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.

The parking brake indicator will come on.

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:

Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the engine switch illumination operates as follows.

When a door is opened, or the engine switch is changed from ACC or ON to off, the engine switch illumination illuminates.

When depressing the brake pedal with carrying the electronic key on your person, the engine switch illumination blinks.

When the engine switch is in ACC or ON, the engine switch illumination illuminates.

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 door is unlocked with the mechanical key, the engine cannot be started using the smart key system. Refer to Starting the engine to start the engine. However, if the electronic key is carried inside the vehicle and the doors are locked (Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside), the engine can be started.

Electronic key battery depletion

Conditions affecting operation

Note for the entry function

When “Smart Key System malfunction See owner’s manual” is displayed on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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.

Do not press the shift release button after shifting the shift position to P.

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished.

Release the brake pedal and check that ACC or ON is not shown on the meter.

Note:

Automatic engine shut off feature

The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the engine when the shift position 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 position is in P.

The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake pedal is depressed, or if the shift position is in a position other than P.

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch (Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside) from the inside or the mechanical key (Locking and unlocking the doors) 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^*1

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACC^*2

Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.

All electrical components can be used.

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If the shift lever is in a position other than P or the shift release button is pressed when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACC, not to OFF.

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ACC mode can be enabled/disabled on the customize menu. (Customizable features)

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 or ON (the engine is not running) for more than 20 minutes with the shift lever is in P or the shift release button is not pressed, the engine switch will automatically turn to 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.

When ACC customization is in off

With the engine switch is turned off, the Multimedia Display can still be used for a certain time until the battery saving function starts operating.

When the safe exit assist is operating, a buzzer will sound and a voice guidance will be given. (Voice notifications)

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 “POWER ON” is displayed on the meters while the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off.Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off.

When stopping the engine with the shift position in a position other than P

If the engine is stopped when the shift lever is in a position other than P or the shift release button is pressed, 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.

Do not press the shift release button after shifting the shift position to P.

Check that “POWER ON” is displayed on the multi-information display and press the engine switch shortly and firmly.

Check that “ACCESSORY” or “POWER ON” on the multi-information display are off.

Notice:

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine with the shift lever in a position other P or the shift release button pressed. If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P or the shift release button pressed, the engine switch will not be turned off and remained to ON. If the vehicle is left in ON, battery discharge may occur.