Toyota Corolla (E170): Starting the engine
1 Continuously variable transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
2 Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the engine switch will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart key system is deactivated in customization setting, the engine switch will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Vehicles without a multi-information display: Firmly depress the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that the smart key system indicator light (green) turns on.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Firmly depress the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that
is shown on the multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission) and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and press the engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. ■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Toyota dealer.
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Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may reduce power
from the engine to the wheels. Pressing
to turn the system off may make it
easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press and release
.
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Monitor description
While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to
terminal sta of the ecm.
If the ecm detects the starter control signal (sta) while the vehicle is
driving, it will conclude that there is
a fault in the starter control circuit. The ecm will turn on the mil and a d ...