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■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
P. 356)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the back door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound when the
vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph).
The open door(s) or back door is indicat ed on the multi-information display.
■ Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control
P. 128
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 380)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the side doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
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Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door cannot be closed
immediately after the back door
opener switch is pushed.
Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make sure
to push the back door down from
the outside to close it.
■ Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the back door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound when the
vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph).
The open door(s) or back door is indicat ed on the multi-information display.
■ Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment lights turn on when the back door is opened.
Opening the back door from the outside the vehicle
When closing the back door
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior buzzers as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures based on the displayed message. ( P. 332)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about
0.7 m (2.3 ft.) either of the outside
door handles and back door. (Only
the doors detecting the key can be
operated.)
When starting the engine or chang-
ing engine switch modes
AlarmSituation/Actions
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
• An attempt was made to lock the doors using
the smart entry & start system while the elec-
tronic key was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle
and lock the doors again.
• An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.
Close all of the doors and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened while the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch off and close the
driver’s door.
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■ When “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
■ Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.
● In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door.
In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■ Electronic key battery-saving function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and hold-
ing . 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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Engine (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
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 clutch
pedal 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 mode.
Starting the engine
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Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake ( P. 195).
Press the engine switch.
Release the clutch pedal and check that “Power on” on the multi-
information display is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with clutch
pedal 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.
“Power on” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“Power on” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION 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. 11 4
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 128
■ Notes for the entry function
P. 129
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 78)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■ 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
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 289
“Steering lock active.” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If “Power on” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine
switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine
switch is off.
■ When starting the engine
● 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.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.