2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID key

891-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■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 (if equipped) are closed before the a larm 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.)
●The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(P. 513)

962. Instrument cluster
*6, 7BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 297)*2“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 342)
*1, 8“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(P. 48)*2
EV drive mode indicator
(P. 206)
*8Security indicator
(P. 86, 88)*2
EV indicator ( P. 77)
*2
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 313) “READY” indicator
(
P. 200)
*2
Smart key system indi-
cator (P. 200)*2, 9
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( P. 98)
*2“SPORT” indicator
(P. 342)

137
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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................ 142
Trunk ................................. 148
Smart key system ............. 152
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 159
Rear seats......................... 161
Driving position memory ........................... 163
Head restraints.................. 168
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 170
Inside rear view mirror ...... 172
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 174
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 177
Moon roof .......................... 181

1383-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system (P. 152)
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 138)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 4 2 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 4 2 )
Opens the windows
*2 and
moon roof
*1, 2 (  P. 142)
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 4 9 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 139)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5

1393-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electro nic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properl y, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 507)
■Panic mode
■ If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer u sing the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key num ber
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 button on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabi n. If you are car-
rying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the butto ns 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.
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 155
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

1403-1. Key information
■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 wh en 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. 461)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for
long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-sav ing mode.
( P. 154)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Replacing the battery
P. 461
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Certification for the wireless remote control
P. 158

1413-1. Key information
3
Operation of each component
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip-
ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric app liances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft i ncreases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that were provided with your vehicle.

1423-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Smart key system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip
the front 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 be changed. (P. 146)
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the side of the door
handle) to lock 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
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows
*2 and moon roof.*1, 2
(P. 177, 182)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
1
2
1
2