Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in p.)
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
All electrical components can be used.
For starting the engine.
Turning the key from “acc” to “lock”
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. („_P. 76) 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 “lock” or “acc” position to remind you to remove the key.
Caution
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 when 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
Diagnosis system
Description
The occupant classification ecu controls the functions of
the occupant classification system on the vehicle. Data
of the occupant classification system can be read in the
data link connector 3 (dlc3) of the vehicle. When the
system seems to be malfunctioning, use the intelligen ...
System voltage
Description
The battery supplies electricity to the ecm even when the ignition switch is
in the off position. This
power allows the ecm to store data such as dtc history, freeze frame data and
fuel trim values. If the
battery voltage falls below a minimum level, the memory is cleared and ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
■If the engine does not s ...