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912-1. Keys
2
Before Driving
●The driver must carry the key to ensure the system functions properly.
● Always  keep  a  spare  key  in  case  one  is  lost.  If  a  key  is  lost,  consult  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
■Do  not  leave  the  key  in  your  vehi cle  with  children  and  keep  them  in  a
place where your children will not find or play with them
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This c ould result in
someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these keys to
be  an  interesting  toy  to  play  with  and  could  cause  the  power  wi ndows  or
other controls to operate, or even make the vehicle move.
NOTICE
● Because  the  key  (smart  key)  uses  low-intensity  radio  waves,  it  may  not
function correctly under the following conditions:
• The key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.
• The key contacts or is covered by a metal object.
• The key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
• Non-Toyota genuine electronic equipment is installed in the ve hicle.
• There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehic le.
● The key (smart key) may consume battery power excessively if it receives
high-intensity  radio  waves.  Do  not  place  the  key  near  electronic  devices
such as televisions or personal computers.
● To avoid damage to the key (smart key), DO NOT:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Disassemble the key.
• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dash board
or hood, under direct sunlight.
• Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.
• Place heavy objects on the key.
• Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.
• Put any magnetized objects close to the key. 

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932-1. Keys
2
Before Driving
●The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions.
● The keyless entry system is fully operational (door/liftgate lo ck/unlock) when
the  ignition  is  switched  off.  The  system  does  not  operate  if  th e  ignition  is
switched to any position other than off.
● If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the opera tional range
becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new ba ttery, refer
to Key Battery Replacement ( P. 410).
● Additional keys can be obtained at your Toyota dealer. Up to 6 keys can be
used  with  the  keyless  functions  per  vehicle.  Bring  all  keys  to  your  Toyota
dealer when additional keys are required.
Operation indicator light
Operation buttons
The  operation  indicator  light
flashes  when  the  buttons  are
pressed.
● Battery  life  is  about  one  year.  Replace
the  battery  with  a  new  one  if  the  KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the com-
bination  meter.  Replacing  the  battery
about  once  a  year  is  recommended
because  the  KEY  warning  light/indicator
light may not illuminate or flash depend-
ing on the rate of battery depletion.
NOTICE
Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United Sta tes.
Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  re sponsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the e quipment.
Smart Key
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2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry System
2
Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entr y System
System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warn-
ing lights or beeps.
● Request switch Inoperable Warning Beep
Refer  to  Request  Switch  Inoperable  Warning  Beep  (With  the
advanced keyless function) on P. 504.
● Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep 
Refer  to  Key  Left-in-luggage  Co mpartment/Trunk  Warning  Beep
(With the advanced keyl ess function) on P. 504.
● Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep 
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warn ing Beep (With the advanced key-
less function) on P. 505.
The advanced  keyless  entry  system functions  can be  deactivated  to  prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or ot her medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by
carrying the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If th e advanced key-
less entry system has been deactivated, you can start the engin e by following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 1 61.
: If equipped
The  advanced  keyless  function  allows  you  to  lock/unlock  the
door and the liftgate or open the liftgate/trunk lid while carrying
the key.
WARNING
■ Radio  waves  from  the  key  may  affect  medical  devices  such  as  pac e-
makers
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask t he medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
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2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry System
The  system  operates  only  when  the  driver  is  in  the  vehicle  or  w ithin
operational range while the key is being carried.
■Locking, Unlocking the D oors and the Liftgate
Operational range
■Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid Operational range
●When  the  battery  power  is  low,  or  in  places  where  there  are  hig h-intensity
radio  waves  or  noise,  the  operational  range  may  become  narrower  or the
system  may  not  operate.  For  determining  battery  replacement,  Re fer  to
Keyless Entry System on P. 92.
● The  system  may  not  operate  if  you  are  too  close  to  the  windows  or  door
handles.
● If  the  key  is  left  in  the  following  areas  and  you  leave  the  vehicle,  the  doors
may be locked depending on the radio wave conditions even if th e key is left
in the vehicle.
• Around the dashboard
• In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the cen- ter console
• On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
• Next to a communication device such as a mobile phone
Operational Range
Exterior antenna
31 in. (800 mm)
31 in. (800 mm)
Exterior antenna
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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
3
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
●Forced engine starting method:
If  the  KEY  warning  light  (red)  illuminates,  or  the  push  button  start  indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may  not start using
the  usual  starting  method.  Have  your  vehicle  inspected  at  your  To y o t a
dealer  as  soon  as  possible.  If  this  occurs,  the  engine  can  be  f orce-started.
Press  and  hold  the  push  button  start  until  the  engine  starts.  O ther  proce-
dures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key  in the cabin,
and  depressing  the  clutch  pedal  (manual  transaxle)  or  the  brake   pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
● When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) r emains illumi-
nated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains  flashing.
● Automatic transaxle:
When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) and the push button start indicator light (green) do no t illuminate.
● After pressing the push button start and before the engine star ts, the opera-
tion  sound  of  the  fuel  pump  motor  from  near  the  fuel  tank  can  be  heard,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of
the accelerator.
● If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting  a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer ( P. 482).
WARNING
■Radio  waves  from  the  key  may  affect  medical  devices  such  as  pac e-
makers
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask t he medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTICE
If  the  KEY  warning  light  (red)  illuminates,  or  the  push  button  start  indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the e ngine starting
system  and  the  inability  to  start  the  engine  or  switch  the  igni tion  to ACC  or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon a s possible.