Toyota Camry

 XV50 (2012–2017) Owners Manual

Before driving » Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk » Antenna location and effective range
Conditions affecting operation

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, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.

(Ways of coping)

●When the electronic key battery is depleted

●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, 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 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 key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby

●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
• 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 rear window

●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices

Antenna location

Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

Operation signals

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor

Alarms and warning indicators

Security feature

Switching the door unlock function

Battery-saving function

Electronic key battery-saving function

Conditions affecting operation

Notes for the entry function

Notes for locking the doors

Notes for the unlocking function

When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

Alarm (if equipped)

To operate the system properly

If the smart key system does not operate properly

Electronic key battery depletion

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Certification for the smart key system