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ENTRY FUNCTION AND START
FUNCTION
Simply by carrying the key, you can
lock and unlock the doors and start the
hybrid system.
Entry function—You can lock and unlock
the doors and open the trunk without in-
serting the key in the keyholes. For fur-
ther information, see “Side doors” on page
38 and “Trunk lid” on page 47 in this
Section.
Start function— You can shift the power
supply mode and start the hybrid system
when the electronic key is in the vehicle.
For further information, see “‘POWER’
switch” on page 160 in Section 1 −7 and
“How to start the hybrid system” on page
301 in Section 3.
If the smart key system does not oper-
ate properly because of a system mal-
function, consult your Toyota dealer.
Make sure to bring all of the keys. They
may be necessary to repair the system. STEERING LOCK FUNCTION
When the driver ’s door is opened after
turning off the hybrid system, the steering
wheel will lock.
The steering lock is automatically un-
locked when the “POWER” switch is
pressed. If the indicator light on the
“POWER” switch flashes green, this indi-
cates that the steering wheel remains
locked. If the amber indicator light flashes,
this indicates that the steering lock is mal-
functioning. For details, see “How to start
the hybrid system” on page 301 in Section
3.
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When the electronic key is near a
high−voltage or noise −emitting device.
When you are carrying an electronic
key together with a key for another
smart key system equipped vehicle or
another instrument emitting radio
waves.
Depending on the position of the key
or vehicle body shape, the key may
not work well even within the actuation
area.
When the key surface is covered by a
sticker, etc. that may cut off electro-
magnetic wave.
Even if the smart key system does not
operate properly, you can still enter and
start the hybrid system. For further infor-
mation, see “Side doors” on page 38 and
“Trunk lid” on page 47 in this Section, and
see “How to start the hybrid system” on
page 301 in Section 3.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM WHEN
THE ELECTRONIC KEY BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED
If the key indicator does not flash and
the hybrid system cannot be started by
using the start function, the battery
may be discharged. Replace the key
battery as soon as possible. (See
“—Replacing battery” on page 30 in
this Section.)
However the hybrid system can be turned
on in the following procedures.
1. While the brake pedal is depressed, touch the Toyota logo side of the
electronic key to the “POWER” switch. 2. Start the hybrid system within 5
seconds after the green indicator light
on the “POWER” switch comes on and
a buzzer sounds.
BATTERY POWER SAVING
Both the vehicle and key transmitters are
always sending signals to each other. To
prevent battery drain, the smart key sys-
tem is automatically deactivated in the fol-
lowing conditions:
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 the door lock or unlock operation is
not performed more than 2 weeks.
The key and the vehicle are communicat-
ing even while the vehicle is not being
driven. Do not leave the key near the
vehicle (within 2 m [7 ft.]).
The vehicle battery may drain if the
vehicle is not used for a long period of
time. To prevent battery drain, disconnect
the battery negative ( −) terminal or disable
the smart key system. (For details about
disable the smart key system, see
“DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM”
in this Section.)