change key battery TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Owners Manual

1243-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 482)
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. ( →P. 482)
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( →P. 150, 542)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appl iances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■ Replacing the
key battery
→ P. 482
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 619)
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2164-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
XVehicles with Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
XVehicles with manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
■ Operation of the engine switch
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the engi ne may not start or the engine switch
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 124
■ Conditions affecting operation
→ P. 152
■ Note for the smart entry & start system
→ P. 153
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 78)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
The green indicator light on the engine
switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch again while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right.
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4016-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■Illuminated entry system
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whet her the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Personal lights
● Personal/interior lights
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 626)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.
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