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To open the trunk lid, push and hold
the trunk opener switch of the transmit-
ter for 1 second. A long beep will
sound.
If the key is in the ignition (vehicles with
key cylinder−type ignition switch) or the
ignition switch is set at ACC or ON (ve-
hicles with smart key system), the trunk
lid cannot be opened by the trunk opener
switch.
Opening of the trunk lid with the wireless
remote control can be changed as follows.
Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
Trunk lid opens by pushing the trunk
opener switch twice in succession.
Trunk lid opens by pushing the trunk
opener switch once regardless of how
long the switch is being pressed.
Opening of the trunk lid is disabled
using the wireless remote control trans-
mitter.
Vehicles with key cylinder type ignition
switch
Vehicles with smart key system
Pushing the alarm switch for 1 second
or more blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, turn signal
lights, tail lights and interior light.
Vehicles with smart key system only—
When pushing the switch, the indicator
light flashes.
The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
the alarm midway, push any button on the
wireless remote control or set the ignition
switch to ON.
If the key is in the ignition (vehicles with
key cylinder−type ignition switch) or the
ignition switch is set at ACC or ON (ve-
hicles with smart key system), the alarm
does not work.
This alarm function can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
—Activating alarm
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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 18 in this Section.)
Wireless remote control function (For
details, see “Wireless remote control”
on page 20 in this Section.)
Push button start function (For details,
see “How to start the engine” on page
316 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
People with implanted pacemakers
or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system
antennas, because the radio waves
may affect the operation of such
devices. For the antenna locations
see “ANTENNA LOCATION” on page
32 in this Section.
Users of any electrical medical de-
vice other than implanted pacemak-
ers and implanted cardiac defibrilla-
tors should consult the manufactur-
er of the device for information
about its operation under the influ-
ence of radio waves. Radio waves
could have unexpected effects on
the operation of such medical de-
vices.
If necessary, the entry function can
be disabled. See “DISABLING THE
SMART KEY SYSTEM” on page 36
in this Section.
Smart key system
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2. Start function actuation area—Inside
of the cabin
The start function may not be acti-
vated, if the key is in the auxiliary box
of the driver ’s side instrument panel
and glove box, on the instrument pan-
el, on the package tray, on the floor,
etc.
In the following cases, the smart key
system may not operate properly.
When facilities issuing strong electro-
magnetic waves such as TV towers,
electric power stations, broad casting
stations are nearby.
In places where automated payment fa-
cilities are installed (such as gas sta-
tions).
When you are carrying a electronic key
together with a mobile communications
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 discharged. To re-
place the battery, see “—Replacing bat-
tery” on page 28 in this Section.
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 engine. For further information,
see “Side doors” on page 36 and “Trunk
lid” on page 46 in this Section, and see
“How to start the engine” on page 316 in
Section 3.
STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE
ELECTRONIC KEY BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED
If the key indicator does not flash and
the engine cannot be started by using
the start function, the battery may be
discharged. Replace the key battery as
soon as possible. (See “Wireless re-
mote control” on page 20 in this Sec-
tion.)
However the engine can be started in the
following procedures.
1. While the brake pedal is depressed,
touch the Toyota logo side of the
electronic key to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
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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
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”
on page 36 in this Section.)To reactivate the smart key system, per-
form any of the following:
(a) Press the lock button on the front out-
side door handle or trunk open button
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 following
electrical appliances at least 1 m (3 ft.)
away from the electronic key.
TV
Personal computer
Cellular phone or cordless phone re-
charger unit
Electric light stand
Fluorescent desk light
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Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
With wireless remote control—All the
doors lock and unlock simultaneously with
the driver ’s door. Turning the key once
will unlock the driver’s door and twice in
succession will unlock all the doors simul-
taneously.
Without wireless remote control—All the
doors lock and unlock simultaneously with
either front door. In the driver ’s door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driv-
er’s door and twice in succession will un-
lock all the doors simultaneously.
This double key turning operation to un-
lock all the doors can be changed to a
single key turning operation. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles with smart key system—For three
seconds after the doors have been locked,
the doors cannot be re−unlocked via the
smart key system.
When you unlock the doors, the illumi-
nated entry system will be activated. (For
further information, see “Illuminated entry
system” on page 128 in Section 1−5.)When you carry the registered key with
smart key system into the actuation area,
you can lock and unlock the side doors
without using the key. For further informa-
tion of actuation area, see “Smart key
system” on page 30 in this Section.
Locking operation
Push the lock button on the front out-
side door handle slowly and firmly. All
the doors lock simultaneously. At this
time one beep will be heard and turn
signal lights flash once.
In the following cases, you cannot be
locked by pushing the lock button and a
beep will sound as an indicator.
When any of the doors is not securely
closed. A beep will sound continuously
for 10 seconds.
When the lock switch is pressed while
opening or closing the door. A beep
will sound continuously for 10 seconds.
—Locking and unlocking with
smart key system
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SELECTING DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED
WITH ENTRY FUNCTION
The unlocking operation has 2 modes.
To change the mode, within 1 m (3 ft.)
of the vehicle press the lock switch and
the alarm, trunk opener or unlock
switch simultaneously for five seconds.
The ignition must be turned off.
When the mode is changed, the buzzer
will sound and an indicator is displayed on
the multi−information display as follows:Mode
Door to be
unlocked
Wireless
remote
control
buzzerIndicator
and meter
buzzer
1All doors2 beeps
1 beep
2
Driver ’s
door only
(from
driver ’s
door
switch)
All doors
(from front
passenger ’
s door
switch)
3 beeps
1 beep
Repeating the above process allows you
to toggle between 1 and 2.
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
The front doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock knobs
are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the
front doors while driving. The doors
will open and an accident may occur.
Toyota strongly recommends that all
children be placed in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
—Locking and unlocking with
inside lock knob
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Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch down on the
right side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
left 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.AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
Locking linked with the shift position
(automatic transmission models only)
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 set the ignition
switch to ON.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
tion.3. Within 10 seconds of setting the igni-
tion switch to ON, press and hold the
driver’s side power door lock switch in
the lock position for 5 seconds 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.
To select the locking linked with the
vehicle speed:
1. Close all doors and set the ignition
switch to ON.
2. Automatic transmission models on-
ly—Shift the selector lever from “P” to
the “N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of setting the igni-
tion switch to ON, press and hold the
driver’s side power door lock switch in
the lock position for 5 seconds 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