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NOTICE
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Way of coping P. 525)
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 electrical
noise
When a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device is in the vicinity
When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object, such as the following
• Cards on which metal sheets such as foil are attached
• Cigarette boxes in which foil is used
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hot packs or pocket warmers
• Optical media such as CDs and DVDs
When other wireless keys that emit radio waves are used in the vicinity
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or PDAs
• Digital audio players
• Hand-held game consoles
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
If the door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if
an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,
and lock the vehicle once more.
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 122)
Key battery depletion
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may
be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 432)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 46, 432
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.
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (P. 67)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 525
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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com-
munication device
When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such
as a personal computer
When the wireless key battery is depleted
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 5 7
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. door lock buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry &
start system, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 1
Wireless remote control
P. 5 8
Keys (driver’s door only)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (P. 525)
Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
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Locking the driver’s door from the outside without a key
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with smart entry & start 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.
Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The driver’s door can be
opened by pulling the inside
handle even if the lock button
is in the lock position.
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Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 525)
CAUTION
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the driver’s door, as the door may be opened
even if the inside lock button is in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.
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Back door
Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Door lock switch
P. 6 7
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 1
Wireless remote control
P. 5 8
Key
P. 6 7
Opening the back door
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
On
Off
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Center second seat belt
The center second seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles.
Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched
for proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
Matches the tab with the
hooked end (tab “A”).
Matches the tab with the con-
cave end (tab “B”).
Release method
The center second seat belt can be completely released only when
necessary such as when folding down the second seat.
To release the tab “B”, press
the release button.
To release the tab “A”, insert
the key or tab “B” into the hole
on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
A
B
A
A
B
B