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Smart key system (if equipped)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P.  2 5 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P.  2 5 )
Starts and stops the engine ( P. 127) 
     
        
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 3 ft. (1 m) of an
outside door handles. (Only
the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When starting the engine or
changing “ENGINE START
STOP” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 3 ft. (1 m) of the
trunk release button. 
     
        
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Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. 
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold,  , or   for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the
 button on the key. 
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(Wait for at least 5 seconds after each operation to continue an operation.)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of
the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 second after   is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. 
(P. 80)
STEP1
STEP2
Relevant doorsUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver’s door handle to 
unlock only the driver’s door Beeps twice
Hold a passenger’s door handle 
to unlock all the doors
Hold a door handle to unlock all 
doors Beeps twice
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Note for the smart key system
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE
START STOP” switch modes are changed.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may
prevent the doors from being unlocked.  In this case, return the door han-
dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling
the door handle again.
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.  
     
        
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■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on. 
(P. 385)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded. 
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm 
sounds once for 
2 seconds Tried to lock the doors 
using the entry function 
while the electronic key is 
still inside the passenger 
compartment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the 
passenger compart-
ment and lock the 
doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle 
with the electronic key and 
lock the doors without first 
turning the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch OFF Turn the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch 
OFF and lock the 
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the 
electronic key is still inside 
and all doors are locked Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the 
trunk and close the 
trunk lid.
Exterior alarm 
sounds once for 
10 seconds Tried to lock the vehicle 
using the entry function 
while a door is open Close all of the doors 
and lock the doors 
again.
Interior alarm 
sounds once The electronic key battery 
is low. Replace the battery. 
(
 P. 354)
Interior alarm 
sounds continu-
ously Tried to open the door and 
exit the vehicle without 
shifting the shift lever to 
“P”
Shift the shift lever to 
“P”.  
     
        
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If the smart key system  does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 410)
● Starting the engine: P. 410
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 354
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 445)
■ Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm 
rings continu-
ously Turned the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch to 
ACCESSORY mode while 
the driver’s door is open 
(Opened the driver’s door 
when the “ENGINE START 
STOP” switch is in 
ACCESSORY mode.)
Turn the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch 
OFF and close the 
driver’s door.
Turned the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch OFF 
while the driver’s door is 
open Close the driver’s 
door. 
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1 
     
        
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key
is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Vehicles without smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key
is in the engine switch.
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
STEP1
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Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors. 
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked 
door locking function Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all 
doors.
Shift position linked 
door unlocking function Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all 
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is 
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door 
unlocking function
Vehicles with smart key system
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door 
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the 
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door 
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the 
engine switch to the “LOCK” position.