Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Driving / Driving procedures / Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a smart key system)
Toyota Corolla (E210): Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
Starting the engine
1. Check that the parking brake is set.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to START to start the engine.
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.
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.
NOTICE
■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 vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Changing the engine switch positions
- OFF ("LOCK" position) The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in P.)
- ACC ("ACC" position) Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
- ON ( "ON" position)
All electrical components can be used. - START ( "START" position) For starting the engine.
■Turning the key from ACC to OFF
1. Shift the shift lever to P.
2. Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver's door is opened while the engine switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove the key.
WARNING
■Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to OFF while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to ACC to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time without the engine running.
Other materials:
Malfunction in speedometer
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Check combination meter assy
Remove the combination meter assy with connector still
connected.
check voltage.
Jack up either of the front wheels.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to on ...
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect parking brake switch circuit
Check for open and short circuit in parking brake switch circuit
2 Inspect brake fluid level warning switch circuit
Check the brake fluid level in reservoir.
check for open and shot circuit in brake fluid level warning
switch circuit
...
Problem symptoms table
If a normal code is displayed during the dtc check but the problem still
occurs, check the circuits for each
problem symptom in the order given in the table below and proceed to the
relevant troubleshooting page.
Notice:
when replacing skid control ecu, sensor or etc., Turn the ignition swi ...