Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019-2026 Owners Manual / For safety and security / For safe use / Before driving
Toyota Corolla (E210): Before driving
Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure safety of driving.
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
1. Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

2. Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

Always align the
marks A.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle.
This could lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
- Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
- Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
- Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
- Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
- Do not place the floor mat bottom- side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
- Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.

- With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
Other materials:
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
Vehicles with a smart key system: While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode,
depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
When shifting the ...
Adjustment
Hint:
in the rh side, work in the same procedure as in the lh side.
Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt,
the door hinge cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute
the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
1. Inspect rear door panel sub–assy lh
Check ...
Overhaul
1. Inspect 1st gear thrust clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the 1st gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.10 – 0.40 Mm (0.0039 – 0.0157 In.)
2. Inspect 2nd gear thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the 2nd gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearan ...


