Driving -> Engine (ignition) switch (without smart entry) for Your Toyota Aygo SUV Second Generation (2015-2021)

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a  
smart entry & start system)  
Starting the engine  
Multi-mode manual transmission  
Check that the parking brake is set.  
Firmly depress the brake pedal, turn the engine switch to the “ON”  
position and shift the shift lever to N. (P. 188)  
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.  
Manual transmission  
Check that the parking brake is set.  
Check that the shift lever is set in N. (P. 193)  
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.  
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.  
Changing the engine switch positions  
1
“LOCK”  
The steering wheel is locked and  
the key can be removed.  
2
“ACC”  
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
3
“ON”  
All electrical components can be  
used.  
4
“START”  
For starting the engine.  
 
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Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”  
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R (multi-mode manual transmission) or N  
(manual transmission). (P. 188, 193)  
Push in the key and turn it to the  
“LOCK” position.  
If the engine does not start  
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 75)  
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
reliable repairer.  
When the steering lock cannot be released  
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When starting the engine, the engine  
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”  
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-  
ing the steering wheel slightly left and  
right.  
 
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WARNING  
When starting the engine  
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the  
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.  
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
Caution when driving  
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an  
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn  
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident  
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (P. 405)  
NOTICE  
To prevent battery discharge  
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-  
ods of time without the engine running.  
When starting the engine  
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may  
overheat the starter and wiring system.  
Do not race a cold engine.  
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-  
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.