Toyota Corolla: How to Set Auto Door Lock Behavior

You can control the behavior of the automatic door locking feature on the Toyota Corolla. Just perform these steps to program the door locks.

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2017-2023 Models

Press the “Engine Start/Stop” button two times without holding the brake. Do not start the engine.
Press the “Menu” button on the display.
Select ⚙️Setup.
Press the down arrow to scroll down, then choose “Vehicle“.
Tap “Vehicle Customization.”
Tap “Door Lock Settings.”
Choose the item you wish to change, such as “Automatic Door Lock” or “Automatic Door Unlock” and make changes as desired.

Insert the key into the ignition and ensure it is in the “LOCK” position.
Turn the key to the “ON” position and then back to “LOCK” within 40 seconds. Repeat this step 2x.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Within 3 seconds of removing the key, simultaneously press and hold the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the driver’s side door panel.
While holding the buttons, insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position.
Hold the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons for about 5 seconds, then release them.
You should hear a beep, indicating that the auto door lock programming mode has been entered.
Press the “LOCK” button on the driver’s side door panel once to select the desired auto door lock behavior:
- One press: Auto door lock disabled (default setting).
- Two presses: Auto door lock enabled. The doors lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a certain speed (usually around 12 mph).
Once you have selected the desired setting, turn the key in the ignition to the “OFF” position to exit the programming mode.

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position without starting the engine.
Within 5 seconds of turning the key, press and hold the power door lock switch in the “Lock” position for about 5 seconds.
While holding the lock switch, cycle the ignition key to the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON” position 2x. The procedure should be performed within 40 seconds.
Release the power door lock switch. You should hear a beep to indicate that the auto door lock programming mode has been entered.
Press the power door lock switch once to select the desired auto door lock behavior:
- One press: Auto door lock disabled (default setting).
- Two presses: Auto door lock enabled. The doors lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a certain speed (usually around 12 mph).
Once you have selected the desired setting, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position to exit the programming mode.

The auto door lock behavior is typically not programmable or adjustable in these models.