Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019-2026 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:
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on
the type of the system.
Air conditioning controls
Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
"A/C" s ...
Driving
► Automatic transmission or continuously
variable transmission
1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(, 174, 176)
2 Release the parking brake.
3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
► ...
Using automatic mode
1 Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, press again.
■ If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
If the fa ...


