Steering Lock; Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention; When “Check Entry & Start System” Is Displayed On The Multi-Information Display; Operation Of The Engine Switch - Toyota Kluger Owner's Manual

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Steering lock

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.
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When the steering lock cannot be released
"Steering Lock active" will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor
may be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the engine switch. After
about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
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When "Check Entry & Start System" is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 359
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Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
●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.
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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
→P. 437
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