2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 30

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) However the engine can be started in the following procedures. 1. While the brake pedal is depressed, touch the Toyota logo side of the electronic key to the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. 2. Start the engine within 5 seconds after the green indicator light on the "ENGINE START STOP" switch comes on and a buzzer sounds. BATTERY POWER SAVING Both the vehicle and key transmitters are always sending signals to each other. To prevent the batteries from being discharged, the smart key system is automatically deactivated in the following conditions: The key and the vehicle are communicating even while the vehicle is not being driven. Do not leave the key near the vehicle (within 2 m [7 ft.]). The vehicle battery may drain if the vehicle is not used for a long period of time. To prevent battery drain, disconnect the battery negative (- ) terminal or disable the smart key system. (For details about disable the smart key system, see "DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM" on page 32 in this Section.) If the battery is disconnected, the power window and moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection function will not function correctly after you reconnect. In this case, you should normalize each system. To normalize them, see "Power windows" on page 40 and "Electric moon roof" on page 51 in Section 1- 2. STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN ELECTRONIC KEY BATTERY DISCHARGED THE IS If the key indicator does not flash and the engine cannot be started by using the start function, the battery may be discharged. Replace the key battery as soon as possible. (See "-Replacing battery" on page 25 in this Section.) D If the electronic key is left outside of the vehicle and within the effective range of the entry function actuation area for more than 10 minutes. D If the door lock or unlock operation is not performed more than 2 weeks. 30