2016 TOYOTA C-HR change key battery

1483-1. Key information
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■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 652)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( P. 652)
● 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. 652)
• 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.
• The battery can be exchanged by the users. ( P. 652) However, as there
may be damage to the key when exchanging, it is recommended to have
the battery exchanged at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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

1493-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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■ When the key battery is fully depleted
 P. 652
■ Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system)
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
On some models, the key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal
mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 776)

2414-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When “Entry & Start System Malfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 652
■ Operation of the engine switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
 P. 747

5826-2. Using the interior lights
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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
When the interior light switch is in the door position, the interior lights and
engine switch light automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
The illumination automatically turns on according to the presence of the elec-
tronic key (vehicles with a smart entr y & start system), or the doors are
unlocked.
■ To prevent battery discharge
The following lights will turn off automatically after 20 minutes:
● Interior light/front personal lights (if equipped)
● Rear interior light (if equipped)
● Luggage compartment light
● Vanity lights (if equipped)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 776)

7498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift leve r to P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission) and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 652)
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission)
and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 238)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system and push button start has not
been deactivated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 776)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 173)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows
Operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the side
window. Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
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