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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk



Smart key system

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the

electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.

(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Electronic key

Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 27)

Unlocks the trunk (P. 27)

Starts and stops the engine (P. 149)

: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Grip the handle to unlock the

door.

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Make sure to touch the sensor on

the back of the handle.

The door cannot be unlocked for

3 seconds after the door is

locked.

Press the lock button to lock the

door.

Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the

trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside cabin

Antenna outside trunk

Antenna inside trunk

Antennas inside cabin

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

When locking or unlocking

the doors

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The system can be operated

when the electronic key is

within about 3 ft. (1 m) of an

outside door handles. (Only

the doors detecting the key

can be operated.)

When starting the engine or

changing “ENGINE START

STOP” switch modes

The system can be operated

when the electronic key is

inside the vehicle.

When unlocking the trunk

The system can be operated

when the electronic key is

within about 3 ft. (1 m) of the

trunk release button.

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■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors

have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,

the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be

affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from

operating properly. (Way of coping: P. 491)

●When the electronic key battery is depleted

●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-

cal noise

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

●When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

metallic object

●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following

devices that emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key

• A wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computer

●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to

the rear window

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■Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

STEP

1

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

STEP

2

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold

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,

, or

for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the

button on the key.

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.

(Wait for at least 5 seconds after each operation to continue an operation.)

Relevant doors

Unlocking doors

Beep

Hold the driver’s door handle to

unlock only the driver’s door

Beeps twice

Hold a passenger’s door handle

to unlock all the doors

Hold a door handle to unlock all

doors

Beeps twice

STEP

3

Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of

the doors.

If a door is not opened within 60 second after

is pressed, the

doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.

In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.

(P. 94)

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■Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-

vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more

●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of

the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function

(P. 38) or the mechanical key (P. 491)

■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted

even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the

wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area

becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when

necessary. (P. 427)

●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the

engine stops. (P. 34)

●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.

(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

• Table lamps

■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 may not func-

tion.)

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■Note for the smart key system

●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection

areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.

• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,

near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or

unlocked.

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• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or

floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE

START STOP” switch modes are changed.

●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may

be locked or unlocked by anyone.

●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.

●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door

handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is

within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after

approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-

tronic 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.)

●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may

prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han-

dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling

the door handle again.

■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2

m) of the vehicle.

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■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is

unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.

■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the

vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.

Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.

(P. 465)

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures

when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Tried to lock the doors

using the entry function

while the electronic key is

still inside the passenger

compartment

Retrieve the elec-

tronic key from the

passenger compart-

ment and lock the

doors again.

Tried to exit the vehicle

with the electronic key and

lock the doors without first

turning the “ENGINE

Exterior alarm

sounds once for

2 seconds

Turn the “ENGINE

START STOP” switch

OFF and lock the

doors again.

START STOP” switch OFF

Retrieve the elec-

tronic key from the

trunk and close the

trunk lid.

Closed the trunk while the

electronic key is still inside

and all doors are locked

Exterior alarm

sounds once for

10 seconds

Tried to lock the vehicle

using the entry function

while a door is open

Close all of the doors

and lock the doors

again.

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm

sounds once

The electronic key battery

is low.

Replace the battery.

(P. 427)

Tried to open the door and

exit the vehicle without

shifting the shift lever to

“P”

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Interior alarm

sounds continu-

ously

Shift the shift lever to

“P”.

Turned the “ENGINE

START STOP” switch to

ACCESSORY mode while

the driver’s door is open

(Opened the driver’s door

when the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch is in

Turn the “ENGINE

START STOP” switch

OFF and close the

driver’s door.

Interior alarm

rings continu-

ously

ACCESSORY mode.)

Turned the “ENGINE

START STOP” switch OFF

while the driver’s door is

open

Close the driver’s

door.

■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 491)

●Starting the engine: P. 492

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 427

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.

(Customizable features P. 530)

■Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ14AAB

FCC ID: HYQ13BZH

FCC ID: HYQ14ABK

FCC ID: HYQ13BZW

NOTE:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

NOTE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 28)

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The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,

the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such

as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.

Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers

and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the

device for information about its operation under the influence of radio

waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of

such medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-

cle and the trunk from outside the vehicle.

Vehicles with smart key system

Locks all doors

Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks

the driver’s door. Pressing the

button again within 3 seconds

unlocks the other doors.

Unlocks the trunk

(push and hold)

Sounds alarm

(push and hold) (P. 97)

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Vehicles without smart key system

Locks all doors

Sounds alarm

(push and hold) (P. 97)

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Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks

the driver’s door. Pressing the

button again within 3 seconds

unlocks the other doors.

Unlocks the trunk

(push and hold)

■Operation indicator

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that

the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:

Twice)

Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.

■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart key system)

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if

an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,

and lock the vehicle once more.

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■Security feature

P. 34

■When the key battery is fully depleted

P. 427

■Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles with smart key system

P. 30

Vehicles without smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-

lowing situations.

●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other

facility that generates strong radio waves

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com-

munication device

●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

metallic object

●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such

as a personal computer

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be

changed. (Customizable features P. 530)

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■Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ14AAB

FCC ID: HYQ13BZH

FCC ID: HYQ14ABK

FCC ID: HYQ13BZW

FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

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NOTE:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Jordan.

Type Approval Number: TRC/LPD/2009/4

NOTE:

This device complies with the specifications mentioned in test reports No.

(20071409200), (20071409300), and (20071409500) issued by Telefication

B.V./The Netherlands.

TRC WARNING:

This Certificate does not apply to any modified or changed product nor does

it authorize its holder to enter the subject equipment into Jordan without hav-

ing a special permissions.

If this occurs Jordan TRC has the right to impose any penalties stipulated in

Jordan’s Telecommunications Law No. 13 of 1995 and its amendments and

regulations of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

NOTE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE:

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 protection 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

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-

ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,

wireless remote control or door lock switch.

■ Entry system (vehicles with smart key system)

P. 27

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■ Wireless remote control

P. 38

■ Key

Vehicles with smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical

key. (P. 491)

Vehicles without smart key system

Locks all doors

Unlocks all doors

Turning the key unlocks the

driver’s door. Turning the key

again unlocks the other doors.

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■ Door lock switch

Locks all doors

Unlocks all doors

■ Inside lock button

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened

by pulling the inside handles

even if the lock buttons are in

the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

STEP

1

2

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.

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Vehicles with smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is

in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key

is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Vehicles without smart key system

The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key

is in the engine switch.

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from

inside the vehicle when the locks

are set.

These locks can be set to prevent

children from opening the rear

doors. Push down rear door

switches to lock the rear doors.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function

Operation

Shift position linked

door locking function

Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all

doors.

Shift position linked

door unlocking function

Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all

doors.

Speed linked door lock-

ing function

All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is

approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Vehicles with smart key system

All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door

is opened within 10 seconds after turning the

“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

Driver’s door linked door

unlocking function

Vehicles without smart key system

All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door

is opened within 10 seconds after turning the

engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

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■ Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure

below:

STEP

1

Vehicles with smart key system: Close all the doors and turn

the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.

(Perform STEP 2 within 10 seconds.)

1

Vehicles without smart key system: Close all the doors and

turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform STEP

2

within 10 seconds.)

Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,

press and hold the driver’s door

lock switch ( or ) for about 5

seconds then release.

STEP

2

The shift lever and switch posi-

tions corresponding to the

desired function to be set are

shown as follows.

Use the same procedure to can-

cel the function.

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Shift lever

Function

position

Switch position

Shift position linked door lock-

ing function

“P”

Shift position linked door

unlocking function

Speed linked door locking func-

tion

“N”

Driver’s door linked door unlock-

ing function

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are

locked and then unlocked.

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features P. 530)

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CAUTION

■To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.

Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●Always use a seat belt.

●Always lock all doors.

●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

●Set the rear door child-protector when children are seated in the rear seat.

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Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart key system

or wireless remote control.

■ Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Push the opener switch.

■ Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

Entry system (vehicles with smart key system)

P. 27

Wireless remote control

P. 38

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■Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling

down on the glow-in-the-dark lever

located on the inside of trunk lid.

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The lever will continue to glow for some

time after the trunk lid is closed.

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

●Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-

gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-

ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the

trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus-

ing an accident.

●Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-

sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

■When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffo-

cate.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid operate unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

■Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-

ous injury.

●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again

after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the

surrounding area is safe.

●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the trunk is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

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CAUTION

●The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened

fully. It is more difficult to open or close

the trunk lid on an incline than on a

level surface, so beware of the trunk lid

unexpectedly opening or closing by

itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully

open and secure before using the

trunk.

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●When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

●When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the trunk handle is used to fully close

the trunk lid, it may result in hands or

arms being caught.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk

lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed

again after it is opened.

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