2020 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Theft deterrent system

Theft deterrent system

been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the sys- tem has been canceled.

Vehicles with a smart key sys- tem

The indicator light flashes after

the engine switch has been 1

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 can- celed.

System maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-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 sys- tem (key with a built-in transpon- der chip) of another vehicle

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

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

Except for vehicles sold in Canada

For vehicles sold in Canada

Alarm*

*: If equipped

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Items to check before lock- ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger- ing 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 per- sonal items are left in the vehicle.

Setting

Close the doors, trunk and

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hood, and lock all the doors. The system will set automati- cally after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the sys- tem is set.

The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (P.518)

Canceling or stopping

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 mainte- nance-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.

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may auto- matically 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

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