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When driving 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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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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■ 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 rep lacing
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-
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