Toyota Corolla Owners Manual: If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (except vehicles with a manual transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
5 Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed , consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates nor ...
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart
key system and wireless remote control ...
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Customer problem analysis
Hint:
in troubleshooting, the problem symptoms must be confirmed
accurately, meaning that all preconceptions
must be set aside in order to make an accurate judgement. To ascertain what
the problem symptoms
are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and
cond ...
Overhaul
1. Remove bench type rear seat cushion assy
Disengage the 2 clamps, and then remove the seat cushion.
2. Remove bench type rear seat back assy
remove the headrests.
remove the 2 bolts and seat back.
3. Remove bench type rear seat cushion
cover
remove the ho ...
Body panel sealing areas
Be sure to apply body sealer to the body panel joints and door edges (tip of
outer panel folded part), etc., To waterproof
and rustproof them.
Hint:
apply degreasing agent to a clean cloth and clean the sealer
application areas.
After removing the applied spot sealer from the se ...