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1593-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m
(6 ft.) of the vehicle.
The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 737)
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the smart entry & start system to lock the doors will set the alarm sys-
tem. (P. 103)
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)
If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 684)
Except hybrid model: Starting the engine: P. 685
Hybrid model: Starting the hybrid system: P. 686
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
Except hybrid model: If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the
cabin when the engine stops. (P. 607, 625)
Hybrid model: If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin
when the hybrid system stops. (P. 625)
As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 540)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 540
Customization
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 737)
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 189, 684)
Except hybrid model: Starting the engine and changing engine switch
modes: P. 685
Hybrid model: Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch
modes: P. 686
Except hybrid model: Stopping the engine: P. 268
Hybrid model: Stopping the hybrid system: P. 277
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Except hybrid model
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Electronic key battery-saving function
Right-hand drive vehiclesLeft-hand drive vehicles
When starting the hybrid sys-
tem or changing power
switch modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
When starting the hybrid
system or changing power
switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is inside
the vehicle.
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
push button start cannot be used. To can-
cel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops. (P. 625)
As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 540)
• The push button start or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
Alarms and warning messages
P. 625
If the push button start does not operate properly
Starting the hybrid system: P. 276
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 540
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the push button start.
(Customizable features P. 737)
If the push button start has been deactivated in a customized setting
Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 6 8 6
Stopping the hybrid system: P. 277
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Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock button is in the
lock position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system)
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Hybrid model
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
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2
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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2093-3. Adjusting the seats
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CAUTION
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Except hybrid model: Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (multi-mode manual
transmission and manual transmission).
Hybrid model: Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and
set the shift position to P.
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
Adjust the position of the front seat before folding down the rear seatbacks
so that the front seat does not interfere with the rear seatbacks when fold-
ing down the rear seatbacks.