The only thing I can say for sure is that the Japanese wagon model uses a couple more of those slots, one for opening the hatch is all I know lmao

 

That would be cool to have! Darn you Japan!


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Optional options

 

Nitrous

 

How about a NOS energy drink dispenser?!!

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Air suspension. Switches to play with when your going about your day. Lol


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Here's at least 1 option answered

 

Wiper Deicer? I’m ok with not having that. A NOS purge valve would be much more practical.


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This is a vehicle sold throughout the world as a hatchback, sedan and estate (wagon). I found this image from what appears to be an Italian website. It shows some of the button possibilities...

 

I've seen steering wheel heater on there in other markets. I think that's on the above pic. I've also seen switches like in this pic where they have a separate space for another switch:

 

I searched for images of the Corolla Hybrid dash, and that separate button/indicator is there. Not sure what it is. [emoji848]


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Switches in order (right to left) should be,

RHEOSTAT LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO HIGH BEAM
Blank
STEERING HEATER
FRONT WIPER DEICER
HEATED MIRROR
Blank

There are probably a few more for autos in other countries.

 

1. Auxiliary light 1
2. Auxiliary light 2
3. Auxiliary light 3
4. Auxiliary light 4
5. Battery kill switch
6. Fuel pump shutoff

All up to your imagination on what you want.

 

 

KITT is that you?!!


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HB have 5 blanks while sedan have 4 blanks.
Blank 1-4 is:
Auxiliary light
Auxiliary light
Auxiliary light
And last but not the least, more:
Auxiliary light 😄
Actually, there's one unused wire behind those blanks to connect to a spare switch.

 

HB have 5 blanks while sedan have 4 blanks.
Blank 1-4 is:
Auxiliary light
Auxiliary light
Auxiliary light
And last but not the least, more:
Auxiliary light [emoji1]
Actually, there's one unused wire behind those blanks to connect to a spare switch.

How many different auxiliary lights are needed?!! [emoji28] I can understand a button for rear fog lights on euro cars. So basically USA cars don’t get much. It’s just funny seeing only one functional switch on my car, for the Auto high beams. A trunk/hatch open button would be very useful. And Toyota could have put the fuel door opener button on that row. Oh well, I still love my car. [emoji6]


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Top spec trim and still 1/2 of them blank!

 

This is something that would give Doug Demuro nightmares [emoji23]

I rarely even use Auto High Beams so that row of buttons is dead to me


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I like having the empty slots filled with OEM switches, this gives me few ideas I kinda wanna do now. It Also makes me want to find the 1 empty slot by the 🇺🇲 version 6spd XSE, iMT Traction control how ever auto hatch opener???

 

iMT and Trac are in front of my shifter.

 

The 3rd empty slot...

 

Yes there is a blank button on the right. Is that for a hatch open button in some markets?
And piano/gloss black needs to go away forever. It always looks dusty and dirty.

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The auto hatch opener is literally pointless on our cars, if they were offered in other markets they'd be on the left of the steering wheel, as for the 3rd empty slot by the shifter its probably a ECO/Sport mode. In other markets ive seen a toggle switches in that area.

 

Why would you say it’s pointless? If you are exiting your car and know you want to open the hatch it could be done before you get there. [emoji846] It wouldn’t be life altering, just nice to have. I do really like that you can unlock the car and hatch by pressing the button on the hatch. Makes loading groceries and other stuff much easier.


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Auto Stop/Start bypass:

 

Ok so the Auto Stop\Start is probably only on the automatics. That would explain the Sport button instead of iMT. I don’t think Toyota even has auto stop/start on Corollas in the US.

I do notice in the second picture that one of the buttons is to open the fuel door. I would like that more than the floor mounted latch.

Considering how many versions of the Corolla there are, and how many markets it’s sold in, it’s not surprising there are blank switches or in different locations. I’m glad that Toyota still uses physical buttons and switches for all of the important stuff. I would be worried if I had a Tesla that if your screen locks up for some reason, you can’t control anything. [emoji33]


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No it's not for lights.
The USA version doesn't have some features offered in European or Asian countries:

• Heated Steering wheel
• windshield dicer
• automatic parallel park/back-up

 

Mine came with heated wheel and windshield de-icer

 

It does look tacky, but that is one way automakers reduce costs when building cars (using the same parts whenever possible across all trims/models/regions). I really hate seeing covered cutouts for fog lights on trims with no fog lights, or rear bumpers clearly designed for dual exhaust (one on each side), yet only with a single exhaust on certain trims. Super tacky.

 

Thanks to everyone for clearing up some of the blank buttons mystery! [emoji1] Most of those features wouldn’t be useful to me personally, like the heated steering wheel, wiper deicer, and parking assist. I would like a fuel door release there, or even a hatch release. A cooled steering wheel would be nice for my location. [emoji3062]
With the Corolla being such a global car in three body styles, it makes sense that Toyota wants to use as few unique parts as possible.


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Thanks to everyone for clearing up some of the blank buttons mystery! [emoji1] Most of those features wouldn’t be useful to me personally, like the heated steering wheel, wiper deicer, and parking assist. I would like a fuel door release there, or even a hatch release. A cooled steering wheel would be nice for my location. [emoji3062]
With the Corolla being such a global car in three body styles, it makes sense that Toyota wants to use as few unique parts as possible.

Exactly, I believe it is the same shared panel with other models where all spots are needed. Here is an example from RAV4:

 

I have a bunch of original switches coming over in the mail, but it should be noted that if you go this route the panel and the switch itself are keyed. I just trimmed the keyways on the switch itself and it still fits snug and flush.

Once I get all of the switches in hand I'll take some photos.

 

Options not available in North America!

 

Sorry for double-post.

 

anyone track down part numbers for
STEERING HEATER button?
FRONT WIPER DEICER button?
HEATED MIRROR button?


might be useful for a mod down the road