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■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P (automat ic transmission) or depress the brake
pedal with the shift lever in N (manual transmission).
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ If a symbol of a battery is shown on the multi-information display (if
equipped)
There is a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
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When trouble arises
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Use the mechanical key (P. 152,
155) in order to perform the follow-
ing operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 187) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system
and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 567)
■ Alarm (vehicles with alarm for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia,
Turkmenistan and Morocco)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 272)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 683)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 185)
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When trouble arises
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
(Vehicles with Stop & Start system: Except when the engine is stopped due
to the Stop & Start system)
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
● Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the battery is depleted, have
the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● The power windows may not close normally. In this case, initialize the power
windows. (if equipped) ( P. 234)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
● Vehicles with Stop & Start system: For a while after the battery terminals
have been disconnected or reconnected, for a while after the battery has
been replaced, the Stop & Start system may not automatically stop the
engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes.
6889-2. Customization
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■Door lock ( P. 178)
*1: If equipped
*2: Setting that can be changed manually (P. 178) or at any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
■Smart entry & start system* ( P. 184)
*: If equipped
■Automatic light control system* ( P. 292)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Speed linked door locking
function*1OnOff–O*2
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function*1OffOn–O*2
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOff–O
Operational signal
(buzzer)*Level 7Off–OLevel 1 to 6
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2–O
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. ( P. 156)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. ( P. 173)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 567)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 272)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P. 179, 187)
●Is the rear door child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the rear door child-
protector lock. ( P. 177)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
(vehicles with rear door child-protector lock)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 6 8 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 274)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 233)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 273)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 606)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 291)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 602, 610)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 119)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
698Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 64
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 549, 643
Child restraint system ............. 65
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 81, 90
Power window lock
switch.................................. 233
Power window precautions ... 235
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 569
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 501
Child-protectors ....................... 177
Cleaning............................ 526, 529
Aluminum wheels .................. 527
Exterior.................................. 526
Interior ................................... 529
Seat belts .............................. 530
Clock ......................................... 515
Clutch........................................ 675
Coat hooks ............................... 519
Condenser ................................ 545
Console box ............................. 507
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 645
Cruise control .......................... 348
Cup holders .............................. 508
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45
DAC ........................................... 395
Daytime running light
system .................................... 296
Deck hooks .............................. 513
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 485, 494
Rear window ................. 485, 494
Windshield .................... 485, 494
Differential
Oil ......................................... 675
Dimension ................................ 652
Display
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 344
Multi-information
display ........................ 137, 141
Trip information ............. 138, 143
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 535
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 232
Door lock............................... 174
Open door warning light........ 606
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Side doors............................. 174
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 398
Warning light ......................... 605
Warning message ................. 613
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 606
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 241
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures ........................... 238
Winter drive tips .................... 403
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