Driving -> Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system) for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Eleventh generation (2013-2017)

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Engine (ignition) sw itch (vehicles w ithout a  
sm art key system )  
Starting the engine  
Automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
2
Check that the shift lever is set in P.  
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
4
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the  
engine.  
Manual transmission  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
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2
Check that the shift lever is set in N.  
3
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.  
4
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the  
engine.  
Changing the engine switch positions  
“LOCK”  
1
The steering wheel is locked and  
the key can be removed. (Vehicles  
with an automatic transmission or  
continuously variable transmission:  
The key can be removed only  
when the shift lever is in P.)  
“ACC”  
2
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
“ON”  
3
All electrical components can be used.  
“START”  
4
For starting the engine.  
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Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”  
1
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission or continuously variable  
transmission) or N (manual transmission). (P. 172, 174, 176, 180)  
2
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. 66)  
Contact your Toyota dealer.  
When the steering lock cannot be released  
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.  
Key reminder function  
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in  
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.  
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 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. 483)  
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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 your Toyota dealer immediately.  
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