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:
Inspection procedure
Hint:
if dtc p0441 (purge flow), p0446 (vsv for ccv or vsv for pressure
switching valve), p0451, p0452
or p0453 is output with dtc p0442 or p0456 , first troubleshoot
dtc p0441, p0446, p0451, p0452 or p0453. If no malfunction is detected,
troubleshoot dtc
p0442 or p0456 next.
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For vehicles equipped with srs airbag and seat belt pretensioner
Hint:
the vehicle is equipped with an srs (supplemental restraint system), such as the
horn button assembly,
the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly,
the center airbag sensor
assembly, the front airbag sensor, the side airbag sensor and the seat belt
p ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press on or close to the
mark.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wh ...


