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Toyota Sienna 2010-2023 Owners Manual: Changing the engine switch positions

Toyota Sienna. Changing the engine switch positions


  1. “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”.)
  2. “ACC”
    Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
  3. “ON”
    All electrical components can be used.
  4. “START”
    For starting the engine.

Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

Toyota Sienna. 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

Toyota Sienna. 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.

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 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

  • 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 the engine checked immediately.
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine. ...

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes. ...

Other materials:

Precaution
1. INITIALIZATION NOTICE: Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, engine assembly or ECM (See page AX-16). Perform REGISTRATION (VIN registration) when replacing the ECM (See page ES-15). HINT: Initializatio ...

Sound Signal Circuit between Radio and Navigation Assembly and Stereo Component Amplifier
DESCRIPTION The radio and navigation assembly sends a sound signal to the stereo component amplifier through this circuit. The sound signal that has been sent is amplified by the stereo component amplifier, and then is sent to the speakers. If there is an open or short in the circuit, s ...

Removal
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING Remove the screw. Using a heat light, heat the front door window frame moulding between 40 to 60 C (104 to 140 F). NOTICE: Do not heat the front door window frame moulding excessively. Slide the front door window frame moulding upward ...

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