Last Modified: 08-22-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM0000003TPCIWF
Model Year Start: 2026 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [08/2025 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: OPERATION CHECK; 2026 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [08/2025 -        ]

OPERATION CHECK

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Automatic Light Control)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the automatic light control system operation check.

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(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(b) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(c) Cover the automatic light control sensor.

(d) Check that the taillights and low beam headlights come on.

(e) Uncover the automatic light control sensor.

(f) Check that the low beam headlights and taillights turn off.

LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Delay Function)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the light auto turn-off system operation check.

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(a) When the taillights are on (low beam headlights are not on)

(1) Close all of the doors.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(3) Turn the taillights on.

(4) Turn the ignition switch off.

(5) Open the driver door.

(6) Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

(b) When the low beam headlights are on

(1) Close all of the doors.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(3) Turn the low beam headlights on.

(4) Turn the ignition switch off.

(5) Open any of the doors.

(6) Close the door.

(7) Check that all of the lights turn off after 30 seconds (delay function).

HINT:

Before the lights turn off, if the lock button on the key is pushed after all of the doors are locked, all of the lights will turn off immediately.

LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Extended Headlight Lighting System)

(a) Close all of the doors.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON (IG).

(c) Turn the taillights, low beam headlights and high beam headlights on.

(d) Turn the ignition switch off.

(e) Open the driver door.

(f) Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Daytime Running Light)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the daytime running light system operation check.

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(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).*1

(b) Start the engine.*2

(c) Turn the light control switch to off*3, tail, DRL*4 or AUTO*5 position (with the low beam headlights not turned on via the automatic light control system).

(d) Release the parking brake.

(e) Check that the daytime running lights come on.

  • *1: for HV Model
  • *2: for Gasoline Model
  • *3: w/ OFF Switch
  • *4: w/o Automatic Light Control
  • *5: w/ Automatic Light Control

WIPER-LINKED LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Wiper-linked Low Beam Headlight Control System)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the wiper-linked low beam headlight control system operation check.

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(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(b) Shine a light on the automatic light control sensor.

HINT:

If troubleshooting is being performed in a bright area, such as outside on a sunny day, it will not be necessary to perform this step.

(c) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(d) Operate the front wipers for 10 seconds or more (except MIST or washer-linked wiper operation) and check that the low beam headlights*1 or high beam headlights*2 illuminate.

  • *1: Dimmer switch not high position
  • *2: Dimmer switch high position

EXTENDED HEADLIGHT LIGHTING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Extended Headlight Lighting System)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the extended headlight lighting system operation check.

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(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(c) Pull the dimmer switch to flash the headlights once.

(d) Check that the low beam headlights come on for approximately 30 seconds.

MANUAL HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Manual Leveling System)

(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON (IG).

(b) Turn the headlights on.

(c) Turn the headlight leveling switch to "0".

(d) Check that the headlight beam level changes when the headlight leveling switch is operated.