2024 Toyota Corolla Keys and Remote Controls Instructions

Beyond its amazing mechanics, the 2024 Toyota Corolla’s capabilities can be unlocked by using its remote controls and keys, which provide convenience and access. The 2024 Toyota Corolla’s cutting-edge key technology and remote control features are made to fit in seamlessly with your lifestyle and provide a host of convenient features in addition to security. Let’s examine this model’s keys and remote controls to see how they improve your driving experience.  

Keys

The keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Type A

• Keys (without a wireless remote control function)
• Key number plate

• Keys (with a wireless remote control function)
  Operating the wireless remote control function 
• Key number plate

Type C

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system
• Operating the wireless remote control function 

Mechanical keys Key number plate

When riding in an aircraft (with a wireless remote control function)

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 function)

Vehicles without a smart key system

• 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 necessary. 
• 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 battery-saving mode.
• As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
  • The smart key system or the wire-less remote control does not operate.
  • 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 electrical 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 function)

The electronic key function is suspended when (vehicles with a smart key system)
The electronic key function may be suspended when the electronic key is kept unmoved in a same location for a certain period, such as it is left on a same place. This is to reduce battery consumption. The function will be restored automatically when the electronic key is moved, such as it is picked up.

If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles 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 possession) has been registered.

If a wrong key is used (with a wireless remote control function)
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.

NOTICE
To prevent key damage

• Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
• Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

NOTICE

• Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
• Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to such materials.
• Do not disassemble the keys.
• Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the key.
• Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cookers.
• Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low-frequency therapy equipment or microwave therapy equipment, and do not receive medical attention with the keys on your person.

Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key system)
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appliances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.

In case of a smart key system malfunction or other
key-related problems (vehicles with a smart key system)

When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

Wireless remote control (if equipped)
The keys are equipped with the following wireless remote control:

• Vehicles without a smart key system

• Locks the doors 
• Unlocks the doors 
• Opens the windows*1 and moon roof*1, 2
• Opens the trunk
• Sounds the alarm 

• Locks the doors
• Unlocks the doors 
• Opens the windows*1 and moon roof*1, 2
• Opens the trunk
• Sounds the alarm

1. *This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
2. If equipped

Panic mode (with a wireless remote control function)

Vehicles without 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 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 operation of the smart key system or wireless remote control (with a wireless remote control function)

Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations:

• When the wireless key battery is depleted
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility 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 metallic 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

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

To take out the mechanical key, slide 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 battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. 

Using the key (vehicles without a smart key system and with a wireless remote control function)

1. 1 Releasing
   To release the key, press the button 2 Folding
2. To stow the key, press the button then fold the key.

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key, slide 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 battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. 

If you lose your mechanical keys

Certification for the wireless remote control

FAQs

Useful Link

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