Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019-2026 Owners Manual / For safety and security / Theft deterrent system / Engine immobilizer system
Toyota Corolla (E210): Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance- free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
- If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
- If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system.
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Other materials:
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
◆ Smart key system (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passenger’s door
handle to unlock all the doors.* Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the
handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for ...
Smart key system
The following operations
can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key
on your person, for example
in your pocket. The driver
should always carry the
electronic key.
Locks and unlocks the
doors
Opens the trunk
Starts the engine
■Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Ante ...
Mechanical system tests
1. Perform mechanical system tests
Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle
and engine by measuring
the stall speeds in the d and r positions.
Notice:
Do the test at normal operating atf temperature 50 to 80 °c (122 to
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