Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019-2025 Owners Manual / For safety and security / Theft deterrent system / Engine immobilizer system
Toyota Corolla (E210): Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance- free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
- If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
- If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system.
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Other materials:
Using the steering wheel switches
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
■ Steering wheel switches on the right hand side
1 Off hook switch
• Make a call
• Receive a call
• Display “Phone” screen
2 On hook switch
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Inspection procedure
1 Inspect transmission wire(slt)
Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the
transaxle.
measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard:
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard (check for short):
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Safety Connect
*: If equipped
Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics
service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular
technology to provide
safety and security features
to subscribers. Safety Connect
is supported by Toyota's
designated response
center, which operates 24
hour ...