1999 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 15

'99 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Turn the key from the "LOCK" to "ON" position. The "PANIC" mode does not work when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. D The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see following "REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY". REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent. CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the removed transmitter battery or components. D Do not leave the transmitter on places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard. D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it. 1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the transmitter case. NOTICE When replacing the terminal battery, be careful not to lose the components. Replace the transmitter battery by the following procedures: D Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or operate from a normal distance: D Check for closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter. 15