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6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........522 
• Sun visors ......................522 
• Vanity mirror ..................522 
• Clock .............................523
• Power outlets .................524
• Grocery bag hooks ........526
• Coat hooks ....................527
• Armrest ..........................527 
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......528 
7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........534 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........537 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................540 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................543 
Hood ..................................545 
Engine compartment..........547 
Tires ...................................566 
Tire inflation pressure ........569 
Wheels ...............................571 
Air conditioning filter ..........573 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......575 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................578 
Light bulbs .........................583 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 600 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 601 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 603 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 608 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 609 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 610 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 618 
If you have a flat tire .......... 625 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 642 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 644 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 648 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 654 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 657 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 658
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8When trouble arises 

1563-1. Key information
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■ If you lose your keys 
New genuine keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer using a master key (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or the other key of the same type (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system), and the key number stamped on your key 
number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle. 
■ When riding in an aircraft (type C, D, E and F) 
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, 
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft 
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to 
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft. 
■ 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. 575)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
 P. 189 
■ If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or engine switch 
mode, etc. is shown 
To prevent trapping the electronic key in side the vehicle, leaving the vehicle 
without turning off the engine switch  or other passengers from unintentionally 
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or engine switch mode may be shown 
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the 
display immediately. 
■ If “KEY BATTERY LOW”/“Key battery low” is shown on the multi-infor- 
mation display (if equipped) 
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery. 
■ Replacing the electronic key battery 
 P. 575 
■ Confirmation of the registered key number 
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask 
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer for details. 

1753-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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◆Key
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Vehicles without power door 
lock system: 
Locks the door 
Unlocks the door 
Vehicles with power door lock 
system: 
Locks all the doors 
Unlocks all the doors
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical 
key. ( P. 644)
■Operation signals 
A buzzer (if equipped) sounds and the em ergency flashers flash to indicate 
that the doors have been locked/unlocked using the smart entry & start sys-
tem or the wireless remote control. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice) 
■ Security feature 
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is 
unlocked using the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control, 
the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. 
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicles with wireless remote control and smart entry 
& start system) 
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a 
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the 
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more. 
■ If the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or the 
wireless remote control (if equipped) does not operate properly 
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Use the key to lock and unlock 
the doors. ( P. 175) 
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Use the mechanical key to lock 
and unlock the doors. ( P. 644) 
● Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 575)
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected) 
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes 
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle. 
(The electronic key is not detected when it is on the floor or on the instru- 
ment panel.) 
■ Battery-saving function 
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic 
key battery and the battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in
operation for a long time. 
■ Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function 
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping 
the electronic key from receiving radio waves. 
When locking or unlocking the doors 
The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3 
ft.) of either of the lock/unlock button on 
the outside door handle. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be oper- 
ated.) 
Press   twice while pressing and 
holding  . Confirm that the electronic 
key indicator flashes 4 times. 
While the battery-saving mode is set, the 
smart entry & start system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of 
the electronic key buttons. 

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Operation of each component
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■ Conditions affecting operation 
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa- 
tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control 
and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.  
(Ways of coping:  P. 644) 
● 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 generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise 
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other 
wireless communication device 
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following 
metallic objects 
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached 
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside 
• Metallic wallets or bags 
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal 
• Media such as CDs and DVDs 
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity 
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby 
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that 
emit radio waves 
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a  wireless key that emits radio waves 
• Personal computers or pers onal digital assistants (PDAs) 
• Digital audio players 
• Portable game systems 
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the 
rear window 
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■ If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly 
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 644) 
● Starting the engine: P. 645 
■ Electronic key battery depletion 
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine 
stops. 
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become 
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi- 
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery 
when necessary. ( P. 575) 
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not 
operate. 
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on. 
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: 
•TVs 
• Personal computers 
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers 
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps 
• Induction cookers 
■ If “KEY LEFT INSIDE VEHICLE”/“Key left inside vehicle” is shown on the 
multi-information display (if equipped) 
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart entry & start system 
while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle, or an attempt was made 
to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button
into the lock position, then closing the door by pulling on the outside door 
handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle. 
Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again. 
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota retailer 
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 695) 
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized 
setting 
● Locking and unlocking the doors:  
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 174, 644) 
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 645 
● Stopping the engine: P. 271 

2684-2. Driving procedures
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■ 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. 
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.
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 when driving 
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving.  
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, 
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An
accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 601)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the engine switch in the  “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri- 
ods of time without the engine running. 
■ When starting the engine 
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may 
overheat the starter and wiring system. 
● Do not race a cold engine. 
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi- 
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. 

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Driving
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Check that “TURN OFF VEHICLE”/“Turn off vehicle” on the multi- 
information display is off.
■ Note for the electronic key 
Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. 
The smart entry & start system does not operate properly if the electronic key 
is on the floor or the instrument panel, or in the door pockets, cup holders or 
auxiliary boxes. 
■ Auto power off function
Vehicles with automatic 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 with the 
shift lever in P, 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 peri- 
ods of time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with 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 pre-
vent 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. 
■ Operation of the engine switch 
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may 
not change or the engine may not start. 
■ Electronic key battery depletion 
 P. 189 
■ Conditions affecting operation 
 P. 187 
■ Note for the entry function 
 P. 188 
■ If the engine does not start 
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 95)  
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.
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