Toyota Land Cruiser Smart Entry System
When the key holder is around 70cm from the vehicle, the Toyota Land Cruiser Smart Entry system uses wireless technology to allow the locking and unlocking of the vehicle’s doors by use of the electronic key fob. The Smart Entry system also allows the driver to start the vehicle’s engine without the need to insert the key.
Toyota Land Cruiser Smart Entry Warning Lights and Buzzer Explained
The Smart Entry system uses a combination or warning lights and audible alerts to indicate a possible problem or maintenance issue. The possible combination of warning lights and audible alerts are as follows:
| Interior buzzer | Exterior buzzer | Warning light | Details / Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous | Continuous |  Flashes in yellow |
Details: Indicates that the driver’s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle, the shift lever was not in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission) and the engine switch was not turned off.
Action: Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission). Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. |
| Once | Sounds 3 times | Flashes in yellow |
Details: Indicates that the driver’s door has been opened or closed with the engine switch in any mode other than off, the shift lever was in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission) and the electronic key outside of the detection area.
Action: Turn the engine switch off. Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. |
| Once | Sounds once for 5 seconds | Flashes in yellow |
Details: Indicates that the engine switch in any mode other than off, the shift lever was in P (automatic transmission), the electronic key outside of the detection area and attempt to lock the vehicle with smart entry & start system.
Action: Turn the engine switch off. Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. |
| Once | Sounds 3 times | Flashes in yellow |
Details: Indicates that a door other than the driver’s door has been opened or closed with the engine switch in any mode other than off, the shift lever was in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission) and the electronic key outside of the detection area.
Action: Turn the engine switch off. Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. |
| Once | None | Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds |
Details: Indicates the electronic key is not present when attempting to start the engine.
Action: Confirm the location of the electronic key. |
| Sounds 9 times | None | Flashes in yellow |
Details: Indicate that an attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not inside the vehicle.
Action: Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. |
| Once | None | Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds |
Details: Indicate that the electronic key battery is low.
Action: Replace the battery. |
| Once | None | Flashes quickly in green for 15 seconds |
Details: Indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
Action: Release the steering lock. |
| Once | None | Flashes in yellow for 60 seconds |
Details: When the door is unlocked with the mechanical key and then the engine switch was pressed, the electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle. Details: The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the engine switch was pressed two consecutive times. Action: Touch the electronic key to the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission). |
Toyota Land Cruiser Warning Lights
If you want to find out more about your vehicle’s warning lights, see Toyota Land Cruiser dashboard warning lights for more information.