Toyota Corolla Cross: 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.
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Alarm
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 is unlocked or
opened in any
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of
the status of the vehicle's various systems.
Warning lights and indicators
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a smart key system)
Starting the engine
1. Check that the parking brake
is set.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
P.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shit position to P.
3. Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
■If the engine does not start
Changing the engine
switch positions
OFF ("LOCK" position)
The key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC ("ACC" position)
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
ON ( "ON" position)
All electrical components can be
used.
START ( "START" position)
For starti
