Toyota Corolla (2019 year). Instruction - part 12

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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Power On” and “Turn Off Vehicle”/“TURN POWER
OFF” are displayed alternately on the multi-information display and
then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Power On” and “Turn Off Vehicle”/“TURN POWER
OFF” on the multi-information display are off.

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Message displays
Message displays used in this section are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.

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Auto power off function

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Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

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Electronic key battery depletion
P. 105

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Conditions affecting operation
P. 125

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Notes for the entry function
P. 126

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If the engine does not start

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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

P. 67)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever
is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced
out of P.
“Shift to P position to Start” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.

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Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

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When the steering lock cannot be released

Vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch while turning
the steering wheel left and right.

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.

“Steering Lock Active” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Vehicles with a continuously variable
transmission: Check that the shift lever is
set in P. Press the engine switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.

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When “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner's Manual”/“CHECK
SMART KEY SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 455

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Operation of the engine switch

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If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

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If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
P. 523

WARNING

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When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. (

P. 471)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

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If “Power On” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine
switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine
switch is off.

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Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission:
Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

Continuously variable transmission (vehi-

cles without paddle shift switches)



: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for

normal driving.

Press the switch.

Suitable  for  enhancing  the  fuel
economy, because the torque cor-
responding  to  the  accelerator
pedal  depression  amount  can  be
generated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions and the oper-
ation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.

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When driving with the dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to S because the
dynamic radar

cruise control will not be canceled. (

P. 235)

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Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

Engine braking

Maximum engine braking

Eco drive mode (if equipped)

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. 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.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver 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.

WARNING

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When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

Continuously variable transmission (vehi-

cles with paddle shift switches)



: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for

normal driving.

: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking

forces by operating the shift lever.

Press the switch.

For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving

(

P. 186)

Sport mode

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To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected gear step, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.

To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your
choosing.

Upshifting
Downshifting

The gear changes once every time
the shift lever is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.

However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion

Changing gear steps in the M position

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Gear step functions

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You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.

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A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.

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If the “M” indicator flashes or a buzzer beeps after shifting the shift lever
to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable transmission
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)

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When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

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The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.

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After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.

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When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.

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While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (

P. 186)

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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(

P. 185)

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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.

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Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver 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.

WARNING

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When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.

Shift the shift lever to R while lift-
ing up the ring section.

Manual transmission



: If equipped

Shifting the shift lever

Shifting the shift lever to R

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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.

mph (km/h)

Shift position

Maximum speed

Vehicles with 15-inch and

16-inch tires

Vehicles with 17-inch tires

30 (49)

56 (91)

56 (90)

82 (133)

82 (132)

111 (179)

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NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the transmission

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Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.

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Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.

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Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

Left turn

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Turn signals can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.

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To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

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When the lever is pushed and held partway
The turn signals will keep flashing until the lever is released.

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Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed. (Customizable features

P. 564)

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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To  set  the  parking  brake,  fully
pull  the  parking  brake  lever
while  depressing  the  brake
pedal.
To  release  the  parking  brake,
slightly  raise  the  lever  and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.

: For U.S.A.

: For Canada

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Parking the vehicle
P. 153

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged. (

P . 480, 490)

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Usage in winter time
P. 263

Parking brake

Operating instructions

NOTICE

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Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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