Toyota Camry: Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Toyota Camry: Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

• Smart key system
• Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
• Unlocking the trunk
• Antenna location and effective range
• Wireless remote control
• Doors
• Locking the doors from the outside without a key
• Rear door child-protector lock
• Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
• Trunk

Smart key system

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.

(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

1 Unlocks and locks the doors
2 Unlocks the trunk
3 Starts the engine

Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)

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

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the side of the door handle) to lock the doors.

Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the trunk.

Antenna location and effective range

Antenna location

1 Antennas outside the cabin
2 Antenna outside the trunk
3 Antenna inside the trunk
4 Antennas inside the cabin

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

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front outside door handles. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.)

When unlocking the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor

Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures for the warning light that comes on.

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (However, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote control.

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold , , or for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding .

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.

(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

Vehicles with an alarm system: To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.) In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time.

●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

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 electronic key indicator flashes 4 times.

While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart key system cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the electronic key buttons.

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

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 outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, in the door pockets or glove box, or near a vent when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.

●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets or a vent when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone.

●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.).

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.).

●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

Notes for locking the doors

●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will be given.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key system.

●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

Notes for the unlocking function

●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle again.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key system.

●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.

(2 m) of the vehicle.

●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance.

Alarm (if equipped)

Using the smart key system to lock the doors will set the alarm system.

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.

(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)

If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.

●Starting the engine

Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops.

●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.

• 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.

●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
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps

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

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key.

●Starting the engine and changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes.

●Stopping the engine

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed.

(Customizable features)

Certification for the smart key system

U.S.A.

FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-4
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-5
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA

NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas.
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.

Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)

Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)

1 Locks all the doors
2 Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
3 Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
4 Opens the driver’s window and moon roof (press and hold)*
5 Unlocks the trunk (press and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)

Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)

1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
3 Opens the driver’s window and moon roof (press and hold)*
4 Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
5 Unlocks the trunk (press and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Vehicles with a smart key system

1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
3 Opens the driver’s window and moon roof (press and hold)*
4 Unlocks the trunk (press and hold)
5 Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked.

(Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.

Driver’s window and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the driver’s window and moon roof are opening.

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

Panic mode

Vehicles without a smart key system

When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.

Vehicles with a smart key system

When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

Alarm (if equipped)

Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.

Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations:
●When the wireless 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 carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communication devices
●When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window

Vehicles with a smart key system

If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.

Key battery depletion

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.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key system)

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details.

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.

(Customizable features)

Certification for wireless remote control

U.S.A. (vehicles without a smart key system)

FCC ID: HYQ23AAC
FCC ID: HYQ12BDM

NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

U.S.A. (vehicles with a smart key system)

FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-4
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-5
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA

NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

Wireless remote control (if equipped)

Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Vehicles without a smart key system

Vehicles without a smart key system

1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors

Driver’s side only: Turning the key unlocks the driver's door.

Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.

Door lock switch

Door lock switch

1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors

Inside lock button

Inside lock button

1 Unlocks the door
2 Locks the door

The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.

Locking the doors from the outside without a key

1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

2 Close the door.

Vehicles without a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key is in the engine switch.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

1 Unlock
2 Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or cancelled:

Setting and canceling the functions (vehicles without navigation system and Display Audio system)

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below.

Vehicles without a smart key system

Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)

Vehicles with a smart key system

Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door lock switch () for approximately 5 seconds and then release.

The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to cancel the function.

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.

■If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting (vehicles with a smart key system)

Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features)

CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all the doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the key, trunk opener, entry function or wireless remote control.

■ Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Pull up the lever to release the trunk lid.

■ Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

Key (vehicles without a wireless remote control)

Turn the master key clockwise to release the trunk lid.

Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

Wireless remote control (if equipped)

■Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside (vehicles with a smart key system)

●When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.

In this case, the trunk lid can be opened using the entry function.

●Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

●Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.

●The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.

■Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside of the trunk lid.

The lever will continue to glow for some time after the trunk lid is closed.

CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.
●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.
●Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffocate.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
■Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the trunk is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.

●The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.

●When closing the trunk lid, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.
●When closing the trunk lid, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed again after it is opened.