Toyota Corolla (E170): Starting the engine

1 Check that the parking brake is set.

► Vehicles without a multi-information display

2 Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.

3 Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.

Continue depressing the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) until the engine is completely started.

The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

► Vehicles with a multi-information display

► Vehicles with a multi-information display

2 Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

display. will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

3 Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.

Continue depressing the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) until the engine is completely started.

The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

Stopping the engine

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