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the mechanical key into the transmitter.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

Do not modify the battery case. It may cause a trouble.

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Smart key system The smart key system consists mainly of the following functions. (cid:1) Engine

(For de- tails, see “Engine immobilizer system” on page 16 in this Section.)

immobilizer

function

(cid:1) Wireless remote control

function (For details, see “Wireless remote control” on page 18 in this Section.)

(cid:1) Push button start function (For details, see “How to start the engine” on page 288 in Section 3.)

(cid:1) Entry function and start function (See FUNCTION AND START

“ENTRY FUNCTION” described below.)

(cid:1) Steering lock function (See “STEERING

LOCK FUNCTION” described below.)

NOTICE

(cid:1) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the battery are faced correctly.

(cid:1) Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

(cid:1) Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation. (cid:1) Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat- tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the case.

(cid:1) Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

Weak radio waves emitted from the smart key system may affect pace- makers. If you or other passengers use a pacemaker, use the vehicle only after checking the pacemaker manual to confirm that it is safe. If neces- sary, the entry function can be dis- abled. See “DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM” on page 32 in this Section.

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lock

STEERING LOCK FUNCTION When the driver’s door is opened after turning off the engine, the steering wheel will lock. The steering is automatically un- locked when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch (engine switch) is pressed. If the indicator “ENGINE START STOP” switch flashes green, this indicates that the steering wheel remains locked. If the amber indicator light flashes, this indi- cates that the steering lock is malfunction- ing. For details, see “How to start the engine” on page 288 and “Driving and parking using smart key system” on page 291 in Section 3.

light on

the

AND

START

FUNCTION

ENTRY FUNCTION By carrying the key, you can lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. Entry function—You can lock and unlock the doors and open the trunk without in- serting the key in the keyhole. For further information, see “Side doors” on page 32
in this Section. Start function—You can shift the power supply mode and start the engine when the electronic key is in the vehicle. For further information, see “Ignition switch” on page 159 in Section 1- 7 and “How to start the engine ”on page 288 in Section 3.

Entry function

Start function

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If the smart key system does not oper- ate properly and you cannot enter, you can lock and unlock all the doors by using mechanical key attached to the master key or wireless remote control function.

2. Start function actuation area—Inside

of the cabin. The start function may not be activated if the key is on the instrument panel, on the package tray, in the glove box or on the floor, etc.

In the following cases, the smart key sys- tem may not operate properly. (cid:1) When facilities issuing strong electro- magnetic waves such as TV towers, electric power stations, broad casting stations are nearby.

(cid:1) When you are carrying an electronic key together with a mobile communica- tions system such as a two- way radio or cellular phone.

(cid:1) When the electronic key is in contact

with or covered by a metallic object.

(cid:1) When another person

wireless another vehicle near your vehicle.

remote control

is operating a function on

(cid:1) When the battery is dead. To replace the battery, see “—Replacing battery” on page 25 in this Section.

(cid:1) Depending on the position of the key, the key may not work well even within the actuation area.

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ACTUATION AREA The entry function and start function are available to use when a registered key is in the actuation area. 1. Entry function actuation area—About from each outside door

1 m (3 handle and trunk opener switch. If the key is close to the door handle, windows and center of the rear bump- er, the entry function may not be acti- vated.

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If the electronic key receives strong elec- tromagnetic waves over a period of time, the battery can be drastically run down. You should always keep the at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the electronic key follow- ing electrical appliances. (cid:1) TV (cid:1) Personal computer (cid:1) Cellular phone (cid:1) Cordless phone recharger unit (cid:1) Electric light stand (cid:1) Fluorescent desk light

the outside of

transmitters on

BATTERY POWER SAVING The the vehicle and in the key transmit electro- magnetic waves to each other while doors are locked. To prevent the batteries from being dis- charged, the smart key system is auto- matically deactivated in the following con- ditions: (cid:1) If the electronic key is left outside of the effective function actuation

the vehicle and within range of area for more than 10 minutes.

the entry

(cid:1) If there is no response from the key

for more than 2 weeks.

To reactivate the smart key system, per- form any of the following: (a) Press the lock button on the outside trunk opener the electronic

front door handle or switch while carrying key.

(b) Perform a wireless remote control op-

(c)

eration. Insert and turn the mechanical key in the keyhole of the driver’s door.

IF KEY BATTERY DEAD If the key indicator does not flash and the engine cannot be started by using the start function, the battery may be dead. Replace the key battery as soon as possible. (See “—Replacing battery” on page 25 in this Section.) However the engine can be started in the following procedures. 1. With the brake pedal depressed, hold the

the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

electronic

close

key

to

2. Start the engine within 5 seconds after the green the “ENGINE START STOP” switch comes on and a buzzer sounds.

light on

indicator

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: NI4TMLF- 1
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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

This device complies with RSS- 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

interference

NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures:

to radio or

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(cid:1) Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

(cid:1) Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

(cid:1) Connect the equipment into an outlet to

on a circuit different which the receiver is connected.

from

that

(cid:1) Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

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Side doors— —Locking and unlocking with key

DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM The following functions can be disabled: (cid:1) A function that allows you to lock/un- lock the doors and open the trunk by simply carrying a key

(cid:1) A function that causes the vehicle to beep if keys are forgotten inside the vehicle or trunk and a door is closed (cid:1) A function that recalls the position of the driver’s seat and side rear view mirror

(cid:1) A function that shifts the power supply mode and starts the engine when the electronic key is in the vehicle.

(cid:1) Warning lights and buzzers For details, contact your Toyota dealer. If the smart key system does not oper- ate properly because of a system mal- function, consult your Toyota dealer. Make sure to bring all of the keys. They may be necessary to repair the system.

Vehicles with key cylinder- type switch

ignition

Vehicles with smart key system

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When you unlock the doors, the interior light, ignition switch light, front personal lights and rear personal lights come on for about 15 seconds and then fade out, even if further information, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 134 in Section 1- 5.)

is not opened. (For

the door

the doors

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. All lock and unlock simulta- neously with the driver’s door. In the driv- er’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc- cession will unlock all the doors simulta- neously. This double key turning operation to un- lock all the doors can be changed to a single key turning operation. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with smart key system—For three seconds after the doors have been locked, the doors cannot be re- unlocked via the smart key system.

—Locking and unlocking with smart key system When you carry the registered key with smart key system into the actuation area, you can lock and unlock the side doors without using the key. For further informa- tion of actuation area, see “Smart key system” on page 27 in this Section.

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(cid:1) When the key is left in the vehicle. A beep will sound continuously for 2 sec- onds.

The beep may not sound if the key is on the instrument panel, on the package tray, in the glove box or on the floor, etc.

Locking operation Push the lock button on the outside door handle. All the doors lock simulta- neously. At this time one beep will be heard and turn signal lights flash once. In following cases, you cannot be locked by pushing the lock button and a beep will sound as an indicator. (cid:1) When any of the doors is not securely closed. A beep will sound continuously for 10 seconds.

the

(cid:1) When the engine is not turned off. A beep will sound continuously for 2 sec- onds.

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Unlocking operation Grasp the outside door handle (sensors are located on the underside of the door handles). Only the driver’s door unlocks when the driver’s door handle is grasped. All the doors unlock when any door handle other than the driver’s door handle is grasped. At this time two beeps will be heard and the turn signal lights flash twice. Wearing gloves may slow response time. For three seconds after the doors have been locked, the doors cannot be re- un- locked via the smart key system.

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When you enter the entry function actua- tion area, the interior and exterior lights come on for about 15 seconds. After the lights come on, all the side doors can be unlocked by grasping the outside door handle. You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the unlocking function. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

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SELECTING DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED WITH ENTRY FUNCTION The unlock operation has 2 modes. To change the mode, press the lock switch and either the alarm switch or the trunk opener switch simultaneously for five seconds. In order to change unlock modes, the igni- tion switch must be turned off. Repeating this procedure allows you toggle between the following 2 modes: 1. Driver’s door only

the driver’s door handle

this mode, only the driver’s door unlocks when is grasped. All the doors unlock when any door handle other the driver’s door handle is grasped. At this time the vehicle will beep two times.

(default)—In

than

to

2. All doors—In this mode, all doors (ex- cept the trunk) unlocks when any of the door handles is grasped. At this time the vehicle will beep three times. After the mode change operation is com- plete, wait 5 seconds before repeating the operation.

When you unlock the doors, the interior lights, ignition switch light, front personal lights, rear personal lights and exterior foot lights come on for about 15 seconds and then fade out, even if the door is not opened. (For further information, see “Illu- minated entry system” on page 134 in Section 1- 5.)

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—Locking and unlocking with inside lock knob

—Locking and unlocking with power door lock switch

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve- hicle. Doors cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is in the ignition (vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch) or key is left in the vehicle (ve- hicles with smart key system).

Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position.

CAUTION

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.

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Push the switch. To front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- ly. When the front doors are locked from the outside or locked with the wireless remote control lock switch will not work until either front door is unlocked with the key, lock knob, or wireless remote control transmitter. If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact with the igni- tion switch set at ON, all doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds.

the power door

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—Automatic door locking and unlocking functions AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING You can select the following functions: (cid:1) Locking linked with the shift position All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of “P” position.

(cid:1) Locking linked with vehicle speed

All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed goes above about 20
km/h (12 mph).

You can set or cancel the automatic door locking functions: Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the following operations.

To select the locking linked with the shift position: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

switch to the ON.

2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-

tion.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the ON, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the lock position for 5 sec- onds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

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AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING You can select the following functions: (cid:1) Unlocking ignition

linked with

the

switch All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is set from ON to ACC or OFF.

(cid:1) Unlocking linked with the shift posi-

tion All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever is moved to “P” position.

You can set or cancel the automatic door unlocking functions: Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the following operations.

To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

switch to the ON.

2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the

”N” position.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the ON, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the lock position for 5 sec- onds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

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To select the unlocking linked with the ignition switch: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

switch to the ON.

2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the

“N” position.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the ON, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the unlock position for 5 sec- onds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

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—Rear door child- protectors

To select the unlocking linked with the shift position: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

switch to the ON.

2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-

tion.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the ON, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the unlock position for 5 sec- onds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

to

the

lock knob

the “LOCK”

Move position as shown on the label. When the child- protector is locked, you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle in an accident. It also helps pre- vent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

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Power windows

Window lock switch

Driver’s door switches

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is set at ON. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, it works for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. OPERATING THE FRONT WINDOWS Use the switches on the driver’s door and front passenger’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passenger’s window cannot be operated. The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches can be operated.

Driver’s door switches

Front passenger’s door switch

Front passenger’s door switch

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Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, front passengers’ window cannot be operated. The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches can be operated. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

If the battery is disconnected or run down, the power window may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the power window. To normalize the power window: 1. Push down the power window switches of each front door and lower the win- dows halfway.

2. Pull up the switches until the windows close and hold the switches for a sec- ond.

that

Make sure the windows open and close automatically. If the power windows cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

(cid:1) The

is

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OPERATING THE REAR WINDOWS Use the switch on each rear doors or the switches on the driver’s door that control rear passengers’ windows. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result in death or serious in- jury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she op- erates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

the vehicle.

inside

in

left

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, with the key the vehicle. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious acci- dent.

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

(cid:1) Be sure to carry the key when you

leave your vehicle.

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Trunk lid—

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

for precautions when

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, push the trunk opener switch. See “Cargo and luggage” on page 282 in Section 2 loading luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed. To deactivate this lock release switch from opening the trunk lid, see “—Trunk opener main switch” described below. The trunk lid can be opened with the wire- less see “—Opening trunk lid” on page 22 in this Section.

transmitter,

remote

control

OPENING TRUNK WITH SMART KEY SYSTEM When you carry the registered key into the actuation area, trunk can be opened. For further information of actua- tion area, see “Smart key system” on page 27 in this Section.

the

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—Trunk opener main switch

—In case the trunk opener is not actuated

On

Off

If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system, turn off the trunk opener main switch in the glove box. To turn it on, push in the trunk opener main switch again.

1. Pull down the rear armrest and open

the armrest door.

A warning buzzer may sound when: (cid:1) The key is brought into the cabin after the trunk is opened, and the trunk is then closed.

(cid:1) The key is near the trunk when the

trunk is closed.

the

The buzzer may sound even when the key is not in the trunk. This does not indicate a problem. However, under these circum- stances, the trunk cannot be opened using the smart key system. Open trunk using other methods. If you left the key in the trunk and close it when all side doors are locked, a beep will sound continuously for 2 seconds. You can open trunk opener switch without carrying another key. However, the beep may not sound when the trunk is closed depending on the location of the key in the trunk. In addition, when the doors are open or unlocked, the beep may not sound when the trunk is closed. When closing the trunk, make sure that the key is not left in it.

trunk pushing

instances,

in some

the

the

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—Luggage security system

2. Pull the loop of wire to unlock the

trunk lid.

This is used in case the trunk lid cannot be unlocked due to a discharged battery or other trouble.

This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the trunk opener main switch from unwanted ac- cess. 1. To cancel the trunk opener switch, trunk opener main

turn off switch in the glove box.

the

2. After closing the glove box lid, in- sert the master key (vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch) or mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system) and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release switch.

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—Internal trunk release strap

CAUTION

(cid:1) Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of children’s reach.

(cid:1) Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

is

in

the

locked

If a person trunk, he/she can pull down the phosphores- cent strap on the inside of trunk lid to open the trunk lid. The (glow- in- the- dark) strap will continue to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the strap to stronger light will cause it to glow lon- ger.

phosphorescent

3. After closing the armrest door, insert the master key (vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch) or me- chanical key (vehicles with smart key system) and turn it clockwise to lock the armrest door.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

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Hood

Theft deterrent system

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

into place.

locks

To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un- locked or the battery terminal is discon- nected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm also sounds, when someone attempts to break the side windows. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and interior light.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch—The key is removed from the ignition switch. Vehicles with smart key system—The ignition switch is turned off.

The engine immobilizer system is set and the indicator light will start flashing. (See “Engine immobilizer system” for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and

hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. The theft deterrent system will automati- cally be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure

light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

the

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will sound the alarm under the following conditions: (cid:1) If any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key, wireless remote control or entry function.

(cid:1) If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

(cid:1) If the ignition is hotwired. Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor— (cid:1) The side windows are tapped or bro-

ken.

The indicator light will come on when the system is activated. All the doors will be automatically locked again when the following two conditions are met: (cid:1) If any of the doors is unlocked without remote control or

the key, wireless entry function.

(cid:1) If the key is not in the ignition switch (vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch) or the ignition switch is set to off (vehicles with smart key system).

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After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will start flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same in circumstances “Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways: (cid:1) Set the ignition switch to ON. (cid:1) Unlock any of the doors with the key

described

or wireless remote control.

(cid:1) Open the trunk with the wireless re-

mote control or entry function.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM The system will be cancelled by above mentioned 3 ways. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, theft deterrent system has been the alarmed. Check is any abnormality with your vehicle.

to see

there

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Fuel tank cap

TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key, wireless remote control or entry function. Be sure to wait until the indi- cator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

4. Stop the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat

the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

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1. To open the fuel filler door, push the

opener switch. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de- grees (to the pressure point 1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point 2). Pause slightly before removing it.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door. Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right, and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door.

(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

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Electric moon roof

When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully closed. If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

CAUTION

Sliding operation

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

Tilting operation

the

To operate the moon roof, use switch between the personal lights. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is set at ON. The sunshade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push and hold the switch for 1
second on the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will open and stop partway 50
mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened posi- tion. When you push the “SLIDE OPEN” side again, the moon roof will open fully. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly. As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway 50 mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened position. The sunshade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push and hold the switch for 1
second on the “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully close automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

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If the battery is disconnected or run down, the moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the moon roof. the moon roof, push and To normalize hold the switch on the “TILT UP” side until the moon roof tilts all the way up and then tilts down a little automatically. Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If the moon roof can- not be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, they could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

(cid:1) Before you close the moon roof, always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so. (cid:1) Be sure to carry the key when you

in death or serious

leave your vehicle.

Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push and hold the switch for 1 second on the “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly. To tilt down: Push and hold the switch for 1 second on the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully tilt down automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, the moon roof works for 43 sec- onds even after is turned off. It stops working when either door is opened. Jam protection function: If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during closing opera- tion, the moon roof stops and opens half way. If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

ignition switch

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left

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, with the key the vehicle. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in roof opening. Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious acci- dent.

the

(cid:1) Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

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SECTION 1- 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Driving position memory system Rear seats Trunk storage extension Head restraints Armrest Seat ventilators/heaters Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint

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Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

(cid:1) During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

in

Front seats— —Front seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: (cid:1) Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

(10

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(cid:1) Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non- slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

(cid:1) If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seat

Front seats

CAUTION

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passen- ger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. (cid:1) Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with consid- erable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously in- jured.

(cid:1) Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

(cid:1) Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats equipped with side airbags. Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly, disable the sys- tem, or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, in death or serious injury.

resulting

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. (cid:1) Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. (cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

NOTICE

Do not operate the control switch in more than one dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.

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1. SEATBACK

LEVER

ANGLE

ADJUSTING

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

2. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

1. SEAT LEG SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH (some models on driver’s side)

the switch will stop the seat

Operating this switch raises the front edge of the seat cushion. Push the switch on either side. Releasing cushion at that position. Do not place anything under front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement. 2. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION

the

ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement. 3. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

4. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH only)

SUPPORT (driver’s side

Push the switch on either side. The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed.

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Driving position memory system This system can memorize the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors, and recall them at the touch of a button. Buttons “1” and “2” can memorize two separate positions.

To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.

SETTING THE DRIVING POSITION The ignition switch must be set at ON and the shift lever is in the “P” position. 1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside the desired

to

rear view mirrors position.

2. While pushing

the “SET” button, push button “1” or “2” until a beep is heard.

The system can memorize up to 2 posi- tions by repeating the above steps. If step 2 is performed when both buttons “1” and “2” are memorized, the previous position will be erased and a new position will be set.

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To stop the operation, push any driving position memory button. To reactivate the system, push the button “1” or “2” again. If is disconnected, the memory will be erased and the posi- tions will have to be set again.

the vehicle’s battery

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not start the vehicle while the

adjustments are being made.

(cid:1) Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the move- ment by pressing another driving position memory switch, or de- pressing the brake pedal.

RECALLING THE MEMORIZED POSITION When you push button “1” or “2”, a beep will sound and the driving posi- tion will be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button. The memorized position can be recalled under the following conditions: (cid:1) The ignition switch is set at ON and the shift lever is in the “P” position with the brake pedal released.

ignition

(cid:1) The key is not in the ignition switch or the the smart key system is on), and less than 30 seconds have passed since opening the driver’s door.

turned off

(when

is

the driver’s door

the door outside handle

MEMORY RECALL FUNCTION You can recall the memorized position using the wireless remote control func- tion or entry function of the smart key system. If you unlock the door by pushing the unlock button on the electronic key, or by grasping the memorized seat and outer mirror positions are recalled when is opened. This function can be used after setting the driving position by following procedure. Setting the driving position onto the electronic key An electronic key can memorize only one driving position. The driver’s door must be closed with the ignition switch is turned off. 1. Push and hold the previously memo- rized driving position button “1” or “2”. the button above- mentioned, push and hold the lock or unlock button on the electronic key un- til a beep sounds.

2. While depressing

If you want to set other driving position, repeat the above procedure. The previous setting will be erased and the new posi- tion will be set.

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Rear seats

Resetting the driving position onto the electronic key The driver’s door must be closed with the ignition switch is turned off. 1. Push and hold the “SET” button. 2. Push and hold the lock or unlock but- ton on the wireless remote control until 2 beeps sounds.

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SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up. lean back to the desired angle Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjustment should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful that the seat does not hit a passen- ger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) When operating the seat, be careful feet

to get your hands or

not pinched in the seat.

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Trunk storage extension

Flap area

1. Pull down the armrest in the rear

seat.

(cid:1) Do not place objects on the flap area. Objects placed behind the rear seat may fall into the gap behind the seatback. If objects are left in the gap, the reclining seatback will not lock properly, leaving the seat- back free to move. When the ve- hicle is in operation, moving seat- backs may cause injury. In the event that an object gets caught behind the rear seatback, contact your Toyota dealer.

2. Push down the handle of the armrest

door and open the armrest door.

Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest door with the master key (vehicles with key cylinder- type igni- tion switch) or mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system). To lock, turn the key counterclockwise. See “Cargo and luggage” on page 282 in Section 2 loading luggage.

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CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the armrest door when not in use.

to close

injury

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For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

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Armrest

Seat ventilators/heaters— —Seat heater

To use the armrest, pull shown above.

it down as

Type A

With seat ventilator

Type B