
811-4. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows are closed 
before the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and  hood, and lock both side doors 
using the entry function or wire-
less remote control. The system 
will set automatically after 30 
seconds.
The indicator light changes from 
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors or open the 
trunk using the entry function 
or wireless remote control.
 Turn the engine switch to 
ACC or ON, or start the 
engine.
1 Check that both side doors 
and the trunk are closed.
2 Turn the engine switch to 
ON.
3 Open the driver’s door while 
pressing and holding   on 
the door lock switch and con-
tinue to press   for approxi-
Alarm
The alarm’s default setting 
is set to off. To use the 
alarm, perform the activat-
ing the alarm system proce-
dures.
The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:
A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
entry function or wireless 
remote control.
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system
Activating/deactivating 
the alarm system 

1133-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power 
plant, gas station, radio station, 
large display, airpo rt or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio 
waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, 
cellular phone, cordless phone or 
other wireless communication 
device
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is covered by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which al uminum foil is 
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●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
• Another vehicle’s electronic key 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 con-
tent or metallic objects are 
attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed 
near a battery charger or elec-
tronic devices
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is 
within the effective range (detec-
tion areas), the system may not 
operate properly in the following 
cases:
• The electronic key is too close to  the window or outside door han-
dle, near the ground, or in a high 
place when the doors are locked  or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the  ground or in a high place, or too 
close to the rear bumper center 
when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instru-
ment panel, rear  package tray 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 reception conditions, it may 
be detected by the antenna out-
side the cabin and the doors 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, the 
doors may be locked or unlocked 
by anyone. However, only the 
doors detecting the electronic key 
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electro nic key is not 
inside the vehicle, it may be possi-
ble to start the engine if the elec-
tronic 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 effec-
tive range. (The  doors will auto-
matically be locked after 
approximately 60 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 possib ility 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 
sensor while wearing gloves may 
prevent lock or unlock operation.
●When the lock operation is per- 

1143-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
formed using the lock sensor, rec-
ognition signals will be shown up 
to three consecuti ve times. After 
this, no recogniti on signals will be 
given.
●If the door handle becomes wet 
while the electronic key is within 
the effective ran ge, the door may 
lock and unlock repeatedly. In this 
case, follow the fo llowing correc-
tion procedures to wash the vehi-
cle:
• Place the electronic key in a loca- tion 6 ft. (2 m) or  more away from 
the vehicle. (Take care to ensure 
that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode to disable the 
smart key system. ( P. 1 1 2 )
●If the electronic key is inside the 
vehicle and a door handle 
becomes wet during a car wash, a 
message may be shown on the 
multi-information display and a 
buzzer will sound outside the vehi-
cle. To turn off the alarm, lock both 
side doors.
●The lock sensor may not work 
properly if it com es into contact 
with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean 
the lock sensor and attempt to 
operate it again.
●A sudden handle operation or a 
handle operation immediately 
after entering the effective range 
may prevent the doors from being 
unlocked. Touch the door unlock 
sensor and check that the doors 
are unlocked bef ore pulling the 
door handle again.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take 
more time if another electronic key 
is within the effective range.
■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. 1 1 5 )
●Setting the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode helps to reduce 
key battery depletion. ( P. 1 1 2 )
■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 operat-
ing the system from the outside of 
the vehicle.
Depending on the position and hold-
ing condition of the electronic key, 
the key may not be detected cor-
rectly and the system may not oper-
ate properly. (The alarm may go off 
accidentally, or the door lock pre-
vention function m ay not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key 
inside the trunk. 
The key confinement prevention 
function may not operate, depend-
ing on the location of the key (the 
inside edge of the Trunk), condi-
tions (inside a metal bag, close to 
metallic objects)  and the radio 
waves in the surrounding area. 
(  P. 111 )
■If the smart key  system does 
not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: 
 P. 3 7 0
●Starting the engine:  P. 3 7 0
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.400)
■If the smart key system has 
been disabled
●Locking and unlocking the doors: 
Use the wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. ( P.105, 370)
●Starting the engi ne and changing 
engine switch modes:  P. 3 7 0
●Stopping the engine:  P. 1 4 7 

1153-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
In the following situations, the 
smart key system should be dis-
abled.
When people with implantable 
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac 
resynchronization therapy 
pacemakers or implantable  cardioverter defibrillators ride 
in the vehicle.
 When the vehicle will not be 
used for a long time, or the 
smart key system is not used.
 When storing an electronic 
key near or inside the vehicle 
cannot be avoided.
When the smart key system is 
disabled, use the wireless 
remote control to lock and 
unlock the doors.
When starting the engine, it will 
be necessary to hold the elec-
tronic key near the engine 
switch. ( P.370)
■Disabling the smart key 
system
The smart key system can be 
disabled by opening and closing 
the doors or using the wireless 
remote control.
Door opening/closing method
1 While sitting in the driver’s 
seat, close the door.
2 Press   of the door lock 
switch.
3 Within 5 seconds of perform-
ing step  2, open the driver’s 
door.
4 Within 5 seconds of perform-
ing step  3, press   of the 
door lock switch 2 times with 
the door open.
5 Within 10 seconds of per-
forming step  4, close and 
WARNING
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
●People with implantable car-
diac pacemakers, cardiac 
resynchronization ther-
apy-pacemakers or implantable 
cardioverter defib rillators should 
keep away from the smart key 
system antennas. ( P. 1 1 1 )
The radio waves may affect the 
operation of such devices. If 
necessary, the entry function 
can be disabled. Ask your Toy-
ota dealer for details, such as 
the frequency of radio waves 
and timing of the emitted radio 
waves. Then, consult your doc-
tor to see if you should disable 
the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical 
device other than implantable 
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac 
resynchronization ther-
apy-pacemakers or implantable 
cardioverter defib rillators should 
consult the manufacturer of the 
device for information about its 
operation under the influence of 
radio waves.
Radio waves could have unex-
pected effects on  the operation 
of such medical devices.
The smart key system can be dis-
abled. ( P. 1 1 5 )
When to disable the smart 
key system 

1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
By registering a 5 digit PIN 
code, all of the doors and the 
fuel filler door can be unlocked 
without an electronic key by 
pressing the trunk opener 
switch.
■PIN code registration 
method
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 Close all of the doors and the 
trunk.
3 Press and hold   of the 
wireless remote control.
At this time, all of the doors and the 
fuel filler door will lock.
4Within 5 seconds of perform-
ing step 3, press and hold 
the trunk opener switch.
After 5 seconds or more, a buzzer 
will sound.
5Release   of the wireless 
remote control and the trunk 
opener switch.
6 Within 30 seconds after the 
buzzer begins sounding, 
press   of the wireless 
remote control.
The buzzer will stop.
7A PIN code can now be reg-
istered. Press the trunk 
opener switch the same num-
ber of times as the first digit 
of the PIN code.
For example: If registering 32468, 
press the switch 3 times.
8Wait for the buzzer to sound 
1 time and then press the 
switch the same number of 
times as for the next digit.
For example: If registering 32468, 
press the switch 2 times.
9Repeat step  8 for the remain-
ing digits.
10Within 30 seconds after the  buzzer begins sounding 
intermittently, perform steps 
7 through 9 again to confirm 
the PIN code.
Registration is complete and all of 
the doors and the fuel filler door will 
unlock.
■Unlocking method
Press the trunk opener switch 
using the same procedure as 
steps  7 through 9.
■PIN code registration
●To prevent theft, the same digit for 
all 5 digits and 12345 cannot be 
registered as the PIN code. Also, 
avoid using the same number as 
on your license plate or other sim-
ple codes.
●To use 0 as a digit, press the trunk 
opener switch 10 times.
●If a mistake is made during regis-
tration, unlock the doors or trunk 
using the wireless remote control 
to cancel registration. Then per-
form registration again, starting 
from step  1. However, if the mis-
take was made in step  10, a 
buzzer will sound and step  10 c a n  
be performed again.
●To  cle a r t he  P IN c od e , p e rfo rm  the  
registration procedure and enter 
22222.
Unlocking the doors 
using PIN code smart 
entry 

3106-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking battery fluid
Check that the level is between 
the “UPPER LEVEL” and 
“LOWER LEVEL” lines.
“UPPER LEVEL” line
“LOWER LEVEL” line
If the fluid level is at or below the 
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled 
water.
■Adding distilled water
1 Remove the vent plug.
2 Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER LEVEL ” line cannot 
be seen, check the fluid level by 
looking directly at the cell.
3 Put the vent plug back on 
and close it securely.
■Before recharging
When recharging, t he battery pro-
duces hydrogen ga s which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore,  observe the following before 
recharging:
●If recharging with the battery 
installed on the vehicle, be sure to 
disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on 
the charger is off when connecting 
and disconnecting the charger 
cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the 
procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
1 Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or depress 
the brake pedal  with the shift 
lever in N (manual transmission).
2 Open and close either door.
3 Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the 
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately  after reconnect-
ing the battery. If this happens, 
use the wireless remote control or 
the mechanical key to lock/unlock 
the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine 
switch in ACC. T he engine may 
not start with th e engine switch 
turned off. However, the engine 
will operate normally from the sec-
ond attempt.
●The engine switch mode is 
recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-
tery is disconnected and recon-
nected, the vehi cle will return the 
engine switch mode to the status it 
was in before the battery was dis-
connected. Make sure to turn off 
the engine before disconnecting 
the battery. Take extra care when 
connecting the battery if the 
engine switch mode prior to the 
battery being disconnected is 
unknown.
If the system will not start even after 
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
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3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the electronic key does 
not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key sys-
tem has not been deactivated in 
the customization setting. If it is 
off, turn the function on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is 
set. If it is set, cancel the function. 
(  P.112)
■Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key 
( P.102) in order to perform the  following operations:
1
Unlocks driver’s door
2 Locks driver’s door
1 Vehicles with an automatic 
transmission: Ensure that the 
shift lever is in P and depress 
the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: Shift the  shift lever 
to N and depress the clutch 
pedal.
2 Touch the area behind the 
lock button and unlock button 
on the electronic key to the 
engine switch.
When the electronic key is 
detected, a buzzer sounds and the 
engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is 
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to 
If  the electronic key 
does not operate prop-
erly
If communication between 
the electronic key and vehi-
cle is interrupted ( P.112) 
or the electronic key cannot 
be used because the battery 
is depleted, the smart key 
system and wireless remote 
control cannot be used. In 
such cases, the doors can 
be opened and the engine 
can be started by following 
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart key system 
malfunction or other 
key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec-
tronic keys provided with your 
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Locking and unlocking 
the doors
Starting the engine 

3737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in 
the illustration.
4 Start the engine of the sec-
ond vehicle. Increase the 
engine speed slightly and 
maintain at that level for 
approximately 5 minutes to 
recharge the battery of your 
vehicle.
5 Open and close any of the 
door of your vehicle with the 
engine switch off.
6 Maintain the engine speed of 
the second vehicle and start 
the engine of your vehicle by 
turning the engine switch to 
ON.
7 Once the vehicle’s engine 
has started, 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 the 
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 electri-
cal components when the vehicle 
is running at a low speed for an 
extended period, such as in heavy 
traffic.
■When the battery is removed or 
discharged
Information stored in the ECU is 
cleared. When the battery is 
depleted, have the vehicle 
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■When removing the battery ter-
minals
When the battery terminals are 
removed, the information stored in 
the ECU is cleared. Before remov-
ing the battery term inals, contact 
your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery 
will discharge grad ually even when 
the vehicle is not in use, due to nat-
ural discharge and the draining 
effects of certain  electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long 
time, the battery  may discharge, 
and the engine may be unable to 
start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing 
the battery
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the 
smart key system when the bat-
tery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the 
mechanical key to lock or unlock 
the doors.
●The engine may not start on the 
first attempt after  the battery has 
recharged but will start normally 
after the second attempt. This is 
not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the 
battery is reconnected, the system 
will return to the mode it was in 
before the bat tery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the 
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the 
engine switch wa s in before the 
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