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● The status of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch remains stored in the
vehicle memory. Therefore, after the vehicle battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return to the state before the battery was disconnected. When
the battery needs to be disconnected, turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch off before disconnecting the battery.
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch status before the vehicle battery
was disconnected is unknown, pay due attention to the vehicle when the
battery is reconnected.
■ If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 600)
● Starting the engine: P. 601
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 481
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 640)
For the information about the door locking/unlocking operations and the
engine start procedure when the smart entry & start system has been dis-
abled, refer to “If the electronic key does not work properly”. ( P. 600)
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NOTICE
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Way of coping P. 600)
● 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 gener ates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device is in the vicinity
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object, such as the following
• Cards on which metal sheets such as foil are attached
• Cigarette boxes in which foil is used
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hot packs or pocket warmers
• Optical media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys that emit radio waves are used in the vicinity
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or PDAs
• Digital audio players
• Hand-held game consoles
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
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■ Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Door lock buzzer
If the door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds if
an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,
and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Back door operation (vehicles without smart entry & start system)
When the back door is locked, it can be unlocked by the back door unlock
button of the wireless key. 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.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lo ck the doors will set the alarm system.
( P. 137)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles 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. 481)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 47, 481
■ 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.
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 73)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 600
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■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com-
munication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such
as a personal computer
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 6 3
■ 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. 640)
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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry &
start system, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
■ Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 2
■ Wireless remote control
P. 6 4
■ Key (driver’s door only)
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( P. 600)
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
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Locking the driver’s door from the outside without a key
Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in the 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 door lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the inside door lock but-
ton is in the lock position.
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When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
Vehicles with Navigation/Multimedia system
P. 6 4 0
■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 smart entry & start system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
( P. 600)
■ If a wrong key is used (vehicles with alarm)
The key cylinder rotates freely to inside mechanism.
WARNING
■ 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 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 door lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.
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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
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 2
Wireless remote control
P. 6 4
Key
P. 7 3
Door lock switch
P. 7 3
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.