Toyota 2009 Avalon - If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (with smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors key linked functions
Using the mechanical key in
order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (→P. 28) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.
STEP 1
STEP 2