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automatically in situations other than those above.

■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.

●If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. Always shift the shift position in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift position in D or B to avoid discharging the hybrid battery (traction battery).

■Charging the 12-volt battery

→P. 546

■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or

removed The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota dealer.

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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle

There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked. The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are not a malfunction: ●The brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle

when the driver’s door is opened.

●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment. ●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the

hybrid system starts or stops.

●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine

starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.

●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply. ●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal

is depressed and accelerator is loosened.

●Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard

from the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.

●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops. ●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (→P. 37) ●The operation sound of the air conditioning system (air conditioning com-

pressor, blower motor).

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■Vehicle proximity notification system

In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi- cult for surrounding people to hear. ●In very noisy areas ●In the wind or the rain Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com- pared to the front.

■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal

Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis- posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.

Air conditioning compressor High voltage cables (orange) Power control unit and DC/ DC converter Caution label

Service plug Electric motor motor) Hybrid battery (traction bat- tery)

(traction

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent

There is an air intake vent on the right side of the rear seatback for the purpose of cooling the hybrid battery (traction battery). If the vent becomes blocked, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may overheat, to a reduction in hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) output.

leading

Emergency shut off system

When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.

Hybrid warning message

A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.

If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions. (→P. 507)

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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed or the 12-

volt battery is disconnected The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.

■Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light (→P. 498) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 1.9 gal. [7.1 L, 1.6 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope.)

■Electromagnetic waves

●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro- magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.

●Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced

radio parts.

■Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style and driving conditions.

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CAUTION

■High voltage precautions

The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys- tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury. ●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,

cables or their connectors.

●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.

●Never try to open the service plug access hole located in the luggage compartment. The service plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to high voltage.

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CAUTION

■Road accident cautions

If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury: ●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents.

While depressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and turn the hybrid system off. Then, slowly release the brake pedal.

●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors. ●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric

shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.

●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.

●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.

●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (→P. 485)

●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possible. ■Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent

●Do not put foreign objects near the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction

battery) may overheat and be damaged.

●Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)

from overheating.

●Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may

cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).

●Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide (→P. 103), it could obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent. Set the rear seat belt into the guide to use.

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You can view the status of your hybrid system on the Display Audio system screen, the navigation system screen or the multi-informa- tion display.

Audio

Display system screen or navigation system screen Multi-information display

Energy monitor

Displays the flow of energy as it changes in accordance with driving conditions. Display Audio system

Press “CAR”.

If the “Consumption” screen is displayed, touch “Energy”.

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Condition

Display

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

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Condition

Display

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

Full

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Navigation system

STEP 1

Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.

STEP 2

Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.

If the “Consumption” screen is displayed, touch “Energy”.

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Condition

Display

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

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Display

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When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

Full

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Multi-information display

Press the “DISP” button to dis- play the energy monitor.

■ Names and meaning of each icons

Gasoline engine Hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) Electric motor (traction motor)

Condition

Display

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

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Condition

Display

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

Full

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Consumption screen

Display Audio system Press “CAR”.

If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Consumption”.

Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes Cruising range (→P. 55) Regenerated energy past 30 minutes One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up to 4 symbols are shown.

the

in

The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions. Navigation system

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”. Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen. If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Consumption”.

Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes Regenerated energy past 30 minutes One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up to 4 symbols are shown. Cruising range (→P. 55)

the

in

The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Press the “DISP” button to dis- play the 5-minute or 1-minute fuel consumption display.

Press and hold the “DISP” button to switch between 5-minute and 1-minute fuel consumption dis- plays. The display will alternate with each press of the button.

5-minute interval fuel consumption

1-minute interval fuel consumption

Fuel consumption Displays the average fuel con- sumption for the last 30 minutes in intervals of 5 minutes or the last 15 minutes in intervals of 1
minute. Regenerated energy Displays the amount of energy generated over the last 30 min- utes in intervals of 5 minutes or the last 15 minutes in intervals of 1 minute. One symbol indicates 50 Wh (5- minute interval display) or 30 Wh (1-minute interval display). Up to 8 symbols are shown.

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EV indicator*1
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
Average speed*2
Average fuel consumption/eco savings*2
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

*1: →P. 225
*2:The current amount since the trip meter was reset will be displayed. These functions can be reset by pressing and holding the “TRIP” button when either the 5-minute or 1-minute fuel con- sumption display is being shown. The display can be switched between average fuel consump- tion/average speed and eco sav- ings. (→P. 232)

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Monthly fuel consumption record/Eco savings record (multi- information display only)

Press the “DISP” button to dis- play the monthly fuel consump- tion record or eco savings record.

Press and hold the “DISP” button to switch the display between monthly fuel consumption record and eco savings record. The display will alternate with each press of the button.

Monthly fuel consumption record display Displays the average fuel consumption for the previous 6 months.

Average fuel consumption for the previous 6 months EV indicator* Eco Driving Indicator Light* Driving distance month *: →P. 225

for each

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Eco savings record display By setting the comparison consumption and the gasoline value beforehand (→P. 231), the difference is calculated when the actual consumption is less than the comparison consumption, and the amount of money saved is displayed*1. If the comparison consumption is set to 0, the consumption cost is displayed*1. *1: The displayed amount is intended only as a guide and may differ from

the actual amount.

Savings or consumption costs for the previous 6 months EV indicator*2
Eco Driving Indicator Light*2
Driving distance month

for each

*2: →P. 225

■Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display

The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov- ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a mal- function.

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■Resetting the consumption data

Display Audio system Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump- tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data. Navigation system Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump- tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data. Multi-information display If the “POWER” switch is turned OFF, average fuel consumption and regen- erated energy data will be reset.

■Resetting the monthly fuel consumption/eco savings record

Press and hold the “TRIP” button while the monthly fuel consumption/eco savings record is displayed. A confirmation message will be displayed. Press and hold the “TRIP” button to reset the data. Press the “DISP” button to cancel the reset operation. The screen will return to the previous display if no buttons are pressed for approximately 10 sec- onds.

■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 dis- played.

■Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty

The odometer/trip meter/distance to empty will not be displayed while the monthly fuel consumption record or the eco savings record is being dis- played.

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For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points: ■ Using Eco drive mode

When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera- tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini- mized, improving the fuel economy. (→P. 204)

■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area. (→P. 225)

■ When braking the vehicle

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow- ing down.

■ Delays

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

■ Highway driving

Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.

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■ Air conditioning on/off

) to off when it is not needed.

Switch the air conditioning ( Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption. In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and reduce fuel consumption as well. In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.

■ Checking tire inflation pressure

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump- tion. Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is appropriate for the season.

■ Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor fuel consumption.

■ Warming up before driving

Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.

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The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys • Operating

the smart key

system (→P. 61, 79)

• Operating

the wireless

• Operating the Remote Air

remote control function (→P. 85) Conditioning System* (→P. 342)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

Using the mechanical key

*: If equipped

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

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. (→P. 541)

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■Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (→P. 540)

■When riding in an aircraft

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

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NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

Observe the following: ●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them. ●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time. ●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc. ●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

●Do not disassemble the keys. ●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key. ●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, 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, causing 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 a vehicle key is lost

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

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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.)

Unlocks and locks the side doors (→P. 62) Unlocks and locks the back door (→P. 63) Starts and stops the hybrid system (→P. 192)

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if equipped with entry function)

Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passen- ger’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.

*: The door unlock settings can be

changed. (→P. 70)

the

lock sensor

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

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Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back doors) to

the unlock button

Press unlock all the doors.

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

Press the lock button to lock all the doors.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door

Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside cabin

Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors

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

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door

When locking or unlocking the door The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of driver’s door handle. When starting the hybrid system changing “POWER” switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

or

Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors

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 outside front door handle and back door opener switch. the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the hybrid system changing “POWER” switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

(Only

or

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■Operation signals

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

■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part

of the door handle

If the door will not lock even when the topside sensor area is touched, try touch- ing both the topside and underside sen- sor areas at the same time.

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■Alarms and warning lights

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message shown on the multi-information display. (→P. 517) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key was still inside the passenger com- partment An attempt was made to exit the vehicle and lock the doors without first turn- ing the “POWER” switch off An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door is open

Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the passenger compart- ment and lock the doors again

Turn the “POWER” switch off and lock the doors again

Close all of the doors and lock the doors again

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds*1

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm pings continu- ously*1

Interior alarm sounds continu- ously*1

Interior and exte- rior alarms sound continuously*1

The “POWER” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (or the driver’s door was opened while the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY mode) When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, an attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehi- cle, and the shift position was not in P When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, the driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the shift position not in P

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door

Shift the shift position to P and turn the “POWER” switch off

Shift the shift position to P, turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

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Alarm

Situation

Interior alarm pings once*1

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds 3 times*1

The electronic key has a low battery An attempt was made to start the hybrid system without the electronic key being present, or the elec- tronic key was not func- tioning normally The driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the “POWER” switch was not turned OFF An occupant carried the electronic key outside the vehicle and closed the door while the “POWER” switch was not OFF

Correction procedure Replace the electronic key battery

Start the hybrid sys- tem with the elec- tronic key present*2

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

Bring the electronic key back into the vehi- cle

*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster.

*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif- ficulties receiving signal from the key. (→P. 541)

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■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.

■Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

STEP 1

Turn the “POWER” switch off.

STEP 2

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold but-

for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the

or

ton on the key.

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

STEP 2

.)

Multi-information

display

Unlocking doors

Beep

Hold the driver’s door handle to unlock only the driver’s door. Hold the passenger’s door handle or back door opener to unlock all the doors. Hold the front door handle or back door opener to unlock all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps three times Interior: Pings once

Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once

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■Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the elec- tronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. ●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to

unlock the doors. • The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m)

of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

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

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

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■Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use 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 immobilizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 541) ●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 electri- cal noise

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

●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 other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is 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 rear window

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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, luggage cover, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” 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 reception 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.

●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to

start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

●The doors may unlock 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 door 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 elec- tronic 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.)

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■Note for locking the doors

●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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

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

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

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

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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■Note for the unlocking function

●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 original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the door handle again.

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

●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.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■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. 590)

■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 door lock prevention 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. 541) ●Starting the hybrid system: →P. 542

■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the

hybrid system stops. (→P. 67)

●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 454) • The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate. • The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: • TVs • Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Glass top ranges • Table lamps

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 454

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 590)

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■Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-2
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE 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: 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.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 64) 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 emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function. On vehicles with the Display Audio system or the navigation system, the entry function can be disabled personally. (→P. 590)

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Starting and stopping the hybrid system 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.)

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas inside cabin

■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

When starting the hybrid system or changing “POWER” switch modes

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

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■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 72

■Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 76

■To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. 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 door lock prevention may not operate.)

■Note for the smart key system

●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection

areas), the system may not operate properly. For example, the electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.

●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to

start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

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■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message shown on the multi-information display. (→P. 517) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Interior alarm pings continu- ously*1

Interior alarm sounds continu- ously*1

Interior and exte- rior alarms sound continuously*1

Situation

An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door is open The “POWER” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (or the driver’s door was opened while the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY mode) When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, an attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehi- cle, and the shift position was not in P When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, the driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the shift position not in P

Correction procedure Close all of the doors and lock the doors again

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door

Shift the shift position to P and turn the “POWER” switch off

Shift the shift position to P, turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

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Alarm

Situation

Interior alarm pings once*1

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds 3 times*1

The electronic key has a low battery An attempt was made to start the hybrid system without the electronic key being present, or the elec- tronic key was not func- tioning normally The driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the “POWER” switch was not turned OFF An occupant carried the electronic key outside the vehicle and closed the door while the “POWER” switch was not OFF

Correction procedure Replace the electronic key battery

Start the hybrid sys- tem with the elec- tronic key present*2

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

Bring the electronic key back into the vehi- cle

*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster.

*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif- ficulties receiving signal from the key. (→P. 541)

■If the electronic key does not operate properly

→P. 541

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 454

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 590)

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■Certification for the smart key system

FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZE

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-2
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ13CZD 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: 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.

CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

→P. 78

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The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle.

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Operates Remote Air Con- ditioning System* (→P. 342) Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (→P. 86)

*: If equipped

■Operation signals

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

■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with entry function)

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

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■Panic mode

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

■Security feature

→P. 70

■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 72

■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 541)

■Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 76

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 454

■Customization

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 590)

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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch. ■ Entry function (if equipped)

→P. 61

■ Wireless remote control

→P. 85

■ Door lock switch

■ Inside lock buttons

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

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.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

STEP 1

STEP 2

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

The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Rear door child-protector lock

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.

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