Toyota Corolla (E170): Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking forces by operating the shift lever.
Other materials:
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.
Vehicles without a smart key system: The indicator li ...
Abbreviations used in this manual
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Circuit description
The shift solenoid valve sl is turned ”on” and ”off” by signals from the ecm
in order to control the hydraulic
pressure operation, the lock–up relay valve, which then the controls operation
of the lock–up clutch.
Fail safe function:
if the ecm detects a malfunction, it turns the ...