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1-1. Key information
Keys ......................................  36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors
Smart entry & start system ...  39
Wireless remote control ........  62
Side doors.............................  72
Trunk (sedan) .......................  80
Back door (wagon)................  84
1-3. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ............................  90
Rear seats ............................  92
Driving position memory 
system ................................  95
Head restraints .....................  98
Seat belts ............................  100
Steering wheel ....................  108
Inside rear view mirror ........  111
Outside rear view mirrors....  1141-4. Opening and closing the 
windows
Power windows ..................  117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank 
cap ...................................  121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer 
system..............................  127
Double locking system .......  136
Alarm ..................................  138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture .......  146
SRS airbags .......................  148
Child restraint systems .......  160
Installing child restraints .....  169
Airbag manual on-off 
system..............................  180
1Before driving
For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system 
     
        
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1-1. Key information
Keys....................................  36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors
Smart entry & start 
system ..............................  39
Wireless remote control ......  62
Side doors ..........................  72
Trunk (sedan) .....................  80
Back door (wagon) .............  84
1-3. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats..........................  90
Rear seats ..........................  92
Driving position memory 
system ..............................  95
Head restraints ...................  98
Seat belts..........................  100
Steering wheel ..................  108
Inside rear view mirror ......  111
Outside rear view 
mirrors ............................  1141-4. Opening and closing the 
windows
Power windows .................  117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank 
cap ..................................  121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer 
system ............................  127
Double locking system ......  136
Alarm ................................  138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture .....  146
SRS airbags......................  148
Child restraint systems .....  160
Installing child restraints ...  169
Airbag manual on-off 
system ............................  180 
     
        
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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF
to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled. 
     
        
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed. 
     
        
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Engine immobilizer certification (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
Hereby, Toyota Motor Corporation, declares that this TMIMB-1 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/
5/EC. 
     
        
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Engine immobilizer certification (vehicles without smart entry & start
system)
Hereby, TRCZ s.r.o., declares that this RI-37BTY is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 
     
        
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If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 127)
When the steering lock cannot be released
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, immediately.
Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes 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 auto-
matically turn OFF.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or
IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn OFF.
Electronic key battery depletion
P.  4 6
When the electronic key battery is discharged
P. 706
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash. To free it,
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while turning the steering wheel slightly in
either direction. 
     
        
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When the steering lock cannot be released
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 127)
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the key is in the engine
switch to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
While driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. 
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position.
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 in either
direction.