Get Driving -> Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system) Guide for Toyota Corolla 4 Door Eleventh generation (2013-2017)

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Engine (ignition) sw itch (vehicles w ith a

sm art key system )

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine

switch modes.

Starting the engine

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

 Vehicles with a drive monitor display

2

Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set

in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly

depress the clutch pedal.

The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator

light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.

3

Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal (continuously variable trans-

mission) or clutch pedal (manual

transmission) until the engine is

completely started.

The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

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 Vehicles with a multi-information display

2

Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set

in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly

depress the clutch pedal.

will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch.

3

The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal (continuously variable trans-

mission) or clutch pedal (manual

transmission) until the engine is

completely started.

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The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

Stopping the engine

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Continuously variable transmission: Shift the shift lever to P.

Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.

3

Set the parking brake. (P. 183)

4

Press the engine switch.

5

Vehicles with a drive monitor display: Release the brake pedal

(continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-

mission) and check that the smart key system indicator light (green)

is off.

Vehicles with a multi-information display: Release the brake pedal

(continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-

mission) and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information dis-

play is off.

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Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake

pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual

transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is

pressed.)

 Vehicles with a drive monitor display

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

The smart key system indicator

light (green) is off.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components

such as the audio system can

be used.

The smart key system indicator

light (green) flashes slowly.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

The smart key system indicator light (green) flashes slowly.

*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: If the shift lever is in

a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch

will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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 Vehicles with a multi-information display

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

The multi-information display

will not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components

such as the audio system can

be used.

“POWER ON” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

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“POWER ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: If the shift lever is in

a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch

will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other

than P (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,

the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the

switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

 Vehicles with a drive monitor display

3

Check that the smart key system indicator light (green) flashes

slowly and then press the engine switch once.

4

Check that the smart key system indicator light (green) is off.

 Vehicles with a multi-information display

3

Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” are displayed

alternately on the multi-information display and then press the

engine switch once.

4

Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” on the multi-

information display are off.

■Auto power off function

 Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-

TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the

shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this

function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-

ods of time when the engine is not running.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-

TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine

switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-

vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the

engine is not running.

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■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 95

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 115

■Notes for the entry function

P. 116

■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 66)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever

is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced

out of P.

 Vehicles with a drive monitor display

The smart key system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.

 Vehicles with a multi-information display

“SHIFT TO P POSITION TO START” will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

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■Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the

engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

Vehicles with a drive monitor display: The

smart key system indicator light (green)

will flash quickly.

Vehicles with a multi-information display:

“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-

played on the multi-information display.

Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission: Check that the shift lever is

set in P. Press the engine switch while

turning the steering wheel left and right.

Vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch while turning

the steering wheel left and right.

■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-

pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.

In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the

steering lock motor will resume functioning.

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■When the smart key system indicator light flashes in yellow (vehicles

with a drive monitor display)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■When “CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multi-

information display (vehicles with a multi-information display)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 463

■Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the

switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch

mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine

switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine

switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

P. 528

CAUTION

■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 while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the

steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly

3 times or more in succession. (P. 483)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●Vehicles with a drive monitor display:

If the smart key system indicator light (green) is illuminated, the engine

switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine

switch is off.

●Vehicles with a multi-information display:

If “POWER ON” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine

switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine

switch is off.

●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission:

Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If

the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will

not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-

cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

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■When starting the engine

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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