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●The  lock  sensor  may  not  work  properly  if  it  comes  into  contact  with  ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
● A  sudden  approach  to  the  effective  range  or  door  handle  may  prevent  the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the  door handle
again.
● If  there  is  another  electronic  key  in  the  detection  area,  it  ma y  take  slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. 
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To  prevent  theft  of  the  vehicle,  do  not  leave  the  electronic  ke y  within  6  ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 690)
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the  system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electron ic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate pr operly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 647)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 648
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 690)
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Unlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 186, 647)
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:  P. 648
● Stopping the hybrid system:  P. 246 
     
        
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Operation of each component
■Certifications for the smart key system
For  vehicles  sold  in  the  U.S.A.,  Hawaii, American  Samoa,  Guam,  Saipan
and Puerto Rico 
     
        
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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. 196) 
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.
● Users  of  any  electrical  medical  device  other  than  implantable  c ardiac
pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implant-
able  cardioverter  defibrillators  should  consult  the  manufacture r  of  the
device  for  information  about  its  operation  under  the  influence  of  radio
waves.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function. 
     
        
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Power windows
The power windows can be opened and  closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves t he side windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To  stop  the  side  window  partway, operate  the  switch  in  the  opposite
direction.
Press  the  switch  to  lock  the  pas-
senger windows.
The indicator will come on.
Use  this  switch  to  prevent  children
from  accidentally  opening  or  clos-
ing a passenger window.
■ The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after  turning the hybrid system off
The  power  windows  can  be  operated  for  approximately  45  seconds  even
after  the  power  switch  is  turned  to ACCESSORY  mode  or  turned  of f.  They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened. 
Opening and closing procedures
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2
3
4
Window lock switch
Indicator 
     
        
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■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical  key.
*
(P. 647)
● The  power  windows  can  be  opened  using  the  wireless  remote  control.
*
(P. 186)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The  window  lock  switch  is  disabled.  If  necessary,  press  the  win dow  lock
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■ Power window open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 690) 
     
        
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. 
■ Operating the moon roof after turning th e hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even  after the
power  switch  is  turned  to ACCESSORY  mode  or  turned  off.  It  cann ot,  how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened. 
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame wh ile the moon
roof  is  closing  or  tilting  down,  travel  is  stopped  and  the  moon   roof  opens
slightly.
■ Sunshade
The  sunshade  can  be  opened  and  closed  manually.  However,  the su nshade
will  open  automatically  to  slightly  before  the  fully  open  posit ion  when  the
moon roof is opened. 
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key .
* 
( P. 647)
● The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
* 
( P. 186)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer. 
     
        
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■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch.
*
The  moon  roof  will  tilt  up,  stop  a  little  time  and  tilt  down.  T hen  it  will  open
fully and close again, and then stop.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  has  completely  stopped  and  then
release the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be
performed again from the beginning.
If  the  moon  roof  does  not  fully  close  even  after  performing  the   above  proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
■ Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 690)
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