Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / Driving / Driving procedures / Continuously variable transmission (vehicles with paddle shift switches) / Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D position
Toyota Corolla (E170): Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D position
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected gear step, from D1 to D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the “+” paddle shift switch must be held down for a period of time

Other materials:
Other functions
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recirculated air
mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
■ Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side w ...
Circuit description
When driving uphill under cruise control, in order to reduce the number of
shifting due to on–off overdrive
operation and to provide smooth driving, when down shifting in the
electronically controlled transmission occurs,
a signal to prevent upshift until the end of the uphill slope is sent ...
Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direction of the vehicle’s rear.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
► Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
►Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ...


