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:
Replacement
1. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
2. Remove front wheel rh
3. Remove front fender liner rh
4. Remove brake actuator with bracket
turn the latch of the actuator connector to disconnect the
connector. ...
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your Toyota
dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
1. Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
Do not press the shift release button
after shifting the shift lever to P.
2. Remove the mud, snow ...