Toyota Avalon 2008 Quick Reference Manual page 55

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Operation signals
n
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Door lock buzzer
n
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
Conditions affecting operation
n
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Way of coping:
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 electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
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wireless communication devices
When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
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metallic object
l When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
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devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
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the rear window
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