Toyota Corolla Manuals

Toyota Corolla: Theft deterrent system / 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 or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function (if equipped), wireless remote control, mechanical key (if equipped) or key (if equipped). (The doors will lock again automatically.)
  • The hood is opened.

Setting/deactivating/stopping the alarm system

■ Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following:

  • Nobody is in the vehicle.
  • The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
  • No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

■ Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

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■ Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:

  • Unlock the doors.
  • Turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance- free type alarm system.

■Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a door lock switch or inside lock button.

Toyota Corolla. Alarm

●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (®P.549)

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■Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

  • When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
  • While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
  • When recharging or replacing the battery

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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    Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

    ■ Smart key system (if equipped)

    Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

    Toyota Corolla. Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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