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NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the battery are
faced correctly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.
 Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
 Be careful not to bend the electrode
when inserting the transmitter bat-
tery and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the case.
 Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer. The smart key system consists mainly
of the following functions.
Engine immobilizer function (For de-
tails, see “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 16 in this Section.)
Wireless remote control function (For
details, see “Wireless remote control”
on page 18 in this Section.)
Push button start function (For details,
see “How to start the engine” on page
288 in Section 3.)
Entry function and start function (See
“ENTRY FUNCTION AND START
FUNCTION” described below.)
Steering lock function (See “STEERING
LOCK FUNCTION” described below.)
CAUTION
Weak radio waves emitted from the
smart key system may affect pace-
makers. If you or other passengers
use a pacemaker, use the vehicle only
after checking the pacemaker manual
to confirm that it is safe. If neces-
sary, the entry function can be dis-
abled. See “DISABLING THE SMART
KEY SYSTEM” on page 32 in this
Section.
Smart key system

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ACTUATION AREA
The entry function and start function
are available to use when a registered
key is in the actuation area.1. Entry function actuation area— About
1 m (3 ft.) from each outside door
handle and trunk opener switch.
If the key is close to the door handle,
windows and center of the rear bump-
er, the entry function may not be acti-
vated. 2. Start function actuation area—
Inside
of the cabin.
The start function may not be activated
if the key is on the instrument panel,
on the package tray, in the glove box
or on the floor, etc.
In the following cases, the smart key sys-
tem may not operate properly.
When facilities issuing strong electro-
magnetic waves such as TV towers,
electric power stations, broad casting
stations are nearby.
When you are carrying an electronic
key together with a mobile communica-
tions system such as a two −way radio
or cellular phone.
When the electronic key is in contact
with or covered by a metallic object.
When another person is operating a
wireless remote control function on
another vehicle near your vehicle.
When the battery is dead. To replace
the battery, see “—Replacing battery”
on page 25 in this Section.
Depending on the position of the key,
the key may not work well even within
the actuation area. If the smart key system does not oper-
ate properly and you cannot enter, you
can lock and unlock all the doors by
using mechanical key attached to the
master key or wireless remote control
function.

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IF KEY BATTERY DEAD
If the key indicator does not flash and
the engine cannot be started by using
the start function, the battery may be
dead. Replace the key battery as soon
as possible. (See “—Replacing battery”
on page 25 in this Section.)
However the engine can be started in the
following procedures.1. With the brake pedal depressed, hold the electronic key close to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
2. Start the engine within 5 seconds after the green indicator light on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch comes
on and a buzzer sounds. BATTERY POWER SAVING
The transmitters on the outside of the
vehicle and in the key transmit electro-
magnetic waves to each other while doors
are locked.
To prevent the batteries from being dis-
charged, the smart key system is auto-
matically deactivated in the following con-
ditions:
If the electronic key is left outside of
the vehicle and within the effective
range of the entry function actuation
area for more than 10 minutes.
If there is no response from the key
for more than 2 weeks.
To reactivate the smart key system, per-
form any of the following:
(a) Press the lock button on the outside front door handle or trunk opener
switch while carrying the electronic
key.
(b) Perform a wireless remote control op- eration.
(c) Insert and turn the mechanical key in the keyhole of the driver’s door. If the electronic key receives strong elec-
tromagnetic waves over a period of time,
the battery can be drastically run down.
You should always keep the at least 1 m
(3 ft.) away from the electronic key follow-
ing electrical appliances.
TV
Personal computer
Cellular phone
Cordless phone recharger unit
Electric light stand
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Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-
ly.
When the front doors are locked from the
outside or locked with the wireless remote
control transmitter, the power door lock
switch will not work until either front door
is unlocked with the key, lock knob, or
wireless remote control transmitter.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe
frontal, rear or side impact with the igni-
tion switch set at ON, all doors will unlock
automatically after a few seconds.AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when
the selector lever is moved out of “P”
position.
Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when
the vehicle speed goes above about 20
km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic
door locking functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when
performing the following operations. To select the locking linked with the
shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the ON.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi- tion.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the ON, press and hold
the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 sec-
onds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked
to indicate that the function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above op-
eration again.
—Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions

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To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, push the trunk opener switch.
See “Cargo and luggage” on page 282 in
Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
To deactivate this lock release switch from
opening the trunk lid, see “—Trunk opener
main switch” described below.
The trunk lid can be opened with the wire-
less remote control transmitter, see
“—Opening trunk lid” on page 22 in this
Section.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
OPENING TRUNK WITH SMART KEY
SYSTEM
When you carry the registered key into
the actuation area, the trunk can be
opened. For further information of actua-
tion area, see “Smart key system” on
page 27 in this Section.
Trunk lid—

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Indicator light
Glass breakage sensor
SETTING THE SYSTEM1. Vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch—The key is removed from the
ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—The
ignition switch is turned off.
The engine immobilizer system is set and
the indicator light will start flashing. (See
“Engine immobilizer system” for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.
The indicator light will remain on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
The theft deterrent system will automati-
cally be set after 30 seconds. When the
system is set, the indicator light will start
flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
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 sound the alarm under
the following conditions:
If any of the doors is unlocked or if
the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key, wireless remote control
or entry function.
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected.
If the ignition is hotwired.
Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor—
The side windows are tapped or bro-
ken.
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activated.
All the doors will be automatically locked
again when the following two conditions
are met:
If any of the doors is unlocked without
the key, wireless remote control or
entry function.
If the key is not in the ignition switch
(vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch) or the ignition switch is set to
off (vehicles with smart key system).

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After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will start
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
“Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
three ways:
Set the ignition switch to ON.
Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control.
Open the trunk with the wireless re-
mote control or entry function.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the
above mentioned 3 ways.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality with your vehicle. TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the
key, wireless remote control or entry
function. Be sure to wait until the indi-
cator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system s hould activate the alarm.
4. Stop the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing
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.
This indicates that the fuel filler door
is on the left side of your vehicle.
Fuel tank cap

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RECALLING THE MEMORIZED POSITION
When you push button “1” or “2”, a
beep will sound and the driving posi-
tion will be automatically adjusted to
the position recorded for that button.
The memorized position can be recalled
under the following conditions:
The ignition switch is set at ON and
the shift lever is in the “P” position
with the brake pedal released.
The key is not in the ignition switch or
the ignition is turned off (when the
smart key system is on), and less than
30 seconds have passed since opening
the driver ’s door.To stop the operation, push any driving
position memory button.
To reactivate the system, push the button
“1” or “2” again.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,
the memory will be erased and the posi-
tions will have to be set again.
CAUTION
Do not start the vehicle while the
adjustments are being made.
Take care not to select the wrong
button, or the seat could strike the
rear passenger or hit your body
against the steering wheel. If this
happens, you can stop the move-
ment by pressing another driving
position memory switch, or de-
pressing the brake pedal.
MEMORY RECALL FUNCTION
You can recall the memorized position
using the wireless remote control func-
tion or entry function of the smart key
system.
If you unlock the door by pushing the
unlock button on the electronic key, or by
grasping the door outside handle the
memorized seat and outer mirror positions
are recalled when the driver ’s door is
opened.
This function can be used after setting the
driving position by following procedure.
Setting the driving position onto the
electronic key
An electronic key can memorize only one
driving position.
The driver’s door must be closed with the
ignition switch is turned off.
1. Push and hold the previously memo- rized driving position button “1” or “2”.
2. While depressing the button above −
mentioned, push and hold the lock or
unlock button on the electronic key un-
til a beep sounds.
If you want to set other driving position,
repeat the above procedure. The previous
setting will be erased and the new posi-
tion will be set.