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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
• The electronic key is on the instru- 
ment panel, luggage cover 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 wave 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 elec- tronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be  
locked or unlocked by anyone. How-
ever, only the doors detecting the  electronic 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 splashes 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 locked after 
approximately 30 seconds if the doors  are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic  
key is near the vehicle, there is a pos-
sibility that the door may not be  unlocked by the entry function. (Use  
the wireless remote  control to unlock  
the doors.)
●Touching the door lock or unlock sen-
sor while wearing gloves may prevent 
lock or unlock operation.
●Some models: When the lock opera-
tion is performed using the lock sen- sor, recognition signals 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 within the effec- 
tive range, the door may lock and  unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow  
the following correction procedures to 
wash the vehicle: • Place the electronic key in a location 2  
m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehi-
cle. (Take care to ensure that the key  is not stolen.) 
• Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &  start system. ( P.138)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehi- cle and a door handle becomes wet  
during a car wash, a message may be 
shown on the multi-information dis- play and a buzzer will sound outside  
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock 
all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work prop-
erly if it comes into contact with ice,  snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor  
and attempt to operate it again.
●A sudden handle operation or a han-
dle operation immediately after enter-
ing the effective range may prevent  the doors from being unlocked. Touch  
the door unlock sensor and check that 
the doors are unlocked before pulling  the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may 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 key within 2 m (6  
ft.) of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be 
deactivated in advance. ( P.577)
●Setting the electronic key to bat- tery-saving mode helps to reduce key  
battery depletion. ( P.138)
■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 vehi-
cle when operating the system from the  

1784-2. Driving procedures 
Some electrical components such as  
the audio system can be used.
3 ON ( “ON” position)
All electrical components can be used.
4START ( “START” position)
For starting the engine.
■Turning the key from ACC to OFF 
1 Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive)  
or N (manual transmission). 
2 Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
■Key reminder function 
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is  opened while the engine switch is in  
OFF or ACC to remind you to remove 
the key.
1 Pull the parking brake switch to  
check that the parking brake is 
set. ( P.189)
The parking brake indicator will come  
on.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P  
(Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission). 
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal  
(Multidrive) or clutch pedal 
(manual transmission).
 and a message will be displayed  
on the multi-information display. If it is  
not displayed, the engine cannot be 
started.
4 Press the engine switch shortly  
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one  
short, firm press is enough. It is not 
necessary to press and hold the switch. 
The engine will crank until it starts or for  
up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. 
Continue depressing the brake pedal  (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual  
transmission) until the engine is com-
pletely started. 
The engine can be started from any 
WA R N I N G
■Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to OFF  
while driving. If, in an emergency, you 
must turn the engine off while the  vehicle is moving, turn the engine  
switch only to ACC to stop the engine. 
An accident may result if the engine is  stopped while driving. ( P.502)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the engine switch in  ACC or ON for long periods of time  
without the engine running.
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smar t 
entr y & star t system)
Performing the following oper- 
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person 
starts the engine or changes 
engine switch modes.
Starting the engine 

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4 
4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
engine switch mode.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may  
not have been deactivated. ( P.79) 
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer  or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
reliable repairer.
●If a message related to start-up is 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the  instructions.
■If the battery is discharged 
The engine cannot be started using the  
smart entry & start system. Refer to  P.556 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion 
 P. 1 1 4
■Conditions affecting operation 
 P.138
■Notes for the entry function 
 P.138
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off and  opening and closing the doors, the  
steering wheel will be locked due to 
the steering lock function. Operating 
the engine switch again automatically  cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push ENGINE Switch while  
Turning The Steering Wheel in Either 
Direction” will be displayed on the  multi-information display.  
Press the engine switch shortly and 
firmly while turning the steering wheel  
left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor  
from overheating, operation of the 
motor may be suspended if the engine  is turned on and off repeatedly in a  
short period of time. In this case, 
refrain from operating the engine  switch. After about 10 seconds, the  
steering lock motor  will resume func- 
tioning.
■Electronic key battery 
 P. 4 9 0
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and  firmly, the engine switch mode may  
not change or the engine may not 
start.
●If attempting to restart the engine 
immediately after turning the engine  switch off, the engine may not start in  
some cases. After turning the engine 
switch off, please wait a few seconds  before restarting the engine.
■Customization 
If the smart entry & start system has  
been deactivated in a customized set- ting, refer to P.554.
WA R N I N G
■When starting the engine 
Always start the engine while sitting in  
the driver’s seat. Do not depress the  accelerator pedal while starting the  
engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident  resulting in death or serious injury. 

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3Firmly depress the brake pedal  
(Multidrive) or clutch pedal 
(manual transmission) and  
check that   is shown on the  
multi-information display. 
4 Press the engine switch shortly  
and firmly. 
In the event that the engine still  
cannot be started, contact any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer.
■Stopping the engine 
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N  
(manual transmission) and press the 
engine switch as you normally do when  stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery 
As the above procedure is a temporary  
measure, it is recommended that the  electronic key battery be replaced  
immediately when the battery is 
depleted. ( P.490)
■Alarm (if equipped) 
Using the mechanical key to lock the  doors will not set the alarm system. 
If a door is unlocked using the mechani-
cal key when the alarm system is set,  the alarm may be triggered. ( P.81)
■Changing engine switch modes 
Release the brake pedal (Multidrive) or  
clutch pedal (manual transmission) and  press the engine switch in step  3 above. 
The engine does not start and modes 
will be changed each time the switch is  pressed. ( P.181)
If  the vehicle batter y is  
discharged
The following procedures may  
be used to start the engine if 
the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or a qualified 
repair shop. 

595Alphabetical Index
Warning message ...................... 520 
Display change button ............. 90, 96 
Distance until next engine oil change 
................................................. 90, 96
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 466 
Door 
Double locking system ................. 80 
Door lock 
Back door ................................... 124 
Key ............................................. 120
Side doors .................................. 119 
Smart entry & start system......... 136 
Wireless remote control ............. 116
Doors 
Back door ................................... 124 
Door glasses .............................. 151
Door lock ............................ 119, 124 
Open door warning buzzer. 121, 123 
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 148
Rear door child-protectors ......... 123 
Side doors .................................. 119 
Double locking system .................. 80
Drive distance ............................... 103 
Drive information .......................... 103 
Drive-start control ........................ 163
Driving 
Break-in tips ............................... 163 
Correct driving posture................. 31
Driving mode select  switch ........ 355 
Procedures................................. 161 
Winter drive tips ......................... 363
Driving information display ......... 100 
Driving range ........................ 101, 102 
Driving support system information 
display ......................................... 103 
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 260 
Warning message ...................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control with  
full-speed range ......................... 249 
Warning message ...................... 258
E
eCall ................................................. 69 
“SOS” button ................................ 69 
Eco Driving Indicator............ 102, 109 
Eco Driving Indicator Light ..........102 
Elapsed time.................................. 103 
Electric Power Steer ing (EPS) ..... 357 
Warning light ..............................514 
Electronic key ............................... 114 
Battery-saving function...............137
If the electronic key does not operate  
properly .................................... 554 
Replacing the battery ................. 490
Electronic roof sunshade 
Jam protection function .............. 155 
Operation ...................................154
Emergency brake signal .............. 357 
Emergency flashers...................... 502 
Emergency tire puncture .............522
Emergency, in case of 
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 511 
If a warning light turns on ........... 511
If a warning message is displayed 
.................................................520 
If the battery is discharged ......... 556
If the electronic key does not operate  
properly .................................... 554 
If the engine will not start ........... 552
If the vehicle is submerged or water  
on the road is rising..................504 
If you have a flat tire ........... 522, 539
If you lose your keys ..................554 
If you think something is wrong .. 509 
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 563
If your vehicle has to be stopped in  
an emergency ..........................502 
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.................................................505 
If your vehicle overheats ............ 560 
Engine
ACCESSORY mode .. ................. 181 
Compartment .............................472 
Engine switch .....................177, 178
Fuel pump shut off system .........510 
Hood...........................................470 
How to start the engine ...... 177, 178
Identification number ..................568 
If the engine will not start ........... 552