Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 25

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3-1. Key information

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Key battery depletion

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Vehicles without a smart key system

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (

→P. 549)

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Vehicles with a smart key system

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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. 605)

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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 indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (

→P. 549)

• The smart key 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 within 3 ft. (1
m) 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
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

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When the key battery is fully depleted
→P. 549

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Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key
system)
The number of electronic keys already registered to the vehicle can be con-
firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details.

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If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

→P. 680)

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key
system)
<RKE Transmitter, TPM/RKE Integrated Receiver>
TRW Automotive

Automobile Entry/Security Transmitter
Model: 226624-101, 226624-102
FCC ID: GQ4-52T
IC: 1470A-33T

Auto Alarm/Security system Receiver
Model: 230433
FCC ID: GQ4-45R

CAN RSS-GEN/CNR-GEN

MADE IN U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by TRW Auto-
motive U.S. LLC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
→P. 147

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NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

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Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

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Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

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Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

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Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

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Do not disassemble the keys.

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Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the key with a
wireless remote control function.

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Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip-
ment.

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Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.

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In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.

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When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

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Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

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Front doors

Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Grip the
passenger's door handle to
unlock all the doors.

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Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

*

: The door unlock settings can be changed. (

→

P. 121)

Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the upper part of the door
handle) to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

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Back door

Press the unlock button to
unlock all the doors.

The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

Press the lock button to lock
all the doors.

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Side doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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