Get Keys and Doors Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Second Generation (2000-2004)

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SECTION 1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Theft deterrent system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Electric moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Keys (without engine

immobiliser system)

Keys (with engine immobiliser

system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds

of keys.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds

of keys.

Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as

your wallet, not in the vehicle.

1. Master key—This key works in every

lock.

1. Master key (black)—This key works in

every lock. Your Toyota dealer will

need it to make you a new key with

built−in transponder chip.

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the

glove box, trunk and armrest door in

the rear seat.

If you should lose your keys or if you

need additional keys, duplicates can be

made by a Toyota dealer using the key

number.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work

in the glove box, trunk and armrest

door in the rear seat.

To protect things locked in the glove box

or trunk when you have your vehicle

parked, leave the sub key with the atten-

dant.

We recommend you to write down the key

number and keep it in safe place.

A transponder chip for engine immobiliser

system has been filled in the head of the

master and sub keys. These chips are

needed to enable the system to function

correctly, so be careful not to lose these

keys. If you make your own duplicate key,

you will not be able to cancel the system

or start the engine.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be

locked without a key, you should always

carry

a

spare master key in case you

accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-

hicle.

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To protect things locked in the glove box

or trunk when you have your vehicle

parked, leave the sub key with the atten-

dant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be

locked without a key, you should always

carry

a

spare master key in case you

accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-

hicle.

NOTICE

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with other transponder

keys around (including keys of oth-

er vehicles) and do not press other

key plates against the key grip.

Otherwise the engine may not start,

or may stop soon after it starts. If

this happens, remove the key once

and then insert it again after taking

off other transponder keys (includ-

ing keys of other vehicles) from the

ring or while gripping or covering

them with your hand to start the

engine.

When using a key containing a trans-

ponder chip, observe the following

precautions:

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with a key ring resting

on the key grip and do not press

the key ring against the key grip.

Otherwise the engine may not start,

or may stop soon after it starts.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any

material that cuts off electromagnet-

ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to

high temperatures for a long period,

such as on the dashboard and hood

under the direct sunlight.

z Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

z Do not bend the key grip.

Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as

your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you

need additional keys, duplicates can be

made by a Toyota dealer using the key

number.

We recommend you to write down the key

number and keep it in safe place.

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Engine immobiliser system

Inserting the registered key in the ignition

switch automatically cancels the system,

which enables the engine to start. The

indicator light will go off.

For your Toyota dealer to make you a

new key with built−in transponder chip,

your dealer will need your key number

and master key. However, there is a limit

to the number of additional keys your

Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key,

you will not be able to cancel the sys-

tem or start the engine.

The engine immobiliser system is

a

The system is automatically set when the

key is removed from the ignition switch.

The indicator light will start flashing to

show the system is set.

NOTICE

theft prevention system. When you in-

sert the key in the ignition switch, the

transponder chip in the key’s head

transmits an electronic code to the ve-

hicle. The engine will start, only when

the electronic code in the chip corre-

sponds to the registered ID code for

the vehicle.

Do not modify, remove or disas-

semble the engine immobiliser sys-

tem. If any unauthorized changes or

modifications are made, the proper

operation of the system cannot be

guaranteed.

If any of the following indicator conditions

occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

D The indicator light stays on except

when the theft deterrent system is set-

ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent

system” in this section.)

D The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the

ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes unsteady.

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Side doors—

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: MOZ RI−4ETY

MADE IN JAPAN

This device complies with RSS−210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

FCC ID: NT8−15607YU3FXCVR

MADE IN CANADA

(1) This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

FCC ID: NT8−15607YU3FXCVR

MADE IN MEXICO

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key forward.

To unlock: Turn the key backward.

All the doors lock and unlock simulta-

neously with either front door. In the driv-

er’s door lock, turning the key once will

unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-

cession will unlock all the doors simulta-

neously.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment.

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When all the doors are unlocked simulta-

neously with key or wireless remote

CAUTION

a

control transmitter, the interior lights and

ignition switch light come on for about 15

seconds and then fade out, even if the

door is not opened. (For further informa-

tion, see “Interior light”, “Front personal

and interior lights” and “Ignition switch

light” in Section 1−4.)

Do not pull the inside handle of the

front doors while driving. The doors

will open and an accident may occur.

Toyota strongly recommends that all

children be placed in the rear seat of

the vehicle.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the

lock position will also lock the door. Be

careful not to lock your keys in the ve-

hicle.

LOCKING AND

INSIDE LOCK KNOB

UNLOCKING

WITH

The door cannot be locked if you leave

the key in the ignition switch.

Move the lock knob.

If the vehicle is subjected to a severe

frontal, rear or side impact with the igni-

tion switch turned to the “ON” position, all

doors will unlock automatically after a few

seconds.

To lock: Push the knob forward.

To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

The front doors can be opened by pulling

the inside handle even if the lock knobs

are in the locked position.

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LOCKING

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

AND

UNLOCKING

WITH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side.

To unlock: Push the switch on the rear

side.

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-

ly.

Driver’s side

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

Move the lock knob to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear

door so it can be opened from the outside

only, not from inside. We recommend us-

ing this feature whenever small children

are in the vehicle.

Passenger’s side

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—Automatic door locking and

unlocking functions

You can select the following modes of

the automatic locking and unlocking

functions. The initial mode is mode 1.

D Mode 4—Automatic locking and un-

locking linked with the shift position

and ignition switch

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors

are closed and locked, especially

when small children are in the ve-

hicle. Along with the proper use of

seat belts, locking the doors helps

prevent the driver and passengers

from being thrown out from the ve-

hicle during an accident. It also helps

prevent the doors from being opened

unintentionally.

D Mode 1—Automatic locking linked

with the shift position

Locking function—All doors are auto-

matically locked when the selector le-

ver is moved out of the “P” position

after the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and all the doors are

closed.

All doors are automatically locked when

the selector lever is moved out of the

“P” position after the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position and all the

doors are closed.

Unlocking function—All doors are auto-

matically unlocked when the ignition

switch is turned from the “ON” position

to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

D Mode 2—Functions cancelled

Automatic door locking and unlocking

functions do not activate in this mode.

CHANGING THE MODE

D Mode 3—Automatic locking and un-

locking linked with the shift position

The mode toggles through from mode

1 to mode 4. To change the mode, do

the following:

Locking function—All doors are auto-

matically locked when the selector le-

ver is moved out of the “P” position

after the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and all the doors are

closed.

1. Shift the selector lever into the “P”

position and close all doors.

2. Push the power door lock switch on

the rear side to unlock the doors.

Unlocking function—All doors are auto-

matically unlocked when the selector

lever is moved to the “P” position when

the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

4. Within 10 seconds after the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position,

push and hold the power door lock

switch on the front side for about 5

seconds.

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—Wireless remote control

5. Open door warning light will flash to

indicate that the mode has been

changed.

The wireless remote control system is

designed to lock or unlock all the

doors, open the trunk lid, or activate

the “PANIC” mode from

within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the

vehicle.

a

distance

The flashing of the open door warning

light indicates the mode which has been

selected.

LOCKING

DOORS

AND

UNLOCKING

THE

D Flashing once,

changed to mode 1.

the

function has

To lock or unlock all the doors, push

the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch of the

transmitter slowly and securely.

D Flashing twice, the function has

changed to mode 2.

D Flashing three times, the function has

changed to mode 3.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the

doors are locked simultaneously. At this

time one beep will be heard, and parking

lights, side marker lights, license plate

lights and tail lights flash once.

Locking operation

D Flashing four times, the function has

changed to mode 4.

Check to see that the doors are securely

locked.

If any of the doors is not securely closed,

or if the key is in the ignition switch,

locking cannot be performed by the

“LOCK” switch and a beep will sound con-

tinuously for 10 seconds.

Unlocking operation

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To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch

once to unlock the driver’s door alone.

Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds

unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each

time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, two

beeps will be heard, and the parking

lights, side marker lights, license plate

lights and tail lights flash twice.

If the ignition key is in the “ON” position,

unlocking cannot be performed by the

“UNLOCK” switch.

When all the doors are unlocked simulta-

neously with

a

key or wireless remote

control transmitter, the interior lights and

ignition switch light come on for about 15

seconds and then fade out, even if the

door is not opened. (For further informa-

tion, see “Interior light”, “Front personal

and interior lights” and “Ignition switch

light” in Section 1−4.)

OPENING THE TRUNK LID

“PANIC” SWITCH

To open the trunk lid, push the trunk

lid open switch of the transmitter for 1

second. A long beep will sound.

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the

horn intermittently and flashes the

headlights, tail lights and interior light.

If the ignition key is in the “ON” position,

the trunk lid cannot be opened by the

trunk lid open switch.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-

hicle theft when you witness anyone at-

tempting to break into or damage your

vehicle.

You have 30 seconds to open a door after

using the wireless remote unlock feature.

If a door is not opened by then, all the

doors will be automatically locked again.

To open the trunk lid with the master key,

see “Trunk lid” in this section.

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop

alarm midway, do the following:

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept

pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-

tion is not repeated. Release the button

and then push again.

D Push the “PANIC” switch once again.

D Unlock any doors with the key or wire-

less remote control transmitter.

D Open the trunk lid with the key or wire-

less remote control transmitter.

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D Turn the key from the “LOCK” to “ON”

position.

WIRELESS

TRANSMITTER

REMOTE

CONTROL

If you lose your transmitter, contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to

avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-

dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re-

mote control transmitter” in Section 4.)

The “PANIC” mode does not work when

the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

The wireless remote control transmitter is

an electronic component. Observe the fol-

lowing instructions in order not to cause

damage to the transmitter.

SWITCHING BEEP SOUND ON AND OFF

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

You can switch the beep sound on and

off. (The beep sound is on initially and

after battery replacement.)

D Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high

such as on the dashboard.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

To switch the beep sound on and off:

With the driver’s door opened—

D Do not disassemble it.

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

D Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.

2. Within

5

seconds, insert the ignition

D Avoid putting it in water.

key again and turn it to the “ON” posi-

tion.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-

trol transmitters for the same vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed

information.

3. After 10 seconds, push the same

“LOCK”, “UNLOCK”, “PANIC” or trunk

lid open switch twice within 10 sec-

onds.

If the wireless remote control transmitter

does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or

operate from a normal distance:

Two beep sounds inform you that the

program has been switched on or off.

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an

airport which can interfere with normal

operation of the transmitter.

If this procedure is not followed exactly,

the beep sound will not operate as ex-

pected.

Check the beep sound ON/OFF operation

by pushing the transmitter switch after you

finish this procedure. If the beep does not

operate as expected, repeat this proce-

dure from step 1.

D The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the transmitter. To

replace the battery, see following

“REPLACING

BATTERY”.

TRANSMITTER

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REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

NOTICE:

D Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

For replacement, use

battery or equivalent.

a

CR2016 lithium

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protec-

D Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

CAUTION

D Connect the equipment into an outlet

on

which the receiver is connected.

a

circuit different from that to

Special care should be taken that

small children do not swallow the re-

moved transmitter battery or compo-

nents.

tion against harmful interference in

a

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is en-

couraged to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following

measures:

D Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment.

NOTICE

z When replacing the transmitter bat-

tery, be careful not to lose the com-

ponents.

z Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by a

Toyota dealer.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

(1) this device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol-

lowing procedures:

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

transmitter case.

2. Push the edge of the discharged trans-

mitter battery and lift it out as shown

in the above illustration.

3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

z Make sure the positive side and

negative side of the transmitter bat-

tery should be faced correctly.

z Do not replace the battery with wet

hands. Water may cause unexpected

rust.

z Do not touch or move any compo-

nents inside of the transmitter, or

it may interfere with proper opera-

tion.

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Power windows

z Be careful not to bend the electrode

of the transmitter battery insertion

and that dust or oils do not adhere

to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing battery, check that the

transmitter operates properly. If the trans-

mitter still does not operate properly, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

The windows can be operated with the

switch on each door.

Automatic operation: Push the switch

completely down or pull it completely up,

and then release it. The window will fully

open or close. To stop the window part-

way, lightly move the switch in the oppo-

site direction and then release it.

The power windows work when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

Key off operation: All windows work for

about 43 seconds even after the ignition

switch is turned off. They stop working

when either front door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.

To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

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Jam protection function: During automat-

ic closing operation or key off closing op-

eration, the window stops and opens half

way if something gets caught between the

window and window frame.

Window

lock switch

If the window receives a strong impact,

this function may work even if nothing is

caught.

CAUTION

D Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection

function work intentionally.

OPERATING

WINDOWS

THE

PASSENGERS’

D The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught

just before the window is fully

closed.

Use the switches on the passengers’

doors. The driver’s door also has

switches that control the passengers’

windows.

The window moves as long as you hold

the switch.

To open: Push down the switch.

To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock switch on

the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows

cannot be operated.

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Trunk lid

(lock release lever type)—

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you

must do the following.

Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-

ing. This not only keeps the luggage

from being thrown out but also pre-

vents exhaust gases from entering

the vehicle.

D Always make sure the heads, hands

and other parts of the bodies of all

occupants are kept completely in-

side the vehicle before you close

the power windows. If someone’s

neck, head or hands get caught in

a closing window, it could result in

a

serious injury. When anyone

closes the power windows, make

sure that he/she operates the win-

dows safely.

To open the trunk lid from the outside,

insert the master key and turn it clock-

wise.

D When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power

window switches without supervi-

sion. Use the window lock switch to

prevent them from making unex-

pected use of the switches.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in

Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-

gage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press

down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try

pulling it up to make sure it is securely

closed.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the igni-

tion key still inserted. They could

use the power window switches and

Vehicles with wireless remote control sys-

tem—The trunk lid can be opened with the

wireless remote control transmitter, see

“—Wireless remote control” in this section.

get trapped in

a

window. Unat-

tended children can be involved in

serious accidents.

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—Lock release lever

—Luggage security system

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s

seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

This system deactivates the lock re-

lease lever so that things locked in the

trunk can be protected.

2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the

master key and turn it counterclock-

wise to deactivate the lock release

lever.

To deactivate this lock release lever from

opening the trunk lid, see “—Luggage se-

curity system” described below.

1. After closing the armrest door, insert

the master key and turn it clockwise

to lock the armrest door.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up

to make sure it is securely locked.

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Trunk lid

(lock release switch type)—

—Internal trunk release handle

CAUTION

D Always lock the trunk lid and all

doors, and keep away the vehicle

keys out of children’s reaches.

D Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Unsupervised children

may lock themselves in the vehicle

or trunk and suffer serious injuries

or death.

If a person is locked in the trunk, he

or she can pull down the phosphores-

cent handle lever on the inside of trunk

lid in case of emergency to open the

trunk lid.

To open the trunk lid from the outside,

insert the master key and turn it clock-

wise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in

Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-

gage.

The phosphorescent (glow−in−the−dark)

handle will continue to glow for a time

after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the

handle to stronger light will cause it to

glow longer.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press

down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try

pulling it up to make sure it is securely

closed.

Vehicles with wireless remote control sys-

tem—The trunk lid can be opened with the

wireless remote control transmitter, see

“—Wireless remote control” in this section.

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—Lock release switch

—Trunk opener main switch

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-

ing. This not only keeps the luggage

from being thrown out but also pre-

vents exhaust gases from entering

the vehicle.

On

Off

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s

seat, push the lock release switch.

If you do not want to activate the trunk

lid opener system, turn off the trunk

opener main switch in the glove box.

To turn it on, push in the trunk opener

main switch.

To deactivate this lock release switch from

opening the trunk lid, see “—Trunk opener

main switch” described below.

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—Luggage security system

This system helps protect things locked

in the trunk by safeguarding the trunk

opener main switch from unwanted ac-

cess.

2. After closing the glove box lid, in-

3. After closing the armrest door, insert

the master key and turn it clockwise

to lock the armrest door.

sert the master key into the glove

box lock and turn it clockwise to

safeguard the lock release switch.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up

to make sure it is securely locked.

1. To cancel the lock release switch,

turn off the trunk opener main

switch in the glove box.

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—Internal trunk release handle

Hood

CAUTION

D Always lock the trunk lid and all

doors, and keep away the vehicle

keys out of children’s reaches.

D Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Unsupervised children

may lock themselves in the vehicle

or trunk and suffer serious injuries

or death.

If a person is locked in the trunk, he

or she can pull down the phosphores-

cent handle lever on the inside of trunk

lid in case of emergency to open the

trunk lid.

To open the hood:

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

The phosphorescent (glow−in−the−dark)

handle will continue to glow for a time

after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the

handle to stronger light will cause it to

glow longer.

Before driving, be sure that the hood

is closed and securely locked. Other-

wise, the hood may open unexpected-

ly while driving and an accident may

occur.

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Theft deterrent system

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the

auxiliary catch lever and lift the

hood.

To deter the vehicle theft, the system

is designed to sound an alarm if any of

the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-

locked or the battery terminal is discon-

nected and then reconnected when the

vehicle is locked.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”

position and remove it.

Before closing the hood, check to see that

you have not forgotten any tools, rags,

etc. Then lower the hood and make sure

it locks into place. If necessary, press

down gently on the front edge to lock it.

The indicator light will start flashing when

the key is removed from the ignition

switch. (See “Engine immobiliser system”

for details.)

The alarm blows the horn intermittently

and flashes the headlights, tail lights and

interior light.

2. Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and

hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all

the doors, trunk and hood are closed and

locked.

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The system will automatically be set after

30 seconds. When the system is set, the

indicator light will start flashing again.

After one minute, the alarm will automati-

cally stop and the indicator light will start

flashing again.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described above.

The doors should be locked with the

key or wireless remote control transmit-

ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator

light starts flashing.

4. After making sure the indicator light

starts flashing, you may leave the ve-

hicle.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets

the alarm after the alarm stops.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when

you set the system, because unlocking

from the inside will activate the system.

The alarm will activate again under the

described

same circumstances

“Activating the system”.

in

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET

Activating the system

Stopping the alarm

4. Stopping the alarm as described above.

The alarm will be stopped by the following

three ways:

5. Repeat this operation for the other

doors, trunk and hood. When testing on

the hood, also check that the system

is activated when the battery terminal

is disconnected and then reconnected.

The system will give the alarm under the

following conditions:

D Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

D If any of the doors is unlocked or if

the trunk or hood is forcibly opened

without the key or wireless remote con-

trol transmitter.

D Unlock any of the doors with the key

or wireless remote control transmitter.

If the system does not work properly,

have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

D Open the trunk with the key or wireless

remote control transmitter.

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

D If the ignition is hotwired.

The system will be cancelled by the

above mentioned 3 ways.

The indicator light will come on when the

system is activating.

If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,

the theft deterrent system has been

alarmed. Check to see if there is any

abnormality on your vehicle.

If any of the doors is unlocked without the

key or wireless remote control transmitter

and the key is not in the ignition switch,

all the doors will be automatically locked

again.

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Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door

is on the left side of your vehicle.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn

the cap slowly counterclockwise,

then pause slightly before removing

it. After removing the cap, hang it

on the cap hanger.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh

when the cap is opened. When installing,

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling.

The fumes are flammable.

turn the cap clockwise till you hear

click.

a

If the cap is not tightened securely, the

malfunction indicator lamp comes on.

Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

D When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weath-

er, fuel under pressure could cause

injury by spraying out of the filler

neck if the cap is suddenly re-

moved.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving

several times. If the indicator lamp does

not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

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Electric moon roof

To operate the moon roof, use the

switch beside the front personal lights.

CAUTION

The moon roof works when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position. However,

if both front doors are closed, it works for

about 43 seconds even after the ignition

switch is turned off. It stops working when

either of the front doors is opened.

D Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in

case of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It is designed

to regulate fuel tank pressure.

Sun shade operation—

The sun shade can be opened or closed

by hand.

Sliding operation—

Sliding operation

To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE

OPEN” side.

The roof will open and stop partway 10

mm (0.4 in.) from the fully opened posi-

tion. When you push “SLIDE OPEN” side

again, the moon roof will open fully. To

stop the roof partway, push the switch on

either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP”

side briefly while the roof is moving.

As driving with the moon roof opened fully

will cause wind throbs, we recommend

you to drive with the moon roof partway

10 mm (0.4 in.) from the fully opened

position.

The sun shade will be opened together

with the roof.

Tilting operation

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To close: Push the switch on the “TILT

UP” side.

D Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

CAUTION

The roof will fully close. To stop the roof

partway, push the switch on either the

“SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

To avoid serious personal injury, you

must do the following.

D Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection

function work intentionally.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the heads, hands and other

parts of the bodies of all occupants

away from the roof opening. Other-

wise, they could be seriously in-

jured if the vehicle stops suddenly

or if the vehicle is involved in an

accident.

Tilting operation—

D The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught

just before the moon roof is fully

closed.

To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT

UP” side.

To tilt down: Push the switch on the

“SLIDE OPEN” side.

You may stop the moon roof at any de-

sired position. The roof will move while

the switch is being pushed and stop when

released.

D Always make sure nobody places

his/her head, hands and other parts

of the body in the roof opening be-

fore you close the roof. If some-

one’s neck, head or hands get

caught in the closing roof, it could

Jam protection function (closing opera-

tion only): During closing operation, the

moon roof stops and opens half way if

something gets caught between the moon

roof and frame.

result in

a

serious injury. When

anyone closes the roof, first make

sure it is safe to do so.

If the moon roof receives a strong impact,

this function may work even if nothing is

caught.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the igni-

tion key still inserted. They could

use the moon roof switches and get

trapped in the roof opening. Unat-

tended children can be involved in

serious accidents.

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