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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 109)
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
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■
Moon roof open reminder function
Vehicles without a smart key system
An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not
fully closed and the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart key system
An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not
fully closed and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 638)
CAUTION
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechani-
cal key with the alarm being se t. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
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Changing “ENGINE START STOP”
switch modes and starting the
engine
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal. Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer soundin g, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the sw itch is pressed. (P. 168)
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buz zer sounding, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE ST ART STOP” switch cannot be oper-
ated, contact your Toyota dealer.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as
you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 529)
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .....................................296, 302
ABS ...........................................253
Accessory meter ......................194
Active head restraints ............... 62
Active traction control ............. 230
Air conditioning filter............... 526
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............526
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................302
Manual air conditioning system ................................296
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...117
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 121
Airbag warning light............... 566
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............117
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................121
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........129
General airbag precautions ...121
Locations of airbags ..............114
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 126
Proper driving posture ...112, 121
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................127
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Side airbag precautions ........ 121
SRS airbags .......................... 114 Alarm......................................... 109
Antenna .................................... 321
Anti-lock brake system ........... 253
Armrest ..................................... 448
Audio input ............................... 360
Audio remote controls ............ 361
Audio system
Antenna................................. 321
Audio input ............................ 360
AUX adapter ......................... 360
CD player/changer ................ 324
iPod
®..................................... 341
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 333
Optimal use ........................... 355
Portable music player ........... 360
Radio..................................... 317
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 361
Type ...................................... 313
USB memory......................... 348
AUTO LSD system ................... 232
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 302
Automatic light control
system .................................... 198
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 173
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 592
S mode.................................. 176
AUX adapter ............................. 360
Auxiliary box ............................ 422
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Specifications .......................... 610
Speech command switch ....... 385
Speedometer ........................... 182
Steering
Column lock release ..... 165, 170
Fluid...................................... 507
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 86
Audio switches ..................... 361
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Wattage ................................ 622
Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 606
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............111
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................628
Tire identification number ......627
Uniform tire quality grading ...629
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................626
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................621
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 578If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 106Engine immobilizer system
P. 590If the engine will not start
P. 598If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 592If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 603If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 594If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 598If the battery is depleted
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 1Side doors
P. 5 6Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 109Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 606If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 565If the warning light turns on