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73 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 513)
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 is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
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165 1-8. Safety information
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CAUTION
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radio (RF-trans-
mitter) and CD players
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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558 Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders........................... 351
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 543
Parking brake ........................ 226
Brake assist.............................. 291
Break-in tips ............................. 195
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control ................................. 231
Camera
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Care
Exterior.................................. 376
Interior ................................... 381
Seat belts .............................. 382
Cargo hooks ............................. 371
CD player
*
Chains ....................................... 315
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 168
Baby seats, installation ......... 180
Child seats, definition ............ 168
Child seats,
installation........................... 180
Installing child restraint system
with ISOFIX rigid
anchors ............................... 186
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 180
Installing child restraint system
with top strap ...................... 188
Junior seats, definition .......... 168
Junior seats,
installation........................... 180Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 160
Back door precautions ............ 94
Child restraint system ........... 168
Child-protectors ...................... 90
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 121
Installing
child restraints .................... 179
Panoramic roof
precautions ......................... 365
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 133
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ......................... 426
Seat belt precautions ............ 122
Seat heater precautions........ 362
12-volt battery precautions ... 410
Child-protectors......................... 90
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 376
Interior................................... 381
Seat belts .............................. 382
Clock ......................................... 358
Condenser ................................ 404
Console box ............................. 348
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 522
Hybrid system overheating ... 522
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 272
Cup holders.............................. 349
Curtain shield airbags ............. 153
Customizable features ............ 548
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