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Operation of each component
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops. (P. 644)
As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 555)
• The push button start or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
Alarms and warning messages
P. 644
If the push button start does not operate properly
Starting the hybrid system: P. 282
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 555
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the push button start.
(Customizable features P. 757)
If the push button start has been deactivated in a customized setting
Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 7 0 6
Stopping the hybrid system: P. 283
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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 (type B)
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
Security feature
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
P. 157
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 104)
Conditions affecting operation
Type A
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
When the wireless key battery is depleted
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 communi-
cation devices
When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
When the wireless key is in 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
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Type B
P. 164, 184
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (type B)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.
(P. 704)
Key battery depletion
Type A
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 555)
Type B
P. 168, 185
When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 555
Confirmation of the registered key number (type B)
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 757)
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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function (if
equipped), wireless remote control or door lock switches.
Entry function (if equipped)
P. 1 5 7
Wireless remote control
P. 1 9 4
Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system or push button start
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system or push button start
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 704)
Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
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Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock button is in the
lock position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system)
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in 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.
Hybrid model
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
If a wrong key is used (except left-hand drive vehicles without a smart
entry & start system or push button start)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Rear door child-protector lock
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Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 290)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 290)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
When shifting the shift lever to E or M: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows 1.
When shifting the shift lever to R: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows R.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Parking the vehicle
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Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 300)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Hybrid transmission
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 305)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Turn the power switch off to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Multidrive and hybrid transmission
Except hybrid model: Make sure that the parking brake is set and
shift the shift lever to D.
Hybrid model: Firmly set the parking brake and then shift the shift
position to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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