Battery Power Saving - Toyota CAMRY 2007 Owner's Manual

2. Start the engine within 5 seconds after
the green indicator light
"ENGINE START STOP" switch comes
on and a buzzer sounds.

BATTERY POWER SAVING

Both the vehicle and key transmitters are
always sending signals to each other. To
prevent battery drain, the smart key sys-
tem is automatically deactivated in the fol-
lowing conditions:
D
If the electronic key is left outside of
the vehicle and within the effective
range of the entry function actuation
area for more than 10 minutes.
D
If the door lock or unlock operation is
not performed more than 2 weeks.
The key and the vehicle are communicat-
ing even while the vehicle is not being
driven. Do not leave the key near the
vehicle (within 2 m [7 ft.]).
The vehicle battery may drain
vehicle is not used for a long period of
time. To prevent battery drain, disconnect
the battery negative (−) terminal or disable
the smart key system. (For details about
disable the smart key system,
"DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM"
on page 36 in this Section.)
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To reactivate the smart key system, per-
on the form any of the following:
(a) Press the lock button on the front out-
side door handle or trunk open button
while carrying the electronic key.
(b) Perform a wireless remote control op-
eration.
(c) Insert and turn the mechanical key in
the keyhole of the driver's door.
if the
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If the electronic key receives strong elec-
tromagnetic waves over a period of time,
the battery can be drastically run down.
You should always keep the following
electrical appliances at least 1 m (3 ft.)
away from the electronic key.
D
TV
D
Personal computer
D
Cellular phone or cordless phone re-
charger unit
D
Electric light stand
D
Fluorescent desk light
2007 CAMRY from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM33669U)