2021 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Key information

Key information

Vehicles without a smart key system Keys

Operating the wireless remote con-

trol function ( P. 139)

Vehicles with a smart key system Electronic keys

Operating the smart key system ( P. 161)

Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 139)

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Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Opens the trunk ( P. 157) Sounds the alarm ( P. 141)

*1: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

*2: If equipped

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Opens the trunk ( P. 157) Sounds the alarm ( P. 141)

*1: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

*2: If equipped

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To release the key, press the but- ton.

To stow the key, press the button then fold the key.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re- attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat- tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. ( P. 569)

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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.

When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant (vehi- cles with a smart key system)

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 420)

Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

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If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key (vehicles without a smart key system) or the other mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow- ing situations:

When the wireless key battery is depleted

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi- cation 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

P. 163

Key battery depletion

Vehicles without a smart key system

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

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Even if the key is not used, the battery may become depleted and the fol- lowing symptoms may occur. Replace the battery with a new one when nec- essary. ( P. 504)

The wireless remote control function does not operate.

The area in which the wireless remote control function can be operated becomes smaller.

Vehicles with a smart key system

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 indi- cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 504)

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 reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode. ( P. 163)

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

Replacing the battery

P. 504

Confirmation of the registered key number

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

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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Certification for the wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key system)

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key sys- tem)

P. 167