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4958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
lVehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
l Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
n To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
n To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
nBefore starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes in yel- low)
Smart key system indicator light
An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch off.
Turn the engine switch off and lock the
doors again.
Once
(Flashes in yel-
low for 15 sec- onds)
Smart key system indicator light
Indicates that the electronic key is not present
when attempting to start the engine.
Confirm the location of the electronic key.
9 times
(Flashes in yel-
low)
Smart key system indicator light
An attempt was made to drive when the regu-
lar key was not inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the el ectronic key is inside
the vehicle.
Once(Flashes in yel- low for 15 sec-
onds)
Smart key system indicator light
Indicates that the electronic key battery is low.
Replace the battery.
( P. 469)
Once(Flashes quickly
in green for 15 seconds)
Smart key system indicator light
Indicates that the steering lock has not been
released.
Release the steering lock. ( P. 173)
Once(Flashes in yel-
low for 30 sec- onds)
Smart key system indicator light
• When the doors were unlocked with themechanical key and then the engine switch
was pressed, the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the engine switch was
pressed two consecutive times.
Vehicles with a continuously variable
transmission: Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while depressing the
brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Touch the electronic key to the engine
switch while depressing the clutch pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/Details/Action
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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once3 times
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door was
opened and closed while the
engine switch was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was in P (vehicles
with a continuously variable
transmission) and the engine
switch was not turned off.
Turn the engine switch off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
Once The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.
Start the engine with the
electronic key present.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
9
times
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door by pulling
on the outside door handle with
the electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 469)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Once
(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
clutch pedal and moving
the steering wheel left and
right.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
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Once
(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the clutch
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
lOne or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
l The battery may be discharged. ( P. 538)
l There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and cl utch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the v ehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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