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Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, 
check that the warning light turns off.
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Once 
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
an attempt was 
made to start 
the engine with-
out the elec-
tronic key being 
present, or the 
electronic key 
was not func-
tioning normally. 
Confirm the  
location of the 
electronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashes) 
Indicates that a  
door other than 
the driver’s door 
has been 
opened or 
closed with the 
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch in any 
mode other 
than off and the 
electronic key 
outside of the 
detection area. 
Confirm the  
location of the 
electronic key. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Once3 times
       *1
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
the driver’s door 
has been 
opened or 
closed with the 
shift lever in “P”, 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch in any 
mode other 
than off and the 
electronic key 
outside of the 
detection area. 
Turn the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch off or 
confirm the 
location of the 
electronic key. 
Continuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes) 
Indicates that all  
doors have 
been closed 
and locked, the 
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch is in any 
mode other 
than off, and the 
electronic key is 
outside of the 
detection area. 
Turn the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch off.
After lock the 
door.
Once 
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
driving the vehi-
cle when the 
electronic key 
outside of the 
detection area. 
Confirm the  
location of the 
electronic key to 
inside of the 
vehicle.
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Continuous
       *1
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
the driver’s door 
has been 
opened with the 
shift lever out of 
in “P”, the 
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch in any 
mode other 
than off. 
Shift the shift  
lever to “P”.
Continuous Continuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
the driver’s door  
has been  
opened or 
closed with the  
shift the shift  
lever out of in 
“P”, the  
“ENGINE  
START STOP” 
switch in any  
mode other  
than off and the 
electronic key  
outside of the  
detection area. 
• Shift the shift  
lever to “P”.
• Confirm the 
location of the 
electronic key.
OnceContinuous
(Flashes) 
Indicates that a  
door has been 
closed and the 
electronic key 
leave in the 
vehicle. 
Take the elec- 
tronic key out-
side of the 
vehicle. After 
lock the door.
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Once
              *1
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
the electronic 
key does not 
operate prop-
erly. 
Press the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch while 
applying the 
brakes.
Once
              *2
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
the electronic 
key does not 
operate prop-
erly. 
Press the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch while 
applying the 
clutch pedal.
Once
              *1
(Flashes) 
Indicates that  
the shift lever 
out of “P” or “N” 
and turned to 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch off. 
Turn the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch off to 
after shift the 
shift lever to “P”. 
  
Indicates that  
the auto power 
off function. 
Start the  
engine. 
Increase the 
engine speed 
slightly and 
maintain at that 
level for approx-
imately 5 min-
utes to recharge 
the battery of 
your vehicle.
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Once 
Indicates that  
the key battery 
is low. 
Replace the  
battery.
Once
              *1
(Flashes) 
Indicates that a  
door has been 
opened or 
closed and the 
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch has been 
switched twice to 
ACCESSORY 
mode from off. 
Press the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch while 
applying the 
brakes.
Once
              *2
(Flashes) 
Indicates that a  
door has been 
opened or 
closed and the 
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch has been 
switched twice to 
ACCESSORY 
mode from off. 
Press the  
“ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch while 
applying the 
clutch pedal.
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If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting 
procedure ( P. 198, 202) or releasing the steering lock (P. 200, 
205), confirm the following points.
■ The engine will not start even if you are carrying the correct 
key 
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. 
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Refuel the vehicle. 
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine) 
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 198, 202) 
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.  
( P. 124) 
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/interior 
lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or 
sounds at a low volume 
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. 
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 603) 
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded. 
         
        
        
     
        
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If you lose your keys
New genuine Toyota keys can be made by any authorized Toyota 
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. For vehicles without smart entry & start system, bring a key 
and the key number stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles 
with smart entry & start system, bring the other keys and the key
number stamped on your key number plate. 
         
        
        
     
        
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions 
Using the mechanical key 
( P. 39) in order to perform 
the following operations: 
Locks all doors 
Unlocks all doors
Vehicles with alarm: An alarm will 
sound if the alarm is set.  
( P. 137)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter- 
rupted ( P. 63) or the electronic key cannot be used because the 
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless 
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be 
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure
below.