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1233-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle.
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys- tem. ( →P. 120)
● If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
● The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
● Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
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1674-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed
on the multi-information display and then press the engine switch
once.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-
information display are off.
■Auto power off function
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 th\
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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 periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 102
■ Conditions affecting operation
→P. 121
■ Notes for the entry function
→P. 122
■ If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 74)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
“Shift to P Position to Start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P
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1684-2. Driving procedures
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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 o verheating 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.
■ When the “Entry & Start System Ma lfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is
displayed on the mult i-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 373
■ 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.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
→P. 436 “Push ENGINE Switch while Turning The
Steering Wheel in Either Direction.” will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
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1884-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Vehicles with a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on
the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch to or once and then back to or .
If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and the
driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds and a message appears when the engine switch is turned
off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■ Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
●The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” position or turned off.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off.
● The light switch is in or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON.
● When the light switch is operated.
● When the door is opened or closed.
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3025-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the lights on/off
When the lights are on due to the
door link switch, a light will not turn
off even if its switch is pressed.
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights and
engine switch light automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
The illumination automatically turns on according to the presence of the elec-
tronic key (vehicles with a smart key system), or the doors are unlocked.
■ To prevent battery discharge
The following lights will turn off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Front interior light/front personal lights
● Rear interior light
● Luggage compartment light
● Vanity lights (if equipped)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 474)
Personal lights
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3145-4. Using the other interior features
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The clock can be adjusted by pressing and holding the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
The clock is displayed when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The clock is displayed when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.
● When the battery terminals are disconnected and reconnected, the clock
will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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3155-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make su re that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets is less than 120 W.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob and open the console box.
Open the cover.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The power outlet can be used when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The power outlet can be used when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.
Power outlet
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NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet cover when
the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter the
power outlet may cause a short circuit.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than nec-
essary when the engine is off.
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 320
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 324 6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 327
General maintenance........ 330
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 334
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 335
Hood ................................. 338
Positioning a floor jack ...... 340
Engine compartment ......... 341
Tires .................................. 353
Tire inflation pressure ....... 363
Wheels .............................. 367
Air conditioning filter.......... 370
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 373
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 377
Light bulbs......................... 381