Get Operation of each component -> Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk Guide for Toyota Avanza SUV Third Generation (2022-2026)

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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.

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. 114)

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the

2

door handle) to lock all the doors.

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.

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■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. 81)

■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. 422)

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (→P. 373)

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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

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.

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 power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

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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.

3

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, P. 461.

Function

Operation

All doors are automatically locked

Speed linked door locking function

when vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

All doors are automatically locked

when shifting the shift lever to posi-

tion other than P.

Shift position linked door locking

function

Shift position linked door unlocking All doors are automatically unlocked

function when shifting the shift lever to P.

Driver's door linked door unlocking All doors are automatically unlocked

function when 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 power 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

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. 81)

■Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.

(→P. 422)

■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless

remote control

→P. 126

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 461)

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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.

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

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.

3

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.

●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 bat-

tery or other trouble.

3

■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

→P. 107

■Customization

The trunk opener main switch can be deactivated.

(Customizable feature: →P. 461)

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.

●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. 110)

● Opens the trunk (→P. 116)

● Starts the hybrid system (→P. 172)

■Antenna location

1

Antennas outside the cabin

3

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

 Type B

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.)

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.

When starting the hybrid system

or changing power switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the

vehicle.

■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. 407)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as

follows.

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.

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

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.

The power switch was

turned to ACCESSORY

mode while the driver's

door was open (The

Turn the power switch

off and close the

driver’s door.

3

driver's

opened

door

when

was

the

power 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 power

switch.

Shift the shift lever to P.

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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

• Change the

shift position

to P.

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.

Continuous Continuous

• Bring

electronic

the

key back into

the vehicle.

The electronic key was carried Turn the power

outside the vehicle and the switch off or

driver’s door was opened and bring the elec-

closed while the shift position P tronic key back

was selected without turning off into the vehi-

Once

3 times

the power switch.

cle.

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

location of the

electronic key.

the

Once

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.

Continuous

(5 seconds)

Indicates that the electronic key Confirm

the

Once

⎯

is not present when attempting location of the

to start the hybrid system.

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. 373)

the

Indicates that the electronic key

battery is low.

Once

⎯

Release

steering lock.

(→P. 175)

the

Indicates that the steering lock

has not been released.

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Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Correction

procedure

Situation

• When the doors were

unlocked with the mechanical

key and then the power

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 power switch

was pressed two consecu-

tive times.

Touch

electronic key

to the power

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 12-volt 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.

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 immobilizer

system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 422)

●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 hybrid system is started or

power 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 hybrid system 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. 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.

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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. 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)

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■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 422)

●Unlocking the trunk: →P. 119

●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. 119

●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.

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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. 121)

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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