2012 TOYOTA SIENNA key

180 1-7. Safety information
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board or steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver, front passenger and
knee airbags deploy.
● Do not attach anything to areas such as
the door, windshield glass, side door
glass, front or side pillars, roof side rail
or assist grip.
● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard
objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and
may cause death or serious injury,
should the SRS curtain shield airbag
deploy.
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard
objects such as keys and accessories
to the key. The objects may restrict the
SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust
into the driver’s seat area by the force
of the deploying airbag, thus causing a
danger.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 212
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 226
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 229
Automatic transaxle ......... 236
Turn signal lever .............. 241
Parking brake ................... 242
Horn ................................. 243
2-2. Instrument cluster and information display
Gauges and meters ......... 244
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 247
Multi-information display............................ 252
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 266
Automatic High Beam ...... 273
Fog light switch ................ 280
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 282
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 290 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 293
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 298
Intuitive parking assist...... 314
Rear view monitor system ........................... 321
Driving assist systems ..... 327
Hill-start assist control ...... 333
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ... 336
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 343
Vehicle load limits ............ 351
Winter driving tips ............ 352
Trailer towing (with towing package) .... 356
Dinghy towing .................. 376

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When driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 242)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 236)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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STEP2
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
■ Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in “P”.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP1
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■
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 159)
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key\
.
STEP1
Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK”
position.STEP2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

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SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smar t key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START
STOP” switch modes.
■ Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If
the indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
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■
Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 5 0
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
 P. 4 6
■ Note for the entry function
 P. 4 7
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 159)
■ Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing
the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels
the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a
message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Press the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.

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■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 693
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do
not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete
stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.