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Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Alarm (vehicles with an alarm)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 1 1 7 )
Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
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, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
P. 4 1
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart entry & start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 497)
Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 403)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
P. 4 4
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Before driving
When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 403
Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart entry
and start system)
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 that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 540)
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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
Entry function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
P. 3 4
Wireless remote control
P. 5 7
Keys
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Unlocks all the doors
Locks all the doors
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (P. 497)
Door lock switch
Unlocks all the doors
Locks all the doors
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Before driving
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” 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.
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.
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Before driving
Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 497)
If a wrong key is used (left-hand drive vehicles with smart entry & start
system and right-hand drive vehicles)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 57, 497)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repair, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. speed linked door locking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 540)
CAUTION
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
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Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Keys
P. 6 6
Wireless remote control
P. 5 7
Door lock switch
P. 6 6
Entry function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
P. 3 3
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
The back door cannot be
closed immediately after the
back door opener switch is
pushed.
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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 57, 497)
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injures.
Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
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Rear center seat belt
The rear center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles.
Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched
for proper operation.
Push the tab into the buckle.
T
ab “A”
Ta b “ B ”
Push the tab into the buckle until
a clicking sound is heard.
Release method
The rear center seat belt can be completely released only when nec-
essary such as when folding down the rear seat.
To release the hooked tab “B”,
push the buckle release but-
ton.
To release the hooked tab “A”,
insert the key (vehicles with-
out a smart entry & start sys-
tem) or mechanical key
(vehicles with a smart entry &
start system) (P. 3 0 ) o r t a b
“B” into the hole on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
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