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Manual for VIOS - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:46 p.m.
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This manual provides instructions for operating and maintaining your TOYOTA VIOS vehicle. Key sections include:
- Safety and Security: Essential precautions and safety features.
- Instrument Cluster: Understanding gauges, meters, warning lights, and indicators.
- Operation of Each Component: Instructions for doors, windows, seats, steering wheel, mirrors, lights, wipers, trunk, and more.
- Driving: Before driving checks, driving procedures, driving support systems, and eco-friendly tips.
- Audio System: Operating the audio system, radio, CD player, external devices, and Bluetooth®.
- Interior Features: Utilizing air conditioning, defogger, interior lights, and storage features.
- Maintenance and Care: Cleaning, protecting, and performing do-it-yourself maintenance.
- When Trouble Arises: Steps to take in emergencies and troubleshooting.
- Vehicle Specifications: Technical specifications, customization, and initialization.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause and Action |
|---|---|
| The doors cannot be locked or unlocked, opened or closed | You lose your keys: new genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. If you lose your electronic keys, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. |
| The doors cannot be locked or unlocked | Is the key battery weak or depleted? Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave. |
| The rear door cannot be opened | Is the child-protector lock set? |
| The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside | The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. |
| The engine does not start (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) | Vehicles with a manual transmission: Did you turn the key while firmly depressing the clutch pedal? Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Is the shift lever in P? Is the steering wheel unlocked? Is the battery discharged? |
| The engine does not start (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) | Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? Vehicles with a manual transmission: Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal? Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Is the shift lever in P? Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? Is the steering wheel unlocked? Is the electronic battery weak or depleted? Is the battery discharged? |
| The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake pedal (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission) | Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Is the engine switch in the “ON” position? Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? |
| The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped | Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine switch. Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. |
| The windows do not open or close by operating the power window switches | Is the window lock switch pressed? The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. |
| The engine switch is turned off automatically (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) | The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of time. |
| A warning buzzer sounds during driving | The seat belt reminder light is flashing Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? The parking brake indicator is on Is the parking brake released? |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause and Action |
|---|---|
| The doors cannot be locked or unlocked, opened or closed | You lose your keys: new genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. If you lose your electronic keys, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. |
| The doors cannot be locked or unlocked | Is the key battery weak or depleted? Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave. |
| The rear door cannot be opened | Is the child-protector lock set? |
| The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside | The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. |
| The engine does not start (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) | Vehicles with a manual transmission: Did you turn the key while firmly depressing the clutch pedal? Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Is the shift lever in P? Is the steering wheel unlocked? Is the battery discharged? |
| The engine does not start (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) | Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? Vehicles with a manual transmission: Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal? Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Is the shift lever in P? Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? Is the steering wheel unlocked? Is the electronic battery weak or depleted? Is the battery discharged? |
| The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake pedal (vehicles with a continuously variable transmission) | Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Is the engine switch in the “ON” position? Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? |
| The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped | Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine switch. Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. |
| The windows do not open or close by operating the power window switches | Is the window lock switch pressed? The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. |
| The engine switch is turned off automatically (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) | The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of time. |
| A warning buzzer sounds during driving | The seat belt reminder light is flashing Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? The parking brake indicator is on Is the parking brake released? |