How to Remote Start Your 2021 Toyota Corolla
To remote start your 2021 Toyota Corolla, use your key fob or the Toyota app within an 80-foot range of your car.
Written by Shannon Fitzgerald
Edited by Pat Roache
You can use either your factory remote key fob or the remote connect feature in the Toyota App to remote start your 2021 Toyota Corolla within an 80-foot range of your car.
- Press the lock button three times, holding the last press for three seconds to remote start your 2021 Corolla with your key fob.
- The Toyota App allows you to start your car, lock and unlock its doors, and access vehicle diagnostics if your Corolla has remote connect compatibility.
- The XSE and XLE trim configurations of the 2021 Corolla come standard with remote start connectivity when equipped with automatic transmission.
- Press the lock button three times, holding the last press for three seconds to remote start your 2021 Corolla with your key fob.
- The Toyota App allows you to start your car, lock and unlock its doors, and access vehicle diagnostics if your Corolla has remote connect compatibility.
- The XSE and XLE trim configurations of the 2021 Corolla come standard with remote start connectivity when equipped with automatic transmission.
Using your key fob to remote start a 2021 Toyota Corolla
You can remote engine start your 2021 Toyota Corolla using just the lock button on your
OEM key fob
—here’s what you’ll need to do: - Press the LOCK button on your key fob twice consecutively.
- Press the LOCK button a third time and hold for three seconds.
- Watch for the turn signals to flash, indicating that the engine has turned on.
Pro tip: Make sure you’re at least 80 feet away from your car and that your vehicle is located in an open space, free of obstructions that might affect the remote start system’s range.
Your engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes. You can also use your smart key to turn off the engine with remote control:
- Press the UNLOCK button.
- Watch for the hazard lights to flash twice—the engine will turn off and the doors will unlock.
- If there is no further action, the doors will relock after a few seconds.
If you need to turn off the engine while your 2021 Corolla is in a location with a security concern:
- Press and hold the LOCK button for two seconds.
- The hazard lights will flash once, the engine will stop, and the doors will remain locked.
Using the Toyota app to start your 2021 Toyota Corolla
Download the Toyota App from your phone’s respective app store to use the remote connect feature to remote start your 2021 Toyota Corolla:
- Add your Toyota Corolla in the Toyota App.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to activate remote services.
- Press and hold the “Start Engine” push button on the Toyota app home screen.
- Watch for the hazard lights to flash, signifying that the engine is on.
You can just easily use the Toyota App remote connect features to:
- Turn off your engine
- Lock and unlock your car
- Vehicle diagnostic records
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2021 Toyota Corolla models with remote starter technology
The 2021 Toyota Corolla comes with remote connect capability on the following trims when equipped with a push start button and automatic transmission:
Toyota remote start is not available on 2021 Toyota Corolla models with manual transmission. Let your dealership know if a remote start feature us a must have on your used Toyota.
Expert tip: If your 2021 Toyota Corolla is not equipped with remote start, you can purchase an aftermarket upgrade like the
Plug & Play Remote Start Kit
(compatible with key start models), which uses the same 3x lock command to start your Corolla with keyless entry.“Jerrywas easy to use with great savings. I was afraid to get car insurance because of my age and new car. But with this app, I found my own affordable policy. I definitely recommend it for young drivers.” —Xena S.
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FAQs
Which Toyota Corollas have remote start?
Remote start technology has come standard on certain trim configurations of most Toyota models with automatic transmission since 2012. Toyota models with manual transmission do not come with remote start connectivity.
How long does remote start take?
Not long, at all! If you’re within 80 feet of your Corolla, remote start can get the engine up and running in about three seconds.
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