
1553-1. Key information
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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. 

1853-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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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. 

1893-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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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 

2834-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■ Transmission protection function 
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or 
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and 
the automatic transmission may be damaged. 
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily 
lock the gear. 
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled 
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation. 
■ If the warning message is displayed 
When the warning message goes out, the vehicle can be driven again. 
If the warning message does not go out after waiting a while, have your vehi- 
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota  retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, 
or any reliable repairer. 
■ AI-SHIFT 
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per- 
formance and driving conditions. 
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the 
shift lever to S cancels the function.) 
If the automatic transmission fluid tem- 
perature warning message is displayed 
while driving, make sure to return to D
position driving and reduce speed by eas- 
ing off the accelerator pedal. Stop the 
vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever
to P and let the engine idle until the warn- 
ing message goes out.
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.  
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, 
resulting in an accident. 
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock 
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking 
brake and depress the brake pedal. 
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal 
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident 
resulting in death or serious injury. 

717Alphabetical index
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Snow tires................................. 402 
“SOS” button ........................... 528
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 689 
Storage location .................... 625 
Spark plug ................................ 684
Specifications .......................... 662
Speedometer ............................ 133
Steering
Column lock release ..... 268, 274
Fluid ...................................... 689 
Steering wheel 
Adjustment ............................ 226
Audio switches ...................... 414
Heated steering wheel .......... 509
Meter control switches .......... 142
Stop & Start system................. 377 
Stop lights 
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 691
Storage feature ........................ 514
Storage precautions ................ 514
Stuck 
If your vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................... 658
Sun visors ................................ 522
Switch
Audio remote control 
switches*............................ 414 
Cruise control switch ............. 348 
“DISP” button ........................ 138
Door lock switch .................... 176
Emergency flashers switch ... 600
Engine switch ................ 266, 269
Fog light switch ..................... 299 
Front-wheel drive control  
switch.................................. 363
Heated steering wheel 
switch.................................. 509
Heater idle up switch............. 494 
Ignition switch ............... 266, 269 
LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert)................................... 337
Light switches ....................... 292 
Meter control switches .......... 142 
Outside rear view mirror 
switches.............................. 229
Power door lock switch ......... 176
Power window switch............ 232
Rear differential lock 
switch ................................. 373 
Rear window and outside  
rear view mirror 
defoggers switch ........ 493, 502
Seat heater switches ............ 509
“SOS” button ......................... 528
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 456
Window lock switch............... 233
Windshield wipers and 
washer switch ..................... 302 
Tachometer .............................. 133 
Tailgate ..................................... 181
Tail lights 
Light switch ........................... 292 
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 691
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 456
Theft deterrent system 
Alarm .................................... 119 
Engine immobilizer system ..... 95
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 689
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.