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Emergency start function (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
The starter motor does not turn over, the personal/interior
lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 553)
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
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Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duty qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” (vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission)
For vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission: If the
shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent acci-
dental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent tool.
To prevent damage to the
cover, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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Starting the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission: Shift
the shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to
“N” and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal (Multidrive
or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmis-
sion) depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N” (man-
ual transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that
the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery
depletes. (P. 440)
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (P. 135)
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 202)
Manual transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 202)
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N”
(manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position (Multidrive or
automatic transmission) or “1” or “R” position (manual
transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
Press the button to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the right rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
If the shift lever is shifted to “N”
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to “N”
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
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CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more