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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
a buzzer will sound continuously for 5
seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the doors again.
■Alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm sys-
tem. ( P.86)
■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
P. 1 3 1
Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system
P. 1 4 2
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Replace the key battery with a new one
if it is depleted. ( P.351)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system
Use the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( P.408)
Replace the key battery with a new one
if it is depleted. ( P.351)
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
The doors cannot be locked and unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control. Lock or unlock
the doors using the mechanical key. ( P.408)
■Rear seat reminder function
●In order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc., in the rear seat, when the power switch is turned to OFF
after any of the following conditions are met, a buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display for approxi- mately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10
minutes after opening and closing a rear door.• A rear door has been opened and
closed after the hybrid system was started.
However, if a rear door is opened and
then closed within approximately 2 sec-
onds, the rear seat reminder function
may not operate.
●The rear seat reminder function deter- mines that luggage, etc., has been placed in a rear seat based on open-
ing and closing of a rear door. There- fore, depending on the situation, the rear seat reminder function may not
operate and you may still forget lug- gage, etc., in the rear seat, or it may operate unnecessarily.
●The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. ( P.431)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.431)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside door handle while driving.
Be especially careful of the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in
the locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
■Effective range (areas within which
the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the doors
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
back door. (Only the doors detecting the
key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid system or
changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.
■Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior
buzzers as well as warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.
( P.383)
When only an alarm sounds, circum-
stances and correction procedures are as follows.
●Exterior buzzer sounds once for 5 seconds
●Interior buzzer sounds continuously
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be acti-
vated in order to prevent 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 3.5 m (11 ft.) of the out- side of the vehicle for 2 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 from
any door except the driver’s door. In this case, hold the driver’s door han-dle, or use the wireless remote control
or mechanical key to unlock the doors.
■Electronic key battery-saving func-tion
●When battery-saving mode is set, bat-tery depletion is minimized by stop-
ping the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
SituationCorrection
procedure
An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.
Close all of
the doors and
lock the doors
again.
SituationCorrection
procedure
The power switch was
turned to ACC while the
driver’s door was open
(or the driver’s door
was opened while the
power switch was in
ACC).
Turn the
power switch
off and close
the driver’s
door.
The power switch was
turned to off while the
driver’s door was open.
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4-2. Driving procedures
until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it may not be possible to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to start the
hybrid system again after the tem- perature of the hybrid battery increases due to the outside tempera-
ture increase, etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 7 8
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started using the smart entry & start system. Refer to P.409 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 2 9
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 4 2
■Notes for the entry function
P. 1 4 2
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating
the power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push Power Switch while Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the multi-information display. Press the power switch shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may be suspended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the power switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator
does not come on even after performing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunction-ing
P. 3 8 3
■Electronic key battery
P. 3 5 1
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may not change or the hybrid system may not
start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-
tem immediately after turning the power switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After
turning the power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
■Customization
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key (vehicles
with entry function), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■The interior lights may turn on automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the interior lights will turn on automati-cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati- cally after approximately 20 minutes.The interior lights can be turned off man-
ually. However, in order to help prevent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be
ensured. (The interior lights may not turn on auto-matically depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.431)
Operating the personal
lights
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
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5-4. Other interior features
The vanity light turns on. (if equipped)
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is OFF, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Front
Rear (if equipped)
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
Typ e A
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid
system is off.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when get- ting in or out of the vehicle or rising
from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
4Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system
still cannot be started, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■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.351)
■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. 8 6 )
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
power switch in step 3 above. The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P.177)
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can
jump start your vehicle by following
the steps below.
1 Vehicles with an alarm (P. 8 6 ) :
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situ-
ation, the alarm may activate and doors locked. ( P. 8 7 )
If the 12-volt batter y is
discharged
The following procedures may
be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or a qualified
repair shop.
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When trouble arises
minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery of your vehicle.
6 Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: Open and close
any of the doors of your vehicle
with the power switch OFF.
7 Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start the
hybrid system of your vehicle by
turning the power switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indica-
tor comes on. If the indicator
does not come on, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
9 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.
10 Close the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover and install the
fuse box cover to its original
position.
Once the hybrid system starts,
have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio
system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt battery is
depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
●Some systems may require initializa-
tion. ( P.440)
■When removing the 12-volt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-volt battery terminals, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt bat- tery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural
discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehi-cle is left for a long time, the 12-volt bat-
tery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically
while the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on
the first attempt after the 12-volt bat- tery has recharged but will start nor-mally after the second attempt. This is

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not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt bat- tery, turn the power switch off.If you are unsure what mode the
p owe r swi t ch wa s i n be f or e t he 1 2- v ol t battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt
battery (European Regulations).
●Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one, 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent or greater, and performance rating
(CCA) is equivalent or greater. Check the label on top of the battery for the battery size and specifications (ex.
LN0, 35Ah, 264A). • If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-cle is not used is a short time, the 12-
volt battery may discharge and the hybrid system may not be able to start.
●Use a ventilation type calcium battery
●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a 12-volt battery without a handle is used, removal is more difficult.
●When removing the 12-volt battery: P. 3 3 0
●After replacing, firmly attach the fol- lowing items to the exhaust hole of the
12-volt battery. • Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before
replacing and confirm that it is firmly connected to the hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12-volt battery replaced or the one installed on the 12-volt battery
prior to the replacement. (Depending
on the 12-volt battery to be replaced, the exhaust hole may be plugged.)
Exhaust hole plug
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
●For details, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) termi- nal first. If the positive (+) terminal
contacts any metal in the surrounding area when the positive (+) terminal is removed, a spark may occur, leading
to a fire in addition to electrical shocks and death or serious injury.
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery: