Toyota AURION Owner's Manual page 39

KEYS AND DOORS
STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE ELEC-
TRONIC KEY BATTERY IS DISCHARGED
NOTICE
Replace the key battery as soon as pos-
sible if the key indicator does not flash
and the engine cannot be started using
the start function. See "Replacing trans-
mitter battery" on page 23 in this Section.
However the engine can be started as follows:
1. While the brake pedal is depressed, touch
the Toyota logo side of the electronic key
to the ENGINE START STOP button.
2. Start the engine within 5 seconds after the
green indicator light on the ENGINE
START STOP button illuminates and a
buzzer sounds.
BATTERY POWER SAVING
Both the vehicle and key transmitters are al-
ways sending signals to each other. To pre-
vent battery drain, the smart entry and start
system is automatically deactivated in the
following conditions:
If the electronic key is left outside the
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vehicle and within the effective range of
the entry function activation area for more
than 10 minutes.
If the door lock or unlock operation is not
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performed for more than 2 weeks.
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The key and the vehicle are communicating
even while the vehicle is not being driven. If
the electronic key receives strong electro-
magnetic waves over a period of time, the
battery can be drastically run down.
NOTICE
To prevent battery drain, do not leave the
key near the vehicle (within 2 m or 7 ft).
You should always keep the following
electrical appliances at least 1 m (3 ft)
away from the electronic key:
TV
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Personal computer
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Cellular phone or cordless phone re-
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charger unit
Electric light stand
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Fluorescent desk light
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The vehicle battery may drain if the vehicle
is not used for a long period of time.
NOTICE
To prevent vehicle battery drain, discon-
nect the battery negative ( - ) terminal or
disable the smart entry and start sys-
tem. For details about disabling the
smart entry and start system, see "DIS-
ABLING THE SMART ENTRY AND START
SYSTEM" as described on the next
page.
To reactivate the smart entry and start sys-
tem, perform any of the following proced-
ures:
Press the lock button on the driver's out-
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side door handle or boot open button while
carrying the electronic key.
Perform a wireless remote control oper-
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ation.
Insert and turn the mechanical key in the
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keyhole of the driver's door.