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engine is stopped.

Keys

●To reduce key battery depletion

when the electronic key is to not

be used for long periods of time,

set the electronic key to the bat-

tery-saving mode. (P.147)

●As the electronic key always

receives radio waves, the battery

will become depleted even if the

electronic key is not used. The fol-

lowing symptoms indicate that the

electronic key battery may be

depleted. Replace the battery

when necessary.

The keys

The following keys are provided

with the vehicle.

• The smart key system or the wire-

less remote control does not oper-

ate.

• The detection area becomes

smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key sur-

face does not turn on.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system

(P.145)

• Operating the wireless remote

●You can replace the battery by

yourself (P.558). However, as

there is a danger that the elec-

tronic key may be damaged, it is

recommended that replacement is

carried out by your Toyota dealer.

control function (P.116)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

●To avoid serious deterioration, do

not leave the electronic key within

3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-

cal appliances that produce a

magnetic field:

■When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key

onto an aircraft, make sure you do

not press any buttons on the elec-

tronic key while inside the aircraft

cabin. If you are carrying an elec-

tronic 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 inter-

fere with the operation of the air-

craft.

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones

and battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or

cordless phones

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

●If the electronic key is near the

vehicle for longer than necessary,

even if the smart key system is not

used, the key battery may become

depleted faster than normal.

■Electronic key battery depletion

When not using the smart key sys-

tem, it is recommended not to stay

with the electronic key near the

vehicle longer than necessary.

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2

years.

●If the battery becomes low, an

alarm will sound in the cabin and a

message will be shown on the

multi-information display when the

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■If a message regarding the state

of the electronic key or engine

switch mode, etc. is shown

NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

To prevent trapping the electronic

key inside the vehicle, leaving the

vehicle carrying the electronic key

on your person without turning the

engine switch to OFF or other pas-

sengers from unintentionally taking

the key out of the vehicle, etc., a

message that prompts the user to

confirm the state of the electronic

key or engine switch mode may be

shown on the multi-information dis-

play.

●Do not drop the keys, subject

them to strong shocks, or bend

them.

●Do not expose the keys to high

temperatures for a long period

of time.

●Do not get the keys wet or wash

them in an ultrasonic washer,

etc.

●Do not attach metallic or mag-

netic materials to the keys or

place the keys close to such

materials.

In those cases, follow the instruc-

tions on the display immediately.

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■If “Key Battery Low Replace

Key Battery” is displayed on

the multi-information display

●Do not disassemble the keys.

●Do not attach a sticker or any-

thing else to the surface of the

electronic key.

The electronic key has a low battery.

Replace the electronic key battery.

(P.558)

■Replacing the battery

P.558

●Do not place the keys near

objects that produce magnetic

fields, such as TVs, audio sys-

tems and induction cookers, or

medical electrical equipment,

such as low-frequency therapy

equipment.

■Confirmation of the number of

registered keys

The number of keys already regis-

tered to the vehicle can be con-

firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for

details.

■Carrying the electronic key

on your person

■If “A New Key has been Regis-

tered Contact Your Dealer for

Details” is shown on the multi-

information display

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in.

(10 cm) or more away from elec-

tric appliances 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, causing the key to

not function properly.

This message will be displayed

each time the driver’s door is

opened when the doors are

unlocked from the outside for

approximately 10 days after a new

electronic key has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you

have not had a new electronic key

registered, ask your Toyota dealer to

check if an unknown electronic key

(other than those in your posses-

sion) has been registered.

■In case of a smart key system

malfunction or other key-

related problems

P.606

■When an electronic key is lost

P.605

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Wireless remote control

The electronic keys are

equipped with the following

wireless remote control:

Using the mechanical key

To take out the mechanical key,

slide the release lever

take the key out.

and

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 cyl-

inder, turn it over and re-attempt to

insert it.

Locks the doors (P.119)

Unlocks the doors (P.119)

Opens the windows^*1and the

moon roof^{*1, 2}(P.119)

After using the mechanical key,

store it in the electronic key. Carry

the mechanical key together with

the electronic key. If the electronic

key battery is depleted or the entry

function does not operate properly,

you will need the mechanical key.

(P.606)

Opens and closes the power

back door^*2(P.130)

Sounds the alarm

*1

:This setting must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.

*2

:If equipped

■Theft deterrent panic mode

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.

■When required to leave the

vehicle’s key with a parking

attendant

Lock the glove box as circum-

stances demand. (P.474)

Remove the mechanical key for

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your own use and provide the atten-

dant with the electronic key only.

*

Digital Key

■If you lose your mechanical

keys

*

: If equipped

A smartphone can be used

instead of the electronic key

of the vehicle by installing

the dedicated Digital Key

App on a smartphone. Also,

Digital Key can be shared

with your family or friends

using the Digital Key App.

P.605

■If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely, iso-

lated from the internal mechanism.

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■Free/open source software

information

This product contains Free/open

source software (FOSS).

License information and/or the

source code of this FOSS can be

obtained at the following URL:

opensource/dkey/toyota/

Digital Key usage condi-

tions

In order to use the Digital Key,

you need to install the Toyota

App. Register the Vehicle to the

customer’s Toyota App profile,

and subscribe to Remote Ser-

vices, and enroll in Digital Key.

Digital Key precautions

 A Digital Key can be used

when the smartphone and

server can communicate. The

Digital Key may become

unusable if the smartphone is

not connected to the Internet.

Be sure to carry the electronic

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to lock and unlock the doors,

start the engine and perform

any other operations as same

as the electronic key of the

vehicle. Be especially careful

not to lose the smartphone or

allow it to be stolen.

key of the vehicle if traveling

to a location with unreliable

communications.

 If the smartphone battery is

depleted, the smartphone

cannot be used as Digital Key.

If the battery level is low, be

sure to charge the smart-

phone prior to going out.

If the smartphone is lost or

stolen, contact your Toyota

dealer immediately.

 The Digital Key system is

related to the smart key sys-

tem. If the smart key system

has been deactivated in the

vehicle customization setting,

the Digital Key will also be

disabled.

 When taking your vehicle to a

Toyota dealer for an inspec-

tion or repairs, make sure to

bring an electronic key.

 With the Digital Key alone, no

vehicle lights will illuminate

when approached to the vehi-

cle. Also, with the Digital Key

alone, some functions, such

as the power back door’ s

close & lock (walk-away)

 Depending on the radio wave

environment, the Digital Key

may not be able to be used.

P.147

 When transferring vehicle

ownership, make sure to

delete the Digital Keys.

function, etc., cannot be used.

 If the vehicle is not operated

for 14 days or more, the Digi-

tal Key will not connect auto-

matically. Therefore, it may

take some time before the

system operates after a door

handle is touched.

 A part of the services may be

stopped for a certain period of

time due to server mainte-

nance. However, registered

Digital Keys can be used

during the maintenance.

 A smartphone with the Digital

Key App enabled will be able

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