2011 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

33 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Note for the smart key system
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or
floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE
START STOP” switch modes are changed.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may
prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han-
dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling
the door handle again.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

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■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(P. 467)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
2 secondsTried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 493)
●Starting the engine: P. 494
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 428
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
sounds onceThe electronic key battery
is low.Replace the battery.
(P. 428)
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ouslyTried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to
“P”Shift the shift lever to
“P”.
Interior alarm
rings continu-
ouslyTurned the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to
ACCESSORY mode while
the driver’s door is open
(Opened the driver’s door
when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door.
Turned the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver’s door is
openClose the driver’s
door.

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 532)
■Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14AAB
FCC ID: HYQ13BZH
FCC ID: HYQ14ABK
FCC ID: HYQ13BZW
NOTE:
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 interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1
NOTE:
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 interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 28)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of
such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle and the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Unlocks the trunk
(push and hold)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (P. 9 7 )

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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Operation indicator
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart key system)
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if
an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,
and lock the vehicle once more.
Vehicles without smart key system
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (P. 9 7 )
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Unlocks the trunk
(push and hold)

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■Security feature
P. 3 4
■When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 428
■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 0
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such
as a personal computer
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be
changed. (Customizable features P. 532)