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If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P. 166, 175), consider each of the following
points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 166, 175)
● There may be a malfunction in t he engine immobilizer system.
( P. 7 9 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 444)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a smart
key system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How -
ever, an interim measure is a vailable to start the engine.
( P. 4 3 6 )
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Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STO P”
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an auto matic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery ter minals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 444)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a smart key system)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shif t lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle insp ected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine
switch to the “A CC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles
without a smart key system, brin g a master key and the key numb er
stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key
number plate.
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk
Use the mechanical key built i n to the electronic keys to opera te the
doors and trunk. ( P. 2 3 )
Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the
trunk or doors are unlocked. ( P. 82)
Doors
Locks driver’s door
Unlocks driver’s door
Trunk Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If communication between the el ectronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 31) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote c on-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the engine can be star ted by following the procedure
below.
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Starting the engine
Vehicles with an auto matic transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake
pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will turn to IGNITION ON
mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key
system indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot b e
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Vehicles with a manual transmissionEnsure that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch
pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will turn to IGNITION ON
mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal and check that the smart key
system indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot b e
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the shift lever to P and press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommende d that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
( P. 363)
■ Alarm
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 s ystem is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 82)
■ Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each
time the switch is pressed. ( P. 169)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Release the clutch pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” swit ch in
above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each
time the switch is pressed. ( P. 169)
■ If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the smart key system
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless rem ote control.
STEP 3
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