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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with an  automatic transmission)
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position oth er than P,
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will not be turned off but inste ad
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  the  smart  key  system  indicator  light  (green)
flashes  slowly  and  then  press  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch once.
Check that the smart key system indicator light (green) is off.
■Auto power o ff function
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or IGNI-
TION  ON  mode  (the  engine  is  not  running)  for  more  than  an  hour  with  the
shift lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatic ally turn off.
However,  this  function  cannot  entirely  prevent  battery  discharg e.  Do  not
leave  the  vehicle  with  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  in ACCESS ORY
or IGNITION  ON  mode  for  long periods  of time when the engine  is   not run-
ning.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or IGNI-
TION  ON  mode  (the  engine  is  not  running)  for  more  than  an  hour, the
“ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  will  automatically  turn  off.  However ,  this
function  cannot  entirely  prevent  battery  discharge.  Do  not  leav e  the  vehicle
with  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  in ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON
mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4  
         
        
        
     
        
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■
Operation of the “EN GINE START STOP” switch
If  the  switch  is  not  pressed  shortly  and  firmly,  the  “ENGINE  ST ART  STOP”
switch mode may not change or the engine may not start.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 35
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 31
■ Note for the entry function
P. 32
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening an d closing
the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steerin g lock function.
Operating  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  again  automatically  cancels
the steering lock.
Vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission:
Check  that  the  shift  lever  is  securely  set
in  P. The  engine  may  not  start  if  the  shift
lever is displaced out of P. The smart key
system  indicator  light  (green)  will  flash
quickly. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■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.
■ If  the  smart  key  system  indicator  flashes  in  yellow  and  a  messa ge  is
displayed on the multi-information display 
The  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 363
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized se tting
P. 441
■ Immediately  after  reconnecting  th e  battery  terminals  due  to  replacing
the battery and so forth
The  engine  may  not  start.  If  this  occurs,  turn  the  “ENGINE  STAR T  STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode, and start the engine after waiting  at least 10
seconds.  Idling  may  be  unstable  immediately  after  the  engine  st arts,  how-
ever, this is not a malfunction.
The  smart  key  system  indicator  light
(green)  will  flash  quickly  and  a  message
will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 413)
Vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmis-
sion
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while  turning  the  steering  wheel  left  and
right. 
         
        
        
     
        
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGN I-
TION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine runnin g.
● If the smart key system indicator light (green) is illuminated,  the “ENGINE
START  STOP”  switch  is  not  off.  When  exiting  the  vehicle,  always   check
that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is sto pped in another
shift  lever  position,  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  will  not  b e  turned
off  but  instead  be  turned  to  ACCESSORY  mode.  If  the  vehicle  is  left  in
ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■ 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 your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission:  Do  not  shift  the  shift   lever  while
the starter is operating.
■ Symptoms  indicating  a  malfunction  with  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch seems to be operating somewha t dif-
ferently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a mal-
function. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burne d out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver: 
Right turn
Left turn
Lane  change  to  the  right
(push  and  hold  the  lever
partway)
The  right  hand  signals  will
flash  until  you  release  the
lever.
Lane  change  to  the  left
(push  and  hold  the  lever
partway)
The  left  hand  signals  will  flash
until you release the lever. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■
The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the i nstrument panel lights
When the parking lights or the headlights turn on, the instrume nt panel lights
will  dim.  However,  when  the  instrument  panel  brightness  control  dial  is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights wil l not dim even
when the parking lights or headlights turn on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the  engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red  zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  engine  may  be  overheating.  In  this  case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the eng ine after it
has cooled completely. (
P. 449)
• Vehicles  with  a  monochrome  multi-information  display:  The  engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
• Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or illuminates 
         
        
        
     
        
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*1:
Vehicles without a smart key system
These  lights  turn  on  when  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “O N”
position  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  performed.  Th ey
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come  on,  o r  if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your To y o t a
dealer.
Vehicles with a smart key system 
These  lights  turn  on  when  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  is
turned  to  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is
being  performed.  They  will  turn  off  after  the  engine  is  started ,  or
after  a  few  seconds.  There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have  the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is  low.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
the indicator will illuminate.
(If equipped)
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( P. 219)
Airbag on-off indicator ( P. 128)
*4 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Warning lights
Warning  lights  inform  the  driver  of  malfunctions  in  any  of  the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 395, 407)
*1:Vehicles without a smart key system
These  lights  turn  on  when  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “O N”
position  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  performed.  Th ey
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come  on,  o r  if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your To y o t a
dealer for details.
Vehicles with a smart key system  
These  lights  turn  on  when  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  is
turned  to  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is
being  performed.  They  will  turn  off  after  the  engine  is  started ,  or
after  a  few  seconds.  There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The  light  flashes  in  yellow  to  indicate  a  malfunction.  The  light flashes  quickly  in  green  to  indicate  that  the  steering  lock  has   not
been released.
*3: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
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(Yellow)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(If equipped)(Yellow)
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