● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid system
stops.
● 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.
• The smart entry & start 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 1 m (3 ft.) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•
TVs
•
Personal computers
•
Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
•
Table lamps
•
Induction cookers
•
Table lamps
■ 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 entry & start system may take some time to unlock
the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 3.5 m (11 ft.) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart entry & start 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 mode
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
While pressing and holding
on the electronic key, press twice. The indicator on
the electronic key will flash 4 times and battery-saving mode will be entered.
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