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the smart key system. Refer to
P.600 to restart the engine.
Electronic key battery depletion
P.125
Conditions affecting operation
P.149
Notes for the entry function
P.150
If "Smart Key System Malfunc-
tion See Owner's Manual" is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
When "Check Fuel Cap" is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
P.242
Steering lock function (vehi-
cles with a manual transmis-
sion)
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 can-
cels the steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push ENGINE Switch
while Turning Steering Wheel in
Either Direction" will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, operation of the
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4-2. Driving procedures
motor may be suspended if the
engine is turned on and off repeat-
edly 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.
Electronic key battery
P.550
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 key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.598.
WARNING
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting 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 (vehi-
cles with a manual transmis-
sion)
If engine failure occurs while the
vehicle 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.
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