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Driving and parking using

smart entry and start system

TIPS FOR USING SMART ENTRY AND

START SYSTEM

NOTICE

When using the smart entry and start system,

it is possible to start or stop the engine as

long as the key is on your person.

Contact your Toyota dealer and have

your vehicle and all keys inspected if:

D If the amber indicator light on the EN-

GINE START STOP button flashes, the

message CHECK S/T LOCK appears

on the multi-information display and

the master warning light comes on.

For this reason, it is possible that a pas-

senger may remove the key from the vehicle

without the driver being aware of the fact. In

such a case, it is not possible to restart the

engine after having turned it off. In addition,

it is possible that one may get out of the vehi-

cle without being aware that the ignition

switch has not been turned off completely.

D If the amber indicator light on the EN-

GINE START STOP button flashes but

there is no message on the multi-in-

formation display.

NOTICE

D In addition to the above, there are in-

stances in which the smart entry and start

system does not operate properly be-

cause of the circumstances of use. For

details, see “Smart entry and start sys-

tem” on page 25 in Section 1--2.

Drivers should make sure they are carry-

ing the key when driving or getting in

or out of the vehicle to ensure that the

driver can start or stop the engine at all

times.

In cases other than those described above,

it is possible that a problem has occurred in

an area other than the start system. See “If

your vehicle will not start” on page 218 in

Section 4.

CAUTION

Do not touch the ENGINE START STOP

button (engine switch) while driving.

When the battery is disconnected or run

down, the push button start function memo-

rises the current mode. After you reconnect,

replace, or recharge the battery, the memo-

rised mode is selected automatically. In any

of these cases, turn off the engine if the en-

gine comes on.

If you have to make an emergency stop,

press and hold the ENGINE START STOP

button for more than 3 seconds.

Wait 10 seconds to start the engine after the

battery has been reconnected. The engine

may not start on the first try. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

NOTICE

D Do not race a cold engine.

D If the engine becomes difficult to start

or stalls frequently, have the engine

checked immediately.

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SYSTEM FUNCTION REMINDERS

the “P” position. The master warning light will

also come on.

Follow the instructions described below if any

of the following warnings occur:

Get out of the vehicle only after turning off

the engine by pressing the ENGINE START

STOP button and checking that the ignition

switch indicator light has gone off. If the

driver returns to the vehicle without carrying

the key and begins driving, a warning buzzer

will sound once more.

multi-information display and a warn-

ing buzzer sounds once from the in-

strument cluster and three times from

the vehicle when a passenger is get-

ting out of the vehicle

This indicates that the passenger is attempt-

ing to leave the vehicle carrying the key, with-

out the ignition switch set to OFF. The master

warning light will also come on.

(A) The above message appears on the

multi-information display and a warn-

ing buzzer sounds once from the in-

strument cluster when the ignition

switch is set to ON

When passengers get out of the vehicle, care

should be taken to leave the key with the

driver. If the driver begins driving after a pas-

senger gets out of the vehicle carrying the

key, a warning buzzer will sound once more.

This indicates that the driver has gotten into

the vehicle without the key. The master warn-

ing light will also come on.

Operate the ignition switch only after taking

care that the key is in the vehicle.

If the warning light is still lit when the key is

in the vehicle, the key battery is discharged.

Check that the indicator light on the key

comes on by pushing the lock button on the

key. When the indicator light does not come

on, change the key battery so that smart

entry and start system works properly.

(B) The above message appears on the

multi-information display and a warn-

ing buzzer sounds once from the in-

strument cluster, accompanied by

three warning sounds from the vehi-

cle when the driver gets out of the

vehicle and closes the door

(D) The above message appears on the

multi-information display and a warn-

ing buzzer sounds continuously from

the instrument cluster when opening

the driver’s door

This indicates that the driver is attempting to

leave the vehicle carrying the key with the

ignition switch not set to OFF, although the

transmission selector lever has been set in

This indicates that the transmission selector

lever is in a position other than “P” and that

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the ignition switch is not set to OFF. The

master warning light will also come on.

Get out of the vehicle only after setting the

transmission selector lever in the “P” posi-

tion, turning off the engine by pressing the

ENGINE START STOP button and checking

that the ignition switch indicator light has

gone off.

(F) The above message appears on the

multi-information display and a warn-

ing buzzer sounds once from the in-

strument cluster when turning off the

ignition switch

This indicates that the key battery is low.

(This warning buzzer sounds only when the

engine has been on or the ignition switch has

been set to ON for 20 minutes or more.) The

master warning light will also come on.

(E) The above messages appear alter-

nately on the multi-information dis-

play and a warning buzzer sounds

continuously from the instrument

cluster and from the vehicle when

closing the door after getting out of

the vehicle

Change the key battery ahead of time in order

to ensure that the smart entry and start sys-

tem operates properly.

This indicates that the driver is attempting to

leave the vehicle carrying the key, neglecting

to follow the instructions for case (D) above.

The master warning light will also come on.

Get out of the vehicle only after setting the

transmission selector lever in the “P” posi-

tion, turning off the engine by pressing the

ENGINE START STOP button and checking

that the ignition switch indicator light has

gone off.

(G) The above message appears on the

multi-information display and the

ENGINE START STOP button flashes

green once every second

This indicates that the steering lock is stuck.

The master warning light will also come on.

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To free it, rotate the steering wheel slightly

while pressing the ENGINE START STOP

button.

(J) A warning buzzer sounds from the

vehicle for two seconds when locking

the vehicle from the outside with the

door handle switch

This indicates that the driver is attempting to

lock the door with the key still in the vehicle.

Leave the vehicle only after making sure that

you are carrying the key.

(K) A warning buzzer sounds repeatedly

from the instrument cluster when

opening the driver’s door with the

ignition switch turned off

This indicates that the steering wheel is not

locked. Turn the engine off and then open the

door in order to lock the steering wheel.

(L) No message is displayed on the

multi-information display and the

ENGINE START STOP button flashes

amber once every 2 seconds.

(H) The above message appears on the

multi-information display and the

ENGINE START STOP button flashes

amber once every 2 seconds

This indicates a problem with the push button

start function.

This indicates a problem with the steering

lock function. Have your vehicle checked at

your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

(I) A warning buzzer sounds from the

vehicle for two seconds after locking

the door with the door handle switch

If no message is displayed on the multi-

function display, have your vehicle

checked at your Toyota dealer as this in-

dicates a problem with the push button

start function.

This indicates that the driver is attempting to

lock the doors while carrying the key, neglect-

ing to follow the instructions for case (B), see

page 205 in this Section.

THEFT PREVENTION FUNCTION

Lock the doors only after turning off the en-

gine by pressing the ENGINE START STOP

button and checking that the ignition switch

indicator light has gone off.

D When the engine is turned off, the engine

immobiliser system is automatically set.

See “Engine immobiliser system” on page

16 in Section 1--2.

A warning buzzer that sounds even though

the engine has been turned off indicates that

driver is attempting to lock the vehicle with

the keys still in the vehicle.

D When any of the doors are opened after

turning off the engine, the steering wheel

will lock.

When the vehicle’s battery is discharged,

the steering lock function may not operate

properly.

NOTICE

Leave the vehicle only after making sure

that you are carrying the keys to prevent

locking the key inside the vehicle.

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