battery location TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

1243-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
alarms are sounded and a message or key icon is displayed.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerSituationCorrection procedure
Continuous Continuous
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while any shift position
other than P was selected with-
out turning off the power switch. • Change the
shift position
to P.
• Bring the
electronic
key back into
the vehicle.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while the shift position P
was selected without turning off
the power switch.Turn the power
switch off or
bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehi-
cle.
Once3 times
Indicates that a door other than
the driver’s door has been
opened and closed with the
power switch in any mode other
than off and the electronic key
outside of the detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the power switch
off.Turn the power
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
Once
⎯ Indicates that the electronic key
is not present when attempting
to start the hybrid system. Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
9 times⎯
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once⎯Indicates that the electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(
→P. 373)
Once⎯Indicates that the steering lock
has not been released.Release the
steering lock.
(→P. 175)

1283-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Note for locking the doors
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. ( →P. 125)
● If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
● The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
● Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
■ Note for the unlocking function
●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key system. ( →P. 125)
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
● Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( →P. 461)
■ To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop-
erly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function
may not operate.)
● Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on
the location of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the luggage
compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and
the radio waves in the surrounding area. ( →P. 118)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( →P. 422)
● Unlocking the trunk: →P. 1 1 9
● Starting the hybrid system: →P. 423
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 373
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 461)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors: →P. 110, 422
● Unlocking the trunk: →P. 1 1 9
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: →P. 423
● Stopping the hybrid system: →P. 173
■ Certification for the smart key system
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-51
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-54
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.

3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located on
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.
Pull the 12-volt battery cover while
pressing down on the tab.
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
12-volt battery
Location
Removing the 12-volt battery cover
Exterior
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