Toyota Camry: Conditions affecting operation - Antenna location and effective range - Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk - Before driving - Toyota Camry Owners ManualToyota Camry: 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

    Electronic key battery-saving function
    When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the electronic key from receiving radio waves. Press twice while pressing and holding . Confirm that the electroni ...

    Notes for the entry function
    ●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases: • The electronic key is too close to the window or ...

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