change key battery TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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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. ( P. 36)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 335)
• 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 appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 335
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 459)
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52 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 335
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 459)
■ Certification for wireless remote co ntrol (vehicles without a smart key
system)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
For vehicles sold in Canada
The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
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174 2-1. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
Vehicles with an automatic 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 with the
shift lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not
leave the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not run-
ning.
Vehicles with a 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 START STOP” switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 5
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 1
■ Note for the entry function
P. 4 2
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203
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
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Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■ Customization
Settings (Time elapsed before the headlights automatically turn off after the
doors are closed) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 461)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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252 3-3. Using the interior lights
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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key 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.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
If the interior lights remain on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 462)
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416 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 336)
■ Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Automatic transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. ( P. 172)
Manual transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. ( P. 172)