Toyota Yaris (2020 year). Manual in english — part 2

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Curtain Air Bags

The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pil-
lars, and the roof edge along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater
than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to
reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger’s head caused
by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to “SRS Air Bag
Deployment Criteria” (



P. 78).



In a side impact

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause
the curtain air bag on that side only to inflate.
Only one side curtain air bag
will deploy on the side of the
vehicle that receives the force
of an impact.

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In a roll-over

In response to a vehicle roll-over, both curtain air bags inflate.
Both curtain air bags will deploy
after the roll-over accident is
detected.

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Warning Light/Beep

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a
warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on P. 502.

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SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy
depending on the type of collision.
(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.)

SRS

equipment

Types of collision

A severe frontal/near

frontal collision

A severe

side colli-

sion

*

2

A roll-over/

near roll-

over

*

3

A rear colli-

sion

Front seat

belt pre-

tensioner

X

*

1

X

*

1

X

*

1

No air bag

and front

seat belt

preten-

sioner will

be activated

in a rear

collision.

Driver air

bag

X

Front pas-

senger air

bag

X

*

1

Side air

bag

X

*

1

(impact

side only)

Curtain air

bag

X (impact
side only)

X (both

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X: The SRS air bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision.

*

1

:

The front passenger front and side air bags and the seat belt pretensioner
are designed to deploy when the front passenger occupant classification
sensor detects a passenger sitting on the front passenger’s seat.

*

2

:

In a side collision, the seat belt pretensioners and the side/curtain air bags
deploy.

*

3

:

In a roll-over accident, the seat belt pretensioners and the curtain air bags
deploy.

In a frontal offset collision, the equipped air bags and pretensioners may all
deploy depending on the direction, angle, and rate of impact.

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Limitations to SRS Air Bag

The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions
that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag
equipment.
Impacts involving trees or poles

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle

Rear-ending or running under a
truck’s tail gate

In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equip-
ment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment
may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its sever-
ity.

Limitations to front/near front collision detection

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The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not
be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
Side impacts involving trees or
poles

Side impacts with two-wheeled
vehicles

The following illustration is an example of an accident that may not be
detected as a roll-over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt preten-
sioners and curtain air bags may not deploy.
Pitch end over end

Limitations to side collision detection

Limitations to roll-over detection

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Front Passenger Occupant Classification

System

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. This sen-
sor is equipped in the front passenger’s seat cushion. This sensor
measures the electrostatic capacity of the front passenger’s seat. The
SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air
bags and seat belt pretensioner system from deploying if the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front
passenger air bag, the system deactivates the front passenger front
and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system when the
front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on. Refer to
the following table for the front passenger air bag deactivation indica-
tor light illumination conditions.
This system shuts off the front passenger front and side air bags and
seat belt pretensioner system, so make sure the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light turns on according to the following
table.
The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes
and the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates
if the sensors have a possible malfunction. If this happens, the front
passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy.

First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Pre-
cautions” (



P. 66) carefully.

Front Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor

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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

This indicator light turns on to
remind you that the front pas-
senger front and side air bags
and seat belt pretensioner will
not deploy during a collision.

If the front passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the
indicator light turns on when the ignition is switched ON. The light
turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light turns on or is
off under the following conditions:

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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off con-
dition chart

*

1

: The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the

seat, in a child-restraint system, or a junior seat depending on the child’s
physical size and seated posture.

*

2

: If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect

the person as being a child depending on the person’s physique.

The curtain air bag is ready for inflating regardless of what the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
indicates.

Condition detected

by the front passen-
ger occupant classi-

fication system

Front passen-

ger air bag

deactivation

indicator light

Front passen-

ger front and
side air bags

Front passen-

ger seat belt
pretensioner

system

Empty (Not occu-
pied)

On

Deactivated

Deactivated

A child less than 1
year old is seated in
a child-restraint sys-
tem

On

Deactivated

Deactivated

Child

*

1

On or off

Deactivated or

ready

Deactivated or

ready

Adult

*

2

Off

Ready

Ready

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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not
turn on when the ignition is switched ON and does not turn on as
indicated in the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the front
passenger seat and consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble. The system may not work properly in an accident.

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The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the
front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on
or off.

●

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on repeat-
edly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the
temperature of the vehicle’s interior changes suddenly.

●

The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10
seconds if the electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.

●

The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if
the front passenger seat receives a severe impact.

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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on
after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-
install your child-restraint system according to the procedure in this owner’s
manual. Then, if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light still
does not turn on, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and con-
sult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an
occupant is seated directly in the front passenger seat, have the passenger
re-adjust their posture by sitting with their feet on the floor, and then re-fas-
tening the seat belt. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
remains turned on, move the passenger to the rear seat. If sitting in the rear
seat is not possible, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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WARNING

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Do not allow an occupant in the front passenger’s seat to sit with a
posture which makes it difficult for the front passenger occupant clas-
sification sensor to detect the occupant correctly

Sitting in the front passenger’s seat with a posture which makes it difficult
for the front passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the occu-
pant correctly is dangerous. If the front passenger occupant classification
sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the front passenger’s seat cor-
rectly, the front passenger front and side air bags and pretensioner system
may not operate (deploy) or they may operate (deploy) accidentally. The
front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or
the accidental operation (deployment) of the air bags could result in serious
injury or death. Under the following conditions, the front passenger occu-
pant classification sensor cannot detect a passenger sitting on the front
passenger’s seat correctly and the deployment/non-deployment of the air
bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the front passenger air bag deac-
tivation indicator light on/off condition chart. For example:

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A front passenger is seated as shown in the following figure:

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A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet.

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Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between
the front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger
seat bottom.

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An object, such as a seat cushion, is put on the front passenger’s seat or
between the passenger’s back and the seatback.

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WARNING

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Do not allow an occupant in the front passenger’s seat to sit with a
posture which makes it difficult for the front passenger occupant clas-
sification sensor to detect the occupant correctly

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A seat cover is put on the front passenger’s seat.

●

Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-
restraint system.

●

A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger
seatback.

●

Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head
restraint.

●

The seat is washed.

●

Liquids are spilled on the seat.

●

The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or
other items placed behind it.

●

The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.

●

Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and
driver seat.

●

An electric device is put on the front passenger’s seat.

●

An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the
surface of the front passenger seat.

The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner sys-
tems will deactivate if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
turns on.

NOTICE

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To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to
the sensor in the front seat cushion:
• Do not place sharp objects on the front seat cushion or leave heavy lug-

gage on them.

• Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.

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To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
• Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright

against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

• If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-

restraint system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back
as possible (



P. 57).

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Constant Monitoring

The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a
diagnostic system:

• Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
• Front air bag sensors
• Air bag modules
• Side crash sensors
• Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light
• Front seat belt pretensioners
• Related wiring
• Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
• Front passenger occupant classification sensor
• Front passenger occupant classification module

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system’s readiness.
This begins when the ignition is switched ON and continues while the
vehicle is being driven.

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2-1. Keys

Keys . . . . . . . . . 90
Keyless Entry System . . . 92

2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry

System

Advanced Keyless Entry

System . . . . . . . .. 99

2-3. Door and Locks

Door Locks . . . . . . 101
Liftgate/Trunk Lid . . . .. 113

2-4. Fuel and Emission

Fuel and Engine Exhaust

Precautions . . . . . . 121

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap. .. 124

2-5. Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel . . . . . 127

2-6. Mirrors

Mirrors . . . . . . . ... 129

2-7. Windows

Power Windows . . . . 132

2-8. Security System

Modification and

Add-On Equipment . . . 135

Immobilizer System. . ... 136
Theft Deterrent System. . 138

2-9. Driving Tips

Break-In Period . . . . . 141
Saving Fuel and

Protection of the
Environment. . . . . 142

Hazardous Driving . . . 143
Floor Mat. . . . . . ... 144
Rocking the Vehicle . . .. 145
Winter Driving . . . . ... 146
Driving In Flooded

Area . . . . . . . . 149

Overloading. . . . . ... 150
Driving on Uneven

Road . . . . . . . ... 151

2-10.Towing

Trailer Towing . . . . ... 152
Recreational Towing . . . 153

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Keys

Smart key
Auxiliary key
Key code number plate

To use the auxiliary key, press the
knob and pull out the auxiliary key
from the smart key.

A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set;
detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use
if you need to make a replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe and
convenient place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult your Toyota dealer and have
your code number ready.

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The driver must carry the key to ensure the system functions properly.

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Always keep a spare key in case one is lost. If a key is lost, consult your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

■

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a
place where your children will not find or play with them

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these keys to
be an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or
other controls to operate, or even make the vehicle move.

NOTICE

●

Because the key (smart key) uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not
function correctly under the following conditions:
• The key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones.
• The key contacts or is covered by a metal object.
• The key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
• Non-Toyota genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle.
• There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle.

●

The key (smart key) may consume battery power excessively if it receives
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place the key near electronic devices
such as televisions or personal computers.

●

To avoid damage to the key (smart key), DO NOT:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Disassemble the key.
• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard

or hood, under direct sunlight.

• Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.
• Place heavy objects on the key.
• Put the key in an ultrasonic cleaner.
• Put any magnetized objects close to the key.

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Keyless Entry System

It can also help you signal for attention.
Operating the theft deterrent system is also possible on theft deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warn-
ing lights or beeps.

●

KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.

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Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep on P. 504.

●

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep on P. 504.

If you have a problem with the key, consult your Toyota dealer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen key inoperative.

This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock
the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid.
The system can start the engine without having to take the key
out of your purse or pocket.

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The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions.

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The keyless entry system is fully operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock) when
the ignition is switched off. The system does not operate if the ignition is
switched to any position other than off.

●

If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new battery, refer
to Key Battery Replacement (



P. 410).

●

Additional keys can be obtained at your Toyota dealer. Up to 6 keys can be
used with the keyless functions per vehicle. Bring all keys to your Toyota
dealer when additional keys are required.

Operation indicator light
Operation buttons

The operation indicator light
flashes when the buttons are
pressed.

●

Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the com-
bination meter. Replacing the battery
about once a year is recommended
because the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or flash depend-
ing on the rate of battery depletion.

NOTICE

Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Smart Key

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Lock button

To lock the doors and the lift-
gate, press the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will
flash once.
With the advanced keyless
function:
A beep sound will be heard
once.
To confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press
the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and
locked, the horn will sound.

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Unlock button

To unlock the driver’s door,
press the unlock button and the
hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
With the advanced keyless
function:
A beep sound will be heard
twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the unlock button again
within three seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.

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Trunk button (4-Door)

To open the trunk lid, press and
hold the trunk button until the
trunk lid opens.

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Panic button

If you witness from a distance
someone attempting to break
into or damage your vehicle,
press and hold the panic button
to activate the vehicle’s alarm.
Call emergency services if nec-
essary.

●

Turning on the alarm
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or longer will trigger the
alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will
occur:

• The horn sounds intermittently.
• The hazard warning lights flash.

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Turning off the alarm
The alarm stops by pressing any button on the key.

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Smart Key

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With theft deterrent system:
The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft Deterrent System on P. 138.

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With the advanced keyless function:
A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors and the liftgate
are locked/unlocked using the key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off. The volume of the beep sound can also be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
Use the following procedure to change the setting.

Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid.
Open the driver’s door.
Within 30 seconds of opening the driver’s door, press and hold the LOCK
button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (All of the doors and the liftgate
are locked and unlocked when the LOCK button on the key is pressed
and held for 5 seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button on the key is pressed and the beep
sound activates at the set volume. (If the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

• Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Opening the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Not operating the key for 10 seconds.
• Pressing any button except the LOCK button on the key.
• Pressing a request switch.

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Lock button

●

The doors and the liftgate can be locked by pressing the lock button while
any other door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open. The hazard warning lights will
not flash.

●

When the lock button is pressed while any door is open and then the door is
closed, all the doors and the liftgate are locked.

●

Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are locked visually or audibly by use of
the double click.

●

Make sure all doors and the liftgate are locked after pressing the button.

●

With theft deterrent system:
When the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the key while the
theft deterrent system is armed, the hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

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Unlock button

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The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
Use the following procedure to change the setting.

Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid.
Open the driver’s door
Within 30 seconds of opening the driver’s door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be heard).
After this, the system switches the setting each time the UNLOCK button
is pressed (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard).
The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

• Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Opening the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Not operating the key for 10 seconds.
• Pressing any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.
• Pressing a request switch.

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Auto re-lock function:
After unlocking with the key, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock
if any of the following operations are not performed within about 60 sec-
onds. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, the hazard warning lights
will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
• A door or the liftgate/trunk lid is opened.
• The ignition is switched to any position other than off.

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With theft deterrent system:
When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the key while
the theft deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash
twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

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Panic button

The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or
closed.

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The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.

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Starting the Engine

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Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the engine
from the driver’s seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the ignition is switched to off.

●

The luggage compartment/trunk is out of the assured operational range,
however, if the key (smart key) is operable the engine will start.

●

The engine may not start if the key is placed in the following areas:
• Around the dashboard
• In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment
• On the rear parcel shelf (4-door)

If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the key left in the vehicle
are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock button on the functions-sus-
pended key in the vehicle.

Operational Range



With the advanced keyless
function



Without the advanced keyless
function

Operational range

Operational range

Key Suspend Function

Interior antenna

Interior antenna

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Advanced Keyless Entry System

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System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warn-
ing lights or beeps.

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Request switch Inoperable Warning Beep
Refer to Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on P. 504.

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Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function) on P. 504.

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Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced key-
less function) on P. 505.

The advanced keyless entry system functions can be deactivated to prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by
carrying the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If the advanced key-
less entry system has been deactivated, you can start the engine by following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 161.



: If equipped

The advanced keyless function allows you to lock/unlock the
door and the liftgate or open the liftgate/trunk lid while carrying
the key.

WARNING

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Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pace-
makers

Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

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The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.

■

Locking, Unlocking the Doors and the Liftgate

Operational range

■

Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Operational range

●

When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the
system may not operate. For determining battery replacement, Refer to
Keyless Entry System on P. 92.

●

The system may not operate if you are too close to the windows or door
handles.

●

If the key is left in the following areas and you leave the vehicle, the doors
may be locked depending on the radio wave conditions even if the key is left
in the vehicle.
• Around the dashboard
• In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the cen-

ter console

• On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
• Next to a communication device such as a mobile phone

Operational Range

Exterior antenna

31 in. (800 mm)

31 in. (800 mm)

Exterior antenna

31 in. (800 mm)

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Door Locks

When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON, the vehicle lock-out pre-
vention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle.
All doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature does not operate while the
ignition is switched off.
When all doors and the liftgate are locked using the power door lock
with any door or the liftgate/trunk lid open, the closed doors and the
liftgate are locked. After that, when all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid
are closed, all doors and the liftgate are locked. However, if the key is
inside the vehicle, all doors and the liftgate are automatically
unlocked.
With the advanced keyless function:
The beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key has been left in the vehicle.
Without the advanced keyless function:
The horn sound is heard twice to notify the driver that the key has
been left in the vehicle.

■

Door unlock (control) system with collision detection

This system automatically unlocks the doors and the liftgate in the event the
vehicle is involved in an accident to allow passengers to get out of the vehicle
immediately and prevent being trapped inside. While the ignition is switched
ON and in the event the vehicle receives an impact strong enough to inflate
the air bags, all the doors and the liftgate are automatically unlocked after
about 6 seconds have elapsed from the time of the accident.
The doors and the liftgate may not unlock depending on how an impact is
applied, the force of the impact, and other conditions of the accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is malfunctioning, the doors and the lift-
gate will not unlock.

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WARNING

■

Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible per-
son with them

Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause
brain damage or even death.

■

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a
place where your children will not find or play with them

Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even killed.

■

Keep all doors locked when driving

Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are dangerous. Passengers can fall out
if a door is accidentally opened and can more easily be thrown out in an
accident.

■

Always close all the windows, lock the doors and the liftgate and take
the key with you when leaving your vehicle unattended

Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock them-
selves in a hot vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a vehicle left
unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders.

■

After closing the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid, always verify that they
are securely closed

Doors and the liftgate/trunk lid not securely closed are dangerous, if the
vehicle is driven with a door and the liftgate/trunk lid not securely closed, the
door and the liftgate/trunk lid could open unexpectedly resulting in an acci-
dent.

■

Always confirm the safety around the vehicle before opening a door
and the liftgate/trunk lid

Suddenly opening a door and the liftgate/trunk lid is dangerous.
A passing vehicle or a pedestrian could be hit and cause an accident.

■

When opening or closing a door and the trunk lid

Always confirm the conditions around the vehicle before opening/closing
the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid and use caution during strong winds or
when parked on an incline. Not being aware of the conditions around the
vehicle is dangerous because fingers could get caught in the door and the
liftgate/trunk lid or a passing pedestrian could be hit, resulting in an unex-
pected accident or injury.

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Turn the auxiliary key toward the
front to lock, toward the back to
unlock.

Lock
Unlock

■

To lock

All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver’s door
is locked using the auxiliary key.

■

To unlock

The driver’s door unlocks when the auxiliary key is turned briefly to
the unlock position and then immediately returned to the center
position.
All doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver’s door is unlocked
and the auxiliary key is held in the unlock position for one second or
longer.

All doors and the liftgate can be
locked/unlocked by pressing the
request switch while the key is
being carried.

Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary Key

1
2

Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced
keyless function)

Request switch

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To lock

To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the request switch and the
hazard warning lights will flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.

■

To unlock

●

Driver’s door request switch
To unlock the driver’s door, press the request switch. A beep
sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the request switch
again within three seconds and two more beep sounds will be
heard.

●

Front passenger door request switch
To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the request switch. A
beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.

●

The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
Use the following procedure to change the setting.

Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid.
Open the driver’s door.
Within 30 seconds of opening the driver’s door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be heard).
After this, the system switches the setting of pressing the driver’s request
switch once or twice to unlock all doors and the liftgate each time the
UNLOCK button is pressed (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can
be heard).
The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

• Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Opening the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Not operating the key for 10 seconds.
• Pressing any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.
• Pressing a request switch.

1

2

3

4

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●

Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are securely locked.
For the liftgate/trunk lid, move it without pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid
opener to verify that the liftgate/trunk lid has not been left ajar.

●

All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked when any door or the liftgate is
open.

●

It may require a few seconds for the doors to unlock after the request switch
is pressed.

●

A beep sound is heard for confirmation when the doors and the liftgate are
locked/unlocked using the request switch. If you prefer, the beep sound can
be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also be changed. Refer to Customizable
Features on P. 555.
Use the following procedure to change the setting.

Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid.
Open the driver’s door.
Within 30 seconds of opening the driver’s door, press and hold the LOCK
button on the key for 5 seconds or longer (All of the doors and the liftgate
are locked and unlocked when the LOCK button on the key is pressed
and held for 5 seconds.).
The beep sound activates at the currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button on the key is pressed and the beep
sound activates at the set volume. (If the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following:

• Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Opening the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Not operating the key for 10 seconds.
• Pressing any button except the LOCK button on the key.
• Pressing a request switch.

1

2

3

4

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●

With theft deterrent system:
The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft Deterrent System on P. 138.

●

The setting can be changed so that the doors and the liftgate are locked
automatically without pressing the request switch.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
Walk-away auto lock function:
A beep sound is heard when all doors and the liftgate are closed while the
advanced key is being carried. All doors and the liftgate are locked auto-
matically after about three seconds when the advanced key is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors and the liftgate are locked auto-
matically after about 30 seconds.) If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are completely closed or another
key is left in the vehicle, the function will not work. Always make sure that
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed and locked before leaving the
vehicle. The function does not close the power windows.

●

Auto re-lock function:
After unlocking with the request switch, all doors and the liftgate will auto-
matically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within
about 60 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed. Refer
to Customizable Features on P. 555.
• Opening a door or the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Switching the ignition to any position other than off.

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Before Driving

All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the key-
less entry system smart key, refer to Keyless Entry System (



P. 92).

All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the lock side is
pressed. They all unlock when the unlock side is pressed.
Driver’s door

Lock
Unlock

Front passenger’s door

Lock
Unlock

To lock all the doors and the liftgate from an open front door, press the
lock side of the door lock switch and then close the door.

When locking the doors this way, be careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.

Locking, Unlocking with Smart Key

Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch

1
2

1
2

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• When the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h), all doors and

the liftgate lock automatically.

• When the ignition is switched off, all doors and the liftgate unlock

automatically.

These functions can also be disabled so that they do not operate.

■

Auto lock/unlock function setting change using door-lock
switch

The doors and the liftgate can be set to lock or unlock automatically
by selecting any one of the functions from the following table and
using the driver’s door-lock switch on the interior door panel.

*

1

: Other settings for the auto door lock function are available at your Toyota

dealer. For details consult your Toyota dealer. Refer to Customizable
Features on P. 555.

Auto Lock/Unlock Function

Function

number

Function

*

1

1

The auto door-lock function is disabled.

2

All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehi-
cle speed is about 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.

3

All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehi-
cle speed is about 12 mph (20 km/h) or more. All the doors
and the liftgate unlock when the ignition is switched from ON
to Off.

4

Automatic transaxle vehicles only:
When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any other gear position, all the doors and the
liftgate lock automatically.

5

Automatic transaxle vehicles only:
When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any other gear position, all the doors and the
liftgate lock automatically.
When the shift lever is shifted to park (P) while the ignition is
switched ON, all the doors and the liftgate unlock automati-
cally.

6

Automatic transaxle vehicles only:
All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehi-
cle speed is about 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.
When the shift lever is shifted to park (P) while the ignition is
switched ON, all the doors and the liftgate unlock automati-
cally.

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Before Driving

Settings can be changed using the following procedure.

Safely park the vehicle. All doors and the liftgate must remain
closed.
Switch the ignition ON.
Press and hold the lock side of the driver’s door-lock switch
within 20 seconds of switching the ignition ON, and make sure a
beep sound is heard about eight seconds afterwards.
Refer to the auto lock/unlock function setting table, determine the
function number for the desired setting. Press the unlock side of
the driver’s door-lock switch the same number of times as the
selected function number (Ex. If you select function 2, press the
unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
Three seconds after the function setting has been changed, a
beep sound will beep in the amount of the selected function num-
ber. (Ex. Function number 3 = 3 beep sounds)



Manual transaxle vehicles

1

2

3

4

5

Current Function Number

Press unlock side of lock switch once

Function Number 1

Function Number 2

Function Number 3

Press 2 times

Press 3 times

Press 4 times

Cancel setting

Press lock side of lock switch

Cancel setting

Wait for 3 second

Function set (The number of
beeps heard is the same as the
selected function number)

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

Automatic transaxle vehicles

●

Function number 3 is the factory setting for your vehicle.

●

There are only a total of three auto lock/unlock settings available for manual
transaxle vehicles, and six for automatic transaxle vehicles. Be sure to
press the unlock side of the driver’s door-lock switch the correct number of
times according to the selected function number. If the switch is mistakenly
pressed four times on a manual transaxle vehicle or seven times on an
automatic transaxle, the procedure will be cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.

●

The doors and the liftgate cannot be locked or unlocked while the setting
function is being performed.

●

The procedure can be cancelled by pressing the lock side of the driver’s
door-lock switch.

Current Function Number

Press unlock side of lock switch once

Function Number 1

Function Number 2

Function Number 3

Press 2 times

Press 3 times

Cancel setting

Press lock side of lock switch

Cancel setting

Wait for 3 second

Function set (The number of
beeps heard is the same as the
selected function number)

Press 4 times

Function Number 4

Press 5 times

Function Number 5

Press 6 times

Function Number 6

Press 7 times

WARNING

■

Do not pull the inner handle on a front door

Pulling the inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dan-
gerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the door opens accidentally,
which could result in death or serious injury.

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■

Operation from inside

Lock

To lock any door from the inside,
press the door-lock knob.

Unlock

To unlock, pull it outward.

This does not operate the other
door locks.

■

Operation from outside

To lock any door using its door-
lock knob from the outside,
press the door-lock knob to the
lock position and close the door
(holding the door handle in the
open position is not required).
This does not operate the other
door locks.

When locking the door this way:

• Be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
• The doors cannot be locked using the driver’s door lock knob if any

door is open when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON.

Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob

1

2

Door-lock knob

The red indication can be seen when the
door-lock knob is unlocked.

Red indication

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These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors. Use them on both rear doors whenever a
child rides in the rear seat of the vehicle.

Unlock
Lock

If you slide the child safety lock to
the lock position before closing that
door, the door cannot be opened
from the inside. The door can only
be opened by pulling the outside
handle.

Rear Door Child Safety Locks

1
2

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Before Driving

Liftgate/Trunk Lid

WARNING

■

Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk

Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment/trunk could be seriously injured or
killed during sudden braking or a collision.

■

Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk lid open

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate/trunk lid
in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin. This
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and
highly poisonous, and it can cause loss of consciousness and death. More-
over, an open liftgate/trunk lid could cause occupants to fall out in an acci-
dent.

■

Do not stack or leave loaded luggage unsecured in the luggage com-
partment

Otherwise, the luggage may move or collapse, resulting in injury or an acci-
dent. In addition, do not load luggage higher than the seatbacks. It may
affect the side or rear field of view.

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WARNING

■

Using the trunk

●

Before opening the liftgate/trunk lid, remove any snow and ice accumula-
tion on it. Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid could close under the weight of
the snow and ice resulting in injury.

●

Be careful when opening/closing the liftgate/trunk lid during strong winds.
If a strong gust blows against the liftgate/trunk lid, it could close suddenly
resulting in injury.

●

Fully open the liftgate/trunk lid and make sure that it stays open. If the lift-
gate/trunk lid is only opened partially, it could slam shut by vibration or
wind gusts resulting in injury.

●

When loading or unloading luggage in the luggage compartment/trunk,
turn off the engine. Otherwise, you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.

●

Do not modify or replace the liftgate damper stay. Consult an Authorized
Toyota Dealer if a liftgate damper stay is deformed or damaged for rea-
sons such as a collision or if there is some other problem.

●

Be careful not to apply excessive force
to the damper stay on the liftgate such
as by putting your hand on the stay.
Otherwise, the damper stay may bend
and affect the liftgate operation.

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Before Driving

■

Opening the liftgate (5-Door)

Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate,
then press the electric liftgate
opener on the liftgate and raise
the liftgate when the latch
releases.

■

Opening the liftgate (With the advanced keyless function)

●

A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being carried.

●

When opening the liftgate with the doors and the liftgate locked, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate latch to release after the electric liftgate
opener is pressed.

●

The liftgate can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the liftgate can
be opened by pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the liftgate cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure, first push the liftgate completely
closed, then press the electric liftgate opener to fully open the liftgate.

●

When the liftgate latch is released by pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is not operated for a certain period of
time, the liftgate cannot be raised.

To open

Press the electric liftgate opener again.

To close

To close the liftgate from its slightly raised position, open it first by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it after waiting at least 1 second.

●

If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notified by a warning indicated in
the instrument cluster.

●

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by perform-
ing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on P. 506

Opening and Closing the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

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Opening the trunk lid (4-Door)

●

Using the remote release button
Push the remote release but-
ton.

●

Using the electric trunk lid opener (With the advanced keyless
function)
A locked trunk lid can also be
opened while the key is
being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid
opener on the trunk lid, then
raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.

■

Closing the liftgate/trunk lid



5-Door

Lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, then
push the liftgate closed using
both hands. Do not slam it. Pull
up on the liftgate to make sure it
is secure.



4-Door

Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secure.

Liftgate grip
recess

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■

Opening the trunk lid

●

When opening the trunk lid with the doors locked, it may require a few sec-
onds for the trunk lid latch to release after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.

●

The trunk lid can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can
be opened by pressing the electric trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure, press the electric trunk lid opener to
fully open the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid completely closed.

●

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by per-
forming the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on P. 506.

■

Luggage compartment cover (5-Door)

The luggage compartment can
be accessed by opening the lift-
gate when the straps are
attached to the sides of the lift-
gate.

Luggage Compartment

Strap

WARNING

■

Do not place anything on top of the cover

Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight
luggage compartment cover to keep the contents of your luggage area out
of sight; it will not retain heavy objects that are not tied down in an accident
such as a rollover. Tie down all heavy objects, whether luggage or cargo,
using the tie down hooks.

■

Make sure luggage and cargo are secured before driving

●

Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

●

Make sure the luggage compartment cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in injury.

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Loading golf bags (only 4-door)

Up to two golf bags can be carried in the trunk.

Place the bottom of the first
golf bag in the trunk with its
bottom pointed to the left and
fit it into the front of the trunk.

Place the second golf bag in
the trunk with its bottom
pointed to the left and fit it
into the back of the trunk.

Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their size.

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2

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■

Removing the cover

This cover can be removed for more room.

Remove the straps from the
hooks.
Lift the end of the luggage
compartment cover a little,
pull it outward, and remove it
from the pins.
Lift the front end of the lug-
gage compartment cover and
remove it.

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that pro-
vides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they
become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their
cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to play
around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release lever so that all children can be told
about it in an appropriate way, keeping in mind that most vehicles do
not have such levers.

■

Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside

Slide the inside trunk release
lever in the direction of the
arrow. The lever is made of
material that will glow for hours
in the darkness of the trunk fol-
lowing a brief exposure to ambi-
ent light.

The inside trunk release lever is
located on the inside of the trunk
lid.

Pin

Pin

1

2

3

Inside Trunk Release Lever

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WARNING

■

Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle

Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat exposure.

■

Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by latching
the rear seats, doors and the trunk, and keeping the keys where chil-
dren can not play with them

Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous.
Babies left sleeping and children who lock themselves in cars or trunks can
die very quickly from heat prostration. Do not leave your children or pets
alone in a car at any time. Do not leave the car, the rear folding seats or the
trunk unlocked.

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2

Before Driving

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY
UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep
spark plug fouling to a minimum.
To achieve maximum engine performance, use the specified fuel.

*

1

: U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station

pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the
emission control system to lose effectiveness. It could also cause
engine knocking and serious engine damage.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether com-
pounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common
gasoline blend that can be used with your vehicle is ethanol blended
at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as ethanol or
methanol, may be marketed under the name “Gasohol”.
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the
following may not be covered by the warranty.

• Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.
• Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
• Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Fuel Requirements

Fuel

Octane Rating

*

1

(Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded

fuel

87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

NOTICE

●

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and
will lead to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

●

This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 %
ethanol by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol
exceeds this recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol.
Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.

●

Never add fuel system additives other than a Toyota genuine product, oth-
erwise the emission control system could be damaged. Consult your Toy-
ota dealer for details.

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This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply
with existing exhaust emissions requirements.

●

Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission
control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also
subject to penalties.

●

While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be
heard at the rear of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormal-
ity. The vehicle has a selfchecking device and it operates while the engine is
off.

Emission Control System

WARNING

■

Never park over or near anything flammable

Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
Even with the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after
normal use and could ignite anything flammable. A resulting fire could
cause serious injury or death.

NOTICE

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance.

●

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

●

Do not drive your Toyota with any sign of engine malfunction.

●

Do not coast with the ignition switched off.

●

Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

●

Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.

●

Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a qualified technician.

●

Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

■

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle

Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide
(CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can
cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the
vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

■

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area

Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is danger-
ous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily
enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.

■

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air when idling the engine:

Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows
closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open area,
exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.

■

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:

Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monox-
ide, it could cause loss of consciousness or even death to occupants in the
cabin.

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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

WARNING

■

When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it

Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel-filler cap is removed too quickly.

■

Before refueling, stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames
away from the filler neck

Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could result in serious burns or death in an
accident.

■

Do not continue refueling after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automat-
ically

Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank may cause fuel overflow or
leakage. Fuel overflow and leakage could damage the vehicle and if the fuel
ignites it could cause a fire and explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.

NOTICE

Always use only a genuine Toyota fuel-filler cap or an approved equivalent,
available at your Toyota dealer. The wrong cap can result in a serious mal-
function of the fuel and emission control systems.
It may also cause the check engine light in the combination meter to illumi-
nate.

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2

Before Driving

Before refueling, close all the doors, windows, and the liftgate/trunk
lid, and switch the ignition OFF.

To open the fuel-filler lid, pull
the remote fuel-filler lid release.

To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the
inner side of the fuel-filler lid.

Insert the refueling nozzle all the way and begin refueling. Pull out
the refueling nozzle after the refueling stops automatically.
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until a click is heard.
To close, press the fuel-filler lid
until it locks securely.

Refueling

Remote fuel-filler lid release

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Open

To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.

Attach

the

removed cap to the inner side of
the fuel lid.

Close

To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.

Fuel-Filler Cap

1

2

NOTICE

If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be
properly installed. If the warning light illuminates, park your vehicle safely off
the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and reinstall it correctly. After the
cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine (after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap warning light illuminated could
cause the check engine light to illuminate as well.

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2-5. Steering Wheel

2

Before Driving

Steering Wheel

To change the angle or length of the steering wheel:

Stop the vehicle, and then pull
down the lock release lever
under the steering column.
Tilt the steering wheel and/or
adjust the steering column
length to the desired positions,
then push the lever up to lock
the column.
Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it’s
locked before driving.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Lock release
lever

1

2

WARNING

■

Make sure that the steering wheel is locked firmly in place

If it is difficult to raise the lever, lightly move the steering wheel forward and
back to pull up the lever.

■

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving

Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Mov-
ing it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This
can lead to loss of control or an accident.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is securely
locked by trying to move it up and down

Driving with the steering wheel not securely locked in position is dangerous.
If the steering wheel moves unexpectedly while driving, you could lose con-
trol of the steering resulting in an accident.

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The grips on the left and right of
the steering wheel can be warmed
up.

The ignition must be switched ON.

Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel. The heated steering
wheel operates for about 30 minutes and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the heater is operating.
To turn off the heated steering wheel before the 30 minutes has elapsed,
press the switch again.

To sound the horn, press the

mark on the steering wheel.

Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)

Heating area

Heated steering

wheel switch

WARNING

■

The following types of persons should be careful not to touch the
steering wheel. Otherwise, it could cause a low-temperature burn.

●

Infants, small children, elderly people, and physically challenged people

●

People with delicate skin

●

People who are excessively fatigued

●

People who are intoxicated

●

People who have taken sleep-inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or
cold medicine

Horn

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2

Before Driving

Mirrors

■

Mirror type



Flat type (driver’s side)

Flat surface mirror.



Convex type (front passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its surface.

■

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position.
To adjust:

Rotate the mirror switch to
the left or right to choose
the left or right side mirror.
Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror,
lock the control by rotating
the switch in the center posi-
tion.

Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.

Outside Mirrors

Center position

Mirror switch

1

2

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■

Folding mirror

Fold the outside mirror rear-
ward until it is flush with the
vehicle.

■

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rear-
view mirror to center on the
scene through the rear window.

WARNING

■

Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes

Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehi-
cle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident.
What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.

■

Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you
start driving

Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous. Your rear view will
be restricted, and you could have an accident.

Rearview Mirror

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Before Driving

■

Reducing glare from headlights

Adjust the mirror with the day/night lever in the day position.
Push the day/night lever for-
ward for day driving. Pull it back
to reduce glare of headlights
from vehicles at the rear.

Day
Night

Day/Night lever

1
2

WARNING

■

Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks

Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your
view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when
changing lanes.

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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2-7. Windows

Power Windows

The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window
switches.

When driving with only one of the rear windows open, your ears might experi-
ence a resonating sound. However, this does not indicate a problem. The
sound can be reduced by slightly opening a front window or by changing the
size of the rear window opening.

WARNING

■

Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window

Closing a power window is dangerous. A person’s hands, head, or even
neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even
death. This warning applies especially to children.

■

Never allow children to play with power window switches

Power window switches that are not locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate power windows unintentionally,
which could result in serious injury if a child’s hands, head or neck becomes
caught by the window.

■

Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the fully
closed position or while holding up the power window switch

Blocking the power window just before it reaches the fully closed position or
while holding up the power window switch is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the window from closing
all the way. If fingers are caught, serious injuries could occur.

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2

Before Driving

The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the
switch is pulled up with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close
three or more windows at the same time.
The front passenger’s side and rear windows can be opened/closed
when the power window lock switch on the driver’s door is in the
unlock position. Keep this switch in the locked position while children
are in the vehicle.

■

Opening/Closing windows

●

A power window may no longer open/close if you continue to press the
switch after fully opening/closing the power window. If the power window
does not open/close, wait a moment and then operate the switch again.

●

The passenger windows may be opened or closed using the master control
switches on the driver’s door.

●

The power window can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition
is switched from ON to ACC or off with all doors closed. If any door is
opened, the power window will stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power window, the switch must be held up
firmly throughout window closure because the auto-closing function will be
inoperable.

Opening/Closing Windows

Driver’s
window

Close

Open

Right rear window

Locked position

Unlocked position

Front
passenger’s
window

Left rear
window

Open

Close

Master control switches

Front passenger’s
window switch
Rear window switches

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To fully open the window automatically, press the switch completely
down, then release. The window will fully open automatically.
To fully close the window automatically, pull the switch completely up,
then release. The window will fully close automatically.
To stop the window partway, pull or press the switch in the opposite
direction and then release it.
This function is only equipped on the driver’s side.

Power window system initialization procedure
If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other rea-
sons (such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully
open/closed), the window will not fully open and close automatically.
The power window auto function will only resume on a power window that has
been reset.

Switch the ignition ON.
Make sure that the power window lock switch located on the driver’s door
is not depressed.
Press the switch and fully open the window.
Pull up the switch to fully close the window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the window fully closed.
Make sure that the power windows operate correctly using the door
switches.

If foreign matter is detected between the window and the window
frame while the window is closing automatically, the window stops
closing and automatically opens partway.

■

Jam-safe window

●

The jam-safe function may operate under the following conditions
• A strong impact is detected while the window is closing automatically.
• Window is closing automatically in very low temperatures.

●

In the event the jam-safe function activates and the power window cannot
be closed automatically, pull and hold the switch and the window will close.

●

The jam-safe window function does not operate until the system has been
reset.

Auto-opening/closing

Jam-safe window

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2

3

4

5

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2

Before Driving

Modification and Add-On Equipment

Toyota cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft deterrent
systems’ operation if the system has been modified or if any
add-on equipment has been installed.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-
on equipment to the immobilizer and the theft deterrent systems or the vehi-
cle.

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Immobilizer System

If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the
engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult
your Toyota dealer.

●

The keys carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your
safety, obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time. They are
only available through your Toyota dealer.

●

Always keep a spare key in case one is lost. If a key is lost, consult your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

●

If you lose a key, your Toyota dealer will reset the electronic codes of your
remaining keys and immobilizer system. Bring all the remaining keys to your
Toyota dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not been reset is not possible.

The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a
key the system recognizes.

NOTICE

●

Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

●

To avoid damage to the key, do not:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.
• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard

or hood, under direct sunlight.

●

If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction.
Consult your Toyota dealer.

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Before Driving

■

Arming

The system is armed when the
ignition is switched from ON to
off.
The security indicator light in
the combination meter flashes
every 2 seconds until the sys-
tem is disarmed.

■

Disarming

The system is disarmed when the ignition is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off. If the engine does not start with
the correct key, and the security indicator light remains illuminated
or flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal trans-
mission. Switch the ignition off, and then restart the engine. If the
engine does not start after 3 or more tries, contact your Toyota
dealer.

●

The engine may not start and security indicator light may illuminate or flash
if the key is placed in an area where it is difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard or in the glove compartment. Move the
key to a location within the signal range, switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine.

●

Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the security indicator light.

●

If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Go to your Toyota dealer and have it checked. If the
engine is shut off while the indicator light is flashing, you will not be able to
restart it.

●

Because the electronic codes are reset when the immobilizer system is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make sure to bring all the keys to your Toy-
ota dealer so that they can be programmed.

Operation

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Theft Deterrent System



The system will not function unless it’s properly armed. So when you
leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.

■

System triggering conditions

The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash
for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of
the following:

• Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key, door lock switch, or an

inside door-lock knob.

• Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle.
• Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until
the driver’s door or the liftgate/trunk lid is unlocked with the smart
key.
With the advanced keyless function:
The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request
switch on a door.

●

The liftgate/trunk lid does not open while the theft deterrent system is oper-
ating.

●

If the battery goes dead while the theft deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.



: If equipped

If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into
the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnor-
mality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning
lights.

Operation

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Before Driving

Close the windows securely.
Switch the ignition OFF.
Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed.
Press the lock button on the smart key or lock the driver’s door from
the outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash once.
The following method will also arm the theft deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “ ” while any door is open and then
close all of the doors.
With the advanced keyless function:
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in
the instrument panel flashes
twice per second for 20 sec-
onds.

After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.

●

The theft deterrent system can also be armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate/trunk lid and the hood closed. Refer to
Smart Key on P. 93.

●

The system will disarm if one of the following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock button:
• Unlocking any door.
• Opening any door.
• Opening the hood.
• Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming procedure again.

●

When the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the smart key or
using the auxiliary key while the theft deterrent system is armed, the hazard
warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed.

How to Arm the System

1

2

3

4

5