2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS remote control

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
It may not be possible to lock the doors if the sensor area is covered by
mud, ice, snow etc. In this event, try locking again after cleaning the
area, or lock by touching the sensor area on the underside of the door
handle.
Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock or lock
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 smart entry & start system. (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 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature 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 the warning message shown on the
multi-information display. (P. 624)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all doors and trunk/
back door
Unlocks all doors and trunk/
back door
Unlocks the trunk/back door
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)
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
If the door, trunk or back door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continu-
ously 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.
Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 4 6
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may
be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 565)
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (P. 702)
Starting the engine: P. 703
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (P. 78)
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 564

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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 4 4
Vehicles without smart entry & start 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
When the wireless key battery is depleted
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Sedan: If a metallic object is placed on the package tray
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. door lock buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 749)

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without smart entry
& start system)
Type A

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry &
start system, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 0
Wireless remote control
P. 6 2
Keys
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (P. 702)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

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Trunk (sedan)
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener.
Press the opener switch.
The trunk can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry & start
system, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 0
Wireless remote control
P. 6 2
Door lock switch
P. 7 9

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Back door (wagon)
The back door can be opened using the back door opener.
Press the opener switch.
The back door can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry &
start system, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 0
Wireless remote control
P. 6 2
Door lock switch
P. 7 9