2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS key

50 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ouslyWhen the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON or ACCES-
SORY mode, an attempt
was made to open the
door and exit the vehicle,
and the shift lever was not
in “P”Shift the shift lever to
“P” and turn the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Interior and exte-
rior alarms sound
continuouslyWhen the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON or ACCES-
SORY mode, the driver’s
door was closed after the
electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle, and
the shift lever was not in
“P”Shift the shift lever to
“P”, turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again
Interior alarm
pings onceThe electronic key battery
is lowReplace the electronic
key battery
Tried to start the engine
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not func-
tioning normallyStart the engine with
the electronic key
present
*

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle,
the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties
receiving signal from the key. (P. 703)
If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 702)
Starting the engine: P. 703
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 564
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 749)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 timesThe driver’s door was
closed after the electronic
key was carried outside
the vehicle, and the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was not turned OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was
not OFFBring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle

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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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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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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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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is
left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF
to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

136 1-6. Theft deterrent system
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.