TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual
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4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
( P.502)
There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.262)
There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
( P.88)
The hybrid system may be
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or
a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure
is available to start the hybrid
system. ( P.499) One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be
discharged. ( P.504)
The 12-volt battery terminal
connections may be loose or
corroded. ( P.420)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be
discharged. ( P.504)
One or both of the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals may be discon-
nected. ( P.420)
Contact your Toyota dealer if
the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are
unknown.
When the hybrid system does
not start, the following steps can
be used as an interim measure
to start the hybrid system if the
power switch is functioning nor-
If the hybrid system
will not start
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary
depending on the situation.
Check the following and
perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed ( P.234)
The interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the
horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume
The interior lights and
headlights do not turn on,
or the horn does not
sound
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem in an emergency
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mally.
Do not use this starting proce-
dure except in cases of emer-
gency.
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.246)
Parking brake indicator will come
on.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the power switch to
ACC.
4 Press and hold the power
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps,
the system may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer
using the other key and the
key number stamped on
your key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe
place such as your wallet,
not in the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost,
the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Visit your Toyota
dealer immediately with all
remaining electronic keys that
were provided with your vehicle.
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When trouble arises
Vehicles without spare tire
1 Remove the cover of the
emergency tire puncture
repair kit. ( P.483)
2 Pull the lever.
Pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler
door and it will be r eady to open as
usual.
Vehicles with spare tire
1 Fold down the third seat.
( P.175)
2 Remove the cover of the
compact spare tire.
3 Pull the lever.
Pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler
door and it will be ready to open as
usual.
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened
If the fuel filler door opener
switch cannot be operated,
the following procedure can
be used to open the fuel
filler door.
Opening the fuel filler
door
NOTICE
■When opening the fuel filler
door manually
●Do not open the fuel filler door
manually except in an emer-
gency. Fuel may overflow.
●Using the lever to open the fuel
filler door may not allow for an
adequate reduction in fuel tank
pressure before refueling. To
prevent fuel from spilling out,
turn the cap slowly when remov-
ing it.
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■When the electronic key does
not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key sys-
tem has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is
off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P.542)
●Check if battery-saving mode is
set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P.166)
Use the mechanical key
( P.131) in order to perform the
NOTICE
●During refueling, fuel may spill
out from the filler opening due to
air being discharged from inside
the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the
fuel tank carefully and slowly.
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly
If communication between
the electronic key and vehi-
cle is interrupted ( P.166)
or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the hybrid
system can be started by
following the procedure
below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart key system
malfunction, o r other key
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the
electronic keys provided with your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Locking and unlocking
the doors
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When trouble arises
following operations.
1Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks the door
■Key linked functions
The opening and closing of the
power windows and moon roof can
be linked to key operation by a cus-
tomized setting at your Toyota
dealer.
1 Closes the windows and the
moon roof
* (turn and hold)
2 Opens the windows and the
moon roof
* (turn and hold)
*: If equipped
1Ensure that the shift lever is
in P and depress the brake
pedal.
2 Touch the electronic key to
the power switch as shown in
the illustration.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake
pedal and check that is
WARNING
■When using the mechanical
key and operating the power
windows or the moon roof (if
equipped)
Operate the power window or the
moon roof after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the window
or the moon roof. Also, do not
allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to
get caught in the power window or
the moon roof.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem
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displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system
still cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the
parking brake and press the power
switch as you no rmally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above proc edure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended
that the electronic key battery be
replaced immediate ly when the bat-
tery is depleted. ( P.444)
■Alarm (if equipped)
If a door is unlocked using the
mechanical key when the alarm sys-
tem is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered. ( P.89)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press
the power switch in step 3 above.
The hybrid system does not start
and modes will be changed each
time the switch is pressed.
( P.237)
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
1 Vehicles with alarm: Confirm
that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors locked. ( P.90)
2 Open the hood ( P.410) and
fuse box cover.
Push claw , and to com-
pletely release the lock, and then lift
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the
hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call your
Toyota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid sys-
tem
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When trouble arises
up the cover.3Open the exclusive jump
starting terminal cover.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to
on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of
the negative cable to .
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery term inal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclu -
sive jump starting terminal and any moving parts as shown in th e
illustration
5 Start the engine of the sec-
ond vehicle. Increase the
engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
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recharge the 12-volt battery
of your vehicle.
6 Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start
the hybrid system of your
vehicle by turning the power
switch to ON.
7 Make sure the “READY” indi-
cator comes on. If the indica-
tor light does not come on,
contact your Toyota dealer.
8 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were
connected.
9 Close the exclusive jump
starting terminal cover, and
reinstall the fuse box cover to
its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts,
have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■Starting the hybrid system
when the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be
started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-vol t battery dis-
charge
●Turn off the headlights and the
audio system while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●Turn off any unnec essary electri-
cal components when the vehicle
is running at a low speed for an
extended period, such as in heavy
traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is
removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is
cleared. When the 12-volt battery
is depleted, have the vehicle
inspected at you r Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. (P.551)
■When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals
are removed, the information stored
in the ECU is cleared. Before
removing the 12- volt battery termi-
nals, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt
battery will discha rge gradually even
when the vehicle i s not in use, due
to natural dischar ge and the drain-
ing effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long
time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may
be unable to start. (The 12-volt bat-
tery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing
the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the
smart key system when the 12-
volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote c ontrol or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors.
●The hybrid syste m may not start
on the first attemp t after reinstall-
ing the 12-volt battery. In that
case, start the hybrid system in
the same manner as when the
electronic key does not operate
properly ( P.503). This is not a
malfunction, as the hybrid system
will start normally on the second
attempt.
●The power switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the
system will return to the mode it
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When trouble arises
was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before discon-
necting the 12-volt battery, turn
the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the
power switch was in before the
12-volt battery discharged, be
especially careful when recon-
necting the 12-volt battery.
■When replacing the 12-volt bat-
tery
●Use a 12-volt battery that con-
forms to European regulations.
Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN2),
20 hours rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (60Ah) or greater, and
performance rating (CCA) is
equivalent (563A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt bat- tery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,
even if the time period where the
vehicle is not used is a short time,
the 12-volt battery may discharge
and hybrid system may not be
able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a han-
dle. If a 12-volt b attery without a
handle is used, removal is more
difficult.
●When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery: P.420
●After exchanging, firmly attach the
following items to the exhaust hole
of the 12-volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery
before exchangi ng and confirm
that it is firmly connected to the
hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug
included with the 12-volt battery
exchanged or the one installed on
the battery prior to the exchange.
(Depending on the 12-volt battery
to be exchanged, the exhaust hole
may be plugged.)
For details, consult your Toyota
dealer. Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
Hole section of the vehicle
WARNING
■When removing the battery
terminals
Always remove the negative (-)
terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-
minal contacts any metal in the
surrounding area when the posi-
tive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire
in addition to ele ctrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires
or explosions
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emit-
ted from the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct termi-
nal and that it is not unintention-
ally in contact with any other
than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of
the jumper cable connected to
the “+” terminal to come into
contact with any other parts or
metal surfaces in the area, such
as brackets or unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps
of the jumper cables to come
into contact with each other.
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WARNING
●Do not smoke, use matches,
cigarette lighters or allow open
flame near the 12-volt battery.
■12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosi ve acidic elec-
trolyte, while related parts contain
lead and lead compounds.
Observe the following precautions
when handling the 12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt
battery, always wear safety
glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to
come into contact with skin,
clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●In the event that battery fluid
comes into contact with the skin
or eyes, immediately wash the
affected area with water and
seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth
over the affected area until
medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after
handling the 12-volt battery sup-
port, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
●Do not allow child ren near the
12-volt battery.
■After recharging the 12-volt
battery
Have the 12-volt battery
inspected at your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorat-
ing, continued use may cause the
12-volt battery to emit a malodor-
ous gas, which may be detrimen-
tal to the health of passengers.
■When replacing the 12-volt
battery
●For information regarding 12-
volt battery rep lacement, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
●After exchanging, securely
attach the exhaust hose and
exhaust hole plug to the
exhaust hole of the exchanged
12-volt battery. If not properly
installed, gases (hydrogen) may
leak into the vehicle interior, and
there is the po ssible danger of
the gas igniting and exploding.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper
cables, ensure that they do not
become entangled in the cooling
fan, etc.
■To prevent damaging the
vehicle
The exclusive jump starting termi-
nal is to be used when charging
the 12-volt battery from another
vehicle in an emergency. It cannot
be used to jump start another
vehicle.