key TOYOTA AVALON 2018 (in English) User Guide

933-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button 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 electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (→P. 411)
■Panic mode
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off, lock the glove box and armrest door as
circumstances demand. ( →P. 104, 276, 292)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
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.

943-1. Key information
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press
any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are
carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons 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. 1 1 4
■ 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 engine
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. 360)
• The smart key 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.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) 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
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Replacing the battery
→P. 360
■ 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.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 449)

953-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■Certification for wir eless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAP
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
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 harmful 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 responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

963-1. Key information
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 cooker s, 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 appliances
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 increases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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Operation of each component
3-2. 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. Some
models, grip the passenger’s
door handle to unlock all the
doors.
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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. 101)
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part 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
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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983-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and 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 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the door ca nnot be locked by the lock sen sor on the upper part of
the door handle
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( →P. 70)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( →P. 411)
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( →P. 360)
If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.

1003-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 449.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
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Automatic door lockin g and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are automatically locked when vehi-
cle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
or higher.
Shift position linked door
locking functionAll doors are automatically locked when shift-
ing the shift lever to position other than P.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are automatically unlocked when
shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are automatically unlocked when
driver’s door is opened.

1013-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Switching the door unlock function (some models)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding
.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings
have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is
pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be
set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( →P. 70)
■ Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(→P. 411)
■ Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control
→P. 1 1 4
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 449)
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only the driver’s
door.
Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Interior: Pings once
Holding a passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding either front door han-
dle unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

1033-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Press the opener switch.
◆Smart key system
While carrying the electronic
key, press the button on the
trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked
with the power door lock sys-
tem, the trunk can be opened
without carrying the electronic
key.
◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function
or wireless remote control.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

1053-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Operation signal
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
■ Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent the trun k being locked with the electronic key inside
● When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key
left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened pressing the trunk release button
on the trunk lid.
● Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with
you when leaving the vehicle.
● Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked,
the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■ Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.