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3895-4. Other interior features
5
Interior features
Garage door opener
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate  3 different devices. Refer to the
programming  methods  on  the  following  pages  to  determine  the
method which is approp riate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage  door  operation  indica-
tors
Buttons
■Before programming the HomeLink®
● During  programming,  it  is  possible  that  garage  doors,  gates,  or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple  and  objects  are  clear  of  the  garage  door  or  other  devices  t o
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It  is  recommended  that  a  new  battery  be  placed  in  the  remote
control transmitter for mo re accurate programming.
● Garage  door  opener  motors  manufactured  after  1995  may  be
equipped with rolling code pro tection. If this is the case, you may
need  a  stepladder  or  other  sturdy,  safe  device  to  reach  the
“learn” or “smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
: If equipped
The  garage  door  opener  can  be  programmed  to  operate  garage
doors,  gates,  entry  doors,  door  locks,  home  lighting  systems,
security systems, and other devices.
HomeLink®
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■HomeLink® programming procedure
The programming procedures can
also  be  found  at  the  following
URL.
Website: 
www.homelink.com/toyota
For support, contact customer support at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
■Programming the HomeLink®
Steps   through   must be perfo rmed within 60 seconds, other-
wise  the  indicator  light  will  st op  flashing  and  programming  wil l  not
be able to be completed.
Press  and  release  the  HomeLink
®  button  you  want  to  program
and check that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes orange.
Point  the  remote  control
transmitter  for  the  device  at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25  to  75  mm)  from  the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep  the  HomeLink®  indicator
light in view while programming.
Program a device.
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3965-4. Other interior features
■Certification for the garage door opener
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NZLAECHL5
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not
cause  interference,  and  (2)  this device must accept any  interfe rence, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REMARQUE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions  suivantes:  (1)  l’appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2)
l’utilisateur  de  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
■ About HomeLink
®
HomeLink  and  the  HomeLink  house  icon  are  registered  trademarks  of  Gen-
tex Corporation.
WARNING
■ When programming a garage door  or other remote control device
The  garage  door  or  other  device  may  operate,  so  ensure  people  a nd
objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.
■ Conforming to federal safety standards
Do  not  use  the  HomeLink
®  compatible  transceiver  with  any  garage  door
opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as  required by
federal safety standards.
This  includes  any  garage  door  that  cannot  detect  an  interfering   object.  A
door or device without these features increases the risk of dea th or serious
injury.
■ When operating or programming HomeLink
®
Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink® buttons. 
     
        
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401
6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 402
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 406
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 409
General maintenance ........ 411
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 414 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 415
Hood ................................. 417
Engine compartment ......... 419
Tires .................................. 431
Tire inflation pressure ....... 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter.......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs......................... 457 
     
        
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4286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make  sure  that  the  battery  terminals  are  not  corroded  and  that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sur e to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connectin g and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smar t key sys-
tem)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initial ize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possi ble imme-
diately  after  reconnecting  the  battery.  If  this  happens,  use  the  wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch  in ACCESSORY mode. The  engine
may not start  when the engine  switch turned from off.  However,  the engine
will operate normally from the second attempt.
● The  engine  switch  mode  is  recorded  by  the  vehicle.  If  the  batte ry  is  recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the s tatus it was in
before  the  battery  was  disconnected.  Make  sure  to  turn  off  the  engine
before  disconnect the  battery. Take extra care  when connecting  the  battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If  the  system  will  not  start  even  after  multiple  attempts,  contact  your  Toyota
dealer.
Battery
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6
Maintenance and care
Wireless remote control/electronic key bat-
ter y
1
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium  battery  CR2016  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system),  o r
CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Remove the cover.
To  prevent  damage  to  the  key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
To  prevent  the  buttons  from  being
disassembled,  face  the  button  sur-
face downward.
Remove the module.
1: If equipped
Replace the battery with a n ew one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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6
Maintenance and care
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The  smart  key  system  (if  equipped)  and  wireless  remote  control  will  not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■ Removed battery a nd 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 lithium battery
CAUTION:  RISK  OF  EXPLOSION  IF  BATTERY  IS  REPLACED  BY  AN
INCORRECT  TYPE.  DISPOSE  OF  USED  BATTERIES  ACCORDING  TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS
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 cont rol.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals. 
     
        
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5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  the electronic key does not operate 
properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
Use the mechanical key (P. 114)
in  order  to  perform  the  following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning  the  key  rearward  unlocks
the  driver’s  door.  Turning  the  key
once  again  unlocks  the  other
doors.
Ensure that the shift lever is in  P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch  the  Toyota  emblem  side
of  the  electronic  key  to  the
engine switch.
If  any  of  the  doors  is  opened  or
closed  while  the  key  is  being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound  to  indicate  that  the  start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
If  communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  vehicle  is
interrupted  ( P.  134)  or  the  electronic  key  cannot  be  used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less  remote  control  cannot  be  used.  In  such  cases,  the  doors
can  be  opened  and  the  engine  c an  be  started  by  following  the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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Starting the engine
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2
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