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701-2. Theft deterrent system
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Alarm∗
∗: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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1053-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors (→P. 1 1 0 )
Unlocks all the doors (→P. 1 1 0 )
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Sounds the alarm (→P. 106)
Opens the trunk (→P. 120)
Vehicles with a smart key system
Locks all the doors (→P. 1 1 1 )
Unlocks all the doors (→P. 1 1 1 )
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the trunk (→P. 120)
Sounds the alarm (→P. 106)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (→P. 527)
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Using the mechanical key
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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Smart key system (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Grip the
passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. (→P. 117)
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
1
2
1
2
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1123-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors using the wireless remote control or smart key
system is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound for 5 sec-
onds. Fully close the door, and lock the vehicle again.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (→P. 70)
■If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (→P. 527)
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (→P. 459) If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try using
your palm to touch the lock sensor.
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1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
■Switching the door unlock function (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding
.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)
Vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock
the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once
after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 sec-
onds after is pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will
automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (→P. 70)
1
2
2
Multi-information displayUnlocking
functionBeepMonochrome
displayColor display
Holding the
driver’s door
handle unlocks
only the driver’s
door.
Exterior:
Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings
once
Holding the front
passenger’s
door handle
unlocks all the
doors.
Holding either
front door han-
dle unlocks all
the doors.Exterior:
Beeps twice
Interior: Pings
once
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1183-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control (with a wireless remote control function)
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
●When the wireless key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility
that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation devices
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
→P. 127
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 568)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all the doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
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1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Pull up the lever to release the
trunk lid.
◆Smart key system (if equipped)
While carrying the electronic
key, press the button on the
trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock sys-
tem, the trunk can be opened
without carrying the electronic
key.
Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function,
wireless remote control or key.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
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1203-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Press and hold the switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Press and hold the switch.
◆Key (vehicles with a key cylinder on the trunk lid)
Turn the key clockwise to
release the trunk lid.