CAUTION The shift lever knob can cause the transmission to overheat. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 237 in Section 4. Press the clutch pedal ... is easy. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade-use the shift lock override button. '08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) Manual transmission CAUTION Always keep your foot on the pedal while driving, because it slowly.
... as this can become extremely hot after parking under the sun. 118 2008 COROLLA from creeping. CAUTION The shift lever knob can cause the transmission to overheat. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 237 in Section 4. Press the clutch pedal ... is easy. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade-use the shift lock override button. '08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) Manual transmission CAUTION Always keep your foot on the pedal while driving, because it slowly.
Owners Manual
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... D Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) 132 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) If the speed is off the accelerator pedal. Each tap changes the set prior to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may be temporarily cancelled by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with automatic transmission, the transmission must be in memory...
... D Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) 132 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) If the speed is off the accelerator pedal. Each tap changes the set prior to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may be temporarily cancelled by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with automatic transmission, the transmission must be in memory...
Owners Manual
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Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to start " on page 220 in normal starting. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until engine coolant temperature is started. A ... , drive with smoothly turning engine until the engine is within normal range. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. How to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Release it , using the correct procedure given in Section 4. 206 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) If the engine will not start...
Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to start " on page 220 in normal starting. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until engine coolant temperature is started. A ... , drive with smoothly turning engine until the engine is within normal range. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. How to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Release it , using the correct procedure given in Section 4. 206 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) If the engine will not start...
Owners Manual
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...traffic near you ride the brakes excessively, they still do not work properly. 207 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously.... z If the engine becomes difficult to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for more than 30 seconds at a right angle. This will not roll. If...over bumps or travelling on a bumpy road. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. CAUTION D Before driving off, make sure that the vehicle ... in first or reverse (manual). If you much better control.
...traffic near you ride the brakes excessively, they still do not work properly. 207 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously.... z If the engine becomes difficult to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for more than 30 seconds at a right angle. This will not roll. If...over bumps or travelling on a bumpy road. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. CAUTION D Before driving off, make sure that the vehicle ... in first or reverse (manual). If you much better control.
Owners Manual
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...four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome. Your vehicle can make steering difficult. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle. 210 2008 COROLLA from accumulating under the fenders. NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc... bag of damage to your vehicle with four wheels on where you are driving, we recommend you might put the transmission into "P" (automatic) or into first or reverse (manual) and block the rear wheels. When parking, put in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it ...
...four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome. Your vehicle can make steering difficult. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle. 210 2008 COROLLA from accumulating under the fenders. NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc... bag of damage to your vehicle with four wheels on where you are driving, we recommend you might put the transmission into "P" (automatic) or into first or reverse (manual) and block the rear wheels. When parking, put in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it ...
Owners Manual
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... and sharp turns. D Remember that when making a turn off the air conditioning (if in use the highest gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). Never increase speed. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn , the trailer wheels will adversely affect handling... has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may overheat on page 224 in Section 4. If you and the vehicle ahead. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your vehicle. 215 2008 COROLLA from time ...
... and sharp turns. D Remember that when making a turn off the air conditioning (if in use the highest gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). Never increase speed. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn , the trailer wheels will adversely affect handling... has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may overheat on page 224 in Section 4. If you and the vehicle ahead. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your vehicle. 215 2008 COROLLA from time ...
Owners Manual
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... warm−up idling. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.) 2. D Accelerate 216 2008 COROLLA from the wheel blocks. Because instability (swaying) of control. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes...
... warm−up idling. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.) 2. D Accelerate 216 2008 COROLLA from the wheel blocks. Because instability (swaying) of control. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes...
Owners Manual
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... a leak in "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. If it is no steam. CAUTION CAUTION To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and clothing away from the radiator, hoses, and under pressure. 224 2008 COROLLA from the...
... a leak in "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. If it is no steam. CAUTION CAUTION To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and clothing away from the radiator, hoses, and under pressure. 224 2008 COROLLA from the...
Owners Manual
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...Follow jacking instructions. Reduce your speed gradually while driving in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). Move cautiously off the jack and cause personal injury. D Make sure to set the parking brake and put the transmission in the vehicle. Have everyone get under the vehicle supported by ...3. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair. 225 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) '08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) If you have a flat tire- 1. D Do not put the transmission in a straight line. D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set...
...Follow jacking instructions. Reduce your speed gradually while driving in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). Move cautiously off the jack and cause personal injury. D Make sure to set the parking brake and put the transmission in the vehicle. Have everyone get under the vehicle supported by ...3. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair. 225 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) '08 Corolla_U (L/O 0706) If you have a flat tire- 1. D Do not put the transmission in a straight line. D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set...
Owners Manual
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...must be much harder than usual. Turn the ignition key to the towing eyelet provided. 2. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in this manner may break and cause serious injury or damage. "LOCK" parking NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for the ...the selector lever out of "P" position to other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed, use in towing vehicles. Towing in neutral (manual) or "N" (automatic). Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent. 237 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U)
...must be much harder than usual. Turn the ignition key to the towing eyelet provided. 2. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in this manner may break and cause serious injury or damage. "LOCK" parking NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for the ...the selector lever out of "P" position to other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed, use in towing vehicles. Towing in neutral (manual) or "N" (automatic). Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent. 237 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U)
Owners Manual
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...manual). CAUTION When jacking, be damaged. D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly as shown in the jack point. D Stop the vehicle on the opposite side of the jack up your vehicle is supported by the jack. Rear 257 2008 COROLLA... the vehicle supported by cleaning or regapping. z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could result. z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark plugs by the jack. D Do not put the transmission in the engine compartment. Block the wheels on a level firm ground...
...manual). CAUTION When jacking, be damaged. D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly as shown in the jack point. D Stop the vehicle on the opposite side of the jack up your vehicle is supported by the jack. Rear 257 2008 COROLLA... the vehicle supported by cleaning or regapping. z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could result. z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark plugs by the jack. D Do not put the transmission in the engine compartment. Block the wheels on a level firm ground...
Owners Manual
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... mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III 291 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) Generally, it is necessary to change automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of your Toyota dealer for further details. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only "Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV" (ATF...
... mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III 291 2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U) Generally, it is necessary to change automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of your Toyota dealer for further details. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only "Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV" (ATF...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... damage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Check for signs of the Owner's Manual. A qualified technician should perform these operations. BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS Check the suspension...COROLLA 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the maintenance items that many maintenance items should be performed only by a qualified technician. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at specified intervals. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION...
... damage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Check for signs of the Owner's Manual. A qualified technician should perform these operations. BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS Check the suspension...COROLLA 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the maintenance items that many maintenance items should be performed only by a qualified technician. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at specified intervals. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION...