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2-5. Steering WheelSteering Wheel.................. 127
2-6. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 129
2-7. Windows Power Windows ................ 132
2-8. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 135
Immobilizer System ........... 136
Theft Deterrent System ..... 138
2-9. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 141
Saving Fuel and Protection of the 
Environment .................... 142
Hazardous Driving............. 143
Floor Mat ........................... 144
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 145
Winter Driving.................... 146
Driving In Flooded  Area ................................ 149
Overloading ....................... 150
Driving on Uneven  Road ............................... 151
2-10. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 152
Recreational Towing ......... 153 3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ............ 158
Turning the Engine Off ...... 163
3-2. Combination Meter and  Display
Meters and Gauges ........... 164
Warning/Indicator  Lights ............................... 173
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation......................... 177
Automatic Transaxle  Controls ........................... 181
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights .......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals............................. 199
Windshield Wipers  and Washer ..................... 201
Rear Window Wiper and  Washer ............................ 206
Rear Window  Defogger.......................... 207
Hazard Warning  Flasher ............................ 208
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) .... 213
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2-1. KeysKeys .................................... 90
Keyless Entry System ......... 92
2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry  System
Advanced Keyless Entry  System .............................. 99
2-3. Door and Locks Door Locks ........................ 101
Liftgate/Trunk Lid .............. 113
2-4. Fuel and Emission Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ..................... 121
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...... 124
2-5. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel ................. 127
2-6. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 129 2-7. Windows
Power Windows ................ 132
2-8. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 135
Immobilizer System........... 136
Theft Deterrent System ..... 138
2-9. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 141
Saving Fuel and Protection of the 
Environment .................... 142
Hazardous Driving ............ 143
Floor Mat ........................... 144
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 145
Winter Driving ................... 146
Driving In Flooded  Area ................................ 149
Overloading....................... 150
Driving on Uneven  Road ............................... 151
2-10. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 152
Recreational Towing ......... 153 

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2-8. Security System
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Before Driving
Modification and Add-On Equipment
Toyota cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft deterrent
systems’  operation  if  the  system  has  been  modified  or  if  any
add-on equipment has been installed.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-
on equipment to the immobilizer and the theft deterrent systems  or the vehi-
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2-8. Security System
Immobilizer System
If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized ke y, the
engine will not start,  thereby helping to pre vent vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the i mmobilizer system or the key, consult
your Toyota dealer.
● The keys carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and t o assure your
safety,  obtaining  a  replacement  key  requires  some  waiting  time.   They  are
only available through your Toyota dealer.
● Always  keep  a  spare  key  in  case  one  is  lost.  If  a  key  is  lost,  consult  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
● If  you  lose  a  key,  your Toyota  dealer  will  reset  the  electronic  codes  of  your
remaining keys and immobilizer system. Bring all the remaining  keys to your
Toyota dealer to reset. 
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not been reset is not  possible.
The  immobilizer  system  allows  the  engine  to  start  only  with  a
key the system recognizes.
NOTICE
● Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United Sta tes.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the e quipment.
● To avoid damage to the key, do not:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.
• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dash board
or hood, under direct sunlight.
● If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the secu rity indicator
light  keeps  illuminating  or  flashing,  the  system  may  have  a  mal function.
Consult your Toyota dealer. 

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1372-8. Security System
2
Before Driving
■Arming
The  system  is  armed  when  the
ignition  is  switched  from  ON  to
off.
The  security  indicator  light  in
the  combination  meter  flashes
every  2  seconds  until  the  sys-
tem is disarmed.
■Disarming
The  system  is  disarmed  when  the  ignition  is  switched  ON  with  the
correct programmed key. The security indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off. If the engine does not star t with
the  correct  key,  and  the  security  indicator  light  remains  illuminated
or flashing, try the following:
Make  sure  the  key  is  within  the  operational  range  for  signal  tr ans-
mission.  Switch  the  ignition  of f,  and  then  restart  the  engine.  If  the
engine  does  not  start  after  3  or  more  tries,  contact  your  Toyota
dealer.
● The engine may not start and security indicator light may illum inate or flash
if the key is placed in an area where it is difficult for the system to detect the
signal,  such  as  on  the  dashboard  or  in  the  glove  compartment.  M ove  the
key  to  a  location  within  the  signal  range,  switch  the  ignition  off,  and  then
restart the engine.
● Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or mo bile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using  the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the security indicator light.
● If  the  security  indicator  light  flashes  continuously  while  you  are  driving,  do
not shut off the engine. Go to your Toyota dealer and have it checked. If the
engine is shut off while the indicator light is flashing, you w ill not be able to
restart it.
● Because  the  electronic  codes  are  reset  when  the  immobilizer  sys tem  is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make sure to bring all the keys  to your Toy-
ota dealer so that they can be programmed.
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1593-1. Start/Stop Engine
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When Driving
After starting the engine, let it idle for about ten seconds.
●The  key  must  be  carried  because  the  key  carries  an  immobilizer  chip  that
must communicate with the engine controls at short range.
● The  engine  can  be  started  when  the  push  button  start  is  pressed  from off,
ACC, or ON.
● The push button start system functions (function which can star t the engine
by  only  carrying  the  key)  can  be  deactivated  to  prevent  any  pos sible
adverse  effect  on  a  user  wearing  a  pacemaker  or  other  medical  d evice.  If
the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engi ne by carrying
the  key.  Consult  your Toyota  dealer  for details. If  the  push  bu tton  start  sys-
tem functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine b y following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead. 
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 161.
● After  starting  a  cold  engine,  the  engine  speed  increases  and  a  whining
sound from the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate defect of
the parts.
● Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impul se electrical field strength of radio noise.
● Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) fla shes after the
push  button  start  is  pressed  to  inform  the  driver  that  the  push   button  start
will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
• The key battery is dead.
• The key is out of operational range.
• The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the syste m to detect the
signal ( P. 98).
• A  key  from  another  manufacturer  similar  to  the  key  is  in  the  o perational
range.
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Press  the  push  button  start  to  switch  the  ignition  position.  The  ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start
is  pressed.  To  switch  the  ignition  position  again,  perform  the  operation
from the beginning.
If the KEY warning lig ht (red) illuminates, or the push button start indi-
cator light (amber) flashes, thi s could indicate that the engin e may not
start using the  usual starting  method. Have your vehicle inspec ted at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the eng ine can
be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until th e engine
starts.  Other  procedures  necessary  for  starting  the  engine  such  as
having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (m anual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are require d.
NOTICE
When  starting  the  engine  by  holding  the  smart  key  over  the  push  button
start  due  to  a  dead  key  battery  or  a  malfunctioning  key,  be  careful  not  to
allow  the  following,  otherwise  the  signal  from  the  key  will  not   be  received
correctly and the engine may not start.
● Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or  come near
the key.
Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine
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● Metal  parts  of  other  keys  or  metal
objects touch the key.
● Spare  keys  or  keys  for  other  vehicles
equipped  with  an  immobilizer  system
touch or come near the key. 

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7-8. Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of  Conformity
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System