Toyota’s Smart Key technology offers convenient ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. This feature allows your vehicle to sense the Smart Key and activate the courtesy lights and puddle lights when you are within approximately three feet of the driver’s or front passenger’s door.
There are different methods to unlock the doors using the Smart Key. Placing your hand behind the driver’s door handle will unlock only the driver’s door, while doing the same behind the front passenger’s door handle will unlock all of the doors. To lock the doors, you can simply touch the lock sensor on the front part of the door handle.
The Smart Key technology also extends to the trunk or rear hatch of the vehicle. By having the key in your possession, you can effortlessly open the trunk by pressing the designated button above the license plate or by utilizing the button on the Smart Key.
When using the remote key fob, pressing the unlock button once will unlock the driver’s door with accompanying beeps and light indicators. Pressing the button twice will unlock all the doors. Similarly, pressing the lock button will secure the doors. The door unlock settings can be customized according to your preference.
In the event that the Smart Key loses power or cannot be detected by the vehicle sensors, it is equipped with a mechanical key integrated into it. This allows manual access to the driver’s door and control over the door locking mechanism.
It is important to be aware of the process of replacing the battery in your Smart Key. Accessing the battery compartment involves using the mechanical key to open the case and replacing it with a CR2032 lithium battery.
Toyota’s Smart Key technology provides a user-friendly and secure approach to accessing your vehicle. Understanding the various functions and features of the Smart Key ensures a smooth and efficient experience when locking and unlocking your Toyota vehicle.