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1533-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 115)
■ If a symbol indicating one or more doors are open is shown on the multi-
information display
One or more of the doors is not fully closed. The system also indicates which
doors are not fully closed. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
master warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s)
are not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors are closed.
◆Door lock switch (if equipped)
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The driver’s door can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock button is in the
lock position.
Locking and unlocking the doors from inside
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1633-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
seconds
An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door was
open.
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
pings continu-
ously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

1663-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 600)
● Starting the engine: P. 601
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 516)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ If “Key left inside vehicle” is shown on the multi-information display
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart entry & start system
while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle, or an attempt was made
to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button
into the lock position, then closing the door by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 647)
■ 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. 151, 600)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 601
● Stopping the engine: P. 224

1934-1. Before driving
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■ Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● Vehicles without multi-information display: A warning light comes on while
the system is operating. ( P. 569)
● Vehicles with multi-information display: A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display while the system is operating. ( P. 577)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) (vehicles with automatic
transmission and VSC system)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in
reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Deactivate TRC/A-TRC ( P. 356)
• Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to L4. (if equipped) ( P. 330)
● Vehicles with AUTO LSD system: Drive-Start Control does not work when
the AUTO LSD system is turned on. ( P. 366)

2224-2. Driving procedures
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smar t entr y & start system)
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
Diesel engine only: the indicator turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the clutch pedal until the engine is completely
started.
Diesel engine only: the indicator turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
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2244-2. Driving procedures
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Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake ( P. 246), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.
Manual transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 246)
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.
Stopping the engine
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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (vehicles
with manual transmission) released. (The mode changes each time
the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,
the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off (vehicles
with automatic transmission only).
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn off vehicle” is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn off vehicle” on the multi-information display is off.
Changing engine switch modes
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with automatic transmission)
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■ Steering lock (vehicles with manual transmission)
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released (vehicles with manual trans-
mission)
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention (vehicles with manual trans-
mission)
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ If “Smart Entry & Start System malfunction See owner’s manual” is
shown on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 516
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
 P. 600
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Press the engine switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.

2284-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving (vehicles with manual transmission)
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 555)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. If the engine switch is pressed while the vehicle is moving, the
warning message “Push and hold engine switch for emergency stop” is
displayed on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds. Turning
the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking con-
trol, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it
more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
● To restart the engine after turning off the engine while driving, shift the shift
lever to N (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and then press the engine switch.