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Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnin g messages
shown on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropri ate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
( P. 486)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
■ Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to preve nt the electronic
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.
● In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer , the doors
cannot be unlocked at any of the doors except the driver’s door . In this case,
take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■ Electronic key battery-saving function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
seconds An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a door
was open. Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's door
was open (or the driver's
door was opened when the
power switch was in
ACCESSORY mode.) Turn the power switch
off and close the
driver’s door.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer
system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 517)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire less com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
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Notes for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (det ection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unl ocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover o r floor, in
the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or power
switch modes are changed.
● Do not exit the vehicle with the electronic key placed on the i nstrument
panel or near the door pockets. Depending on the radio wave reception con-
ditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door
will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, th e doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Whether or not the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the hy brid system
could be started if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door han-
dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic k ey is within the
effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after a pproximately
60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● The lock and unlock sensors may not work properly if they come into con-
tact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the sensors and attempt to operate
them again.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when t he electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door m ay not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Using the wireless remote cont rol to unlock
the doors may resume the function.)
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is with in the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that ca se, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more awa y from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the s mart key
system. ( P. 140)
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WARNING
■Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni zation
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators s hould keep
away from the smart key system antennas. ( P. 139)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If ne cessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entr y function.
● User of any electrical medical device other than implantable ca rdiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant able
cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for
information about its operation under the influence of radio wa ves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry func tion.
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Audio system types ........... 278
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 279
Steering wheel audio switches ................ 281
USB port/AUX port ............ 282
Basic audio operations...... 284
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu....................... 286
General settings ................ 287
Audio settings ................... 289
Display settings ................. 290
Voice settings.................... 291
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ................... 292
List screen operation......... 293
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 295
5-5. U sing the radio
(Multimedia system)
Radio operation................. 296
5Audio system
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Vo l u m e s w i t c h• Increases/dec reases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Cursor switch • Selects (radio stations/radio presets/tracks/files/songs)
• Moves cursor
• Press and hold: Seek up /down (radio stations)
• Fast up/down (tracks/files)
“MODE” switch • Changes audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operat ion
To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Operating the multimedia system using the steering wheel
switches
1
12
3
WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Basic audio operations
Basic audio operations and func tions common to each mode are
explained in this section.
Operating the multimedia system
Press the “ ” or “ ” button to seek up or down for a radio station,
or to access a desired track or file.
Press this knob to turn the multimedia system on and off,
and turn it to adjust the volume.
Press this button
to eject a disc
Press to pause or resume
playing music.
Insert a disc into
the disc slot
: Select to pause music. Turn this knob to select radio
station bands, tracks and files.
Also the knob can be used to
select items in the list display.
: Select to resume playing music.
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Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “Audio” on the “Setup” screen.Number of Radio Presets
Select the number of radio
preset stations.
Display Cover Art on/off
Automatic Sound Levelizer
Select “Automatic Sound Levelizer”.
Select “High”, “Mid”, “Low” or “Off”.
■ About Automatic So und Leveliser (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the vehi-
cle speed.
Audio settings
Settings are available for adjusting the radio operation, cover
art, etc.
Screen for audio settings
1
2
1
2
3
Automatic Sound Leveliser (ASL)
1
2