Toyota Corolla (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 4

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and forth to ensure that it is 
installed securely. (P.55)

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Booster seat

1

If installing the child restraint 
system to the front passen-
ger seat is unavoidable, refer 
to P.49 for the front passen-
ger seat adjustment.

2

High back type: If the head 
restraint interferes with your 
child restraint system, and 
the head restraint can be 
removed, remove the head 
restraint.
Otherwise, put the head 
restraint in the upper most 
position. (P.121)

3

Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the 
front of the vehicle.



Booster type



High back type

4

Sit the child in the child 
restraint system. Fit the seat 
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and 
insert the plate into the 
buckle. Make sure that the 
belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is cor-

rectly positioned over the child’s 

shoulder and that the lap belt is as 

low as possible. (P.25)

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Removing a child restraint 
system installed with a seat 
belt

Press the buckle release button 
and fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the 
child restraint system may spring 
up due to the rebound of the seat 
cushion. Release the buckle while 
holding down the child restraint 

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system.
Since the seat belt automatically 
reels itself, slowly return it to the 
stowing position.

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play 

with the seat belt. If the seat belt 

becomes twisted around a 

child’s neck, it may lead to 

choking or other serious injuries 

that could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle 

cannot be unfastened, scissors 

should be used to cut the belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate 

are securely locked and the 

seat belt is not twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system 

left and right, and forward and 

backward to ensure that it has 

been securely installed.

●

After securing a child restraint 

system, never adjust the seat.

●

When a booster seat is 

installed, always ensure that the 

shoulder belt is positioned 

across the center of the child’s 

shoulder. The belt should be 

kept away from the child’s neck, 

but not so that it could fall off the 

child’s shoulder.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child 

restraint system manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of 

child restraint systems in rear 

seats, it may not be possible to 

properly use the seat belts in 

positions next to the child 

restraint without interfering with 

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits 

snugly across your shoulder 

and low on your hips. If it does 

not, or if it interferes with the 

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so 

may result in death or serious 

injury.

■

When installing a booster 

seat

To prevent the belt from going into 

ALR lock mode, do not fully 

extend the shoulder belt. ALR 

mode causes the belt to tighten 

only. This could cause injury or 

discomfort to the child. (P.27)

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Do not use a seat belt 

extender

If a seat belt extender is used 

when installing a child restraint 

system, the seat belt will not 

securely hold the child restraint 

system, which could cause death 

or serious injury to the child or 

other passengers in the event of 

sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

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Child restraint LATCH 
anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for 
the outboard rear seat. (Marks 
displaying the location of the 
anchors are attached to the 
seats.)

■

When installing in the rear 
outboard seats

Install the child restraint system 
in accordance to the operation 
manual enclosed with the child 
restraint system.

1

If the head restraint interferes 
with your child restraint sys-
tem, and the head restraint 
can be removed, remove the 
head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head 
restraint in the upper most 
position. (P.121)



With flexible lower attach-
ments

2

Remove the anchor covers, 
and install the child restraint 
system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the 

anchor covers.
For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates 

 the presence of a 

lower connector system.

Canada only



With rigid lower attachments

2

Remove the anchor covers, 
and install the child restraint 
system to the seat.

The bars are installed behind the 

anchor covers.
For owners in Canada:

The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates 

 the presence of a 

Child restraint system 
fixed with a child restraint 
LATCH anchor

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lower connector system.

Canada only

3

If the child restraint has a top 
tether strap, follow the child 
restraint manufacturer’s 
operation manual regarding 
the installation, using the top 
tether strap to latch onto the 
top tether strap anchor. 
(P.58)

4

After installing the child 
restraint system, rock it back 
and forth to ensure that it is 
installed securely. (P.55)

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When installing in the rear 
center seat

There are no LATCH anchors 
behind the rear center seat. 
However, the inboard LATCH 
anchors of the outboard seats, 
which are 15.6 in. (396 mm) 
apart, can be used if the child 
restraint system manufacturer’s 
instructions permit use of those 
anchors with the anchor spacing 
stated.

Child restraint systems with rigid 
lower attachments cannot be 
installed in the center seat. This 
type of child restraint system 
can only be installed in the out-
board seat.

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Laws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to 

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. 

Child restraint systems conforming 

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used. 

This vehicle is designed to conform 

to SAE J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

When using the LATCH 

anchors, be sure that there are 

no foreign objects around the 

anchors and that the seat belt is 

not caught behind the child 

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child 

restraint system manufacturer.

●

Never attach two child restraint 

system attachments to the 

same anchor. In a collision, one 

anchor may not be strong 

enough to hold two child 

restraint system attachments 

and may break. If the LATCH 

anchors are already in use, use 

the seat belt to install a child 

restraint system in the center 

seat.

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Anchor brackets (for top 
tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided 
for each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.



Seats with an adjustable type 
head restraint

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap



Seats with an integrated type 
head restraint

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap

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Fixing the top tether strap 
to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system 
in accordance to the operation 
manual enclosed with the child 
restraint system.



Rear outboard seats

1

Adjust the head restraint to 
the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with 

your child restraint system, and the 

head restraint can be removed, 

remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in 

the upper most position. (P.121)

2

Open the anchor bracket 
cover, latch the hook onto the 
anchor bracket and tighten 
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is 

securely latched.  (P.55)

When installing the child restraint 

system with the head restraint 

being raised, be sure to have the 

top strap pass underneath the head 

restraint.

WARNING

●

When securing some types of 

child restraint systems in rear 

seats, it may not be possible to 

properly use the seat belts in 

positions next to the child 

restraint without interfering with 

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits 

snugly across your shoulder 

and low on your hips. If it does 

not, or if it interferes with the 

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so 

may result in death or serious 

injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm 

the security of the child restraint 

system.

Using an anchor bracket 
(for top tether strap)

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

Seats with an adjustable type 
head restraint

Hook
Top tether strap



Seats with an integrated type 
head restraint

Hook
Top tether strap



Rear center seat

Latch the hook onto the anchor 
bracket and tighten the top 
tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is 
securely latched.  (P.55)

Hook
Top tether strap

■

Laws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to 

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. 

Child restraint systems conforming 

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used. 

This vehicle is designed to conform 

to SAE J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child 

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether 

strap and make sure that the 

belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether 

strap to anything other than the 

anchor bracket.

●

After securing a child restraint 

system, never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child 

restraint system manufacturer.

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WARNING

●

Outboard rear seats: When 

installing the child restraint sys-

tem with the head restraint 

being raised, after the head 

restraint has been raised and 

then the anchor bracket has 

been fixed, do not lower the 

head restraint.

NOTICE

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Anchor brackets (for top 

tether strap)

When not in use, make certain to 

close the lid. If it remains open, 

the lid may be damaged.

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rity

1-3.Emergency assistance

*

: If equipped

Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button

Safety Connect

*

Safety Connect is a sub-
scription-based telematics 
service that uses Global 
Positioning System (GPS) 
data and embedded cellular 
technology to provide 
safety and security features 
to subscribers. Safety Con-
nect is supported by Toy-
ota’s designated response 
center, which operates 24 
hours per day, 7 days per 
week.

Safety Connect service is 
available by subscription on 
select, telematics hard-
ware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect 
service, you are agreeing to 
be bound by the Telematics 
Subscription Service Agree-
ment and its Terms and 
Conditions, as in effect and 
amended from time to time, 
a current copy of which is 
available at Toyota.com in 
the United States, Toy-
otapr.com in Puerto Rico 
and Toyota.ca in Canada. All 
use of the Safety Connect 
service is subject to such 
then-applicable Terms and 
Conditions.

System components

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Certification

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rity

Subscribers have the following 
Safety Connect services avail-
able:


Automatic Collision Notifica-
tion

*

Helps drivers receive necessary 
response from emergency service 
providers. (

P.64

)

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle 
theft. (

P.64

)



Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-cen-
ter support. (

P.65

)



Enhanced Roadside Assis-
tance

Provides drivers various on-road 
assistance. (

P.65

)

After you have signed the 
Telematics Subscription Service 
Agreement and are enrolled, 
you can begin receiving ser-
vices. 
A variety of subscription terms 
are available for purchase. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer, call the 
following appropriate Safety 
Connect response center or 
push the “SOS” button in your 
vehicle for further subscription 
details. 

• The United States

1-855-405-6500

• Canada

1-888-869-6828

• Puerto Rico

1-877-855-8377

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Safety Connect Services Infor-

mation

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth

®

 technology will not be 

possible during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available begin-

ning Fall 2009 on select Toyota 

models (in the contiguous United 

States only). Contact with the 

Safety Connect response center 

is dependent upon the telematics 

device being in operative condi-

tion, cellular connection availabil-

ity, and GPS satellite signal 

reception, which can limit the abil-

ity to reach the response center or 

receive emergency service sup-

port. Enrollment and Telematics 

Subscription Service Agreement 

are required. A variety of subscrip-

tion terms are available; charges 

vary by subscription term selected 

and location.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, 

Emergency Assistance and Stolen 

Vehicle Location are available in 

the United States, including 

Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico 

and Canada, and Enhanced 

Roadside Assistance are avail-

able in the United States, Puerto 

Rico and Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, 

Emergency Assistance, Stolen 

Vehicle and Enhanced Road 

Assistance are not available in the 

U.S. Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the U.S. 

Virgin Islands, no Safety Connect 

services will function in or outside 

the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Services

Subscription

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●

Safety Connect services are not 

subject to section 255 of the Tele-

communications Act and the 

device is not TTY compatible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response cen-

ter will offer support in multiple lan-

guages.

The Safety Connect system will 

offer voice prompts in English, 

Spanish, and French. Please indi-

cate your language of choice when 

enrolling.

■

When contacting the response 

center

You may be unable to contact the 

response center if the network is 

busy.

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 pat-
terns indicate specific system 
usage conditions:


Green indicator light on = 
Active service



Green indicator light flashing 
= Safety Connect call in pro-
cess



Red indicator light (except at 
vehicle start-up) = System 
malfunction (contact your Toy-
ota dealer)



No indicator light (off) = 

Safety Connect service not 
active

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Automatic Collision Notifi-
cation

In case of either airbag deploy-
ment or severe rear-end colli-
sion, the system is designed to 
automatically call the response 
center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location 
and attempts to speak with the 
vehicle occupants to assess the 
level of emergency. If the occu-
pants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, 
contacts the nearest emer-
gency services provider to 
describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent 
to the location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety 
Connect can work with local 
authorities to assist them in 
locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police 
report, call the Safety Connect 
response center at 1-855- 
405-6500 in the United States, 
1-877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico 
or 1- 888-869-6828 in Canada, 
and follow the prompts for 
Safety Connect to initiate this 
service. 
In addition to assisting law 

Safety Connect LED light 
Indicators

Safety Connect services

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enforcement with recovery of a 
stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location 
data may, under certain circum-
stances, be shared with third 
parties to locate your vehicle. 
Further information is available 
at Toyota.com in the United 
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto 
Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada. 

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Emergency Assistance But-
ton (“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on 
the road, push the “SOS” button 
to reach the Safety Connect 
response center. The answer-
ing agent will determine your 
vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the 
necessary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” 
button, tell the response-center 
agent that you are not experiencing 
an emergency.

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Enhanced Roadside Assis-
tance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance 
adds GPS data to the already 
included warranty-based Toyota 
roadside service.
Subscribers can press the 
“SOS” button to reach a Safety 
Connect response-center agent, 
who can help with a wide range 
of needs, such as: towing, flat 
tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a 
description of the Enhanced 
Roadside Assistance services 
and their limitations, please see 

the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available 
at Toyota.com in the United 
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto 
Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Important! Read this informa-
tion before using Safety Con-
nect.

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Exposure to radio fre-
quency signals

The Safety Connect system 
installed in your vehicle is a 
low-power radio transmitter and 
receiver. It receives and also 
sends out radio frequency (RF) 
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal 
Communications Commission 
(FCC) adopted RF exposure 
guidelines with safety levels for 
mobile wireless phones. Those 
guidelines are consistent with 
the safety standards previously 
set by the following U.S. and 
international standards bodies.


ANSI (American National 
Standards Institute) C95.1 
[1992]



NCRP (National Council on 
Radiation Protection and 
Measurement) Report 86 
[1986]



ICNIRP (International Com-
mission on Non-Ionizing Radi-

Safety information for 
Safety Connect

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ation Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on 
comprehensive and periodic 
evaluations of the relevant sci-
entific literature. Over 120 scien-
tists, engineers, and physicians 
from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and 
industries reviewed the avail-
able body of research to 
develop the ANSI Standard 
(C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect 
complies with the FCC guide-
lines in addition to those stan-
dards.

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1-4.Theft deterrent system



Vehicles without a smart key 
system

The indicator light flashes after 
the key has been removed from 
the engine switch to indicate 
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the registered key has 

been inserted into the engine 
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.



Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem

The indicator light flashes after 
the engine switch has been 
turned off to indicate that the 
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the engine switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type engine immobilizer 

system.

■

Conditions that may cause the 

system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in 

contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or 

touching a key to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transpon-

der chip) of another vehicle

Engine immobilizer 

system

The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the engine from 
starting if a key has not 
been previously registered 
in the vehicle’s on-board 
computer. 

Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.

This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft 
but does not guarantee 
absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

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: If equipped

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Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:


Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and moon roof 
(if equipped) are closed 
before the alarm is set.



No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors, trunk and 

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the 

proper operation of the system 

cannot be guaranteed.

Alarm

*

The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:



A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
entry function (if equipped), 
wireless remote control, 
mechanical key (if 
equipped) or key (if 
equipped). (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system