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4-2. Driving procedures
engine switch mode.
■ Engine switch illumination
According to the situation, the
engine switch illumination operates
as follows.
● When a door is opened, or the
engine switch mode is changed
from ACC or ON to off, the engine
switch illumination comes on.
● When depressing the brake pedal
with carrying the electronic key on
your person, the engine switch
illumination blinks.
● When the engine switch mode is
in ACC or ON, the engine switch
illumination is constantly illumi-
nated.
■ If the engine does not start
● The engine immobilizer system
may not have been deactivated.
(P.70)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■ If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using
the smart key system. Refer to
P.428to restart the engine.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 10 0
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 12 1
■ Notes for the entry function
P.122
■ Electronic key battery
P.377
■ 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 turn-
ing the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restart-
ing the engine.
■ Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.426.
■ 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.
■ 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.