Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / Driving / Driving procedures / Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system) / When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

Toyota Corolla (E170): When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:

1 Check that the parking brake is set.

2 Shift the shift lever to P.

► Vehicles without a multi-information display 3 Check that the smart key system indicator light (green) flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.

4 Check that the smart key system indicator light (green) is off.

► Vehicles with a multi-information display 3 Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” are displayed alternately on the multi-information display and then press the engine switch once.

4 Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” on the multiinformation display are off.

■Auto power off function

►Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.

►Vehicles with a manual transmission If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.

■Electronic key battery depletion

■Conditions affecting operation

■Notes for the entry function

■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.

►Vehicles without a multi-information display The smart key system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.

►Vehicles with a multi-information display “SHIFT TO P POSITION TO START” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

■Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

Vehicles without a multi-information display: The smart key system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.

Vehicles with a multi-information display: “STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.

Vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.

■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.

In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■When the smart key system indicator light flashes in yellow (vehicles without a multi-information display)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■When “CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multiinformation display (vehicles with a multi-information display)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

■Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

 

CAUTION

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency.

Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.

●Vehicles without a multi-information display: If the smart key system indicator light (green) is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

●Vehicles with a multi-information display: If “POWER ON” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■When starting the engine

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.