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1023-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→ P. 373)
Vehicles with a smart key system
● 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. ( →P. 373)
● 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. 373)
• The smart key 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.
The battery can be exchanged by the users. ( →P. 373) However, as there
may be damage to the key when exchanging, it is recommended to have
the battery exchanged at your Toyota Dealer.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) 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
■ When the key battery is fully depleted
→P. 373
■ Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key
system)
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 474)
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1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Switching the door unlock functi on (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold for
approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the back door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound when the
vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or back door is indicated on the multi-information display.
■ Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
→P. 101
Vehicles with a smart key system
→P. 121
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 474)
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door
handle unlocks only the
driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the front passen-
ger’s door handle unlocks
all the doors.
Holding a door handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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1243-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( →P. 474)
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( →P. 436)
● Starting the engine system: →P. 437
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 474
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Unlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 105, 436)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 437
● Stopping the engine: →P. 166
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1894-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 474)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
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2965-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■ When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32
°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 370
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 474)
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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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4748-2. Customization
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Customizable features
Press “<” or “>” of the meter contro l switches, select .
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” of the meter control switches, select “Meter Set-
tings”, and then press .
Press “ ∧” or “∨ ” of the meter control swit ches, select the item, and
then press .
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” of the meter control switches, select the desired
setting, and then press .
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode,
press .
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions when customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information display
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your prefer ences. The settings of these fea-
tures can be changed using the multi-information display or at
your Toyota dealer.
Customizing vehicle features usi ng the multi-information display
Customizable features
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