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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Smart key system∗

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.)

Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 27)Locks and unlocks the back door (→P. 27)Starts the engine (→P. 143)

Electronic key

Electronic key

Electronic key

∗: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors and back door (front and back door handles only)

Grip the handle to unlock 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.

Press the lock button to lock the doors.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna locationAntennas outside the cabinAntennas inside the cabinAntenna outside the luggage compartment

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

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 handles and back door.

When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

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

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

■Conditions affecting operationThe smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 461)

●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 a metallic object

●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key• A wireless key that emits radio waves• Personal computer

● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects is attached to the rear window

■Switching the door unlock functionIt is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing

on the key.

STEP 1

STEP 2

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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.)

■Battery-saving functionIn the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more

●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock button.

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-tion. (→P. 38)

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (→P. 461)

Mode Unlocking doors Beep

Driver’s door unlocking mode

Hold the driver's door han-dle to unlock only the driver's door. Exterior: Beeps twice

Interior: Pings onceHold the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors

All doors unlocking mode

Hold either front and back door handle to unlock all doors

Exterior: Beeps twiceInterior: Pings once

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■Electronic key battery depletion●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted

even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 388)

● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops. (→P. 33)

●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• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones• Table lamps

■To operate the system properlyMake sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-tion.)

■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 or floor, in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.

●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 engine if the electronic key is near the window.

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●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. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

● 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.)

■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periodsTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle.

■Security featureIf a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

■Alarms and warning indicatorsA combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent the theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from errone-ous operation.

●When any warning lights come on: Take appropriate measures in response to which warning light comes on. (→P. 426)

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●When an alarm sounds: Take appropriate measures according to the following table.

Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds once for 2 seconds

Tried to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key is still inside the passenger compartment.

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


Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and lock the doors again.


Tried to lock the vehicle using the entry function while a door is open.

Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.

Interior alarm sounds continu-ously

Tried to open the door and exit the vehicle without shifting the shift lever to P.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Interior alarm beeps repeatedly

Switched to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door is open. (Opened the driver's door when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.)

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.

Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF while the driver's door is open.

Close the driver's door.

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■ If the smart key system does not operate properly●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 461)

●Starting the engine. (→P. 461)

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted→P. 388

Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Interior and exte-rior alarms sound continuously.

Tried to close the driver’s door after carrying the key outside the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON or ACCESSORY mode and without the shift lever being in P.

Shift the shift lever to P, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver’s door again.

Interior alarm beeps once.

The electronic key has a low battery.

Replace the electronic key battery.

Tried to start the engine without the electronic key being present, or when the electronic key was not functioning normally.

Start the engine with the electronic key present.

Interior alarm beeps once and exterior alarm sounds 3 times.

Tried to close the driver’s door after carrying the key outside the vehicle without turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver’s door again.

An occupant carried the electronic key outside the vehicle and closed the door when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in IGNITION ON or ACCESSORY mode.

Bring the electronic key back into the vehi-cle.

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealerIt is possible to deactivate the smart key system etc. (Customizable features →P. 500)

■Certification for the smart key systemFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ14AEM FCC ID: NI4TMLF-2FCC ID: HYQ14AAB FCC ID: HYQ13BZSFCC ID: HYQ14ABK FCC ID: HYQ13CZANOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 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 smart key system antennas. (→P. 28) 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.

●User 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 for disabling the entry function.

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Wireless remote control

■Operation signalsDoors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that

the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

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

Vehicles without smart key system

Locks all doorsPushing and holding: Sounds alarmUnlocks all doorsPressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Vehicles with smart key system

Locks all doorsUnlocks all doorsPressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Pushing and holding: Sounds alarm

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■Panic mode

Vehicles without smart key system


■Door lock buzzerIf a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■Key battery depletionVehicles without smart key system

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 388)

Vehicles with smart key system→P. 388

When is pushed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the wireless remote control.

When is pushed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the wireless remote control.

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■ If the wireless remote control does not operateVehicles without smart key system

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (→P. 42)


●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 461)

●Starting the engine. (→P. 461)

■Security featureIf a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.

■Conditions affecting operationVehicles without smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-ing situations.

●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-ity that generates strong radio waves

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-nication devices

●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

●When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object

●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a personal computer


→P. 30

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealerSettings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 500)

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■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without smart key system)

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ12BBY FCC ID: HYQ13BBZFCC ID: HYQ12BDC FCC ID: HYQ13BDCNOTE: 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.

■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with smart key sys-tem)→P. 36

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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)→P. 26

■ Wireless remote control→P. 38

■ KeyVehicles without smart key system

Locks all doorsUnlocks all doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Vehicles with smart key systemThe doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 461)

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■ Door lock switchLocks all doorsUnlocks all doors

■ Inside lock buttonLocks the doorUnlocks the door

Pulling the door handle can open the front door even if the lock button is in the lock posi-tion.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without the wireless remote control or key

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

Rear door child-protector locks

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the child-protector lock is set.

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.

STEP 1

STEP 2

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■When all the doors are locked with the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote control or keyThe doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch. The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote control or key.

■The doors cannot be locked whenVehicles without smart key system

The key is in the engine switch and either front door is open.


The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealerSettings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 500)

CAUTION

■To prevent an accidentObserve the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Always use a seat belt.

●Always lock the doors.

●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-cle and it may result in serious injury or death.

Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

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Back door

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealerSettings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 500)

CAUTION

■Caution while driving●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

The back door can be opened using the back door handle. The back door can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control, entry function (vehicles with smart key system) or door lock switch.

■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)→P. 27

■ Wireless remote control→P. 38

■ Door lock switch→P. 43

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CAUTION

■Caution while parkingIf the open back door hides the stop, tail or rear turn signal lights, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.

■When children are in the vehicleObserve the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment. If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door. Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

■Operating the back doorObserve the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-ous injury.

●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.

● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back door is about to open or close.

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CAUTION

●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Such additional weight on the back door may interfere with the safety opening and closing operation of the back door.

● If the open back door hides the stop, tail, rear side marker or rear turn sig-nal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.

●The back door may close if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment.

●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface.

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