By appearance:
* Gearbox selector:
* Automatic transmission: selector with unlock button (usually marked “P”, “R”, “N”, “D”)
* Manual transmission: selector without unlock button
* Appearance:
* Automatic transmission: gearbox housing with tray
* Manual transmission: gearbox housing without pan
* Filling hole:
* Automatic transmission: located on the side of the crankcase, usually with a plastic cover
* Manual transmission: located on the top of the crankcase, usually with a metal cover
According to characteristics:
* ????: Automatic transmission provides smoother gear shifting than manual transmission.
* No clutch pedal: The automatic transmission does not have a clutch pedal, control is carried out using the gear selector.
* Multiple drive modes available: Automatic transmissions usually have multiple drive modes, such as “D”, “S” and “L”, which change the gear shift characteristics.
According to the markings on the car:
*Model designation: The vehicle model name usually indicates the type of transmission, for example, “Toyota Corolla 1.6 Automatic”
* Body badge: Some Toyota Corolla vehicles may have a badge on the body that reads “AUTOMATIC”.
* Vehicle VIN: The vehicle VIN may contain information about the type of transmission.
Additional methods:
* Check the steering wheel: Some automatic transmission Toyota Corolla models have steering wheel paddle shifters.
* Raise the car: When viewed from below, you can see the difference between an automatic transmission (sump) and a manual transmission (without a sump).
*Refer to the owner’s manual: The vehicle’s owner’s manual should contain information about the type of transmission installed.