If The Engine Does Not Start; Steering Lock; Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention - Toyota VIOS Owner's Manual

■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 178
Conditions affecting operation
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P. 176
Notes for the entry function
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P. 177
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If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 115)
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Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever
is securely set in P or N. The engine may not start if the shift lever is dis-
placed out of P or N.

Steering lock

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After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be released
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Vehicles with a drive monitor display: The
smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a multi-information display:
"Push ENGINE Switch while Turning
Steering Wheel in Either Direction" will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
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Vehicles with a continuously variable
transmission
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
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