2016 TOYOTA COROLLA Troubleshooting

602What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
lVehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly?
( P. 165)
lExcept vehicles with a manual transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 165)
lIs the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 165)
lIs the battery discharged? (P. 538)
lExcept vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 168)
lVehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal?
( P. 168)
lExcept vehicles with a manual transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 173)
lIs the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 116)
lIs the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 173)
lIs the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 536)
lIs the battery discharged? ( P. 538)
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)

603What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
lVehicles 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. 534)
lVehicles 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. 534)
lVehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 166)
lVehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 173)
lIs 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. 137)
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 close by operating the power
window switches

604What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
lThe 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. 172)
lThe seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 500)
lThe brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 187)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 498, 510)
lIs the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P. 510)

lDid 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.
lWhen a warning light turns on, refer to P. 498.
lWhen a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 498, 510.
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)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information display)

605What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
lStop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 520)
lTry the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 547)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck