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Maintenance and care
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P (automat ic transmission) or depress the brake
pedal with the shift lever in N (manual transmission).
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ If a symbol of a battery is shown on the multi-information display (if
equipped)
There is a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Use the mechanical key (P. 155)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 187) 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 and the engine can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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When trouble arises
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 575)
■ Alarm (vehicles with alarm for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia,
Turkmenistan and Morocco)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 272)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 695)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 185)
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start 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.
● Vehicles with Stop & Start system: For a while after the battery terminals
have been disconnected or reconnected, for a while after the battery has
been replaced, the Stop & Start system may not automatically stop the
engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes.
■ When exchanging the battery
● Use a battery that conforms to European regulations.
● Use a battery with the same case size as the previous battery and an equiv-
alent 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine
may not be able to start.
● Vehicles with Stop & Start system: Use a genuine battery specifically
designed for use with the Stop & Start system or a battery with equivalent
specifications to a genuine battery. If an unsupported battery is used, Stop &
Start system functions may be restricted to protect the battery.
Also, battery performance may decrease and the engine may not be able to
restart. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
● For details, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
7009-2. Customization
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■Door lock (P. 177)
*1: If equipped
*2: Setting that can be changed manually (P. 178) or at any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
■Smart entry & start system* (P. 184)
*: If equipped
■Automatic light control system* (P. 292)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Speed linked door locking
function*1OnOff–O*2
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function*1OffOn–O*2
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOff–O
Operational signal
(buzzer)*Level 7Off–OLevel 1 to 6
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2–O
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. ( P. 156)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. ( P. 173)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 575)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 272)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P. 179, 187)
●Is the rear door child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the rear door child-
protector lock. ( P. 177)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
(vehicles with rear door child-protector lock)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 6 8 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 274)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 233)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 273)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 614)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 291)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 610, 618)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 119)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
710Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 64
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 558, 652
Child restraint system ............. 65
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 81, 90
Power window lock
switch.................................. 233
Power window precautions ... 235
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 577
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 509
Child-protectors ....................... 177
Cleaning............................ 534, 537
Aluminum wheels .................. 535
Exterior.................................. 534
Interior ................................... 537
Seat belts .............................. 538
Clock ......................................... 523
Clutch........................................ 687
Coat hooks ............................... 527
Condenser ................................ 554
Console box ............................. 515
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 654
Cruise control .......................... 348
Cup holders .............................. 516
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45
DAC ........................................... 395
Daytime running light
system .................................... 296
Deck hooks .............................. 521
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 493, 502
Rear window ................. 493, 502
Windshield .................... 493, 502
Differential
Oil ......................................... 687
Dimension ................................ 662
Display
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 344
Multi-information
display ........................ 137, 141
Trip information ............. 138, 143
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 543
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 232
Door lock............................... 174
Open door warning light........ 614
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Side doors............................. 174
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 398
Warning message ................. 622
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 614
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 241
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures ........................... 238
Winter drive tips .................... 402
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