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Operation of each component
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◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
◆Key
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the key clockwise to
release the trunk lid.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The trunk can be also opened  using the mechanical key. (P. 560)
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key
systemVehicles with a smart key sys-
tem 

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■Tr u n k   l i g h t
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent th e trunk being locked with the electronic  key inside
(vehicles with a smart key system)
● When  all  doors  are  locked,  closing  the  trunk  lid  with  the  elect ronic  key  left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this  case, the trunk  lid can  be  opened by pressing  the  trunk  release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● If  the  spare  electronic  key  is  put  in  the  trunk  with  all  the  doors  locked,  the
key  confinement  prevention  function  is  activated  so  the  trunk  can  be
opened.  In  order  to  prevent  theft,  take  all  electronic  keys  wit h  you  when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not  be  detected  depending  on  the  location  of  the  key  and  the  su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot  be  activated,  causing  the  doors  to  lock  when  the  trunk  i s  closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The  key  confinement  prevention  function  cannot  be  activated  if  any  one  of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the t runk opener.
■ Open trunk warning buzzer
If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of  3  mph  (5  km/h),  the  master  warning  light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not y et fully closed.
■ Internal trunk release lever
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smart key system)
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 560)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 494)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 606)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the  glow-in-the-dark  lever  located  on  the
inside of the trunk lid.
The  lever  will  continue  to  glow  for  some
time after the trunk lid is closed. 

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Operation of each component
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●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 147)
● Opens the trunk ( P.   1 5 6 )
● Starts the engine ( P.   2 1 1 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
Smart key system
: If equipped
The  following  operations  can  be  performed  simply  by  carrying
the  electronic  key  on  your  person,  for  example  in  your  pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When  locking  or  unlocking  the
doors
The  system  can  be  operated  when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft.  (0.7  m)  of  either  of  the  front  out-
side  door  handles.  (Only  the  doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The  system  can  be  operated  when  the  electronic  key  is  inside  th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
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2
3
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Alarms and warning indicators
A  combination  of  exterior  and  interior  alarms  as  well  as  warnin g  messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and  accidents  resulting  from  erroneous  operation.  Take  appropriate  mea-
sures  in  response  to  any  warning  message  on  the  multi-information  display.
( P. 538) 
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedu res are as
follows.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior  alarm  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.
The  trunk  was  closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and  all  the  doors  were
locked. Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  trunk  and
close the trunk lid.
Interior  alarm  pings
repeatedly The  engine  switch  was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode  while  the  driver’s
door  was  open  (The
driver’s  door  was
opened  when  the
engine  switch  was  in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn  the  engine  switch
off  and  close  the
driver’s door.
The  engine  switch  was
turned  off  while  the
driver’s door was open. Close the driver’s door. 

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Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to preve nt the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  smart  key  system  may  take  some  time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6  ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer , the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In th is case, take
hold  of  the  driver’s  door  handle,  or  use  the  wireless  remote  co ntrol  or  the
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.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The  smart  key  system,  wireless  remote  control  and  engine  immobi lizer  sys-
tem  use  weak  radio  waves.  In  the  following  situations,  the  communication
between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be  affected,  pre venting  the
smart  key  system,  wireless  remote  control  and  engine  immobilizer  system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 559)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  the  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
Press    twice  while  pressing  and
holding  . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While  the  battery-saving  mode  is  set,  the
smart  key  system  cannot  be  used.  To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons. 

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other  wirele ss commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of yo ur vehicle, or
a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
rear window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices
● When  the  vehicle  is  parked  in  a  pay  parking  spot  where  radio  wa ves  are
emitted.
■ Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (det ection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door  handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unl ocked.
• The  electronic  key  is  near  the  ground  or  in  a  high  place,  or  t oo  close  to
the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tr ay or floor,
or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started  or engine
switch modes are changed.
● Do  not  leave  the  electronic  key  on  top  of  the  instrument  panel  or  near  the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio w ave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the  cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, th e doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting  the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be  possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The  doors  may  unlock  or  lock  if  a  large  amount  of  water  splashe s  on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  lo cked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.) 

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Operation of each component
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If  the  wireless  remote  control  is  used  to  lock  the  doors  when  t he  electronic
key  is  near  the  vehicle,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  door  m ay  not  be
unlocked  by  the  entry  function.  (Use  the  wireless  remote  contro l  to  unlock
the doors.)
● Touching  the  door  lock  sensor  while  wearing  gloves  may  delay  or  prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor aga in.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given.
*
● If the  door  handle becomes  wet while the  electronic  key  is with in the  effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this ca se, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place  the  electronic  key  in  a  location  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  awa y  from  the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  s mart  key
system. ( P. 163)
● If  the  electronic  key  is  inside  the  vehicle  and  a  door  handle  b ecomes  wet
during  a  car  wash,  a  message  may  be  shown  on  the  multi-informat ion  dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off t he alarm, lock
all the doors.
● 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.
● Fingernails  may  scrape  against  the  door  during  operation  of  the   door  han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface  of the door.
*: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer. 

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 606)
● Setting  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  helps  to  reduce  key  bat-
tery depletion. ( P. 163)
■ 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 electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm  may  go  off  accidentally,  or  the  door  lock  prevention  func tion  may  not
operate.)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical k ey. 
( P. 559)
● Starting the engine:  P. 560
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 606)
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 148, 157, 559)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  P. 560
● Stopping the engine:  P. 212
WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
● People  with  implantable  cardiac  pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchroni zation
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. ( P. 161)
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 entry function.
● Users  of  any  electrical  medical  device  other  than  implantable  c ardiac
pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  imp lant-
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 for disabling the entry func tion.