2013-2018 Toyota Avalon 4 Door Operation of each component -> Opening, closing and locking the doors User Manual
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Doors  
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside  
Smart key system  
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.  
Grip the driver’s door handle  
1
to unlock the door. Some  
models, grip the passenger’s  
door handle to unlock all the  
doors.*  
3
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.  
2
Check that the door is securely locked.  
Wireless remote control  
Locks all the doors  
1
Check that the door is securely  
locked.  
Unlocks all the doors  
2
Pressing the button unlocks the  
driver’s door. Pressing the but-  
ton again within 5 seconds  
unlocks the other doors.  
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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 cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of  
the door handle  
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.  
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)  
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Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside  
Door lock switches  
Locks all the doors  
1
Unlocks all the doors  
2
Inside lock buttons  
3
Unlocks the door  
1
Locks the door  
2
The front doors can be opened  
by pulling the inside handle  
even if the lock buttons are in  
the lock position.  
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key  
1
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.  
2
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.  
Rear door child-protector lock  
The door cannot be opened from  
inside the vehicle when the lock is  
set.  
Unlock  
1
Lock  
2
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.  
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems  
The following functions can be set or canceled:  
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 449.  
Function  
Operation  
All doors are automatically locked when vehi-  
cle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)  
or higher.  
Speed linked door locking  
function  
Shift position linked door All doors are automatically locked when shift-  
locking function ing the shift lever to position other than P.  
Shift position linked door All doors are automatically unlocked when  
unlocking function shifting the shift lever to P.  
Driver's door linked door All doors are automatically unlocked when  
unlocking function driver’s door is opened.  
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Switching the door unlock function (some models)  
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless  
remote control.  
1
Turn the engine switch off.  
2
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  
2
5 seconds, and repeat step  
.)  
Multi-information  
display  
3
Unlocking function  
Beep  
Holding the driver’s door han-  
dle unlocks only the driver’s  
door.  
Exterior: Beeps  
times  
3
Interior: Pings once  
Holding a passenger’s door  
handle unlocks all the doors.  
Holding either front door han- Exterior: Beeps twice  
dle unlocks all the doors. Interior: Pings once  
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. 114  
Customization  
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.  
(Customizable features: P. 449)  
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WARNING  
To prevent an accident  
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.  
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out  
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.  
Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.  
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.  
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even  
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.  
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear  
seats.  
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Trunk  
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function  
or wireless remote control.  
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle  
Press the opener switch.  
3
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle  
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.  
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When closing the trunk  
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Using the trunk grip, lower the  
trunk without applying force to the  
side and push the trunk down  
from the outside to close it.  
Luggage security system  
The trunk opener switch can be temporarily disabled to protect lug-  
gage stored in the trunk against theft.  
Turn the main switch in the glove  
box off to disable the trunk  
opener.  
On  
1
Off  
2
The trunk lid cannot be opened  
even with the wireless remote con-  
trol or the entry function.  
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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 trunk 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.  
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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.  
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In case the trunk opener is not actuated  
1
Pull down the rear armrest and open  
the door behind it.  
2
Pull the loop of wire to unlock the trunk  
lid.  
This is used in case the trunk lid cannot  
be unlocked due to a discharged battery  
or other trouble.  
When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant  
P. 93  
Customization  
The trunk opener main switch can be deactivated.  
(Customizable feature: P. 449)  
WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Before driving  
Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed,  
it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage  
in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.  
Do not allow children to play in the trunk.  
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat  
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.  
Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.  
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the  
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.  
Important points while driving  
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-  
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.  
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WARNING  
Using the trunk  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-  
ous injury.  
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before  
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again  
after it is opened.  
When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the  
surrounding area is safe.  
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that  
the trunk is about to open or close.  
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Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it  
may move abruptly in strong wind.  
The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is  
not opened fully. It is more difficult to  
open or close the trunk lid on an incline  
than on a level surface, so beware of  
the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or  
closing by itself. Make sure that the  
trunk lid is fully open and secure before  
using the trunk.  
When closing the trunk lid, take extra  
care to prevent your fingers etc. from  
being caught.  
When closing the trunk lid, make sure to  
press it lightly on its outer surface. If the  
trunk handle is used to fully close the  
trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms  
being caught.  
Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk  
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly  
shut again after it is opened.  
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Smart key system  
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying  
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.  
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)  
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 97)  
Opens the trunk (P. 103)  
Starts the engine (P. 160)  
Antenna location  
1
Antennas outside the cabin  
2
Antennas inside the cabin  
3
Antenna inside the trunk  
4
Antenna outside the trunk  
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)  
When locking or unlocking the  
doors  
Type A  
The system can be operated when  
the electronic key is within about 2.3  
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside door handle.  
(Only the doors detecting the key  
can be operated.)  
Type B  
When unlocking the trunk  
The system can be operated when  
the electronic key is within about 2.3  
ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release but-  
ton.  
3
When starting the engine or  
changing engine switch modes  
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the  
vehicle.  
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Alarms and warning indicators  
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-informa-  
tion display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the  
vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning message is dis-  
played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.  
(P. 396)  
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when  
only alarms are sounded.  
Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
An attempt was made  
to lock the doors using Retrieve the electronic  
the smart key system key from the passenger  
while the electronic key compartment and lock  
was still inside the vehi- the doors again.  
cle.  
Exterior alarm sounds The trunk was closed  
once for 5 seconds  
while the electronic key Retrieve the electronic  
was still inside the trunk key from the trunk and  
and all the doors were close the trunk lid.  
locked.  
An attempt was made Close all of the doors  
to lock the vehicle while and lock the doors  
a door was open.  
again.  
An attempt was made  
to lock either front door  
by opening a door and  
putting the inside lock  
button into the lock  
position, then closing  
the door with the elec-  
tronic key still inside the  
vehicle.  
Interior alarm pings  
once and exterior alarm  
sounds once for 5 sec-  
onds  
Retrieve the electronic  
key from the vehicle  
and lock the doors  
again.  
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Alarm  
Situation  
Correction procedure  
The engine switch was  
turned to ACCESSORY  
mode while the driver's  
door was open (The  
Turn the engine switch  
off and close the  
driver’s door.  
driver's  
opened  
door  
when  
was  
the  
engine switch was in  
ACCESSORY mode.)  
Interior alarm sounds  
continuously  
The driver’s door was  
opened while any shift  
position other than P  
was selected without  
turning off the engine  
switch.  
Shift the shift lever to P.  
3
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when  
alarms are sounded and a message or key icon is displayed.  
Interior  
buzzer  
Exterior  
buzzer  
Correction  
procedure  
Situation  
The electronic key was carried • Change the  
outside the vehicle and the  
driver’s door was opened and  
shift position  
to P.  
Continuous Continuous closed while any shift position • Bring  
the  
other than P was selected with-  
out turning off the engine  
switch.  
electronic  
key back into  
the vehicle.  
The electronic key was carried Turn  
the  
outside the vehicle and the engine switch  
driver’s door was opened and off or bring the  
closed while the shift position P electronic key  
was selected without turning off back into the  
Once  
Once  
3 times  
3 times  
the engine switch.  
vehicle.  
Indicates that a door other than  
the driver’s door has been  
opened and closed with the Confirm  
the  
engine switch in any mode location of the  
other than off and the electronic electronic key.  
key outside of the detection  
area.  
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Interior  
buzzer  
Exterior  
buzzer  
Correction  
procedure  
Situation  
An attempt was made to exit  
the vehicle with the electronic  
key and lock the doors without  
first turning the engine switch  
off.  
Turn  
the  
Continuous  
(5 seconds)  
engine switch  
off and lock the  
doors again.  
Once  
Indicates that the electronic key Confirm  
the  
Once  
is not present when attempting location of the  
to start the engine.  
electronic key.  
Confirm that  
An attempt was made to drive  
when the regular key was not  
inside the vehicle.  
the electronic  
key is inside  
the vehicle.  
9 times  
Replace  
battery.  
(P. 360)  
the  
Indicates that the electronic key  
battery is low.  
Once  
Once  
Release  
steering lock.  
(P. 163)  
the  
Indicates that the steering lock  
has not been released.  
• When the doors were  
unlocked with the mechanical  
key and then the engine  
switch was pressed, the elec-  
tronic key could not be  
detected in the vehicle.  
• The electronic key could not  
be detected in the vehicle  
even after the engine switch  
was pressed two consecu-  
tive times.  
Touch  
electronic key  
to the engine  
switch  
depressing the  
brake pedal.  
the  
Once  
while  
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Battery-saving function  
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic  
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is  
not in operation for a long time.  
In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to  
unlock the doors.  
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of  
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.  
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.  
If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors  
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take  
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the  
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.  
Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function  
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping  
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.  
3
Press  
twice while pressing and  
. Confirm that the electronic  
holding  
key indicator flashes 4 times.  
While the battery-saving mode is set, the  
smart key system cannot be used. To  
cancel the function, press any of the elec-  
tronic key buttons.  
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Conditions affecting operation  
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the  
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,  
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi-  
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 411)  
When the electronic key battery is depleted  
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-  
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical  
noise  
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other  
wireless communication device  
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following  
metallic objects  
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached  
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside  
• Metallic wallets or bags  
• Coins  
• Hand warmers made of metal  
• Media such as CDs and DVDs  
When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby  
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that  
emit radio waves  
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves  
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)  
• Digital audio players  
• Portable game systems  
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the  
rear window  
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Note for the entry function  
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),  
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:  
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near  
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.  
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to  
the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.  
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,  
or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine  
switch modes are changed.  
Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the  
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-  
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the  
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic  
key inside the vehicle.  
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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be  
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-  
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.  
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start  
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.  
The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the  
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is  
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after  
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)  
If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic  
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be  
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock  
the doors.)  
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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. 113)  
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. 113)  
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.  
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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. 449)  
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. 105)  
3
If the smart key system does not operate properly  
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 411)  
Unlocking the trunk: P. 106  
Starting the engine: P. 412  
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted  
P. 360  
Customization  
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.  
(Customizable features: P. 449)  
If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting  
Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 97, 411  
Unlocking the trunk: P. 103, 106  
Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 412  
Stopping the engine: P. 160  
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Certification for the smart key system  
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
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.  
For vehicles sold in Canada  
NOTE:  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
WARNING  
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices  
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization  
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep  
away from the smart key system antennas.  
(P. 108)  
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,  
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such  
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.  
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.  
Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac  
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-  
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the  
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio  
waves.  
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such  
medical devices.  
Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.  

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