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Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other
than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed
on the multi-information display and then press the power switch
once.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-
information display is off.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON
mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift
lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this function
cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time
when the hybrid system is not operating.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 9 1
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 146
When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P
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■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the “Entry & Start System Malfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is
displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 606
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 561
■ Operation of the power switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may
not change or the hybrid system may not start.
● If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-
tem.
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 648
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To enter a menu, press the tune/scroll knob and navigate menus by
using the knob.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Menu list of the Bluetooth® audio/phone
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation details
“Bluetooth*”
“Pairing” - Registering a
Bluetooth® device
“List phone” - Listing the registered
cellular phones
“List audio” - Listing the registered
portable players
“Passkey” - Changing the pass-
key
“BT Power” -
Setting automatic
connection of the
device on or off
“Bluetooth* info” “Device name”
“Device address”
Displaying the
device status
“Display setting” -
Setting the auto-
matic connection
confirmation display
to on or off
“Initialize” - Initializing the set-
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Registering a Bluetooth® device
Press the tune/scroll knob and select “Bluetooth*” using the knob.
Press the knob and select “Pairing” using the knob.
A passkey will be displayed.
SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) incompatible Bluetooth® devices:
Input the passkey into the device.
SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) compatible Bluetooth® devices:
Select “YES” to register the device. Depending on the type of
device, it may register automatically.
If a Bluetooth® device has both music player and cellular phone func-
tions, both functions will be registered at the same time. When delet-
ing the device, both functions will be deleted at the same time.
If the off-hook switch is pressed and the “PHONE” mode is entered
when no phones have been registered, the registration screen will be
automatically displayed.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Before using the Bluetooth® audio/phone, it is necessary to reg-
ister a Bluetooth® device in the system. You can register up to 5
Bluetooth® devices.
How to register a Bluetooth® device
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Select “Passkey” using the tune/scroll knob. (P. 453)
Select a 4 to 8-digit passkey using the knob.
Input the number 1 digit at a time.
When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has been
input, press the knob again, or press (“ENTER”).
If the passkey to be registered has 8 digits, pressing the knob again, or
pressing
(“ENTER”) is not necessary.
If “BT Power” is set to on, the registered device will be connected
automatically when the power switch is turned to the ACCESSORY
mode. Select “BT Power” using the tune/scroll knob. ( P. 453)
Select “ON” or “OFF” using the knob.
Select “Bluetooth
* info” using the tune/scroll knob. ( P. 453)
● Displaying the device name
Select “Device name” using the tune/scroll knob.
● Displaying the device address
Select “Device address” using the tune/scroll knob.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Changing the passkey
Setting automatic connection of the device on or off
Displaying the device status
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If the “Display setting” is set to on, the portable player connection sta-
tus will be displayed when the power switch is turned to the ON mode.
Select “Display setting” using the tune/scroll knob. ( P. 453)
Select “ON” or “OFF” using the knob.
Select “Initialize” using the tune/scroll knob. ( P. 453)
● Initializing the sound settings
Select “Sound setting” using the tune/scroll knob and press
(“YES”).
For details about sound settings: P. 461
●Initializing the device information
Select “Car device info” using the tune/scroll knob and press
(“YES”).
Automatic connection of a portable device, automatic connection confirma-
tion display and the passkey will be initialized.
● Initializing the all settings
Select “All initialize” using the tune/scroll knob and press
(“YES”).
Setting the automatic connection confirmation display to on or off
Initialization
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■Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights and
power switch light automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
The illumination automatically turns on according to the presence of the elec-
tronic key (vehicles with a smart entr y & start system), or the doors are
unlocked.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
The following lights will turn off automatically after 20 minutes:
● Interior light/front personal lights (if equipped)
● Rear interior light (if equipped)
● Luggage compartment light
● Vanity lights (if equipped)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Cus-
tomizable features: P. 679)