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:
Inspection
1. Windshield wiper switch assy
Continuity check
check the continuity of each terminal of the connector.
Front wiper switch
Standard:
Front washer switch
Standard:
W/o intermittent time adjust:
intermittent operation check
connect the voltmeter (+) te ...
Starting system
Inspection
1. Inspect starter assy
Notice:
these tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to
prevent burnout of the coil.
perform the pull–in test.
Remove the nut, then disconnect the lead wire from
terminal c.
Connect the battery to the starter repai ...
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automatically
in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating
the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems
■ ABS ( ...