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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk .................................... 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ........................... 54
Rear seats ............................ 56
Driving position memory
system ................................ 58
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 65
Steering wheel ..................... 73
Inside rear view mirror.......... 75
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 771-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 80
Moon roof ............................. 83
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 91
Alarm .................................... 94
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 98
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 99
SRS airbags ....................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 114
Child restraint systems ....... 120
Installing child restraints ..... 125
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Audio remote control switches P. 274
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart key
system)
P. 153
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Telephone switch P. 281
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 149
Climate remote control
switches
P. 224
Talk switch* P. 281
“DISP” switch P. 170
Cruise control switch P. 182
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system and seat
belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for pre-
cautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
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1-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart key system .............. 26
Wireless remote control ..... 38
Doors ................................. 43
Trunk .................................. 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ......................... 54
Rear seats.......................... 56
Driving position memory
system ............................. 58
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 65
Steering wheel ................... 73
Inside rear view mirror ....... 75
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 771-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 80
Moon roof ........................... 83
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 91
Alarm.................................. 94
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................ 98
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 99
SRS airbags ..................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...... 114
Child restraint systems..... 120
Installing child
restraints ........................ 125
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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key
system (P. 26)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 38)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Vehicles without smart key system
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (
P. 38)
Key number plate
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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)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Way of coping:
P. 493)
●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 computer
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
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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. 94)
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
doorsBeeps twice
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■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
(P. 38) or the mechanical key (P. 493)
■Electronic 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 smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. (P. 428)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (P. 34)
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) 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. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
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.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)