Toyota Sequoia (2020 year). Manual in english - part 2

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  adds  GPS  data  to  the  already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  services  and  their  limitations,
please  see  the  Safety  Connect  Terms  and  Conditions,  which  are
available  at  Toyota.com  in  the  United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.

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Exposure to radio frequency signals

The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power
radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August  1996,  the  Federal  Communications  Commission  (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wire-
less phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan-
dards  previously  set  by  the  following  U.S.  and  international
standards bodies.

●

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

●

NCRP (National  Council  on  Radiation  Protection  and Measure-
ment) Report 86 [1986]

●

ICNIRP  (International  Commission  on  Non-Ionizing  Radiation
Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-
uations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-
neers,  and  physicians  from  universities,  and  government  health
agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines in
addition to those standards.

Safety information for Safety Connect

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Certification for Safety Connect

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Engine immobilizer system

The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the engine switch has been turned
off  to  indicate  that  the  system  is
operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to ACC  or  ON  to  indicate
that  the  system  has  been  can-
celed.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZRI-42BTY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

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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

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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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Alarm

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.

●

Vehicles  with  the  glass  breakage  sensor:  The  side  windows  are
tapped or broken.

●

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 stop the alarms:

●

Unlock the doors.

●

Turn  the  engine  switch  to ACC  or  ON,  or  start  the  engine.  (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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.

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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.

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Triggering of the alarm

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

●

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

●

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

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle locks the door and the alarm is acti-
vated.

●

When the alarm is activated and a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks
the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the battery.

NOTICE

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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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Instrument cluster

Warning lights and 

indicators .......................... 88

Gauges and meters ............ 94
Multi-information display ..... 98
Fuel consumption 

information ...................... 104

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Warning lights and indicators

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

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. 469)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light 
(



P. 470)

*

1

(Canada)

Brake  system  warning
light (



P. 469)

*

1

(Canada)

ABS warning light 
(



P. 470)

*

1

Charging  system  warn-
ing light (



P. 469)

*

1

Power  steering  warning
light (



P. 470)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction 

indicator

lamp (



P. 469)

*

1

Slip indicator (



P. 470)

*

1

(Canada)

Malfunction 

indicator

lamp (



P. 469)

*

1

PCS warning light 
(



P. 470)

*

1

SRS warning light 
(



P. 469)

*

3, 4

(Yellow)

LDA indicator (



P. 470)

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1

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

: The light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

3

: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.

Low  fuel  level  warning
light (



P. 470)

*

1

Tire  pressure  warning
light (



P. 471)

*

1

Seat  belt  reminder  light
(



P. 471)

*

1

Master warning light 
(



P. 471)

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

Indicators

Turn signal indicator 
(



P. 225)

*

2

Cruise control indicator
(



P. 285)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(



P. 227)

*

2

Cruise control set indica-
tor (



P. 276)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(



P. 227) 

*

2

(Green)

LDA indicator (



P. 268)

Headlight  high  beam
indicator (



P. 228)

*

1, 3

Slip indicator (



P. 323)

Automatic  High  Beam
indicator (



P. 231)

*

1

“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(



P. 323)

Front fog light indicator
(



P. 236)

*

1

VSC off indicator 
(



P. 324)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 226)

*

1, 6

PCS warning light
(



P. 258)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 226)

“BSM” (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) indicator (



P. 296)

Security indicator 
(



P. 82, 84)

“RCTA”  (Rear  Cross
Traffic Alert) indicator
(



P. 296) 

*

2

Dynamic  radar  cruise
control indicator 
(



P. 276)

*

4

BSM  (Blind  Spot  Moni-
tor)  outside  rear  view
mirror indicator 
(



P. 296)

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1

: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON 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 illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

3

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

*

4

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators

illuminate in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is turned to ON, the BSM function is enabled on

the 

 screen of the multi-information display.

• When the BSM function is enabled on the 

 screen of the multi-infor-

mation display, the engine switch is turned to ON.
If  the  system  is  functioning  correctly,  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror
indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*

5

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

6

: This light turns on when the system is off.

(if equipped)

High  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator (



P. 315) 

*

1, 5

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cators (



P. 51)

(if equipped)

Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator (



P. 315) 

(if equipped)

“TOW/HAUL”  indicator
(



P. 222)

(if equipped)

Center  differential  lock
indicator (



P. 315)

*

2

Low  outside  tempera-
ture indicator (



P. 94)

*

1

(if equipped)

“AUTO  LSD”  indicator
(



P. 320, 323)

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WARNING

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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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Gauges and meters

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Engine oil pressure gauge

Displays the engine oil pressure

Outside temperature display

Displays  the  outside  temperature  within  the  range  of  -40  °F  (-40  °C)  to
122 °F  (50  °C).  Low  outside  temperature  indicator  comes  on  when  the
ambient temperature is 37 ° F (3 °C) or lower.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P. 98)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P. 477)

Voltmeter

Displays the charge state

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Odometer/Trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button



P. 95

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

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

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Odometer and trip meter display



P. 95

Shift position and shift range display

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (



P. 220)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Instrument panel light control button (



P. 96)

Pressing  the  button  changes  the
display  change  button  display  as
follows.

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Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

■

Trip meter A

*

/trip meter B

*

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.

*

: Press and hold the display change button to reset.

Changing the odometer/trip meter display

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Pressing  the  button  will  adjust
brightness of the instrument panel
light.

Short  press:  1  step  change  of
brightness level.
Long  press:  continues  change  of
brightness level until released.

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Instrument panel brightness adjustment

When  the  tail  lights  are  turned  on,  the  display’s  brightness  will  be  reduced
slightly  unless  the  meter  brightness  level  adjustment  is  set  to  the  brightest
setting.

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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 stopped, or driving 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 your 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.

Instrument panel light control

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WARNING

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The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the 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 personal death or injury.

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. 511)

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Voltmeter

When the voltmeter indicates 19 V or higher or 9 V or lower while the engine
is running, there may be a battery or charging system malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

■

Engine oil pressure gauge

When the value of the engine oil pressure gauge drops while the engine is
running, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and check the amount
of engine oil. (



P. 415)

When  the  oil  pressure  drops  even  though  the  engine  oil  amount  has  not
decreased,  or  if  the  oil  pressure  does  not  increase  when  engine  oil  is
added, contact your Toyota dealer, as there may be a problem with the lubri-
cation system.

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Multi-information display

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehi-
cle data.

●

Menu icons
Displays  the  following  informa-
tion when an icon is selected.
Some of the information may be
displayed 

automatically

depending on the situation.

Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (



P. 99)

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

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

Vehicle information

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P. 268)

• Dynamic radar cruise control (



P. 276)

• Display the operational status of the tire inflation pressure. 

(



P. 426)

Warning message display

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



P. 477)

Settings display

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



P. 100)

Display contents

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Operating the meter control switches

Select an item/change pages
Press: Enters/Sets
Press and hold: Resets
Switch  menu/Displays  the
top screen
Returns  to  the  previous
screen

●

Average fuel economy (Total Average

*

/Tank Average/Trip Average)

Displays  the  average  fuel  consumption  since  the  function  was
reset, the vehicle was refueled, or the engine was started, respec-
tively

Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

●

Distance (driving range/after start)
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining or the distance driven after the engine
was started respectively.

• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As

a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.

• 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 with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.

●

Current fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

Drive information

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Average speed (Average Speed

*

/Trip Average Speed)

Displays the average since engine was started or the average since
the function was reset, respectively

●

Elapsed Time (Total Time

*

/Trip Time)

Displays the engine was started or the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset, respectively

●

Digital speedometer

●

Display off
A blank screen is displayed

*

: Resetting procedures:

• Select  a  function  to  be  reset  using  the  meter  control  switch  and  then

press and hold the center button to reset.

• If there is more than one function that can be reset, check boxes will be

displayed next to the functions.

The settings of the following items can be changed, refer to P. 544.

For  functions  that  can  be  enabled  or  disabled,  the  function  switches
between on and off each time is 

 pressed.

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P. 547)

• LDA Sensitivity

Select to set up the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) sensitivity.

• Sway warning

Select to enable/disable the sway warning function.

• Sway warning sensitivity

Select to set up the sway warning sensitivity.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (



P. 547)

• PCS

Select to enable/disable the PCS (Pre-Collision System) function.

• Sensitivity

Select to set up the PCS (Pre-Collision System) sensitivity.

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P. 548)

Select to enable/disable the Blind Spot Monitor function.

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (



P. 548)

Select to enable/disable the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.

Settings display

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Vehicle Settings

• Brightness (



P. 548)

Select to set up the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside rear view mirror
indicators brightness.

• RCTA volume (



P. 548)

Select to set up the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) sensitivity.

• Maintenance system (U.S.A. only)

Select  to  reset  the  message  after  the  required  maintenance  is  per-
formed. (



P. 405)

●

Meter settings

• Language

Select to change the language on the display.

• Units

Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption and tempera-
ture.

•

 Switch settings

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

 while the desired screen is displayed.

• Drive information 1 and 2

Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on a Drive informa-
tion screen, up to 2 Drive information screens can be set.

• Pop-up display

Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some
situations, on/off.

• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
• Route  guidance  display  of  the  navigation  system-linked  system  (if

equipped)

• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system

• Accent color

Select to change the accent  colors on the screen, such as  the cursor
color.

• Default settings

Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned to their
default setting.

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Setting items

●

“Vehicle  Settings”  and  “Meter  Settings”  setting  items  are  not  selectable
during driving and cannot be operated.
Also, the settings screen is temporarily canceled in the following situations.
• A warning message is displayed.
• The vehicle starts off.

●

Settings for functions not equipped to the vehicle are not displayed.

●

When a function is turned off, the related settings for that function are not
selectable.

■

Pop-up display

In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up
display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.

■

When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The drive information will be reset.

■

Trip Summary display

When the engine switch is turned off, each of the following will be displayed
on  the  multi-information  display,  and  will  extinguish  after  approximately
30 seconds.

●

Distance traveled

●

Average fuel economy

●

Driving range

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

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

●

“---” may be displayed if the tire position 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.

■

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

●

When  operating  the  multi-information  display  while  driving,  pay  extra
attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.

●

Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as
you  may  fail  to  see  pedestrians,  objects  on  the  road,  etc.  ahead  of  the
vehicle.

■

Cautions during 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.

NOTICE

■

During setting up the display

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

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Fuel consumption information

Press the “APPS” button, and then select “Eco” on the screen.

■

Trip information

If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information”.

Resetting  the  consumption
data
Average vehicle speed since
the engine was started
Elapsed  time  since  the
engine was started
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Cruising range (



P. 105)

Current fuel consumption

Average  fuel  consumption  for  the  past  15  minutes  is  divided  by
color  into  past  averages  and  averages  attained  since  the  engine
switch was last turned to ON. Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.

These images are examples only.

The fuel consumption information can be displayed on the navi-
gation system or multimedia system screen.

Display the trip information or past record screen

Fuel consumption

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Past record

If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.

Resetting  the  past  record
data
Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption (if
equipped)
Previous  fuel  consumption
record
Update the average fuel consumption data

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past
averages and the average fuel consumption since the last updated.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

These images are examples only.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.

■

Updating the past record data

Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the
current fuel consumption again.

■

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This  distance  is  computed  based  on  your  average  fuel  consumption. As  a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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Operation of

each component

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Keys .................................. 108

3-2.  Opening, closing and 

locking the doors

Side doors......................... 113
Back door.......................... 118
Smart key system ............. 128

3-3.  Adjusting the seats

Front seats ........................ 136
Rear seats......................... 138
Driving position 

memory........................... 149

Head restraints.................. 154

3-4.  Adjusting the steering 

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel .................. 156
Inside rear view mirror ...... 158
Outside rear view 

mirrors............................. 161

3-5.  Opening, closing the 

windows and 
moon roof

Power windows ................. 165
Power back window .......... 168
Moon roof.......................... 171

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Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key sys-

tem (



128)

• Operating 

the 

wireless

remote control function

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Locks all the doors (



P. 113)

Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors (



P. 113)

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

Opens  and  closes  the  power
back door

*

 (press and hold) 

(



P. 119)

Sounds the alarm (press and hold)

*

: If equipped

The keys

Wireless remote control

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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 reat-
tempt 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
battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you
will need the mechanical key. (



505)

■

Panic mode

■

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

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (



P. 360)

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

■

If you lose your keys

New genuine key can be made by your Toyota dealer.
The following are necessary when making new keys.
Mechanical key:
The key number for the mechanical key stamped on the number plate and the
other key.
Key:
The key number for key stamped on the key number plate.
Keep the plates in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
There  are  key  number  plates  for  the  mechanical  key  and  key  respectively.
When storing them, keep them in a safe place in a manner to distinguish one
from the other (such as markings, etc.).

Using the mechanical key

When 

 is pressed for longer than about

one second, an alarm will sound intermit-
tently  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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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



P. 131

■

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. (



P. 486)

●

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. 444)

• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not oper-

ate.

• 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

■

Replacing the battery



P. 444

■

Confirmation of the registered key number

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

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 544)

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Certification for wireless remote control



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: GQ4-52T
FCC ID: GQ4-49R
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
<For 52T>
The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.



For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device  complies with Industry Canada’s  license-exempt RSSs. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference;  and  (2)  This  device  must  accept  any  interference,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
<For 52T>
The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
NOTE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) l’util-
isateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
<Pour 52T>
L’identification  FCC/Ie  numéro  d’accréditation  IC  est  apposé(e)  à  l’intérieur
de l’appareil.

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NOTICE

■

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 keys.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs,  audio  systems  and  induction  cookers,  or  medical  electrical  equip-
ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your person

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

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

■

When an electronic key is lost

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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Side doors

◆

Smart key system

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  side  of  the  door
handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

◆

Wireless remote control

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.

■

Operation signals

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

■

Security feature

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

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle

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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

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (



P. 84)

■

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

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (



P. 505)

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



P. 444)

◆

Door lock switches

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

When  the  door  cannot  be  locked  even  if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle  is  touched  by  a  finger,  touch  the
lock sensor with the palm. 
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

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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.

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

The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACC or ON, or the
electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

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. 544.

■

Setting and canceling the functions

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

Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to ON. 
(Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)
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 cancel the function.

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

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch to ACC or OFF.

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2

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

■

Key reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
ACC or OFF to remind you to remove the key.

■

Customization

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



P. 544)

Function

Shift lever

position

Driver’s door lock 

switch position

Shift  position  linked  door  locking
function

P

Shift  position  linked  door  unlock-
ing function

Speed  linked  door  locking  func-
tion

N

Driver’s  door  linked  door  unlock-
ing function

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 falling 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.

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Back door

◆

Entry function

Press  the  button  to  unlock
the back door.

The door cannot be unlocked for
3  seconds  after  the  door  is
locked.

Press  the  button  to  lock  the
back door.

Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.

◆

Wireless remote control



P. 108

◆

Door lock switches



P. 114

Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside

Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside

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Opening/closing the back door using the wireless remote con-
trol

Press  and  hold  the  switch  to
open/close  the  power  back
door. If the back door is locked,
unlock  it  before  operating  the
power back door.

A  buzzer  sounds  and  the  back
door  automatically  opens  and
closes.
Pressing  the  switch  while  the
back  door  is  opening/closing
stops the operation.
When the switch is pressed again during the halted operation, the back
door will perform the reverse operation.

■

Opening/closing the back door from the inside

Press  and  hold  the  switch  to
open/close  the  power  back
door.

A  buzzer  sounds  and  the  back
door  automatically  opens  and
closes.
Pressing  the  switch  while  the
back  door  is  opening/closing
stops the operation.
When the switch is pressed again during the halted operation, the back
door will perform the reverse operation.

Opening/closing the back door with the wireless remote control
(vehicles with power back door)

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

◆

Back door strap

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

◆

Power back door switch (If equipped)

Push and hold the switch to close
the back door.

When  the  back  door  is  not  com-
pletely  opened,  the  power  back
door may not close by the switch.

A  buzzer  sounds  and  the  emer-
gency flashers flash twice to indi-
cate that the back door has been
opened/closed.
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock auto-
matically after it has been opened and then closed.

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Closing the back door from outside the vehicle

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

■

The power back door can be opened when

●

The engine switch is in ON, and the shift lever is in P.

●

The engine switch is in ACC or OFF.

■

Jam protection function

If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the back
door will automatically operate in the opposite direction.

■

If the power back door does not work

The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door completely
by hand and unlock the back door.

■

Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed position.

■

Fall-down protection function

While the power back door is opening automatically, applying excessive force
to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the power back door from rap-
idly falling down.

■

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. power back door) can be changed. 
(Customizable features 



P. 544)

Rear step bumper

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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.

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Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.

●

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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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

●

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
(vehicles  without  power  back  door)  or  back  door  spindle  (vehicles  with
power back door) 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.

■

Back door closer (vehicles with power back door)

●

Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the
power back door system is canceled.

●

In  the  event  that  the  back  door  is  left
slightly  open,  the  back  door  closer  will
automatically close it to the fully closed
position.  It  takes  several  seconds
before  the  back  door  closer  begins  to
operate.  Be  careful  not  to  get  fingers
caught  or  anything  else  in  the  back
door, as this may cause bone fractures
or other serious injuries.

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■

Power back door (if equipped)

Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door. 
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

●

Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obsta-
cles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

●

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.

●

If the power back door system is turned off with the main switch while the
back door is operating automatically, the automatic operation is stopped. 
The back door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on
an incline, as the back door may open or close unexpectedly.

●

If  the  operating  conditions  of  the  power  back  door  are  no  longer  met,  a
buzzer may sound and the back door may stop opening or closing. The
back door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an
incline, as the back door may open or close abruptly.

●

On an incline, the back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure
the back door is fully open and secure.

●

In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality
and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the back door has
to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped
back door may suddenly open or close, causing an accident.
• When the back door contacts an obstacle
• When  the  battery  voltage  suddenly  drops,  such  as  when  the  engine

switch is turned to ON or the engine is started during automatic opera-
tion

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, the
power  back  door  may  not  operate,  causing  itself  to  malfunction,  or  the
back  door  may  suddenly  shut  again  after  being  opened,  causing  some-
one’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  recom-
mended.

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■

Jam protection function (vehicles with a power back door)

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

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before the back door fully closes. Be careful not to get fingers caught or
anything else.

●

The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything else.

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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■

To prevent back door closer malfunction (vehicles with a power back
door)

Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is
operating.

■

To prevent damage to the power back door (if equipped)

●

Make  sure  that  there  is  no  ice  between  the  back  door  and  frame  that
would prevent movement of the back door. Operating the power back door
when excessive load is present on the back door may cause a malfunc-
tion.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the power back door
is operating.

●

Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges
of the power back door) with a knife or other sharp object. If the sensor is
disconnected, the power back door will not operate in automatic operation.

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Smart key system

●

Locks and unlocks the doors (



P. 113)

●

Locks and unlocks the back door (



P. 118)

●

Starts the engine (



P. 214)

■

Antenna location

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.

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna  outside  the  luggage  com-
partment

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

■

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.
(



P. 477) 

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.

When locking or unlocking the
doors

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

When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes

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

Alarm

Situation

Correction 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.

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.

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the 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 door 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.

The system will resume operation when

●

The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person.

●

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



P. 113)

●

The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (



P. 505)

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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
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.

The engine  switch was
turned to ACC while the
driver’s  door  was  open
(or  the  driver’s  door
was  opened  while  the
engine  switch  was  in
ACC).

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

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 elec-
tronic key buttons.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

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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. 505)

●

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

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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, or in the console

box or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are
changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

●

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.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

●

The  doors may unlock or lock  if a  large  amount  of water  splashes on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  locked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are 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.)

●

Touching the door lock or unlock sensor while wearing gloves may prevent
lock  or  unlock  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. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  smart  key

system. (



P. 130)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

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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.

●

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. 

●

A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately after entering
the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.

●

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.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

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

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (



P. 544)

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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.)

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If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

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



P. 505)

●

Starting the engine: 



P. 505

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Customization

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



P. 544)

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

●

Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 113, 505)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: 



P. 505

●

Stopping the engine: 



P. 215

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Certification for the smart key system



For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ23ABL
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device  complies with Industry Canada’s  licence-exempt RSSs. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause interference; and 
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: 
(1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 
(2) l’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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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. 128)

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.

●

User of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pace-
makers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implantable
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 for disabling the entry function.

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Front seats

Adjustment procedure



Power type

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)
Driver’s  seat  leg  support
adjustment 

switch 

(if

equipped)
Lumbar  support  adjustment
switch (if equipped)

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Manual type (if equipped)

Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever

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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.

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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 type only)

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Rear seats

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Second seats



Separated type

Seat  position  adjustment
lever
Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever

Adjustment procedures

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Bench type

Seat  position  adjustment
lever

*

Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever

*

: The  second  center  seat  can  be

moved forward further than side
seats.

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Third seats



Manual type

Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever



Power type

Seatback  angle  adjustment
switch
Seatback 

folding/returning

switch

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Before folding down the second seats

Adjust  the  head  restraints  to
the downmost position.

Stow the rear seat belt buck-
les.

Folding down the second seats

1

2

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Folding down the second seats

Pull  the  lever  to  unlock  the  seatback  and  then  fold  the  seatback
down.

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After folding down the second seat (if equipped)

Fold  out  the  board  from  the
seatback.



Separated type



Bench type

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Getting in the vehicle

Pull up the lever and fold down
the seatback. The seat will slide
forward.
Move the seat to the front-most
position.

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Getting out of the vehicle

Depress the release pedal and
fold  down  the  seatback.  The
seat will slide forward.
Move the seat to the front-most
position.

Make sure that no passenger is
seated  on  the  second  seat
before  depressing  the  release
pedal.

■

After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle

Lift up the seatback and slide the seat backward until it locks.

Moving a second seat for access to the third seats