T-TT-0222-13

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Tech Tip
T-TT-0222-13
February 25, 2013
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2012-2014
2013-2014
2012-2014
2012-2014
Camry
Avalon
Prius PHV
Prius C
2012-2014
2013-2014
2012-2014
2012-2014
Prius
Avalon HV
Prius V
Cam HV
CONDITION
The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering
wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
HINT: The above listed vehicles are not equipped with an LED indicator on the "ENGINE START
STOP" or "POWER" switch , and instead will display a message reading "Steering Lock
Engaged" in the event that the steering lock actuator is unable to disengage from the steering
column.
If the operator attempts to ready-on or start the vehicle while there is tension on the steering lock
actuator, it will not be able to fully disengage when the "ENGINE START STOP" or "POWER" switch is
depressed . This condition will cause the vehicle message center to display the "Steering Lock
Engaged" error message and the vehicle will fail to ready-on or start.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Gently move the steering wheel from side-to-side to relax tens ion on the steering lock actuator. Once
the steering lock actuator is free to disengage, the vehicle will be able to successfully ready-on .
Additional information may be found in the vehicle owner's manual.
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Expires on
Ver 2. 1 812812011 T
02/25/2014
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