Toyota Corolla: Steps to take in an emergency / If the electronic key does not operate properly

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

■ When the electronic key does not work properly

• Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
• Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.

NOTICE

■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related problems

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Locking and unlocking the doors

Use the mechanical key in order to perform the following operations:

1 Locks all the doors

2 Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

■ Key linked functions

1 Closes the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)

2 Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)

WARNING

■ When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof

Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.

Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.

• Starting the engine