Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.

●

The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (



P. 134)

●

Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (



P. 123)

If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.

The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed

You lose your keys

The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

The rear door cannot be opened (Double Cab models only)

597

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (



P. 202)

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Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? (



P. 202)

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Is the battery discharged? (



P. 530)

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Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(



P. 205)

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Is the shift lever in P? (



P. 208)

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Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (



P. 132)

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Is the steering wheel unlocked? (



P. 208)

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Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (



P. 528)

●

Is the battery discharged? (



P. 530)

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Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (



P. 214)

●

Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (



P. 214)

If you think something is wrong

The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)

The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

598

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

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Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (



P. 203)

●

Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (



P. 208)

●

Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (



P. 156)

●

The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (



P. 207)

●

The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (



P. 483)

●

The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (



P. 219)

Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(



P. 483, 496)

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Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (



P. 489)

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped

The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)

A warning buzzer sounds during driving

A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

599

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

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Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (



P. 88)

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Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.

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Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start
the engine.

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When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 482, 489.

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(



P. 511)

●

Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (



P. 536)

An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)

A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed

When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

The vehicle becomes stuck

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