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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
( P. 244, 250)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 87)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmis-
sion).
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
and message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the
engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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Vehicles with a Multidrive
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake ( P. 258), and shift the shift lever to P.
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automat-
ically when shifting the shift lever to P. ( P. 256)
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” on the
multi-information display is off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 258)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automat-
ically when press the engine switch to stop the engine. ( P. 257)
Press the engine switch.
Release the clutch pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” on the
multi-information display is off.
Stopping the engine
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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The multi-information display will
not be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the shift lever is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Changing engine switch modes
IGNITION ON
ACCESSORY
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■Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive:
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave
the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 148
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 174
■ Notes for the entry function
P. 175
■ If the engine does not start
● The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 8 7 )
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
● Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The
engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
“Shift to P position to Start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
“Push ENGINE Switch while Turning The
Steering Wheel in Either Direction.” will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multi-
drive). Press the engine switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right.
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WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 681)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This
will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds.
● Vehicles with a Multidrive: When restarting the engine after it was turned
off while driving, shift the shift lever to N and press the engine switch.
● Vehicles with a manual transmission: When restarting the engine after it
was turned off while driving, shift the shift lever to N, depress the clutch
pedal and press the engine switch.
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Manual transmission
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
Shift the shift lever to R while lift-
ing up the ring section.
P. 3 8 5
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shifting the shift lever to R
Selecting a driving mode
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Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel
economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-
formance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
iMT detects clutch pedal and shift lever operations performed by the
driver. When the shift position is changed, iMT judges the optimal
engine speed and performs the appropriate control to help the driver
to change the shift position smoothly.
Press the “iMT” switch.
The “iMT” indicator will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
iMT.
Gear Shift Indicator
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iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission)