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Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door cannot be closed
immediately after the back door
opener switch is pushed.
Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make sure
to push the back door down from
the outside to close it.
Be careful not to pull the back door
sideways when closing the back
door with the handle.
■ Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have be en locked/
unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control. ( Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph), a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the door(s) is not fully closed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is op ened.
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
When closing the back door
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e vehi-
cle.
■ Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior buzzers as well as warni ng messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent thef t of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropri ate mea-
sures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedu res are as
follows.
When locking or unlocking the doors
(vehicles with an entry function)
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about
0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of an outside front door
handle and the back door. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior buzzer
sounds once for 5
seconds
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a door
was open.
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior buzzer
sounds repeatedly
The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while the
power switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the power switch
off and close the
driver’s door.
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■ When “Entry & Start System Malfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer
immediately.
■ Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to preve nt the electronic
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not operated for a long time.
● In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within approximately 2 m (6 f t.) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s d oor. In this
case, hold the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key to unlock the doors.
■ Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart entry & start system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of
the electronic key buttons.
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■ Door lock linked window operation
● The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
(P. 746)
● The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote
control.* ( P. 194)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ 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 a nd the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Some functions can be changed. ( P. 781)
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■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 533)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that Hybrid Electric Vehicles are similar to conve ntional vehi-
cles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as su dden accelera-
tion. ( P. 540)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D/B, D/B to R, N to R, P to D/B,
or P to R with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning messa ge
appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow t he instruc-
tion.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in
reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate T RC (P. 534)
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become ab le to escape
from the mud or fresh snow.
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Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information displ ay.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a sol id light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if t he engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
1
2
3
4
5
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Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake ( P. 326), and shift the shift lever to P
( P. 315).
Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop.
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” on the
multi-information display is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brak e
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is press ed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The multi-information display will
not be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid sys-
tem, the power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
1
2
3
4
IGNITION ON
ACCESSORY
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If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other
than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed
on the multi-information display and then press the power switc h
once.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-
information display is off.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or ON
mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift
lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. Howev er, this function
cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do not l eave the vehicle
with the power switch in ACCESSO RY or ON mode for long periods of time
when the hybrid system is not operating.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
P. 121
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 190
When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P
1
2
3
4