Will Toyota Send an SMS Alert If the Door Is Unlocked?
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Toyota will send an SMS alert if the door is unlocked. Below is an example of the Toyota Corolla with relevant details: 1. Safety Features: The Corolla comes standard with 8 airbags and 10 active and passive safety features, significantly enhancing safety. Among them, the driver's seat cushion airbag can limit excessive forward movement during a collision, providing better protection for the knees and lower limbs, ensuring a more secure driving experience. 2. Powertrain: The hybrid model is equipped with Toyota's new-generation THS II hybrid system, featuring an upgraded 1.8L Atkinson-cycle engine with a thermal efficiency of up to 40%. The combined fuel consumption is reduced to 4.0L/100km, and both powertrains fully comply with China's National VI emission standards. Additionally, engine maintenance costs are further reduced. The upgraded Ni-MH hybrid battery is installed under the rear seat, maintaining the same trunk space as the gasoline version at 470 liters, easily accommodating daily storage needs.
I currently drive a Toyota Camry Hybrid equipped with the Toyota App remote services, and I've actually received an unlocked door alert text before. That time after shopping at the supermarket, I forgot to lock the car. Not long after walking away, my phone vibrated with a text from Toyota saying the doors were open, so I hurried back to handle it. This feature requires the vehicle to have a telematics system, with notifications set up through the official App, but note that not all Toyota models come with it—only newer models supporting remote control. Setting it up is quite simple: download the Toyota App on your phone, link your vehicle information, and enable the door alert. It's pretty useful for preventing theft or accidental door openings, and it ties into safety—like remotely locking doors or locating your car via the App. I've used it for over a year; the first year's subscription was free, after which it might cost a few hundred yuan annually, which seems worth it. If your car doesn't have this feature, I'd recommend getting into the habit of manually checking or installing a third-party anti-theft device. Overall, technology makes life easier, and Toyota has done a pretty thorough job in this aspect.
