2007 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

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To open the trunk lid, push and hold
the trunk opener switch of the transmit-
ter for 1 second. A long beep will
sound.
If the key is in the ignition (vehicles with
key cylinder−type ignition switch) or the
ignition switch is set at ACC or ON (ve-
hicles with smart key system), the trunk
lid cannot be opened by the trunk opener
switch.
Opening of the trunk lid with the wireless
remote control can be changed as follows.
Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
Trunk lid opens by pushing the trunk
opener switch twice in succession.
Trunk lid opens by pushing the trunk
opener switch once regardless of how
long the switch is being pressed.
Opening of the trunk lid is disabled
using the wireless remote control trans-
mitter.
Vehicles with key cylindertype ignition
switch
Vehicles with smart key system
Pushing the alarm switch for 1 second
or more blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, turn signal
lights, tail lights and interior light.
Vehicles with smart key system only—
When pushing the switch, the indicator
light flashes.
The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
the alarm midway, push any button on the
wireless remote control or set the ignition
switch to ON.
If the key is in the ignition (vehicles with
key cylinder−type ignition switch) or the
ignition switch is set at ACC or ON (ve-
hicles with smart key system), the alarm
does not work.
This alarm function can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
—Activating alarm

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For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the battery by following these
procedures:
1. Open the cover using a flathead screw-
driver wrapped with plastic tape.2. Remove the module from the key
frame.
—Replacing battery
(with key cylindertype
ignition switch)

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3. Open and remove the battery case
cover using a coin.4. Take out the discharged transmitter
battery and put in a new battery with
the positive (+) side up.5. Install the battery case cover and then
install the module into the key frame.
Close the cover.
6. When pushing either switch on the
wireless key, make sure the indicator
light comes on.
NOTICE
Do not bend the terminals.
Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the battery are
faced correctly.
Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.
Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
Be careful not to bend the electrode
when inserting the battery and that
dust or oils do not adhere to the
case.
Close the cover securely.

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After replacing the battery, check that the
key operates properly. If the key still does
not operate properly, contact your Toyota
dealer.The transmitter can easily be damaged
when replacing the battery. We recom-
mend having the battery replaced by your
Toyota dealer. If you have to do it your-
self, use a CR1632 lithium battery or
equivalent and a flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.
NOTICE
Be careful not to touch the circuit,
as this may generate static electric-
ity that can damage the transmitter.
When replacing the transmitter bat-
tery, be careful not to lose the com-
ponents.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the transmitter battery by follow-
ing these procedures:
1. Push the release button and take out
the mechanical key.
—Replacing battery
(with smart key system)

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2. Using a flathead screwdriver or equiva-
lent, open the transmitter case.3. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-
tery by flathead screwdriver or equiva-
lent. Insert the guide groove and lift as
shown in the above illustration.
NOTICE
Do not modify the battery case. It
may cause a transmitter malfunction.
4. Put in a new battery with the positive
(+) side up. Install the cover and insert
the mechanical key into the transmitter.
Close the transmitter case securely.

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NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the battery are
faced correctly.
Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.
Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
Be careful not to bend the electrode
when inserting the transmitter bat-
tery and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.The smart key system consists mainly
of the following functions.
Engine immobilizer function (For de-
tails, see “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 18 in this Section.)
Wireless remote control function (For
details, see “Wireless remote control”
on page 20 in this Section.)
Push button start function (For details,
see “How to start the engine” on page
316 in Section 3.)
Entry function and start function (See
“ENTRY FUNCTION AND START
FUNCTION” described below.)
Steering lock function (See “STEERING
LOCK FUNCTION” described below.)
CAUTION
People with implanted pacemakers
or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system
antennas, because the radio waves
may affect the operation of such
devices. For the antenna locations
see “ANTENNA LOCATION” on page
32 in this Section.
Users of any electrical medical de-
vice other than implanted pacemak-
ers and implanted cardiac defibrilla-
tors should consult the manufactur-
er of the device for information
about its operation under the influ-
ence of radio waves. Radio waves
could have unexpected effects on
the operation of such medical de-
vices.
If necessary, the entry function can
be disabled. See “DISABLING THE
SMART KEY SYSTEM” on page 36
in this Section.
Smart key system

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Entry function
Start function
ENTRY FUNCTION AND START
FUNCTION
Simply by carrying the key, you can
lock and unlock the doors and start the
engine.
Entry function—You can lock and unlock
the doors and open the trunk without in-
serting the key in the keyholes. For fur-
ther information, see “Side doors” on page
36 and “Trunk lid” on page 46 in this
Section.
Start function—You can shift the power
supply mode and start the engine when
the electronic key is in the vehicle. For
further information, see “Ignition switch”
on page 159 in Section 1−7 and “How to
start the engine” on page 316 in Section
3.
If the smart key system does not oper-
ate properly because of a system mal-
function, consult your Toyota dealer.
Make sure to bring all of the keys. They
may be necessary to repair the system.STEERING LOCK FUNCTION
When the driver ’s door is opened after
turning off the engine, the steering wheel
will lock.
The steering lock is automatically un-
locked when the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch (engine switch) is pressed. If the
indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch flashes green, this indicates
that the steering wheel remains locked. If
the amber indicator light flashes, this indi-
cates that the steering lock is malfunction-
ing. For details, see “How to start the
engine” on page 316 in Section 3.

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ANTENNA LOCATION
1. Antenna inside cabin and trunk
2. Antenna outside cabin and trunk
ACTUATION AREA
The entry function and start function
are available to use when a registered
key is in the actuation area.
1. Entry function actuation area—About
0.7 m (2 ft.) from each outside front
door handle and the trunk opener
switch
Only the door handle of the actuation
area that the key holder is in can be
operated.
If the key is close to the door handle,
windows or the center of the rear
bumper, on the ground or above the
roof, the entry function may not be
activated.