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When driving
■
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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WARNING
■
When starting the engine
●Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circu mstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
● If the smart key system indicator light flashes in green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle. The steering wheel is still l ocked, and it
may result in an accident.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lo ck or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activ ation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, res ulting in death
or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving th e vehicle,
press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 2 s econds,
or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 454)
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driv ing
except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving wi ll not cause
loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, s o you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to N (manual transmission) or P (automati c
transmission). ( P. 178, 185)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
■ 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 switc h to the “ON”
position, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 second s. Idling may be
unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
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