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4-2. Driving procedures
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push ENGINE Switch while
Turning The Steering Wheel in Either
Direction" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
● 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 running the engine. After
about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
■ If there is a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
If "Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion See Owner's Manual" is displayed
on the multi-information display, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ Electronic key battery
P.578
■ 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 to OFF, the engine may not
start in some cases. After turning the
engine switch to OFF, please wait a
few seconds before restarting the
engine.
■ Customization
If the smart entry & start system has
been deactivated in a customized set-
ting, refer to P.679.
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.
■
Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehi-
cle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe
and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may
lead to 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 malfunc-
tion with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be oper-
ating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly,
there may be a malfunction. Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stopping the engine
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake (P.293),
and shift the shift lever to P.
(P.285)