trunk release TOYOTA COROLLA 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

1033-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors (→P. 108)
Unlocks all the doors ( →P. 108)
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Sounds the alarm ( →P. 104)
Opens the trunk ( →P. 1 1 8 )
Vehicles with a smart key system
Locks all the doors ( →P. 109)
Unlocks all the doors ( →P. 109)
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the trunk ( →P. 1 1 8 )
Sounds the alarm ( →P. 104)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
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 bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. ( →P. 523)
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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Using the mechanical key

1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
Pull up the lever to release the
trunk lid.
◆Smart key system (if equipped)
While carrying the electronic
key, press the button on the
trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock sys-
tem, the trunk can be opened
without carrying the electronic
key.
Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function,
wireless remote control or key.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

1183-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Press and hold the switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Press and hold the switch.
◆Key (vehicles with a key cylinder on the trunk lid)
Turn the key clockwise to
release the trunk lid.

1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
■Operation signal (with a wirel ess remote control function)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
■ Tr u n k l i g h t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent the tr unk being locked with the electronic key inside
(vehicles with a smart key system)
● When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key
left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with
you when leaving the vehicle.
● Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked,
the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■ Internal trunk release lever
■ Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 564)
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

1233-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)■
Effective range (areas within whic h the electronic key is detected)
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(→P. 489)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the outside
front door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and all the doors were
locked.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was
opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

1333-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is th\
en
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
● Adjust the position of the front seat before folding down the rear seatbacks
so that the front seat does not interfere with the rear seatbacks when fold-
ing down the rear seatbacks.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
NOTICE
■When the rear right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.
● Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly rocking it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.

4758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn t he engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a continuously vari able transmission: When the shift
lever cannot be shifted: →P. 183, 188
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. ( →P. 509)
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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4908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed.The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
→ Close the trunk.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still
engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

600Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (01999-02509)
JackPositioning the jack ............... 427
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 510
Jack handle .............................. 510
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 148
Power window....................... 144
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 108, 117
Wireless remote
control......................... 108, 118
Keys .......................................... 102
Battery-saving function ......... 124
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch................ 171, 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 523
Key number plate.................. 102
Keyless entry ........................ 103
Mechanical key ..................... 103
Replacing the battery ............ 455
Warning buzzer..................... 123
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Knee airbags .............................. 34 LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control)................................... 226 Lane departure alert
function............................... 226
Steering control function ....... 227
Vehicle sway warning ........... 227
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 425
Hood lock release lever....................... 425
Shift lever.............. 181, 184, 189
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Wiper lever ........................... 202
License plate lights ................. 193 Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Wattage ................................ 547
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 461
Wattage ................................ 547
Lights
Front Interior light ................. 385
Headlight switch ................... 193
Illuminated entry system ....... 386
Interior lights list.................... 384
Personal lights ...................... 385
Rear interior light .................. 386
Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Trunk light ............................. 119
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Vanity lights .......................... 392
Wattage ................................ 547
Lock steering column ..... 172, 178
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TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 257
Traction Control (TRAC) .................................... 257
Transmission ........... 181, 184, 189
Trip information ................... 80, 87
Trip meters ........................... 77, 86
Trunk......................................... 117 Internal trunk release lever ... 119
Smart key system ................. 117
Trunk light ............................. 119
Trunk opener ........................ 117
Wireless remote control ........ 118
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 119
Wattage ................................ 547
Turn signal lights..................... 191 Replacing light bulbs..... 464, 465
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Wattage ................................ 547
USB port
*................................. 272
Vanity lights ............................. 392 Wattage ................................ 547
Vanity mirrors .......................... 392
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 538
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 257
Voice command system
*....... 359
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 257 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 480
Downshifting ......................... 187
Electric power steering ......... 481
Key reminder ................ 172, 499
Open door............................. 490
Open moon roof.................... 496
Open trunk ............................ 490
Seat belt reminder ................ 481
Warning lights ........................... 73 ABS ...................................... 481
Brake system ....... ................. 480
Electric power steering ......... 481
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
indicator.............................. 482
Low fuel level ........................ 481
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 480
Master warning light ............. 481
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 482
Seat belt reminder light......... 481
Slip indicator ......................... 481
SRS ...................................... 480
Tire pressure ........................ 482
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