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■

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles with a smart
key system)

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

Do  not  modify  or  remove  the  system.  If  modified  or  removed,  the  proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The  alarm  is  triggered  in  the  following  situations  when  the  alarm  is
set:

●

A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again automatically.)

●

The hood is opened.

●

The battery is reconnected.

Close  the  doors  and  hood,  and
lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.

The  indicator  light  changes  from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

Do one of the following to deactivate or stopping the alarms:

●

Unlock the doors.

●

Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  engine  switch  to
“ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deac-
tivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

●

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  engine  switch  is  in
ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode,  or  start  the  engine.  (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

Alarm

: If equipped

The alarm

Setting the alarm system

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■

Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

●

When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.

●

Do  not  leave  the  key  inside  the  vehicle  when  the  alarm  is  operating,  and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.

●

The  battery  is  recharged  or  replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

Do  not  modify  or  remove  the  system.  If  modified  or  removed,  the  proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The  units  used  on  the  speedometer  and  some  indicators  may  differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems. 
For  the  purpose  of  explanation,  the  following  illustration  dis-
plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.

Warning lights

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Brake  system  warning
light (

P. 474)

*

1

Slip indicator (

P. 475)

*

1

(Canada)

Brake  system  warning
light (

P. 474)

*

3

(if equipped)

Four-wheel  drive  indica-
tor light (

P. 476)

*

5

High  coolant  tempera-
ture warning light 
(

P. 474)

*

3

(if equipped)

Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator light 
(

P. 476)

*

1

Charging  system  warn-
ing light (

P. 474)

*

3

(if equipped)

Rear  differential  lock
indicator light (

P. 475)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction 

indicator

lamp (

P. 475)

*

3

(if equipped)

Center  differential  lock
indicator light (

P. 476)

*

1

(Canada)

Malfunction 

indicator

lamp (

P. 475)

*

2, 4, 5

(if equipped)

Multi-terrain  Select  indi-
cator light (

P. 476)

*

1

SRS warning light 
(

P. 475)

*

5

Brake  Override  System/
Drive-Start 

Control/

warning light (

P. 477)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light 
(

P. 475)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(

P. 477)

*

1

(Canada)

ABS warning light 
(

P. 475)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(

P. 477)

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1

: These  lights  turn  on  when  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  IGNITION  ON

mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a
system  check  is  being  performed.  They  will  turn  off  after  the  engine  is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

*

2

: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*

3

: This light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.

*

4

: This light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.

*

5

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

6

: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.

*

1, 6

PCS warning light 
(

P. 478)

*

1

Power  steering  warning
light (

P. 476)

*

5

(Amber)

LDA indicator (

P. 478)

*

1

Master warning light 
(

P. 484)

Open door warning light 
(

P. 476)

*

1

Tire  pressure  warning
light (

P. 478)

Low  fuel  level  warning
light (

P. 477)

(if equipped)

Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light (

P. 476)

Seat  belt  reminder  light
(

P. 477)

*

1

(if equipped)

KDSS 

warning 

light

(

P. 476)

*

5

Low  engine  oil  pressure
warning light (

P. 474)

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

Automatic 

running

boards  indicator  light
(

P. 476)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 

Indicators

Turn signal indicator 
(

P. 223)

*

1

“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(

P. 322)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator 
(

P. 225)

*

1, 2

 

Slip indicator (

P. 321)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator 
(

P. 225) 

*

1

VSC OFF indicator 
(

P. 322)

Headlight  high  beam
indicator (

P. 227)

Automatic High Beam 
indicator (

P. 230)

Front fog light indicator 
(

P. 234)

*

5

Cruise control indicator 
(

P. 272)

*

4

Security indicator 
(

P. 76, 79)

*

5

Dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator 
(

P. 272)

*

1, 3

Eco  Driving  Indicator
Light (

P. 97)

*

5

Cruise control set indica-
tor (

P. 272)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(

P. 224)

*

1, 6

PCS warning light 
(

P. 254)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(

P. 224)

“AIR BAG 
ON/OFF” 
indicator 
(

P. 46)

*

1, 4

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG 
ON/OFF” 
indicator 
(

P. 46)

*

1, 4

(Canada)

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1

: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position

(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a
system  check  is  being  performed.  They  will  turn  off  after  the  engine  is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

*

2

: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

3

: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.

*

4

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

5

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

6

: This light turns on when the system is off.

*

5

(Green)

LDA indicator (

P. 264)

(if equipped)

“A-TRAC” indicator 
(

P. 300)

*

2, 5

(Amber)

LDA indicator (

P. 264)

*

1

(if equipped)

“AUTO  LSD”  indicator
(

P. 302)

(if equipped)

Four-wheel  drive  indica-
tor (

P. 292)

*

5

(if equipped)

Multi-terrain  Select  indi-
cator (

P. 313)

*

1

(if equipped)

Downhill  assist  control
system indicator 
(

P. 307)

*

5

(if equipped)

Crawl Control indicator
(

P. 310) 

(if equipped)

Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator 
(

P. 292, 296) 

(if equipped)

Intuitive  parking  assist
indicator (

P. 285)

(if equipped)

Rear  differential  lock
indicator (

P. 304)

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

Automatic 

running

boards indicator 
(

P. 128)

(if equipped)

Center  differential  lock
indicator (

P. 296)

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WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does not come on 

Should a  safety  system light  such as  the ABS and  SRS  warning  light  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P. 90)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Odometer/trip meter display change button

Switches the trip information.

Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P. 218)

Gauges and meters

The  displayed  content  may  differ  depending  on  the  type  of
meter.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Switches  between  odometer  and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter  is  displayed,  pressing  and
holding  the  button  will  reset  the
trip meter.

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Brighter
Darker

■

The meters and display illuminate when

Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When  the  headlight  switch  is  turned  to  on,  the  brightness  will  be  reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.

Changing the display

Instrument panel light control

1

2

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in  the  red  zone  (H).  In  this  case,  immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (

P. 514)

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing related data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-
information display  can  also  be  used  to  change  the  display  settings
and other settings.

Shift position and shift range (

P. 218

)

Menu icon display area

Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature is displayed.

• Menu icons (

P. 92)

• Outside temperature (

P. 97)

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, warning or pop-up display will be displayed in some situations.

• Menu icon content (

P. 92)

• Warning message (

P. 484)

Odometer and trip meter 

(

P. 88)

Indicators 

(

P. 82)

Meter control switches 

(

P. 91)

Multi-information display

Summary of functions

1

2

3

4

5

6

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The  multi-information  display  is  operated  using  the  meter  control
switches.

Scroll  screens

*

,  change  the

displayed  content

*

  and  move

the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: 
Reset/Display the next screen
Press: Displays the screen reg-
istered as the top screen

When  no  screen  has  been  regis-
tered, the drive information screen
will be displayed.

Press  and  hold:  Registers  the
currently  displayed  screen  as
the top screen

When  the  confirmation  screen  is  displayed,  select  yes  to  register  the
screen. If the selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure
message will be shown.

Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving display

Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed.
For details regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “Navigation sys-
tem owner's manual”.

*

: When the screen can be scrolled or different content can be displayed, a

mark, such as an arrow, will be displayed to suggest which switch to oper-
ate.

Operating the meter control switches

1

2

3

4

5

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 Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (

P. 93)

 Vehicle information display

Select to display the vehicle information. (

P. 95)

 Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

 Audio system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display
using the meter control switches.

 Driving assist system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

• Dynamic radar cruise control (

P. 272)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (

P. 264)

 Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (

P. 484)

• When there are no current warning messages, “No Messages” is

displayed.

• When  there  are  multiple  warning  messages, 

  or 

  can  be

used to switch the displayed warning message.

 Settings display

Select  to  change  the  meter  display  settings  and  the  operation  set-
tings of some vehicle functions. (

P. 95)

Menu icons

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing 

 or 

 up and down.

■

After Start

Average fuel economy

*

Displays  the  average  fuel  con-
sumption  since  the  engine  was
started.

Average vehicle speed

Displays  the  average  vehicle
speed  since  the  engine  was
started.

Elapsed time

Displays the elapsed time since the engine was started.

*

: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

■

After Reset

Current fuel economy

Displays the current rate of fuel
consumption.

Average fuel economy

*

1,2

Displays  the  average  fuel  con-
sumption since the function was
reset.

Average speed

*

2

Displays  the  average  vehicle
speed  since  the  function  was
reset.

Elapsed time

*

2

Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset.

*

1

: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

*

2

: Pressing and holding 

 will reset.

Drive information

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

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After Refuel

Range

*

1,2

Displays  the  driving  range  with
remaining fuel.

Average fuel economy

*

2,3

Displays  the  average  fuel  con-
sumption  since  the  vehicle  was
refueled.

*

1

: This  distance  is  computed

based on your average fuel con-
sumption. As a result, the actual
distance that can be driven may
differ from that displayed.

*

2

: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may

not be updated. When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle
is refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be
updated.

*

3

: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

■

Eco Indicator (Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display)

P. 97

■

Speed

Displays the vehicle speed.

■

Vehicle sway warning

Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associ-
ated with a decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the
decrease in attention using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.

This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. The dis-
play is enabled when the operating conditions of the vehicle sway warn-
ing function are met. (

P. 264)

■

Blank screen (display off)

Drive information is not displayed.

1

2

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing 

 or 

 up and down.

■

Steering angle

Displays the direction of the front tires.

The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accor-
dance with the angle of the tire.
If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the display may
be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehicle for a while, the display
will be enabled.

■

Tire inflation pressure

Displays inflation pressure of each tire.

The inflation pressure of the spare tire will be displayed. (if equipped)

The  settings  of  some  features  can  be  changed  by  using  the  meter
control switches.

■

Setting procedure

On the setting screen, choose the desired item using 

 or 

,

and then press 

.

• For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches

between on and off each time 

 is pressed.

• For  functions  that  allow  to  select  operation  contents,  display  con-

tents, etc., the setting screen is displayed.

Select  the  desired  setting  by  operating 

  or 

,  and  then

press 

.

To stop the selection, press 

 to return to the previous screen.

Vehicle information

Settings display

1

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Setting items

●

 LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

Select to set up LDA. (

P. 556)

• Alert sensitivity
• Sway warning
• Sway sensitivity

●

 PCS (Pre-Collision System)

Select to set the following items. (

P. 257)

• PCS on/off
• PCS sensitivity

●

 

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

Select to set the Intuitive parking assist on/off

●

Vehicle settings
“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warning System) (

P. 425)

• “Set Pressure”

Select to initialize the tire pressure warning system.

• “Change Wheel Set”

Select to register the ID codes of the tire pressure sensors to
the tire pressure warning system.3

●

Meter settings (

P. 555)

Select to set the following items.

• Language

Select to change the language on the display.

• Units

Select to change the unit for measure.

•

 Eco Driving Indicator Light 

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light. 
(

P. 97)

•

 switch settings

You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press

and hold 

 while the desired screen is displayed.

• Pop-up display

Select to set the pop-up displays (

P. 98), which may appear

in some situations, on/off.

• Initialization

Select to reset the meter display settings.

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Multi-terrain Select display

*

 (if equipped) 

P. 313

■

Crawl Control display

*

 (if equipped) 

P. 310

■

Outside temperature display

Displays the outside temperature

The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to
122 °F (50 °C).
When  the  outside  temperature  drops  below  37  °F  (3  °C), 

  will

flash approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. available language) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 545)

*

: Automatically displayed when the system is used

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Eco Driving Indicator

Other contents

Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests  the  Zone  of  Eco  driving  with
current  Eco  driving  ratio  based  on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco
driving,  the  right  side  of  Eco  Driving
Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco  Driving  Indicator  will  not  operate
under the following conditions:
• The shift lever is in any position other

than D.

• The  vehicle  speed  is  approximately

80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

• The  Crawl  Control  is  operating.  (if

equipped) (

P. 310)

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Pop-Up display

The pop-up display is displayed on the multi-information display according to
the operating conditions of the following functions:

●

Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)

●

Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system

The pop-up display function can be disabled.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It  may  take  a  few  minutes  to  display  the  tire  inflation  pressure  after  the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few min-
utes  to  display  the  tire  inflation  pressure  after  inflation  pressure  has  been
adjusted.

●

“---”  may  be  displayed  if  the  tire  information  cannot  be  determined  due  to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Outside temperature display

In  the  following  situations,  the  correct  outside  temperature  may  not  be  dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:

●

When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])

●

When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.

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Liquid crystal display

Small  spots  or  light  spots  may  appear  on  the  display. This  phenomenon  is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.

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Caution for use while driving

For safety, avoid operating the meter control switches while driving as much
as  possible,  and  do  not  look  continuously  at  the  multi-information  display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switches. Fail-
ure  to  do  so  may  cause  a  steering  wheel  operation  error,  resulting  in  an
unexpected accident.

■

Cautions while setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may  collect  and  enter  the  vehicle.  This  may  lead  to  death  or  a  serious
health hazard.

■

The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the multi-informa-
tion  display. At  extremely  low  temperatures,  the  multi-information  display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-
shift  again,  causing  rapid  and  excessive  engine  braking  and  possibly  an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

While setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

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Master keys

Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function

Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles with a smart key system

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system

(

P. 118)

• Operating  the  wireless  remote

control function

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Keys

The keys

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Locks all the doors (

P. 110)

Unlocks all the doors (

P. 110)

Pressing  the  button  unlocks  the
driver’s  door.  Pressing  the  button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.

Opens  the  windows  and  moon
roof (press and hold)

*

Sounds the alarm 
(press and hold) (

P. 104)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors (

P. 110)

Unlocks all the doors (

P. 110)

Pressing  the  button  unlocks  the
driver’s  door.  Pressing  the  button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors. 

Opens  the  windows  and  moon
roof (press and hold)

*

Sounds the alarm 
(press and hold) (

P. 104)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Wireless remote control (if equipped)

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To  take  out  the  mechanical  key,
push the release button and take
the key out.

The  mechanical  key  can  only  be
inserted  in  one  direction,  as  the
key only has grooves on one side.
If  the  key  cannot  be  inserted  in  a
lock  cylinder,  turn  it  over  and  re-
attempt to insert it.
After  using  the  mechanical  key,  store  it  in  the  electronic  key.  Carry  the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery  is  depleted  or  the  entry  function  does  not  operate  properly,  you  will
need the mechanical key. (

P. 507)

■

Panic mode

Vehicles without a smart key system

Vehicles with a smart key system

■

When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (

P. 361)

Vehicles without a smart key system

Carry  the  master  key  for  your  own  use  and  provide  the  attendant  with  the
valet key.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

When 

  is  pressed  for  longer  than

about  one  second,  an  alarm  will  sound
intermittently  and  the  vehicle  lights  will
flash  to  deter  any  person  from  trying  to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.

When 

  is  pressed  for  longer  than

about  one  second,  an  alarm  will  sound
intermittently  and  the  vehicle  lights  will
flash  to  deter  any  person  from  trying  to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  mechanical  key  (vehicles  with  a
smart key system) 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. 

■

When riding in an aircraft

When  bringing  a  key  with  wireless  remote  control  function  onto  an  aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft. 

■

Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:

●

When the wireless 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 or other wireless communi-
cation device

●

When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object

●

When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used nearby

●

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

Vehicles with a smart key system

P. 122

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Key battery depletion

Vehicles with a smart key system

●

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. 443)

• The smart key 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 3 ft. (1
m) 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

Vehicles without a smart key system

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (

P. 443)

■

Precautions when disconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smart key
system)

●

In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the battery has been disconnected. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●

The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnecting the battery
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●

The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch
off.

If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in when the battery was
disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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Replacing the battery

P. 443

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Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.

■

If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■

Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key
and key (with a wireless remote control function).

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip-
ment.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances  that  are  turned  on.  Radio  waves  emitted  from  electric  appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.

■

When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly.  Visit  your  Toyota  dealer  immediately  with  all  remaining  electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle
to  unlock  the  door.  Grip  the
passenger’s  door  handle  to
unlock all the doors. 

Make  sure  to  touch  the  sensor
on the back of the handle.
The  doors  cannot  be  unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

◆

Wireless remote control

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver's  door.  Pressing  the  but-
ton  again  within  3  seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows and moon roof.

*

 

(

P. 164, 172)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Side doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver's  door.  Pressing  the  but-
ton  again  within  3  seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows and moon roof.

*

 

(

P. 164, 172)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

◆

Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Turn  and  hold  to  close  the  win-
dows and moon roof.

*

 

(

P. 164, 172)

Unlocks all the doors

Driver’s  side  only:  Turning  the
key  unlocks  the  driver’s  door.
Turning  the  key  again  unlocks
the other doors.
Turn and hold to open the windows and moon roof.

*

 (

P. 164, 172)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The  doors  can  also  be  locked  and  unlocked  with  the  mechanical
key. (

P. 507)

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Operation signals

Vehicles without a smart key system

The  emergency  flashers  flash  to  indicate  that  the  doors  have  been  locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)

Vehicles with a smart key system

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)

■

Security feature

Vehicles without a smart key system

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

Vehicles with a smart key system

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked,  the  security  feature  automatically  locks  the  vehicle  again.  (How-
ever,  depending  on  the  location  of  the  electronic  key,  the  key  may  be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle (vehicles with a smart key system)

■

Door lock buzzer

If  an  attempt  to  lock  the  doors  is  made  when  a  door  is  not  fully  closed,  a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.

■

Alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (

P. 79)

■

If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly

Vehicles with a smart key system: Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock
the doors. (

P. 507)

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (

P. 443)

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.

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Door lock switches

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

◆

Inside lock buttons

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

The  front  doors  can  be  opened
by  pulling  the  inside  handle
even  if  the  lock  buttons  are  in
the lock position.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.

Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and
the key is in the engine switch.

Vehicles with a smart key 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 vehi-
cle. However, the key may not be detected correctly and the door
may be locked.

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.

Unlock
Lock

These locks can be set to prevent
children  from  opening  the  rear
doors.  Push  down  on  each  rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.

Locking the doors from the outside without a key

Rear door child-protector lock

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The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 545.

■

Setting and canceling the functions

To  switch  between  setting  and  canceling,  follow  the  procedure
below:

Vehicles without a smart key system: Close all the doors and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 20
seconds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system: Close all the doors and turn
the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within
20 seconds.)

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

All  doors  are  automatically  locked
when  vehicle  speed  is  approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Shift  position  linked  door  locking
function

All  doors  are  automatically  locked
when shifting the shift lever to posi-
tion other than P.

Shift  position  linked  door  unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.

Driver's  door  linked  door  unlocking
function
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem)

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver's door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.

Driver's  door  linked  door  unlocking
function
(vehicles with a smart key system)

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver's door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch off.

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Shift the shift lever to P or N,
and  press  and  hold  the
driver's  door  lock  switch
(

or

) 

for 

approxi-

mately  5  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 can-
cel the function.

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.

2

Function

Shift lever 

position

Driver’s door lock switch 

position

Shift  position  linked
door locking function

P

Shift  position  linked
door unlocking function

Speed linked door lock-
ing function

N

Driver's  door  linked
door unlocking function

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Switching the door unlock function (vehicles with a smart key system)

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control. 

Turn the power switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold 
or 

 for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding 

. 

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

■

Customization

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

P. 545)

1

2

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●

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

Unlocking doors

Beep

Holding  the  driver's  door  handle
unlocks only the driver's door. 

Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once

Holding  the  front  passenger’s  door
handle unlocks all the doors.

Holding  either  front  door  handle
unlocks all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

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●

Locks and unlocks the doors (

P. 110)

●

Starts the engine (

P. 212)

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage
compartment

Smart key system

: If equipped

Function summary

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.)

1

2

3

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

When  locking  or  unlocking
the doors

The  system  can  be  operated
when the electronic key is within
about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) either of the
outside  front  door  handles  and
back  door.  (Only  the  doors
detecting  the  key  can  be  oper-
ated.)

When  starting  the  engine  or
changing 

engine 

switch

modes

The  system  can  be  operated
when the electronic key is inside
the vehicle.

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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.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior  alarm  sounds
once for 5 seconds

An  attempt  was  made
to  lock  the doors  using
the  smart  key  system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehi-
cle.

Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  vehicle
and  lock  the  doors
again.

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.

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  sounds
continuously

An  attempt  was  made
to  open  the  door  and
exit  the  vehicle  when
the  shift  lever  was  not
in P.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Interior  alarm  pings
repeatedly

The engine  switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's
door was open
(The  driver's  door  was
opened 

when 

the

engine  switch  was  in
ACCESSORY mode.)

Turn  the  engine  switch
off  and  close  the
driver's door.

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

●

In  the  following  situations,  the  smart  key  system  may  take  some  time  to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

■

Electronic key battery-saving function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

Interior  alarm  sounds
once.

The engine  switch was
pressed after the doors
were unlocked with the
mechanical key.

Touch  the  electronic
key  to  the  engine
switch while depressing
the brake pedal.

The engine  switch was
pressed  two  consecu-
tive  times  without  the
electronic  key  being
present.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Press 

  twice  while  pressing  and

holding 

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart  key  system  cannot  be  used.  To
cancel  the  function,  press  any  of  the
electronic key buttons.

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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, wireless remote control and engine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: 

P. 507)

●

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 device

●

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 other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

●

When  carrying  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 computers 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
back window

●

When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  electronic
devices

●

When  the  vehicle  is  parked  in  a  pay  parking  spot  where  radio  waves  are
emitted.

If  the  doors  cannot  be  locked/unlocked  using  the  smart  key  system,  lock/
unlock the doors by performing any of the following:

●

Bring  the  electronic  key  close  to  either  front  door  handle  and  operate  the
entry function.

●

Operate the wireless remote control.

If  the  doors  cannot  be  locked/unlocked  using  the  above  methods,  use  the
mechanical key. (

P. 507)

If the engine cannot be started using the smart key system, refer to P. 508.

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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 on the instrument panel or floor, in the glove box, or

in the auxiliary box of the instrument panel.

●

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.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The  doors  may  lock  or  unlock  if  the  electronic  key  is  within  the  effective
range and a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in
the  rain  or  in  a  car  wash.  The  doors  will  automatically  be  locked  after
approximately 60 seconds if a door is not opened and closed.

●

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 entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

●

Whether or not the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the engine could be
started if the electronic key is near the window.

■

Note for locking the doors

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●

When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given. 

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive  range,  the  door  may  lock  and  unlock  repeatedly.  Place  the  electronic
key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle while the vehicle
is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.

●

The  lock  sensor  may  not  work  properly  if  it  comes  into  contact  with  ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.

●

Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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Note for the unlocking function

●

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

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. 

■

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.

●

The  smart  key  system  can  be  deactivated  in  advance.  Ask  your  Toyota
dealer for details.

●

Setting the electronic key to battery- saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (

P. 121)

■

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 function may
not operate.)

■

If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (

P. 507)

●

Starting the engine: 

P. 508

■

Customization

Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 545)

■

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors: 

P. 507

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: 

P. 508

●

Stopping the engine: 

P. 213

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Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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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 keep
away from the smart key system antennas. 
(

P. 118)

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  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.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.

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

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Opening a door: The appropriate board extends 
Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts 

Press  “OFF”  on  the Automatic  running  boards  switch  to  turn  off  the
Automatic running boards system.

On (Automatic mode)
Off

The  orange  line  at  the  top  of  the
switch  illuminates  to  indicate  that
the Automatic  running boards sys-
tem is on.
When  extension  of  the  boards  is
not  necessary,  or  extension  of  a
board  is  not  desirable  due  to  an
obstacle,  turn  the  Automatic  run-
ning boards switch off before open-
ing the side door.

Automatic running boards

: If equipped

The Automatic running boards are linked to the side door opera-
tions, extending and retracting when a side door is opened and
closed. When a door is opened or closed, the board on the same
side extends or retracts.

Turning off the Automatic running boards system

1

2

1

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Jam protection function

During Automatic running boards operation:
If a board contacts an obstacle when extending, it will retract. If an obstacle
gets caught between a board and the vehicle when retracting, the board will
extend. 
If an obstacle is detected 3 times in a row during Automatic running boards
operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the obstacle. When a
side  door  on  the  same  side  as  the  board  is  opened  and  closed  one  more
time, the board will extend and retract, or retract and extend. After this, the
board will resume normal operation. 

■

Automatic retraction function

The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following con-
ditions:

●

A board is not completely retracted

●

Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher

The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle speed returns to
less than 5 mph (8 km/h). 

■

If  the Automatic  running  boards  indicator  comes  on  when  driving  first
commences

A board has not completely retracted. Check that nothing is caught between
the board and the vehicle. 
Additionally, if the engine is started immediately after a door has been closed,
the  automatic  running  board  may  not  retract  completely  and  the  automatic
running boards indicator may illuminate. In this case, open and close the door
to retract the running board and turn off the indicator.

■

If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes

There may be a malfunction in the Automatic running boards system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is frozen

The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on
a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic running boards
are not operating correctly, turn the Automatic running boards switch off and
refrain from use.
When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards switch off.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the battery

If the Automatic running boards have not completely extended or retracted,
the boards may not move in the intended direction the first time they are oper-
ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will resume normal
operation.

■

When getting in and out of the vehicle

Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to contact with
the lower part of the vehicle body.

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Jam protection function

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the
object  that  is  caught.  Be  careful  not  to  get  fingers  or  other  body  parts
caught. 

■

Cautions regarding the Automatic running boards

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers and people in the vehicle’s sur-
rounding area do not have a hand on a board or any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught between a board and the vehicle when
an Automatic running board is being operated.

●

Confirm that the boards have completely extended or retracted before get-
ting in or out of the vehicle. If someone gets in or out of the vehicle during
Automatic  running  board  operation,  the  boards  may  stop  extending  or
retracting.

●

Drive  the  vehicle  after  confirming  that  the  boards  have  completely
retracted. Driving with a board extended is dangerous because it may hit
other people or objects.

●

Take care when pressing the Automatic running boards switch. The board
will extend or retract and may hit other people or objects.

●

Always check that the Automatic running boards switch is turned off when
cleaning a board. 

●

Do not allow children to operate the Automatic running boards. 
Operating Automatic running boards in a manner so that a board contacts
someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

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Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Press  the  button  to  unlock
the door.
Press  the  button  to  lock  the
door.

Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.

◆

Wireless remote control

P. 110

◆

Key (vehicles without a smart key system)

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Back door

Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside

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Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.

The rear step bumper is intended
for rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.

Lower  the  back  door  using  the
back  door  strap  and/or  the  back
door  handle,  and  make  sure  to
push the back door down from the
outside to close it.

Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside

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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Rear step bumper

When closing the back door

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Luggage compartment lights

Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:

If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automati-
cally after 20 minutes.

■

If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged

P. 506

Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Turns the light on/off linked to back door
position

WARNING

■

Before driving

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.

●

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.

●

Do not get on the rear step bumper.

■

Important points while driving

Never  let  anyone  sit  in  the  luggage  compartment.  In  the  event  of  sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■

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.

●

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 or back door strap
is  used  to  fully  close  the  back  door,  it
may  result  in  hands  or  arms  being
caught. 

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WARNING

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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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the back door components

Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

■

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 place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

●

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.

●

Do  not  attach  any  accessories  other
than  genuine  Toyota  parts  to  the  back
door.

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Power seat

Manual seat

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

Seat 

position 

adjustment

switch
Seatback  angle  adjustment
switch
Seat  cushion  (front)  angle
adjustment  switch  (driver’s
side only)

Vertical  height  adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar  support  adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)

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2

3

4

5

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever

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When  the  occupant’s  lower  back
presses  against  the  seatback
during  a  rear-end  collision,  the
head  restraint  moves  slightly  for-
ward  and  upward  to  help  reduce
the  risk  of  whiplash  to  the  seat
occupant.

■

The auto away function for exiting the driver seat

If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function
may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle.

■

Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to  the seatback may cause the  head  restraint to
move.  Pushing  up  a  locked  head  restraint  forcibly  may  appear  the  head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.

Active head restraints

Inner 
structure

During 
rear-end 
collision

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WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

■

Seat adjustment

●

To  reduce  the risk  of sliding  under  the lap  belt during a  collision,  do  not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint  forces  directly  to  the  abdomen,  or  your  neck  may  contact  the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●

After  adjusting  the  seat,  make  sure  that  the  seat  is  locked  in  position.
(manual seat only)

■

When adjusting the seat positions

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Rear seat

Pull  up  the  seatback  angle
adjustment lever until the lock is
released.

Rear seats

Adjustment procedures

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■

Second row seats

Seat  position  adjustment
lever
Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever

■

Third row seats

The third row seats do not have a seat adjustment function.

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Before folding down the rear seats

Adjust  the  head  restraints  to
the downmost position.

Fold 

down 

the 

head

restraints.

When  returning  the  head
restraints  to  their  original  posi-
tions, make sure they are locked
securely.

Stow the rear seat belt buck-
les.

Folding down the rear seats (vehicles without third row seats)

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