Engine (ignition) switch Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes. Smart key system Starting the engine Engine How to start the engine Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started. Press the engine switch shortly and firmly. When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch. The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started. The engine can be started from any engine switch mode. Note: If the engine does not start The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (Engine immobilizer system) Contact your Toyota dealer. If a message related to start-up is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions. If the battery is discharged The engine cannot be started using the smart key system. Refer to If the vehicle battery is discharged to restart the engine. Electronic key battery depletion Electronic key battery depletion Conditions affecting operation Conditions affecting operation Note for the entry function Note for the entry function Electronic key battery Electronic key battery Operation of the engine switch If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change or the engine may not start. If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine. Customization If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, refer to If the electronic key does not operate properly. Warning: When starting the engine Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Notice: When starting the engine Do not race a cold engine. If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately. Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Stopping the engine Stop the vehicle completely. Set the parking brake (Parking brake), and shift the shift lever to P. Check the parking brake indicator is illuminated. Press the engine switch. The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished. Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not shown on the multi-information display. Note: Automatic engine shut off feature The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended period. The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has been left running while the shift lever is in P. The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P. After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch (Door lock switches) from the inside or the mechanical key from the outside, the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is opened. When the engine is stopped Even if the engine switch is turned off, the cooling fan may continue to operate for a short time. Warning: Stopping the engine in an emergency If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency)However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds. To restart the engine after performing an emergency shutdown, shift the shift lever to N and then press the engine switch. When parking Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard. If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the engine. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. Engine switch Changing the engine switch modes Ignition switch (engine switch) Changing the engine switch modes Engine ACCESSORY mode Changing engine switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) OFF^* The emergency flashers can be used. ACC Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. “ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the multi-information display. ON All electrical components can be used. “IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display. ^*If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACC, not to OFF. Note: Engine switch Auto power off function Ignition switch (engine switch) Auto power off function Auto power off function If the vehicle is left in ACC for more than 20 minutes or ON (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time when the engine is not running. Notice: To prevent battery discharge Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time without the engine running. If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off. When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACC. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off: Check that the parking brake is set. Shift the shift lever to P. Check that “ACCESSORY” is displayed on the multi-information display and press the engine switch shortly and firmly. Check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” on the multi-information display are off. Notice: To prevent battery discharge Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACC. If the vehicle is left in ACC, battery discharge may occur.