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Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine

switch modes.

Starting the engine

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Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

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Press the engine switch shortly

and firmly.

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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 until the engine is completely

started.

The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

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Stopping the engine

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Stop the vehicle.

Set the parking brake (P. 211), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.

Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-

TION ON” is not shown on the meter.

Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake

pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off*

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The emergency flashers can be

used.

ACCESSORY mode

2

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

3

All electrical components can be

used.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other

than P

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,

the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the

switch off:

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3

Check that the parking brake is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “Turn Power Off” is displayed on the multi-information

display and then press the engine switch once.

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Check that “Turn Power Off” on the multi-information display is

turned off.

■Auto power off function

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If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-

TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the

shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this

function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-

ods of time when the engine is not running.

■Automatic engine shut off feature

●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the

engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended

period.

●The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has

been left running while the shift lever is in P.

●The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake

pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch

(P. 108) from the inside or the mechanical key (P. 512) from the outside,

the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-

matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is

opened.

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 104

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 117

■Notes for the entry function

P. 118

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■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 78)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the

shift lever is displaced out of P.

■When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-

played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 447

■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.

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WARNING

■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.

■Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop.

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

●If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it

briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 467)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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●If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning

message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer

sounds.

■When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless

and odorless. Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may

lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a

situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is

running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information

display, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the

engine switch off.

●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If

the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will

not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-

cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■When starting the engine

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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