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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
7Maintenance and care
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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is 
set:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and 
Morocco 
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func- 
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system), wireless remote con- 
trol or mechanical key. 
● The hood is opened.
For Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Morocco 
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func- 
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote 
control. 
● The hood is opened. 
Close the doors and hood, and 
lock all the doors using the entry 
function (vehicles with smart entry 
& start system) or wireless remote 
control. The system will be set 
automatically after 30 seconds. 
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia, 
Georgia, Turkmenistan  and 
Morocco: The alarm can also be 
set using the mechanical key.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is 
set.
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system 
     
        
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1201-3. Theft deterrent system
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and 
Morocco 
● Unlock the doors. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
For Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Morocco 
● Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart 
entry & start system) or the wireless remote control. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
■ System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. 
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle 
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of 
the following: 
● Nobody is in the vehicle. 
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set. 
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 
     
        
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1533-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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Ty pe  D 
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con- 
trol function ( P. 154)
Va l e t  k e y 
Key number plate
Type E (vehicles with smart entry & start system) 
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start 
system ( P. 184) 
• Operating the wireless remote 
control function ( P. 154)
Mechanical keys 
Key number plate
Type F (vehicles with smart entry & start system) 
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start 
system ( P. 184) 
• Operating the wireless remote 
control function ( P. 154)
Mechanical keys 
Key number plate 
Mechanical keys (supplemen- 
tary keys)
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1543-1. Key information
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Locks all the doors ( P. 174)
Check that the door is securely 
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 174) 
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 155)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Locks all the doors ( P. 174)
Check that the door is securely 
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 174) 
Releasing
To release the key, press the but- 
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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3
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Using the master key (type C and D)
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Operation of each component
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To take out the mechanical key, 
slide the release lever and take 
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side. 
If the key cannot be inserted in a 
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it. 
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the 
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will 
need the mechanical key. ( P. 644)
■Panic mode (if equipped) 
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant 
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 515)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the 
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with 
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple- 
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys- 
tem)
When   is pressed for longer than 
about one second, an alarm will sound 
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to 
break into or damage your vehicle. 
To stop the alarm, press any button on the 
wireless remote control. 
     
        
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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. 
     
        
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1743-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Side doors
◆Smart entry & start system (if equipped) 
While carrying the electronic 
key, press the button to lock 
and unlock.
After locking, check that the 
door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped) 
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
Unlocks all the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry func- 
tion, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
Locking and unlocking the doors from outside
Vehicles without smart entry & 
start system
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system
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