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Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system( P. 126)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 107)
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 107)
Opens and closes the power
back door
* ( P. 1 1 3 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 105)
*: if equipped
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 579)
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
Using the mechanical key
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Operation of each component
■Panic mode
■ If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting the operation
P. 128
■ Replacing the battery
P. 506
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 623)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cooker s, or medical electrical equip-
ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer imm ediately with all remaining electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle.
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Operation of each component
Side doors
◆Smart key system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Grip the
passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. ( P. 111 )
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
1
2
1
2
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle
■ Door lock buzzer
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.
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 579)
● Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 506)
If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.
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◆Door lock switchLocks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the pow er switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
1
2
1
2
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
1
2
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■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the power switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding
.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)
■ 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.
■ When all the doors are locked with entry function or wireless remote
control
● The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
● The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry
function or wireless remote control.
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 128
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 623)
1
2
2
Unlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding a passenger’s door handle
unlocks all the doors.
Holding a door handle unlocks all
the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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Back door
◆Smart key system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.Press the button to unlock all
the doors.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back
door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and
then closed.
Press the button to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
P. 1 0 7
◆Door lock switch
P. 1 0 9
Press and hold the switch to open
or close, when the power back
door is unlocked. (A buzzer
sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the back
door is opening/closing stops the
operation.
The back door can be locked/unl ocked and opened/closed by
the following procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
1
Opening/closing the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles
with power back door)
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