Starting the engine
1. Check that the parking brake is set.
2. Check that the shift lever is set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to the "START" position to start the engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
- "LOCK"
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
- "ACC"
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
- "ON"
All electrical components can be used.
- "START"
For starting the engine.
■Turning the key from "ACC" to "LOCK"
1. Shift the shift lever to P.
2. Push in the key and turn it to the
"LOCK" position.
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot be released When starting the engine,
the engine
switch may seem stuck in the "LOCK"
position. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver's door is opened while the engine switch is in
the "ACC" or "LOCK" position to remind you to remove the key.
| 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
Do not turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position while driving. If,
in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn
the engine switch only to the "ACC" position to stop the engine. An
accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. |
| NOTICE ■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the "ACC" or "ON" position for long
periods
of time without the engine running.
■When starting the engine
- Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This
may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
- 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.
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