2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 29

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) 2. Start function actuation area-Inside of the cabin. The start function may not be activated if the key is on the instrument panel, on the package tray, in the glove box or on the floor, etc. In the following cases, the smart key system may not operate properly. D When the electronic key is near a high- voltage or noise- emitting device. D When you are carrying an electronic key together with a key for another smart key system equipped vehicle or another instrument emitting radio waves. D Depending on the position of the key or vehicle body shape the key may not work well even within the actuation area. D When facilities issuing strong electromagnetic waves such as TV towers, electric power stations, broad casting stations are nearby. ACTUATION AREA The entry function and start function are available to use when a registered key is in the actuation area. 1. Entry function actuation area-About 1 m (3 ft.) from each outside door handle and trunk opener switch. If the key is close to a door handle, a window, the center of the rear bumper, on the ground or above the roof, the entry function may not operate properly. D When the key surface is covered by a sticker, etc. that may cut off electromagnetic wave. If the smart key system does not operate properly and you cannot enter, you can lock and unlock all the doors by using mechanical key attached to the master key or wireless remote control function. D In places where automated payment facilities are installed (such as gas stations). D When you are carrying an electronic key together with a mobile communications system such as a two- way radio or cellular phone. D When the electronic key is in contact with or covered by a metallic object. D When another person is operating a wireless remote control function another vehicle near your vehicle. on D When the battery is discharged. To replace the battery, see "-Replacing battery" on page 25 in this Section. 29