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Wireless remote control batter y
: If equipped
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2016
Replacing the battery
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the module.
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STEP2
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Use a CR2016 lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The wireless remote control will not function properly.
The operational range will be reduced.
Remove the battery cover and
the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
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CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the key battery
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS.
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Driver’s side instrument panel for left-hand drive vehicles
(front and rear sides)
Remove the lower instrument
panel.
Rear side: Inspection and
replacement of the fuses, con-
tact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped
professional.
STEP1
STEP2
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Driver’s side instrument panel for right-hand drive vehicles
(front and rear sides)
Remove the lower instrument
panel.
Rear side: Inspection and
replacement of the fuses, con-
tact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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Passenger’s side instrument panel for left-hand drive vehicles
Open the glove box. Push in
each side of the glove box to
disconnect the claws.
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Passenger’s side instrument panel for right-hand drive vehi-
cles
Open the glove box. Push in
each side of the glove box to
disconnect the claws.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” (P. 523) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse.
Type A and B fuses can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
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