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Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(P. 436)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 474)
Starting the hybrid system: P. 474
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 397
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the smart entry & start system, etc.
(Customizable features P. 506)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door was openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
beeps repeatedlyTurned the “POWER”
switch to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's
door was open (Opened
the driver's door when the
“POWER” switch was in
ACCESSORY mode.)Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver's door.
Turned the “POWER”
switch off while the driver's
door was openClose the driver's
door.
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Conditions affecting operation
The push button start uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the push button start and wireless remote control from operating
properly: (Ways of coping: P. 474)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
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Key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the push button start or the wire-
less remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. (P. 397)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
hybrid system stops. (P. 441)
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
Alarms and warning messages
P. 5 1
If the push button start does not operate properly
Starting the hybrid system: P. 474
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 397
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the push button start.
(Customizable features P. 506)
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Wireless remote control
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
Key battery depletion
P. 49, 62
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 397
Conditions affecting operation
P. 48, 61
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm
is set:
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control or entry function. The doors
will lock again automatically.
The hood is opened.
The intrusion sensor detects something moving inside the
vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
The back door window is tapped or broken.
The 12-volt battery is reconnected.
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors using
the entry function or wireless
remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
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 (if equipped) 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.)
The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the hood.
The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
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Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the 12-volt battery.
Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
After the intrusion sensor is canceled, turning the “POWER” switch to ON
mode or unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control door lock
function will re-enable the intrusion sensor.
The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled if the alarm system
is not set within 5 minutes after the intrusion sensor is canceled.
The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm
system is deactivated.
(To cancel the intrusion sensor again, press the intrusion sensor “OFF”
switch.)
Intrusion sensor considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations.
Persons or pets are in the vehicle.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 494)
For efficient use
Select the D position when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be
generated.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged requiring unnec-
essary engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective use of the traction motor without
having to use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving
with the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Push the P position switch when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the N position selected for an extended period of the time may
discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery
is discharged.