Electronic Key Battery Depletion - Toyota 86 Owner's Manual

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Electronic key battery depletion

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The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
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If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (→P. 331)
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As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 287)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
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To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key close to
any of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
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When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 287
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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
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Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk: Use the wireless
remote control or mechanical key. (→P. 36, 361)
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Starting the engine and changing "ENGINE START STOP" switch
modes: →P. 362
Stopping the engine: →P. 364
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Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 390)
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