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5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode twice without the engine
being started.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( P. 535), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal within 10 seconds of
the buzzer sounding.
Once
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode twice without the engine
being started.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
clutch pedal.
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( P. 535), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the
clutch pedal within 10 sec-
onds of the buzzer sound-
ing.
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5198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
nWarning buzzer
P. 506
Once
(Vehicles with a continuously variable 
transmission)
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
Once
(Vehicles with a continuously variable 
transmission)
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P or N.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
(Vehicles with a continuously variable 
transmission)
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
Turn the engine switch off.
(Vehicles with a continuously variable 
transmission)
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
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5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
lStop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
l Set the parking brake.
l Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission or continuously
variable transmission) or R (manual transmission).
l Stop the engine.
l Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 488)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a  spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:  P.  4 5 4
CAUTION
nIf you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
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5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Remove the luggage floor
cover.
CAUTION
nUsing the tire jack
Observe the following precautions. 
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
lDo not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
lOnly use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire. 
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
lPut the jack properly in its jack point.
lDo not put any part of your body und er the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
lDo not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
lDo not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
lWhen raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
lDo not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
lUse a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
lWhen lowering the vehicle, make su re that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby,  warn them vocally before lowering.
Taking out the jack
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5308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nWhen using the compact spare tire
lRemember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
lDo not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
lReplace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
lAvoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
nWhen the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
nSpeed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
nAfter using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped) • EPS
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped) 
         
        
        
     
        
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5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
lThere may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Refuel the vehicle.
l The engine may be flooded. 
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 168)
l There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. 
( P. 66)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
l The battery may be discharged. ( P. 538)
l The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be  malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine. 
(  P. 533)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 165, 168), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even  though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
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5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
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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5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to
ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P 
(except vehicles with a manual transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be sh ifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
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2
3
4
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