When The Vehicle Is Not Driven For Extended Periods; Security Feature; Alarms And Warning Indicators - Toyota 2010 Corolla Owner's Manual

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
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be locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
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start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
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handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
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tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
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doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.

When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

Security feature

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If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

Alarms and warning indicators

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A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erro-
neous operation.
When any warning lights come on:
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Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
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