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engine switch mode to the status it  
was in before the battery was discon- nected. Make sure to turn off the engine switch before disconnecting  
the battery. Take extra care when con- necting the battery if the engine switch mode prior to the battery being dis- 
connected is unknown. 
If the system will not start even after  multiple attempts at all the methods  
above, contact any authorized Toyota  retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery 
The battery contains poisonous and  corrosive sulfuric acid and may pro- 
duce hydrogen gas which is flamma- ble and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious injury, take the fol- 
lowing precautions while working on  or near the battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching  
the battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near 
the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and 
clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses  when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the bat-tery.
■Where to safely charge the bat-tery 
Always charge the battery in an open  area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is  
insufficient ventilation.
■Emergency measures regarding  electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes 
Flush your eyes with clean water for  at least 15 minutes and get immedi-ate medical attention. If possible,  
continue to apply water with a  sponge or cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skinWash the affected area thoroughly.  
If you feel pain or burning, get med- ical attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your clothesIt can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the  
clothing and follow the procedure  above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow electro-lyteDrink a large quantity of water or  
milk. Get emergency medical atten- tion immediately.
■When replacing the battery 
Use a battery designed for this vehi- cle. Failure to do so may cause gas  
(hydrogen) to enter the passenger  compartment, causing a fire or explo-sion. 
For replacement of the battery, con- tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- 
able repairer.
■When handling the battery 
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Maintenance and care
■If the key battery is depleted 
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and  wireless remote control will not func-tion properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
 Flathead screwdriver 
 Small flathead screwdriver 
 Lithium battery CR2450
■Use a CR2450 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any  authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer, local electrical appliance  shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equiva-lent type recommended by the manu-facturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the filter cover 
When moving the filter cover in the  direction of arrow to release the fit-ting, pay attention not to apply exces- 
sive force to the claws. Otherwise, the  claws may be damaged.
Wireless remote con- 
trol/electronic key bat- 
ter y
Replace the battery with a new  
one if it is depleted. 
As the key may be damaged if  
the following procedure is not  
performed properly, it is rec- 
ommended that key battery  
replacement be performed by  
any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer,  
or any reliable repairer.
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When trouble arises
ning at a low speed for an extended  
period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the battery is removed or dis- charged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the battery is depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Some systems may require initializa-tion. ( P.367)
■When removing the battery termi- 
nals 
When the battery terminals are  removed, the information stored in the  
ECU is cleared. Before removing the  battery terminals, contact any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Charging the battery 
The electricity stored in the battery will  discharge gradually even when the vehi- 
cle is not in use, due to natural dis- charge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehi- 
cle is left for a long time, the battery may  discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges  
automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the  battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system when the battery  
is discharged. Use the wireless  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 mal-function.
●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 discharged. Before discon- 
necting the battery, turn the engine  
switch off. If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the bat- 
tery discharged, be especially careful  when reconnecting the battery.
■When replacing the battery
●Use a genuine battery specifically designed for use with the Stop & Start system or a battery with equivalent  
specifications to a genuine battery. If  an unsupported battery is used, Stop & Start system functions may be  
restricted to protect the battery. Also,  battery performance may decrease and the engine may not be able to  
restart. Contact any authorized Toyota  retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
●Use a battery that conforms to Euro-pean 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. LN3, 65Ah, 600A). 
• If the sizes differ, the 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 bat-tery may discharge and the engine  
may not be able to start.
●Use a ventilation type calcium battery
●After replacing, firmly attach the fol- lowing items to the exhaust hole of the  
battery. • Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the battery before replac- 
ing and confirm that it is firmly con- nected to the hole section of the vehicle. 
• Use the exhaust hole plug included  with the battery replaced or the one installed on the battery prior to the  
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WARNING
■After recharging the battery 
Have the battery inspected at any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible. 
If the battery is deteriorating, contin- ued use may cause the battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be  
detrimental to the health of passen- gers.
■When replacing the battery
●For information regarding battery replacement, contact any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota  authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●After replacing, securely attach the exhaust hose and exhaust hole  
plug to the exhaust hole of the  replaced battery. If not properly installed, gases (hydrogen) may  
leak into the vehicle interior, and  there is the possible danger of the gas igniting and exploding.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables 
When connecting the jumper cables,  
ensure that they do not become  entangled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle 
The exclusive jump starting terminal  
is to be used when charging the bat- tery from another vehicle in an emer-gency. It cannot be used to jump start  
another vehicle.