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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Dynamic radar cruise control
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, before you scrap your vehicle.
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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 39
Wireless remote control ...... 62
Side doors .......................... 78
Trunk (sedan) ..................... 88
Back door (wagon) ............. 92
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 98
Rear seats ........................ 100
Driving position memory
system ............................ 103
Head restraints ................. 106
Seat belts.......................... 108
Steering wheel .................. 116
Inside rear view mirror ...... 119
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 1221-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................. 125
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap .......................... 129
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 135
Double locking system ...... 144
Alarm ................................ 146
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 154
SRS airbags...................... 156
Child restraint systems ..... 168
Installing child
restraints ......................... 176
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 190
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When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
(for right-hand drive vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Lock the glove box. (P. 482)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, using
the key number plate. (P. 699)
When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a key in
your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed acciden-
tally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could
interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
NOTICE
To prevent key damage
Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
Do not disassemble the key.
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart entr y & start system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the doors and trunk/back door (P. 40)
Unlocks and locks the trunk/back door (P. 4 0 )
Starts and stops the engine (P. 210)
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Unlocking and locking the doors and trunk/back door (front door
handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors and trunk/back door
cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds
after they are locked.
Touch the sensor area to lock.
Unlocking and locking the trunk/back door
Press the unlock button to
unlock.
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle. They
will not lock automatically after
they have been opened and then
closed.
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Press the lock button to lock.
Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location
Sedan
Antennas outside cabin
Antenna outside trunk
Antenna inside trunk
Antennas inside cabin
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Wagon
Antennas outside cabin
Antenna outside luggage com-
partment
Antenna inside luggage com-
partment
Antennas inside cabin
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Sedan
When locking or unlocking
the side doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
either of the outside front
door handles.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When locking or unlocking
the trunk/back door
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
the trunk/back door opener
switch.
Wagon