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3-1. Key information
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Before driving
when necessary. (P.377)
• The smart key system or the wire-
less remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes
smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key sur-
face does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do
not leave the electronic key within
3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-
cal 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
● If the electronic key is near the
vehicle for longer than necessary,
even if the smart key system is not
operated, the key battery may
become depleted faster than nor-
mal.
■ Replacing the battery
P. 37 7
■ Confirmation of the registered
key number
The number of keys already regis-
tered to the vehicle can be con-
firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for
details.
■ If “A New Key has been Regis-
tered Contact Your Dealer for
Details” is shown on the
multi-information display (vehi-
cles with a smart key system)
This message will be displayed
each time the driver’s door is
opened when the doors are
unlocked from the outside for
approximately 10 days after a new
electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you
have not had a new electronic key
registered, ask your Toyota dealer to
check if an unknown electronic key
(other than those in your posses-
sion) has been registered.
■ To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject
them to strong shocks or bend
them.
● Do not expose the keys to high
temperatures for long periods of
time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash
them in an ultrasonic washer
etc.
● Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Do not attach metallic or
magnetic materials to the keys
or place the keys close to such
materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or any-
thing else to the surface of the
key.
● Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Do not place the keys near
objects that produce magnetic
fields, such as TVs, audio sys-
tems and induction cookers.
● Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Do not place the keys near
medical electrical equipment
such as low-frequency therapy
equipment or microwave ther-
apy equipment, and do not
receive medical attention with
the keys on your person.