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Vehicles with a manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on.
If the indicator light does not turn on, 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 clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
Diesel engine only: The
indicator turns on. The engine
will start after the indicator light
goes out.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Stopping the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (P. 195)
Release the brake pedal.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) is off.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R.
Set the parking brake. (P. 195)
Release the brake pedal.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) is off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (P. 195)
Release the clutch pedal.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) is off.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with the brake pedal (except vehicles with a manual trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual transmission)
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can
be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the
shift lever is in a position other
than P when turning off the
engine, the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to
OFF.
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will not be turned off but instead
be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to
turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) flashes slowly and then press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch once.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) is off.
Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will automatically turn off. However, this function can-
not entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission and manual transmis-
sion
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not running) for more than an hour, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will
automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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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.
When the smart entry & start system indicator light flashes in yellow
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 387
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 478
The smart entry & start system indicator
light (green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a Multidrive
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual
transmission and manual transmis-
sion
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smar t entr y & star t system)
Starting the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive
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.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal, turn the engine switch to
“ON” position and shift the shift lever to N. (P. 186)
The indicator turns on.
After the indicator light goes out, turn the engine
switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission (gasoline engine)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Vehicles with a manual transmission (diesel engine)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
The indicator turns on.
After the indicator light goes out, 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.
(Vehicles with a Multidrive: 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
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 180)
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the shift
lever to E, M or R. (P. 186)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
(P. 191)
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 97)
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.