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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry &

start system, wireless remote control or door lock switch.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

◆ Entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

1

Grip either front door handle

to unlock the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor

on the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked

for 3 seconds after they are

locked.

2

Touch the lock sensor (the

indentation on the upper part

of the front door handle) to

lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

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◆ Wireless remote control

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

1

Locks all the doors and trunk/

back door

Check that the door is securely

locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors and

trunk/back door

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

3

1

Locks all the doors and trunk/

back door

Check that the door is securely

locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors and

trunk/back door

◆ Key

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical

key. (→P. 588)

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■Operation signals

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The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door

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

■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is

unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of

the door handle

If the door will not lock even when the top-

side sensor area is touched, try touching

both the topside and underside sensor

areas at the same time.

■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart entry & start system)

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a

buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the

buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■Setting the alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (→P. 89)

■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not

operate properly

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (→P. 588)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (→P. 489)

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Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside

◆ Door lock switch

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

Sedan: The trunk is also locked/

unlocked.

◆ Inside lock button

3

1

Locks the door

2

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened

by pulling the inside handles

even if the lock buttons are in

the lock position.

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

1

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

2

Close the door while pulling the door handle.

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be

detected correctly and the door may be locked.

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Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from

inside the vehicle when the locks

are set.

1

Unlock

2

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent

children from opening the rear

doors. Push down the rear door

switches to lock the rear doors.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function

Operation

Shift position linked door locking Shifting the shift lever out of P locks

^function*¹

all the doors.

Shift position linked door unlocking Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks

^function*¹

all the doors.

All the doors are locked when the

vehicle speed is approximately 20

^{km/h (12 mph) or higher.}*²

Speed linked door locking function

All the doors are unlocked when the

driver’s door is opened within 45

seconds after turning the engine

switch to “LOCK” position (vehicles

without smart entry & start system)

or off (vehicles with smart entry &

start system).

Driver’s door linked door unlocking

function

*¹: Vehicles with Multidrive

*²: Once the function operates, the function does not operate again before the

engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry &

start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or a door is

opened and closed.

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■ Setting and canceling the functions (vehicles without naviga-

tion system or multimedia system)

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure

below.

1

Close all the doors, and turn the engine switch to “ON” position

(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON

mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).

2

Perform

within 10 seconds.

2

Shift the shift lever to P or N,

and press and hold the

driver’s door lock switch (

or

) for approximately 5

3

seconds and then release.

The shift lever and switch posi-

tions corresponding to the

desired function to be set are

shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to cancel the function.

Shift lever

Door lock switch

position

Function

position

Shift position linked door

^{locking function}*

Shift position linked door

^{unlocking function}*

P

N

Speed linked door locking

function

Driver’s door linked door

unlocking function

*: Vehicles with Multidrive

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

are locked and then unlocked.

■Impact detection door lock release system

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are

unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-

ever, the system may not operate.

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■Conditions affecting operation

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

→P. 123

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

→P. 152

■Customization

Settings (e.g. automatic door locking and unlocking system) can be changed.

(Customizable features →P. 625)

WARNING

■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.

●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

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

Be especially careful for the driver’s door, as the door may be opened

even if the inside lock button is in locked position.

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

seat.

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Trunk (sedan)

The trunk can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the fol-

lowing procedures.

Unlocking and locking the trunk

◆ Entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

1

Unlocks the trunk

The trunk cannot be unlocked

for 3 seconds after the trunk is

locked.

3

Lock the trunk again when you

leave the vehicle. The trunk will

not lock automatically after it

has been opened and then

closed.

2

Locks all the doors and trunk

Check that the trunk is securely locked.

◆ Wireless remote control

→P. 121

◆ Door lock switch

→P. 135

Opening the trunk

Raise the trunk lid while pushing

up the trunk opener switch.

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Closing the trunk

Using the trunk grip, lower the

trunk without applying force to the

side and push the trunk down

from the outside to close it.

■Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

■If you cannot operate the trunk opener

If the trunk opener does not operate, there may be a problem with the trunk

opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer

or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the trunk can be opened from the inside.

1

Folding down the right hand seatback. (→P. 168)

2

Pull the emergency release lever.

■Conditions affecting operation of the smart entry & start system or wire-

less remote control

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

→P. 123

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

→P. 152

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

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

■Before driving

●Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed,

it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage

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

●Do not allow children to play in the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat

exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.

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

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the

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

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■Important point while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking, sudden

swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■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 suddenly shut 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.

●The trunk lid may suddenly shut 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.

●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 suddenly

shut again after it is opened.

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Back door (wagon)

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by

the following procedures.

Unlocking and locking the back door

◆ Entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

1

Unlocks the back door

The back door cannot be

unlocked for 3 seconds after the

back door is locked.

3

Lock the back door again when

you leave the vehicle. The back

door will not lock automatically

after it has been opened and

then closed.

2

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

◆ Wireless remote control

→P. 121

◆ Door lock switch

→P. 135

Opening the back door

Raise the back door while pushing

up the back door opener switch.

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Closing the back door

Lower the back door using the

back door handle, and make sure

to push the back door down from

the outside to close it.

■Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.

■If you cannot operate the back door opener

If the back door opener does not operate, there may be a problem with the

back door opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional

immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the back door can be opened from the inside.

1

Remove the cover on the back door

trim.

Use a cloth to prevent scratches.

2

Move the lever for the back door motor.

■Conditions affecting operation of the smart entry & start system or wire-

less remote control

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

→P. 123

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

→P. 152

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

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

■Before driving

●Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully

closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could

have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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■Important points while driving

●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the

luggage compartment may be 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 back door before driving.

●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or

serious injury.

■Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.

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

or serious injury.

●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door

before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly

shut again after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the back door, 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 back door is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

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WARNING

●The back door may suddenly shut if it is

not opened fully. It is more difficult to

open or close the back door on an

incline than on a level surface, so

beware of the back door unexpectedly

opening or closing by itself. Make sure

that the back door is fully open and

secure before using the luggage com-

partment.

●When closing the back door, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the back door handle is used to fully

close the back door, it may result in

hands or arms being caught.

●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to

break, causing an accident.

●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it

may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,

head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part

to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

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NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in

place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting

in malfunction.

●Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives

to the damper stay rod.

●Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

3

●Do not attach any accessories other

Damper stay

than genuine Toyota parts to the back

door.

●Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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∗

Smart entry & start 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.

● Unlocks and locks the doors (→P. 132)

● Unlocks and locks the trunk (→P. 139)

● Unlocks and locks the back door (→P. 143)

● Starts and stops the engine (→P. 212)

■Antenna location

X Sedan

1

Antennas outside cabin

2

Antenna outside trunk

3

Antenna inside trunk

4

Antennas inside cabin

∗: If equipped

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X Wagon

1

Antennas outside cabin

2

3

4

Antenna outside luggage compartment

Antenna inside luggage compartment

Antennas inside cabin

3

■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the side X Sedan

doors

The system can be operated when the

electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3

ft.) of either of the outside front door

handles.

When starting the engine or changing

engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the

electronic key is inside the vehicle.

X Wagon

When locking or unlocking the trunk/

back door

The system can be operated when the

electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3

ft.) of the trunk/back door opener

switch.

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■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 the warning message shown on the

multi-information display. (→P. 533)

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 compart-

ment or trunk/luggage com-

partment

Retrieve the electronic

key and lock the doors

again

Interior

pings once and

exterior alarm

sounds once for

10 seconds

alarm

Tried to exit the vehicle and Turn the engine switch

lock the doors without first off and lock the doors

turning the engine switch off again

Exterior

alarm Tried to lock the vehicle Close all of the doors

sounds once for 5 while a door, trunk or back and lock the doors

seconds

Interior

door is open

again

The engine switch was

turned to ACCESSORY

mode while the driver’s door Turn the engine switch

was open (or the driver’s off and close the

door was opened while the driver’s door

engine switch was in

alarm

pings continuously

ACCESSORY mode)

The engine switch was

turned off while the driver’s Close the driver’s door

door was open

When the engine switch is in

IGNITION ON or ACCES-

Shift the shift lever to P

SORY mode, an attempt

and turn the engine

was made to open the door

switch off

Interior

sounds

ously

alarm

continu-

and exit the vehicle, and the

shift lever was not in P

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

When the engine switch is in

IGNITION ON or ACCES-

Interior and exte- SORY mode, the driver’s

rior alarms sound door was closed after the

Shift the shift lever to P,

turn the engine switch

off and close the

driver’s door again

continuously

electronic key was carried

outside the vehicle, and the

shift lever was not in P

The electronic key battery is Replace the electronic

low

key battery

Tried to start the engine

alarm

Interior

without the electronic key Start the engine with

being present, or the elec- the electronic key

pings once

3

tronic key was not function- ^present*

ing normally

The driver’s door was

closed after the electronic Turn the engine switch

key was carried outside the off and close the

vehicle, and the engine driver’s door again

switch was not turned off

Interior

alarm

pings once and

exterior alarm

sounds 3 times

An occupant carried the

electronic key outside the

Bring the electronic key

vehicle and closed the door

back into the vehicle

while the engine switch was

not off

*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle,

the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties

receiving signal from the key. (→P. 589)

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■Battery-saving function

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In the following circumstances, the smart entry & start system is disabled in

order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

●When the smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or more

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

vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

●The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.

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

(→P. 133)

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (→P. 588)

■Conditions affecting operation

The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa-

tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be

affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote con-

trol from operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 588)

●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 electrical

noise

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

wireless communication devices

●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following

metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

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

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

devices that emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computer or personal digital assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

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

rear window

●Sedan: If a metallic object is placed on the package tray

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■Note for the entry function

●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.

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

the rear bumper center when the trunk or back door is locked/unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, package tray (sedan), lug-

gage cover (wagon), floor or in the glove box when the engine is started

or engine switch modes are changed.

●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

door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic

key inside the vehicle.

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●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 or lock 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 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●If the key is kept near the vehicle while it is being washed, water applied to a

door handle may cause the door to lock and unlock repeatedly. In this event,

place the key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more from the vehicle, taking care

not to lose the key.

●If the key is inside the vehicle while it is being washed, water applied to a

door handle may cause a buzzer to sound and a message to be displayed.

In this event, locking all doors will cause the message to extinguish and the

buzzer to stop sounding.

●It may not be possible to lock the doors if the sensor area is covered by

mud, ice, snow etc. In this event, try locking again after cleaning the area, or

lock by touching the sensor area on the underside of the door handle.

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

door.

●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 smart entry & start system. (Use the wireless remote control

to unlock the doors.)

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

vent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to

the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door

handle again.

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■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.

■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 function.)

■If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 588)

●Starting the engine: →P. 589

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.

(Customizable features →P. 625)

■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. 121, 588)

●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 589

●Stopping the engine: →P. 214

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■Certification for the smart entry & start system

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WARNING

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should main-

tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the smart entry &

start system antennas. (→P. 149)

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

the entry function can be disabled. Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details,

such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio

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

function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-

able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the

device for information about its operation under the influence of radio

waves.

3

Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such

medical devices.

Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional for details for disabling the entry function.

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