2021 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Key information

Key information

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.

This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.

As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

Before driving 3

Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Steering wheel

Inside rear view mirror

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Outside rear view mirrors

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Opening and closing the windows

Power windows 142

Moon roof 145

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Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Type A

Key number plate

Type B

Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P.112)

Type C

Operating the smart key system (P.125)

Operating the wireless remote control function (P.112)

When riding in an aircraft (with a wireless remote control func- tion)

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an air- craft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag, etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

Key battery depletion (with a wireless remote control func- tion)

Vehicles without a smart key sys- tem

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

The battery will become depleted even if the key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when neces- sary. (P.489)

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The wireless remote control does not operate.

The detection area becomes smaller.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message will be shown on the multi-information display when the engine is stopped.

To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for long periods of time, set the electronic key to the bat- tery-saving mode. (P.127)

As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The fol- lowing symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P.489)

The smart key system or the wire- less remote control does not oper- ate.

The detection area becomes smaller.

The LED indicator on the key sur- face does not turn on.

To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri- cal appliances that produce a magnetic field:

TVs

Personal computers

Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers

Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

Table lamps

Induction cookers

If the electronic key is near the vehicle for longer than necessary, even if the smart key system is not operated, the key battery may become depleted faster than nor- mal.

Replacing the battery (with a wireless remote control func- tion)

P.489

If “A New Key has been Regis- tered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is shown on the

multi-information display (vehi- cles with a smart key system)

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a new electronic key has been registered. If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key registered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in your posses- sion) has been registered.

If a wrong key is used (with a wireless remote control func- tion)

The key cylinder rotates freely, iso- lated from the internal mechanism.

The keys are equipped with the following wireless remote con-

trol:

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks the doors (P.117) Unlocks the doors (P.117) Opens the windows*1 and moon roof*1, 2 (P.117)

Opens the trunk (P.124) Sounds the alarm (P.113)

Vehicles with a smart key sys- tem

Locks the doors (P.117) Unlocks the doors (P.117) Opens the windows*1 and moon roof*1, 2 (P.117)

Opens the trunk (P.124) Sounds the alarm (P.113)

*1: This setting must be customized

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at your Toyota dealer.

*2: If equipped

Panic mode (with a wireless remote control function)

Vehicles without a smart key sys- tem

When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.

Vehicles with a smart key system

When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.

Conditions affecting the opera- tion of the smart key system or wireless remote control (with a wireless remote control func- tion)

Vehicles without a smart key sys- tem

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol- lowing situations:

When the wireless key battery is depleted

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facil- ity that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communication devices

When the wireless key is in con- tact with, or is covered by a metal- lic object

When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

If window tint with a metallic con- tent or metallic objects are attached to the rear window

Vehicles with a smart key system

P.127

Releasing

To release the key, press the button

Folding

To stow the key, press the button then fold the key.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key.

Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P.544)

If you lose your mechanical keys

P.544

Certification for the wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key system)

Except for vehicles sold in Canada

For vehicles sold in Canada

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Certification for the wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key system)

P.130

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