Maintenance and care -> Electronic key battery for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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Electronic key battery  
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.  
You will need the following items:  
Flathead screwdriver  
Small flathead screwdriver  
Lithium battery CR2032  
Replacing the battery  
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Release the lock and remove  
the mechanical key.  
2
Remove the key cover.  
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To prevent damage to the key,  
cover the tip of the flathead screw-  
driver with a rag.  
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Remove the depleted battery  
using a small flathead screw-  
driver.  
When removing the cover, the  
electronic key module may stick to  
the cover and the battery may not  
be visible. In this case, remove the  
electronic key module in order to  
remove the battery.  
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.  
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When installing the key cover and mechanical key, install by con-  
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ducting  
and  
Operate the  
be locked/unlocked.  
with the directions reversed.  
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or switch and check that the doors can  
When replacing the key battery  
Be careful not to lose the battery or any other small parts.  
Use a CR2032 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 electronic key battery is depleted  
The following symptoms may occur:  
The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly.  
The operational range will be reduced.  
WARNING  
Battery precautions  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Do not swallow the battery. Doing so may cause chemical burns.  
A coin battery or button battery is used in the wireless remote control/elec-  
tronic key. If a battery is swallowed, it may cause severe chemical burns in  
as little as 2 hours and may result in death or serious injury.  
Keep away new and removed batteries from children.  
If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the wireless remote con-  
trol/electronic key and stow the key in the place where children cannot  
reach, and then contact your Toyota dealer.  
If you accidentally swallow a battery or put a battery into a part of your  
body, get emergency medical attention immediately.  
To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas  
Replace the battery with a new battery of the same type. If a wrong type of  
battery is used, it may explode.  
Do not expose batteries to extremely low pressure due to high altitude or  
extremely high temperatures.  
Do not burn, break or cut a battery.  
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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 control.  
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.  
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