2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID trunk

811-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be de activated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

821-3. Theft deterrent system
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Operation of
each component
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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U) 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 108
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system ............. 111
Wireless remote control ............................. 126
Doors ................................ 129
Trunk ................................. 132
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 136
Driving position memory ........................... 138
Head restraints.................. 143
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 146
Inside rear view mirror ...... 147
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 149
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ................. 152
Moon roof .......................... 155

1093-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circum-
stances demand. ( P. 133, 278)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press
any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are
carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not
likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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Operation of each component
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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.)
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Smar t key system
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 1 1 2 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 11 2 )
Starts the hybrid system ( P. 177)1
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1123-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Some models,
grip the passenger’s door handle
to unlock all the doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 1 1 8 )
Touch the lock sensor (the inden-
tation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.
Unlocking and locking the doors
Unlocking the trunk

1133-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
Antenna location
Right side antenna outside
the cabin (if equipped)
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk
Left side antenna outside the
cabin
Antenna location and effective range
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1143-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
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When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle
Ty p e AType B
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside door handle. (Only the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.