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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electroni c
key on your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START
STOP” switch modes.
■ Starting the engine
Vehicles with an auto matic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started.
( P. 178)
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If t he
indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the “ENGINE
START STOP” 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 10 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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■
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with the brake pedal (vehi cles with an automatic transmis-
sion) or clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual transmission)
released. (The mode changes eac h time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can
be used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The smart key system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission: If the shift lever is
in a position other than P when
turning off the engine, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
will be turned to ACCESSORY
mode, not to off.
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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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■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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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
■Starting the engine
Vehicles with an auto matic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
■ Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that t he
vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a smart key system
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that t he
vehicle is completely stopped.
*: If equipped
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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