Starting the engine
1. Check that the parking brake is set.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P.
Do not press the shift lever button after shifting the shit position to P.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to START to start the engine.
■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 OFF. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.
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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.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
Changing the engine
switch positions
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Stopping the engine
On-vehicle Inspection
Inspection