T-SB-0185-17

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Tsb: some 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with a smart key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the smart key functions (smart en


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T-SB-0185-17
February 8, 2017
Smart Key System Check During PDS
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2018
4Runner, 86, Avalon, Avalon
HV, C-HR, Camry, Camry
HV, Corolla, Highlander,
Highlander HV, iA, Land
Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, Prius
C, Prius Prime, Prius V,
RAV4, RAV4 HV, Sequoia,
Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra,
Yaris
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the
customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is
operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected
using the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
NOTE
Check ALL of the Smart Keys using this procedure.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
–
–
–
–
Inspection Procedure
1. Remove ALL Smart Keys from the vehicle.
NOTE
The remaining keys need to be a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) away from the vehicle.
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Inspection Procedure
2. Check Smart Entry function on ALL doors.
NOTE
Smart Key MUST be in actuation area No. 1 for this check.
Figure 1.
A
4 Door Sensor Vehicles
2
Actuation Area No. 2
B
2 Door Sensor Vehicles
3
Metal Clip
1
Actuation Area No. 1
4
Lock Sensor Area
A. Locking operation:
Push the lock button/lock sensor on the outside door handle. ALL the doors should lock
simultaneously. At this time, 1 beep will be heard and the turn signal lights will
flash once.
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B. Unlocking operation:
NOTE
After checking the lock function, wait at LEAST 3 seconds before checking the
unlock function.
Grasp the outside door handle (sensors are located on the underside of the door handles).
At this time, 2 beeps will be heard and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
NOTE
ONLY the driver’s door unlocks when the driver’s door handle is grasped. ALL the doors
unlock when ANY door handle other than the driver’s door handle is grasped.
3. Check the wireless door lock function.
Using the remote outside of the vehicle, confirm that ALL doors can be locked and unlocked
with the wireless remote.
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Inspection Procedure (Continued)
4.
Check the Smart Start function from inside the vehicle.
NOTE
Smart Key MUST be in actuation area No. 2 for this check.
Figure 2.
A
4 Door Sensor Vehicles
1
Actuation Area No. 1
B
2 Door Sensor Vehicles
2
Actuation Area No. 2
A. Check for proper activation of the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch.
(1)
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the “P” position.
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Inspection Procedure (Continued)
(2) Without depressing the brake
pedal, press the “ENGINE
START/STOP” switch and confirm
the mode changes properly.
Figure 3.
From the “OFF” mode:

Press once. The power supply
is in the “ACC” mode.

Press twice. The power supply
is in the “IG-ON” mode.

Press 3 times. The power
supply is in the “OFF” mode.
1
Light OFF
2
Light ON
NOTE
If the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch illuminator blinks in amber, refer to the
Repair Manual.
B. Check the engine start/stop operation.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the “P” position.
When depressing the brake pedal, check that the green engine switch illuminator
comes on, and push the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch to start the engine.
Push the switch again to stop the engine.
NOTE
When the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch is turned OFF with the gear selector lever in a
position other than “P”, the vehicle electrical system will be in the “ACC” mode. When the
door is opened, the Smart Key System Warning Buzzer will sound indicating that the
electrical system is NOT “OFF” when exiting the vehicle. This may result in a discharged
battery. Be sure to turn OFF the engine AFTER shifting the gear selector lever to the
“P” position.
Checking Procedure:
Shift the gear selector lever to the “P” position (or check that the gear selector lever is
in the “P” position).
Press the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch once and check that the indicator light
goes OFF.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with each remaining Smart Key.
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