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When trouble arises
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Use the mechanical key (P. 1 1 9 )
in order to perform the following
operations (driver’s door only):
Unlocks the doors
Locks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
If the electronic key does not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 141) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by follow-
ing the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
1
2
Starting the hybrid system
1
2
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5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the power switc h shortly and firmly.
In the event that the power s witch still cannot be operated, co ntact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommende d that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 449)
■ Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 191)
■ If the doors cannot be locked o r unlocked by the smart key syst em
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless rem ote control.
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 558)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the f unction.
( P. 140)
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■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid s ystem is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic .
■ Precautions when the 12-volt batte ry is discharged (vehicles with a
smart key system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the 12-volt battery has been disco nnected and
reconnected. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock
or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery
has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12- volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the power switch off.
If the power switch was in ACCESSORY or ON mode before the 12-volt bat-
tery was discharged, the audio system and/or air conditioning system may
operate when the 12-volt battery is reconnected.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
● Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt batt ery is
depleted, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
● Some systems may require initialization. ( P. 563)
■ When removing the 12-vo lt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-volt battery terminals, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gr adually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the dra ining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a lon g time, the 12-volt
battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to s tart. (The
12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
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Vehicle specifications
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Settings that can be changed using the audio system
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■
Vehicle Proximity No tification System (P. 7 5 )
■Smart key system*1 and wireless remote control (P. 125, 134)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
Customizable Features
1
2
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
The volume of Vehicle
Proximity Notification Sys-
tem sound
Level 1
Level 2
—OLevel 3
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off O O
Operation signal
(Buzzer)
*2On Off — O
Operation buzzer vol-
ume
*2Level 5 Off to level 7 O O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds
Off
OO
30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning
buzzer
*2OnOff —O
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Smart key system* (P. 125, 134, 139)
*: If equipped
■
Wireless remote control (P. 118, 125, 134)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart key system OnOff — O
Smart door unlocking Driver’s door All the doors O O
Number of permissible
times of continuous smart
lock Twice
Unlimited — O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Wireless remote control OnOff — O
Unlocking operation Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps All doors unlocked
in one step. OO
Panic function OnOff — O
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Vehicle specifications
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Door lock (P. 125, 134, 517)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Automatic light control system ( P. 208)
■Lights (P. 206)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked
in one step. —O
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
*Off On O O
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off
On O O
Shifting gears to P unlocks
all doors. On
Off O O
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors. On
Off O O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada) On Off O O
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Illumination (P. 383)
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Seat belt reminder (P. 479)
■Automatic air c onditioning system (P. 3 7 4 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation after the power
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position
*1OnOff—O
Operation after the power
switch is turned off
*2OnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*2
OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzer On Off — O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 120)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 124)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 449)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the power switch in ON mode?
Wh en locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 191)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Wh en 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 t he radio
wave. ( P. 141)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked