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Operation of each component
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■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms 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 mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
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.
Interior alarm
pings continu-
ously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

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■ Note for the entry function
● Even if the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas)
when locking or unlocking the doors, the system may not operate properly if
the electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place.
● 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
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 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.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
● Pulling the outside door handle while pressing the lock/unlock button on the
outside door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this
case, return the door handle to the original position, press the lock/unlock
button again, and check that the doors unlock before 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 2 m
(6 ft.) of the vehicle.
● The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. Ask any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for details.
■ 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 function may not
operate.)

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■ If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 600)
● Starting the engine: P. 601
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 516)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ If “Key left inside vehicle” is shown on the multi-information display
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart entry & start system
while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle, or an attempt was made
to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button
into the lock position, then closing the door by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 647)
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 151, 600)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 601
● Stopping the engine: P. 224

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When trouble arises
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the 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. 516)
■ Alarm (vehicles with alarm for models for model code destination Blank
[for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia] and W*)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key and is opened when the alarm
system is set, the alarm may be triggered.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 225)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 647)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 162)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 2 1 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system and manual transmission:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 227)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 184)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 226)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 570)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 246)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 566, 575)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 115)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

662Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 434, 441
Air conditioning filter.............. 514
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 441
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 434
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 354
Function ................................ 354
Warning light ......................... 567
Access panels .......................... 157
AdBlue™................................... 500
Capacity ................................ 503
Low AdBlue™ level
warning light ....................... 571
Refilling ................................. 503
Air conditioning filter .............. 514
Air conditioning
system ............................ 434, 441
Air conditioning filter.............. 514
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 441
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 434
Airbags ....................................... 45
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 62
Airbag operating conditions .... 53
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 47
Airbag warning light .............. 567
Correct driving posture............ 38
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 53
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 49
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 57
General airbag
precautions........................... 47
Locations of airbags................ 45
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............... 51
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 53
Side airbag precautions .......... 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 53
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 49
SRS airbags............................ 45
Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 62
Alarm ........................................ 115
Antenna ............................ 386, 472
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 161
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 354
Function ................................ 354
Warning light ......................... 567
Armrest ..................................... 469
Audio input............... 395, 401, 407
Audio system ........................... 378
Antenna ........................ 386, 472
Audio input ............................ 381
AUX port ............................... 381
Bluetooth® audio................... 424
CD player ............................. 387
iPod....................................... 395
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 389
Optimal use........................... 382
Portable music player ........... 407
Radio .................................... 384
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 379
USB memory ........................ 401
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Switch
Audio remote control
switches*............................ 379
Cruise control switch ............. 316
Door lock switch .................... 153
Driving mode select
switches...................... 232, 239
Emergency flashers switch ... 554
Engine switch ................ 219, 222
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 330
Heated steering wheel
switch.................................. 450
Ignition switch ............... 219, 222
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) switch.................. 289
Light switches ....................... 247
Meter control switches .......... 134
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 180
Power door lock switch ......... 153
Power heater switch...... 436, 444
Power window switch ............ 183
Rear differential lock
switch.................................. 340
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch......... 435, 444
Seat heater switches............. 450
“SOS” button ................... 96, 108
Telephone switches*............ 413
Toyota parking
assist-sensor switch ........... 321
VSC OFF switch ................... 356
Window lock switch ............... 184
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 257
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tailgate ..................................... 158
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing light bulbs..... 542, 549
Wattage ................................ 643
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 413
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 115
Engine immobilizer system ... 113
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 640
Tires .......................................... 507
Chains................................... 374
Checking ............................... 507
If you have a flat tire ............. 581
Inflation pressure .......... 510, 640
Replacing .............................. 581
Rotating tires......................... 508
Size ....................................... 640
Snow tires ............................. 373
Spare tire .............................. 581
Tools ......................................... 584
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 559
Towing hook ......................... 561
Trailer towing ................ 204, 205
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 320
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 265
Traction control ....................... 354
Trailer towing ................... 204, 205
Transmission
Automatic transmission......... 230
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 236
Manual transmission ............. 238
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