Toyota Corolla: Driving procedures / Manual transmission
Operating instructions
■ Shifting the shift lever
![Toyota Corolla. Manual transmission](images/manual_transmission-2242/2140/toyota_corolla__manual_transmission_282.png)
1 Depress the clutch pedal firmly.
2 Shift the shift lever to the desired gear.
Make sure to only shift gears sequentially.
3 Gradually release the clutch pedal.
It is difficult to shift in R, shift the lever to N, release the clutch pedal
momentarily, and then try again.
■ Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while lifting up the ring section.
![Toyota Corolla. Manual transmission](images/manual_transmission-2242/2140/toyota_corolla__manual_transmission_283.png)
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maximum acceleration
is necessary.
► 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
![Toyota Corolla. Manual transmission](images/manual_transmission-2242/2140/toyota_corolla__manual_transmission_284.png)
► 2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
![Toyota Corolla. Manual transmission](images/manual_transmission-2242/2140/toyota_corolla__manual_transmission_285.png)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
When shifting gears, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the engine, manual transmission, and/or clutch.
- Do not shift the shift lever to R without depressing the clutch pedal.
![Toyota Corolla. Manual transmission](images/manual_transmission-2242/2140/toyota_corolla__manual_transmission_286.png)
- Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
- Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
- Do not rest your hand on or hold the shift lever any time other than
when shifting.
- In order to not cause the engine to overrev, make sure to only shift
gears sequentially.
- Do not release the clutch pedal suddenly.
To enter 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever to
M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle
shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing...
The iMT optimally controls the engine speed to suit the driver’s operation of
the clutch pedal and shift lever, helping the driver to shift gears more smoothly...
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When the engine switch is turned to ON, the red indicator light comes on for
2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light comes on, indicating
that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage conditions:
Green indicator light on = Active service
Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
Red indicator lig..
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for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
A - New tread
B - Worn tread
C - Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “”
mark, etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
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