2018 TOYOTA AURIS remote start

901-3. Theft deterrent system
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors using the entry function or wireless remote con-
trol.
● Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
■ 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 are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry &
start system*1 ( P. 134)
• Operating the push button
start*2 ( P. 155)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with a push button start
Locks all the doors ( P. 124)
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 124)
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2

1223-1. Key information
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■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops.
● 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. 459)
• The smart entry & start system, push button start or the wireless remote
control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● 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
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 459
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 566)
■ Certification for the wireless remote control
 P. 140, 158

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Entry function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the front 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.
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the side of the
door handle) to lock all the
doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
■ Operation signals
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 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (How-
ever, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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2
1
2

1253-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
front door handle
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer will sound continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the doors again.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the entry function or wireless remote control to lock the doors will set
the alarm system. ( P. 89)
■ If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 536)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 459)
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Door lock switch
 P. 1 2 6
■Entry function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Press the button to unlock
the back door.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Press the button to lock the
back door.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
■Wireless remote control
 P. 1 2 4
Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door cannot be closed
immediately after the back door
opener switch is pushed.
■ Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
Back door
The back door can be locked/unl ocked and opened by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Unlocking and locking the back door
1
2
Opening the back door

1363-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ When “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
■ Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not operated for a long time.
● In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked from any door except the driver’s door. In this
case, hold the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key to unlock the doors.
■ Electronic key battery-saving function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart entry & start system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of
the electronic key buttons.

1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control
and immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 536)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices