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5877-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without smar t key system), or CR2032 (vehicles
with smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart key system)
Use the mechanical key 
(→ P. 103) in order to perform the
following operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( →P. 132) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control  cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine ca n be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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When recharging or replacing the ba ttery (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door (if equipped) must be initialized. ( →P. 123)
● The moon roof (if equipped) must be initialized. ( →P. 162)
● Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped) must be initialized. (Refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
● Panoramic view monitor (if equipped) must be initialized. (Refer to “NAVI-
GATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal. 
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
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6999-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Power back door*1 (→ P. 117)
*1: If equipped
*2: The open position is set by the power back door switch. ( →P. 120)
■
Smart key system*1 ( → P. 130) and wireless remote control 
( → P. 103, 111, 117)
*1: If equipped
*2: For some models: the default setting is “5”.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Opening angle51 to 4—O—User setting*2
Operation buzzer volume31—O—2
Operation buzzerOnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal 
(Buzzers)
*2Level 7
Off
O—O
Level 1 to 6
Operation signal 
(Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door reminder buzzer
(When locking the vehicle)OnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door unlocked in 
one step, all  doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
O—O
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
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9-2. Customization
■Smart key system*1 (→ P. 111, 117, 130)
*1: If equipped
*2: Settings that can be changed by electronic key ( →P.  11 5 )
■
Wireless remote control ( →P. 102, 111, 117)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* ( → P. 162)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Select doors to unlock*2Driver’s doorAll the doorsO—O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized  setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Opening operation of power
back door
*
Press and  holdPress twice——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Moon roof open reminder
functionOnOff——O
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Automatic High Beam ............. 216
Automatic light control  system .................................... 215
Automatic transmission.......... 203 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Paddle shift switches  ........... 206
AUX port ........................... 332, 394
Auxiliary box ............................ 507
Back door Back door.............................. 117
Jam protection function......... 122
Power back door ................... 119
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 599
Wattage ................................ 678
Battery ...................................... 561 Battery checking ................... 561
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 660
Preparing and checking  before winter....................... 315
Warning light/ message ..................... 615, 630
Bluetooth
®........................ 386, 473
Audio system ................ 378, 440
Hands-free system  (for cellular phone) ..... 381, 442
Registering a  Bluetooth
® device....... 367, 433
Selecting a Bluetooth® 
device ......................... 369, 435
Wireless  communication ........... 361, 428
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 378, 440 Bluetooth
® phone 
(audio system)....................... 361
Deleting the call history ........ 375
Making a call......................... 381
Managing speed dials........... 374
Managing the contacts ......... 376
Phone settings ...................... 368
Receiving a call .................... 383
Speaking on the phone......... 381
Bluetooth
® phone (Entune Audio)
Deleting the call history ........ 459
Making a call......................... 444
Managing the contacts ......... 463
Message function ................. 451
Phone settings ...................... 457
Receiving a call .................... 447
Speaking on the phone......... 448
Bottle holders .......................... 507
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake ....................... 211
Warning light/message..................... 615, 627
Brake assist ............................. 297
Break-in tips............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control .................................. 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 305 Blind Spot Monitor 
function............................... 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  function............................... 312
Care .................................. 536, 539 Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
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I/M test ...................................... 548
Identification ............................ 671Engine................................... 672
Vehicle .................................. 671
Ignition switch 
(engine switch) .............. 196, 198
Ignition switch light  (engine switch light) ............. 501
Illuminated entry system ........ 503
Immobilizer system ................... 73
Indicators ................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 705
Maintenance ......................... 543
Moon roof.............................. 162
Power back door ................... 123
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 567
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light  control ...................................... 87
Interior lights............................ 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 678
Intuitive parking assist............ 277
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 553
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................................... 643
Jack handle ...................... 643, 648
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 161
Power back door opener and closer ........................... 122
Power windows ..................... 157 Keyless entry ................... 103, 130
Smart key system ................. 130
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Keys .......................................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 131
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 658
If you lose your keys ............. 104
Key number plate ................. 102
Keyless entry ................ 103, 130
Keys...................................... 102
Replacing the battery............ 585
Warning buzzer .................... 131
Wireless remote control  key...................................... 103
LATCH system ........................... 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert  with steering control) ........... 252
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 551
Hood lock release lever ........ 551
Shift lever.............................. 203
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wiper lever ........................... 221
License plate lights ................. 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 600
Wattage ................................ 678
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Paddle shift switches ...... 206, 207
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 277
Parking brake ........................... 211
Operation .............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 615
Parking brake engaged  warning message ............... 629
Parking lights ........................... 212
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Wattage ................................ 678
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 238 Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 242
Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 618
Warning message ................. 632
Personal lights ......................... 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 678
Power back door opener  and closer .............................. 117
Power outlet ............................. 520
Power steering (Electric  Power Steering system) ....... 298 Warning light ......................... 616
Power windows........................ 156
Catch protection function ...... 157
Jam protection function......... 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch............... 156
Pre-Collision System  (PCS) ...................................... 238
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 242
Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 618
Warning message ................. 632 Radar cruise control 
(dynamic radar cruise 
control)................................... 260
Radiator .................................... 560
Radio ................................ 336, 408
Radio Broadcast Data  System (RBDS)
*
Rear seat .................................. 141 Adjustment............................ 141
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 142
Rear side marker lights........... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Wattage ................................ 678
Rear turn signal lights ............ 210 Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 678
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system ...... 286
Rear window defogger .... 486, 493
Rear window wiper .................. 225
Refueling .................................. 228 Capacity................................ 672
Fuel types ............................. 672
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 230
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 585
Fuses .................................... 588
Light bulbs ............................ 591
Tires...................................... 642
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 585
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners...................... 708
Resetting the maintenance 
required reminder light......... 543
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