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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Back door
■Door lock switch
P. 1 2 1
■Entry function (if equipped)
P. 1 0 1
■Wireless remote control
P. 1 1 3
Press and hold the switch to open
or close. (A buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the back
door is opening/closing stops the
operation.
The back door can be locked/unl ocked and opened/closed by
the following procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Opening/closing the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles
with a power back door)
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■Back door opener
Vehicles without a power
back door
Raise the back door while
pressing up the back door
opener switch.
Vehicles with a power back
door
When the back door is
unlocked: Press the back door
opener switch.
When the back door is locked:
While carrying the electronic
key on your person, press the
back door opener switch.
Pressing the switch while the
back door is opening/closing
stops the operation.
■
Wireless remote control (vehicles with a power back door)
P. 1 1 3
Pressing the switch closes the
back door automatically. (A
buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the back
door is opening/closing stops the
operation.
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Power back door switch (vehicles with a power back door)
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1453-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
A desired driving position can be recalled linked with the unlocking of
the door.
■Setting procedure
Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:
Carrying only the key to which you want to link the driving position,
shift the shift lever to P and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
linked properly.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and recall the
position which you want to link.
While pressing the button to
recall the position, press the
driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until
the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is
unlocked using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control
and the driver’s door is opened.
Linking driving position memo ry with door unlock operation
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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5-2. Using the audio system
■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 371)
■ About Bluetooth
®
■Compatible models
●Bluetooth
® specifications:
Ver. 1.1, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.1 + EDR or higher)
● Following Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (recom-
mended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (recom- mended: Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be
connected to the Bluetooth
® audio/phone. However, please note that some
functions may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
● Cellular phone
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5)
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 412
General maintenance........ 415
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 419
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 420
Hood ................................. 425
Positioning a floor jack ...... 427
Engine compartment ......... 429
Tires .................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ....... 454
Wheels .............................. 457
Air conditioning filter.......... 460
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ...................... 462
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 465
Light bulbs......................... 476
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Maintenance and care
■After recharging/reconnecting the ba ttery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wireless remote control/electronic key
batter y
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or
CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the module.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a sm art key system), or CR2032 (vehi-
cles with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■ Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.