2006 TOYOTA AVALON key battery

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STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE
ELECTRONIC KEY BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED
If the key indicator does not flash and
the engine cannot be started by using
the start function, the battery may be
discharged. Replace the key battery as
soon as possible. (See “—Replacing
battery” on page 25 in this Section.)However the engine can be started in the
following procedures.
1. While the brake pedal is depressed, touch the Toyota logo side of the
electronic key to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
2. Start the engine within 5 seconds after the green indicator light on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch comes
on and a buzzer sounds.
BATTERY POWER SAVING
Both the vehicle and key transmitters are
always sending signals to each other. To
prevent the batteries from being dis-
charged, the smart key system is auto-
matically deactivated in the following con-
ditions:
If the electronic key is left outside of
the vehicle and within the effective
range of the entry function actuation
area for more than 10 minutes.
If the door lock or unlock operation is
not performed more than 2 weeks. The key and the vehicle are communicat-
ing even while the vehicle is not being
driven. Do not leave the key near the
vehicle (within 2 m [7 ft.]).
The vehicle battery may drain if the
vehicle is not used for a long period of
time. To prevent battery drain, disconnect
the battery negative (
−) terminal or disable
the smart key system. (For details about
disable the smart key system, see
“DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM”
on page 32 in this Section.)
If the battery is disconnected, the power
window and moon roof may not operate
automatically and the jam protection func-
tion will not function correctly after you
reconnect. In this case, you should
normalize each system. To normalize
them, see “Power windows” on page 40
and “Electric moon roof” on page 51 in
Section 1 −2.

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To reactivate the smart key system, per-
form any of the following:
(a) Press the lock button on the outsidefront door handle while carrying the
electronic key.
(b) Perform a wireless remote control op- eration.
(c) Insert and turn the mechanical key in the keyhole of the driver’s door.
If the electronic key receives strong elec-
tromagnetic waves over a period of time,
the battery can be drastically run down.
You should always keep the at least 1 m
(3 ft.) away from the electronic key follow-
ing electrical appliances.
TV
Personal computer
Cellular phone
Cordless phone recharger unit
Electric light stand
Fluorescent desk light For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF1
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS −210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

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To deter vehicle theft, the system is
designed to sound an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm also sounds, when someone
attempts to break the side windows.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
interior light.Indicator light
Glass breakage sensor
SETTING THE SYSTEM1. Vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch—The key is removed from the
ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—The
ignition switch is turned off.
The engine immobilizer system is set and
the indicator light will start flashing. (For
details, see “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 16 in this Section.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.
The indicator light will remain on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
The theft deterrent system will automati-
cally be set after 30 seconds. When the
system is set, the indicator light will start
flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
Theft deterrent system

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WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will sound the alarm under
the following conditions:
If any of the doors is unlocked or if
the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key, wireless remote control
or entry function of the smart key sys-
tem.
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected.
If the ignition is hotwired.
Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor—
The side windows are tapped or bro-
ken.
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activated.
All the doors will be automatically locked
again when the following two conditions
are met:
If any of the doors is unlocked without
the key, wireless remote control or
entry function of the smart key system.
If the key is not in the ignition switch
(vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch) or the ignition switch is set to
off (vehicles with smart key system). After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will start
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
“Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
three ways:
Set the ignition switch to ON.
Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control.
Open the trunk with the wireless re-
mote control or entry function of the
smart key system.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the
above mentioned 3 ways.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality with your vehicle. TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the
key, wireless remote control or entry
function of the smart key system. Be
sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system s hould activate the alarm.
4. Stop the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing
the hood, also check that the system
is activated when the battery terminal
is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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RECALLING THE MEMORIZED POSITION
When you push button “1” or “2”, a
beep will sound and the driving posi-
tion will be automatically adjusted to
the position recorded for that button.
The memorized position can be recalled
under the following conditions:
The ignition switch is set at ON and
the shift lever is in the “P” position
with the brake pedal released.
The key is not in the ignition switch
(vehicles with key cylinder−type ignition
switch) or the ignition is turned off (ve-
hicles with smart key system), and
less than 30 seconds have passed
since opening the driver ’s door. To stop the operation, push any driving
position memory button.
To reactivate the system, push the button
“1” or “2” again.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,
the memory will be erased and the posi-
tions will have to be set again.
CAUTION
Do not start the vehicle while the
adjustments are being made.
Take care not to select the wrong
button, or the seat could strike the
rear passenger or hit your body
against the steering wheel. If this
happens, you can stop the move-
ment by pressing another driving
position memory switch, or de-
pressing the brake pedal.
When the driver’s door is opened, you
can recall the memorized position using
the wireless remote control function or
the entry function of the smart key sys-
tem.
This function can be used after setting the
driving position by following procedure.
—Memory call system using
t h e elect ro n ic key
(smart key system only)

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If all the doors are closed and the ignition
switch is set at ACC, the ignition switch
light and interior light will fade out.
If all the doors are locked, all the lights
will fade out.
When the transmission selector lever is
placed out of the “P” position with the
ignition switch is set at ON, the exterior
foot lights will fade out.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
all of the lights will automatically turn off
the key removed (vehicles with key cylin-
der−type ignition switch) or the ignition is
turned off (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), and the door is left opened for
about 20 minutes.
CENTER CONSOLE ILLUMINATION
The center console illumination comes on
when the ignition switch is set at ACC or
ON.
ILLUMINATIONS OF ENTRY FUNCTION
(vehicles with smart key system)
The interior light and exterior foot lights
come on and remain on for about 15 sec-
onds when you carry the registered key
into the entry function actuation area. For
further information of entry function actua-
tion area, see “Smart key system” on
page 27 in Section 1 −2.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The ignition switch must be set at ON.
Lever position
Operation
Position 1Intermittent operation
Position 2Low speed operation
Position 3High speed operation
Position 4Single sweep operation
Position 5Washer on
Rotating the band on the lever lets you
adjust the wiper time interval when the
wiper lever is in the intermittent position
(position 1). Twist the band upward to
increase the time between sweeps, and
downward to decrease it.
When the lever is set to the intermittent
position (position 1), the wipers move ac-
cording to the vehicle speed. The higher
the vehicle speed is, the shorter the inter-
mittent time becomes.
When the lever is in the position 2, the
wipers operate at low speed while the
vehicle is moving and, when it stops, they
switch to intermittent operation. If the le-
ver is shifted “LO” position while the ve-
hicle is stopped, the wiper will begin to
work in intermittent operation after a cou-
ple of wipes at low speed.
This feature can be deactivated. For de-
tails, ask your Toyota dealer.
As soon as the vehicle starts to move,
the wiper will operate once to clear the
driver’s front view if it is set to “INT”.
Windshield wipers and washer
(intermittent operation type)

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“START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the “ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 289 in Section
3.
“ON”—Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key at the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
The selector lever must be put in the “P”
position before turning the key from “ACC”
to the “LOCK” position.
Once you remove the key, the engine im-
mobilizer system is automatically set. (See
“Engine immobilizer system” on page 16
in Section 1−
2.)
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
Approximately five hours after the engine
is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from underneath the luggage compartment
for several minutes. This is normal opera-
tion and does not indicate a malfunction.
(See “Leak detection pump” on page viii.)
It is not a malfunction if the needle on all
meters and gauges move slightly when the
key is turned to the “ACC”, “ON” or
“START” position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key at the “ON” if
the engine is not running. The battery
will discharge and the ignition could
be damaged.
Ignition switch
(with key cylindertype
ignition switch)

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When the key is in the vehicle (on your
person), it is possible to start the engine.
With the brake pedal firmly depressed, the
indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will turn green. Check that
the automatic transmission selector lever
is in the “P” position. Pressing the “EN-
GINE START STOP” switch once starts
the engine.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
slowly and firmly.
Engine should be warmed up by driving,
not in idle. For warming up, drive with
smoothly turning engine until engine cool-
ant temperature is within normal range.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
In the following cases, the engine will not
start.
If a buzzer sounds from the vehicle
and the smart key system warning light
comes on when pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch, this indicates
that the key is not in the vehicle.
If the key is placed in the trunk, the
engine cannot be started.
There are instances in which the en-
gine will not start, even if the key is
in the vehicle (e.g. on the floor, in the
cup holder or glove box).When the push button start function
does not operate properly, the following
may be causes:
The key battery may be discharged if
the electronic key does not work.
You can start the engine by touching
the Toyota logo side of the electronic
key to the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch. For derails, see “Smart key
system” on page 27 in Section 1
−2.
Replace the key battery as soon as
possible. (See “—Replacing battery” on
page 25 in Section 1 −2.)
The engine was repeatedly turned on
and off over a short period.
Wait 10 seconds and then start the
engine.
If the green indicator light on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch flashes
and the smart key system warning light
on the instrument cluster comes on,
the steering wheel is locked.
To free it, rock the steering wheel
slightly while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch.