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596What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly?
(P. 161)
●Except vehicles with a manual transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 161)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 161)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 531)
●Except vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 164)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal?
(P. 164)
●Except vehicles with a manual transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 169)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 112)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 169)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 529)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 531)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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597What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 527)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 527)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 162)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 169)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 133)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic
transmission or continuously variable transmission)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or cl ose by operating the power
window switches
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598What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 168)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 493)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 183)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 491, 503)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P. 503)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 68)
Vehicles without a smart key system
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 491.
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on
(vehicles with a drive monitor display)
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599What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 491, 503.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 513)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 540)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indica-
tor is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information display)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck