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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops. (P. 115)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 369)
• The smart key 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 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 369
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 469)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 126, 430
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 134
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 431
● Stopping the hybrid system: P. 178