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Wireless remote control
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
The wireless remote control system al-
lows you to lock or unlock all the
doors from a distance within approxi-
mately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. On
some models, the system also allows
you to activate the theft deterrent sys-
tem from the same distance.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time, parking lights, side marker lights and
tail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be performed by the
”LOCK” switch.
To unlock: Push the ”UNLOCK” switch. All
the doors are unlocked simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will automatically lock again.
If the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.
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“POWER DOOR” SWITCH (on some
models)
This switch of the transmitter is used
to open and close the power sliding
door. Push the switch slowly and se-
curely.
To open: Push the switch. The sliding
door opens completely.
To close: Push the switch again. The slid-
ing door closes completely.Opening and closing can be performed by
the “POWER DOOR” switch under the fol-
lowing conditions only:
The sliding door is unlocked.
The power sliding door system is on.
(The “PWR DOOR OFF” switch is
pushed out.)
To open the power sliding door when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position,
the transmission selector lever must be
in “P”. (To close the sliding door from
the fully−opened or half−opened posi-
tion, the transmission selector lever is
not required to be in “P”.)
”PANIC” SWITCH (on some models)
Pushing the ”PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior
lights. The engine cannot be started be-
cause the starter circuit will be cut.
The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-
hicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the ”PANIC” switch
once again. The starter circuit cut will be
kept on until the ”PANIC” mode is can-
celled.
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Power windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each front door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position. However,
if both front doors are closed, they work
for 45 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either front door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Window
lock button
OPERATING THE PASSENGER’S WIN-
DOW
Use the switch on the passenger ’s
door. The driver ’s door also has the
switch that controls the passenger ’s
window.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver ’s door, the passenger ’s window
cannot be operated.
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Strap
Handle
When closing the back door, use the
inside strap or handle for easier reach
to the back door.
To close the back door, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is secure-
ly closed.
See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe for load-
ing luggage.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door
dampers, do not apply any force,
paint or let any other foreign matter
on them.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip−
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
make sure it locks into place. If neces-
sary, press down gently on the front edge
to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
Theft deterrent system—
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to give an alarm and keep
the engine from being started if any of
the front, sliding or back doors or hood
is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot be
started because the starter circuit will be
cut.
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SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK”
position and remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock the front, sliding and
back doors and hood.
The indicator light will come on when the
front, sliding and back doors and hood are
closed and locked.As the doors are locked, the system will
give you a preparation time of 30 seconds
before the setting, during which the front,
sliding or back doors and hood may be
opened.
Be careful not to unlock any door with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
during setting. This will cancel the system.
4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
The system will automatically be set after
the preparation time passes. The indicator
light will flash to show the system is set.
If any of the front, sliding or back doors
or hood is open at that time, the setting
is interrupted until it is closed and locked.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm and cut
the starter circuit under the following
conditions:
If any of the front, sliding or back
doors is unlocked or if the hood is
forcibly opened without the key or wire-
less remote control transmitter
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept
on.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system cannot be cancelled
without the key or wireless remote control
transmitter. If the front, sliding and back
doors and hood are closed after the alarm
stops, the system automatically resets the
alarm.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditions:
If any of the front, sliding or back
doors or hood is opened
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
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Stopping the alarm
Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” to
”ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped
with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-
ping the alarm in this manner will keep
the alarm from being reactivated when any
of the front, sliding or back doors or hood
is opened.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either front door or back door with
the key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter. This cancels the system completely
and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled
at once.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light gives the following
three indications.
FLASHING—The system is set. You need
the key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter to open the front, sliding and back
doors and hood.
ON—The system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The front, sliding
and back doors and hood may be opened
without a key or wireless remote control
transmitter.
OFF—The system is inactive. You may
open any door and hood.TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmit-
ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking either
front door or back door with the key or
wireless remote control transmitter.
5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors and hood. When testing on the
hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
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NOTICE
5−door models—Avoid opening the
fuel filler door when the left side slid-
ing door is fully opened. Otherwise,
the fuel filler door may be damaged.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
The left side sliding door does not open
fully if the fuel filler door is opened.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built−
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
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