Conditions Affecting Operation; When The Electronic Key Battery Is Depleted - Toyota Rush Owner's Manual

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Conditions affecting operation

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The key-free system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the key-free system, wireless remote control and engine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: →P. 333)

When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
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play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
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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
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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
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emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• 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
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rear window
When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
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devices
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