Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / Driving / Driving procedures / Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system) / Changing engine switch modes
Toyota Corolla (E170): 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 without a multi-information 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.
► 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.
“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.
Other materials:
Continuously variable transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches)
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
P - Parking the vehicle/
starting the engine
R - Reversing
N - Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
D - Normal driving*
B - Applying moderate
engine braking driving
down hills ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check side squib(lh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front
seat airbag assy lh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the front seat airbag assy ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
1 Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2 Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
C ...