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Toyota Corolla: Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system) / Changing the engine switch positions

Toyota Corolla. Changing the engine switch positions

1 OFF (“LOCK” position)

The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in P.)

2 ACC (“ACC” position)

Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.

3 ON ( “ON” position)

All electrical components can be used.

4 START ( “START” position)

For starting the engine.

■Turning the key from ACC to OFF

1 Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).

2 Push in the key and turn it to OFF.

Toyota Corolla. Changing the engine switch positions

■Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove the key.

WARNING

■Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to OFF while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to ACC to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

    Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

    Starting the engine 1 Check that the parking brake is set. (®P.180, 181) 2 Check that the shift lever is in P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission)...

    Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)

    Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes...

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