Toyota Sienna 2010-2024 Owners Manual: Starting the engine
- Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.
- Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the electronic key that is touched to the engine switch if any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is touched to the switch.
- Press the engine switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine switch cannot be operated, contact your Toyota dealer.
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As this above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered.
Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
When the electronic key does not work properly
- Check if the battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the
function.
- Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Using the mechanical key in order to perform
the following operations.
Locks all the doors
Unlocks the door(s)
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
onc ...
If the battery is
discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booste ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the
bearing.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface ...
Power Seat Motor Circuit
DESCRIPTION
When the power seat control switch is operated, a command signal is sent to
the position control ECU
and switch assembly (power seat control switch and ECU). The front power seat
switch then controls the
appropriate seat motor as needed. This memory system does not use a seat
po ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH
(a) Push down and pull up the shock absorber rod, and
check that there is no unusual resistance or unusual
operation sound.
If there is any malfunction, replace the shock
absorber with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber, se ...
