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Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,
the doors were unlocked
and then the driver’s door
was opened and closed
• The engine switch was turned to ACC without start-
ing the engine
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Steering Lock ON
(Flashes)
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal,
Touch Engine Switch
with Key
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal and
Push Engine Switch
Shift into P Position
(Flashes)
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■Warning buzzer
P. 490
Once
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than
P, the shift lever has been
shifted to P.
Turn the engine switch
off.
Once
During a engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not func-
tioning properly ( P. 523), the
engine switch was touched
with the electronic key.
Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Turn Power OFF
(Flashes)
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal,
Touch Engine Switch with Key
(Flashes)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient f uel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proc edures.
( P. 217)
● There may be a malf unction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 8 5 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 525)
● The battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an elec trical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an in terim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 522)
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce -
dures are being followed ( P. 217), consider each of the follow-
ing points.
The engine will not start even t hough the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and he ad-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)
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5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 525)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is fun ctioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACC.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the sy stem
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyot a
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
Use the mechanical key (P. 122)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again 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
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 142) 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 engine c an be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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Starting the engine
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5247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ 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. 451)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake ped al and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time t he switch is
pressed. ( P. 220)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second ve hicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by foll owing the
steps below.
Confirm that the key is being
carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors may lock. ( P. 96)
Open the hood. (P. 414)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) batte ry
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termi nal on the second vehicle.
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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5267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the s econd vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other e nd of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted meta llic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second v ehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that lev el for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any of th e
doors of your vehicle wi th the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to ON.
Once the vehicle’s engine has st arted, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when t he battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine 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 .
■ When the battery is r emoved or discharged
The moon roof must be initialized. ( P. 181)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long t ime, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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