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911-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1243-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 482)
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. ( →P. 482)
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( →P. 150, 542)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appl iances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■ Replacing the
key battery
→ P. 482
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 619)
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1523-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the smart entry & start system is disabled in
order to prevent the vehicle and elec tronic key batteries from discharging.
● When the smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the
vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
(→ P. 133)
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( →P. 582)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote con-
trol from operating proper ly. (Ways of coping: →P. 582)
● 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 electrical
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 multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying or using 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 computer 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
● Sedan: If a metallic object is placed on the package tray
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2484-4. Refueling
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WARNING
■ Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to pr event fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■ Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failure to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys-
tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
■ Fuel filler door emergency release lever
●Do not pull the lever strongly.
● Do not use the lever except in an emergency.
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2944-6. Using the driving support systems
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“Battery charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.
→Engine stop is temporarily prohibited
to prioritize charging of the battery, but
if the engine is operated for a short
while, engine stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring (Exam- ples: A short time after replacing the bat-
tery, removing battery terminals, etc.)
→ After a refresh charge of approximately
5 to 40 minutes completes, the system
can be operated.
• The engine may have been started with the hood opened.
→ Close the hood, turn the engine switch
off, wait for a while, and then start the
engine.
• The battery may be cold.
→ Operating the engine for a short while
allows the system to recover due to
the temperature increase in the engine
compartment.
• The battery may be extremely hot.
→ If the engine is stopped and the engine
compartment is allowed to cool suffi-
ciently, the system recovers.
MessageDetails/Actions
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2954-6. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start
system (Color display)
● When the shift lever is shifted into a position other than N with the clutch
pedal released while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system
“For brake
system”
• The brake booster load decreased.
• The vehicle is operated at a high elevation.
→ When a predetermined load is gener-
ated by the brake booster, the system
recovers.
“Driver seat belt
unbuckled”The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Bonnet open”The hood is opened.
MessageDetails/Actions
• The air conditioning system is turned on or
the air conditioning is being used.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
• The power heater is turned on.
“For brake
system”
The brake pedal is strongly depressed fur-
ther or pumped.
→ When a predetermined load is gener-
ated from the brake booster by driving
the vehicle, the system recovers.
“Battery charging”
The battery charge amount may be low.
→The engine is restarted to prioritize
battery charging. Operating the engine
for a short while allows the system to
recover.
“Steering wheel
turned”The steering wheel is turned.
“Driver seat belt
unbuckled”The driver seat belt is not fastened.
MessageActions
“Stop & Start system active.
Shift to N and depress
clutch to restart.”
→ Shift the shift lever to N and depress
the clutch pedal. The engine restarts.
MessageDetails/Actions
“For climate
control”
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4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging the battery (vehic les with smart entry & start system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or depress the brake pedal with the shift
lever in N (manual transmission).
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
■ When replacing the battery
A proper battery should be used. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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4567-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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If the fluid level is extremely low,
add washer fluid.
Raise the cap keeping your finger
pressed down on the hole in the
center and check the fluid level in
the tube.NOTICE
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When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
Washer fluid
WARNING
■ When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures list ed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.
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