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Operation Check [06/2015 - ]

  1. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) OPERATION 
    NOTE:

    Make sure that the smart key system (for Entry Function) has not been canceled before performing this inspection.

    1. Check the entry unlock function (driver door, front passenger door).
      1. Perform a wireless lock operation to lock the door, touch the unlock sensor built into the backside of the front door outside handle assembly of the driver door while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and check that the door unlocks.
      2. Inspect the entry unlock detection area. Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the door outside handle assembly and approximately 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) from the vehicle as shown in the illustration and check that the LED (red) of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly blinks.
        GTY592807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)
      3. With the system in unlock standby mode, grasp the front door outside handle assembly LH and check that the door unlocks.

        HINT: 

        • The system is in unlock standby mode when the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the detection area and the key ID code sent by the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly matches the key ID code stored by the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).
        • Communication may not be possible if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the door outside handle assembly.
        • Inspect the front passenger door using the same procedure.
      4. Check the unlock response sensitivity. With the system in unlock standby mode, touch the area shown in the illustration and check that the door unlocks.
        NOTE:

        If the sensor is touched too quickly or released too slowly, the sensor may not react and the door will not unlock.

        GTY584635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Unlock Sensor (Backside)

        HINT: 

        Inspect the front passenger door using the same procedure.

    2. Check the entry lock function (driver door, front passenger door).
      NOTE:

      If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle but outside the detection area (on the instrument panel, in the glove box, on the floor) and a door lock operation is performed, the key lock-in prevention function will not operate and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly will be locked inside the vehicle.

      GTY545129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Lock Sensor
      1. With the door closed and unlocked, touch the lock sensor of the front door outside handle assembly of the driver door while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and check that the door locks.

        HINT: 

        • If the door does not lock even when touching the lock sensor, touch it with your palm.
        • Inspect the front passenger door using the same procedure.
      2. Inspect the entry lock operating range. Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly approximately 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) below the bottom edge of the door glass and approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.) from the vehicle as shown in the illustration, touch the lock sensor and check that the door locks.

        HINT: 

        • If the door does not lock even when touching the lock sensor, touch it with your palm.
        • As communication may not be possible if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the front door outside handle assembly, the door may not lock if the lock sensor is touched with the same hand that is carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, etc.
        • If the key lock-in prevention function buzzer sounds, radio waves from the indoor electrical key antenna may be leaking from the vehicle.
        • Inspect the front passenger door using the same procedure.
        • The door lock operation cannot be performed more than 3 times consecutively.
        GTY592806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)
    3. Check the entry luggage compartment door open function.
      1. Perform a wireless lock operation to lock the doors, operate the open switch of the luggage compartment door opening switch assembly while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and check that the luggage compartment door opens.
        GTY538927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 Luggage Compartment Door Opening Switch Assembly
        *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)
      2. Inspect the entry luggage compartment door open operating range. Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the rear bumper upper surface and approximately 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) from the vehicle as shown in the illustration, press the open switch of the luggage compartment door opening switch assembly and check that the luggage compartment door opens.
    4. Check the push-button start function.
      1. With the power switch off, push the P position switch (transmission shift main switch), depress the brake pedal while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly. Then, press the power switch and check that the hybrid control system starts.
      2. With the brake pedal released and the power switch off, press the power switch while carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and check that the power source mode changes as follows: off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off.
      3. Stop the vehicle, press the power switch and check that the power source mode changes to off (the hybrid control system stops and all electrical systems are off).
      4. Inspect the push-button start operating range (front floor). Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on the front seat at either inspection point so that it is facing in the direction shown in the illustration and check that the hybrid control system can be started.
        GTY598876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Inspection Point
        NOTE:

        Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within the vehicle interior detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if it is on the instrument panel, in the glove box or on the floor.

        HINT: 

        • Communication may not be possible if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (front floor).
        • Perform the inspection for both inspection points.
      5. Inspect the push-button start operating range (rear floor). Place the key on the rear seat at either inspection point so that it is facing in the direction shown in the illustration and check that the hybrid control system can be started.
        GTY565848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Inspection Point
        NOTE:

        Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within the vehicle interior detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if it is on the instrument panel, in the glove box or on the floor.

        HINT: 

        • Communication may not be possible if the key is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the center of the rear seat cushion.
        • Perform the inspection for both inspection points.
      6. Inspect the push-button start operating range (luggage room). Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on the luggage room floor at either inspection point so that it is facing in the direction shown in the illustration and check that the hybrid control system can be started.
        GTY595831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Inspection Point
        NOTE:

        Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within the vehicle interior detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if it is on the instrument panel, in the glove box or on the floor.

        HINT: 

        • Communication may not be possible if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the rear corners of the luggage room.
        • Perform the inspection for both inspection points.
    5. Check the key lock-in prevention function (vehicle interior).
      NOTE:

      In order to prevent the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly from being locked inside the vehicle, perform this inspection with the window of a door open.

      1. Turn the power switch off.
      2. Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on a front or rear seat.
      3. Close the door, making sure the doors are unlocked.
      4. Touch a door lock sensor and check that the doors do not lock and the key lock-in prevention function buzzer (external) sounds for approximately 5 seconds.
    6. Check the transmitter battery saving function
      1. Press the unlock switch of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly twice while pressing the lock switch and check that the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly LED blinks 4 times and enters transmitter battery saving mode.
      2. Check that the smart key system (for Entry Function) does not operate while in transmitter battery saving mode.

        HINT: 

        To cancel transmitter battery saving mode, press a switch of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

    7. Check the entry cancel function.
      1. Cancel the smart key system and check that all the functions of the smart key system (for Entry Function) no longer operate.

        Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [06/2015 - ] 

        HINT: 

        While the smart key system is canceled, it is possible to lock and unlock the doors with the wireless operation, and the start system can be operated by holding the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near the power switch.

    8. Check the answer-back function (hazard warning light flashing and buzzer sounding).
      Entry Operation Hazard Warning Light Wireless Buzzer
      Entry Lock Flashes once Sounds once
      Entry Unlock Flashes twice Sounds twice
  2. KEY DIAGNOSTIC MODE (Using Techstream) 

    HINT: 

    The buzzer sounds in short, repeated beeps for all items except "Overhead + Rear Room"*4. For "Overhead + Rear Room"*4, the buzzer sounds in one long, continuous beep.

    HINT: 

    • With key diagnostic mode, it is possible to check if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is operating properly with the selected electrical key antenna and within the selected detection area by the sounding of the wireless buzzer.
    • If the buzzer sounds with [CH1] displayed but not with [CH2], the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly cannot be detected by channel 2 due to a malfunction, such as wave interference.
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Communication Check (Key Diag Mode).

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Communication Check (Key Diag Mode)
    2. Inspect the appropriate item according to the following table.
      Tester Display Inspection Item
      [CH1/CH2] Overhead + Driver Side*1 Front door outside handle assembly LH (electrical key antenna)
      [CH1] Overhead + Driver Side*1
      [CH2] Overhead + Driver Side*1
      [CH1/CH2] Overhead + Passenger Side*2 Front door outside handle assembly RH (electrical key antenna)
      [CH1] Overhead + Passenger Side*2
      [CH2] Overhead + Passenger Side*2
      [CH1/CH2] Overhead + Front Room*3 No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (front floor)
      [CH1] Overhead + Front Room*3
      [CH2] Overhead + Front Room*3
      [CH1/CH2] Overhead + Rear Room*4 No. 2 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (rear floor)
      [CH1] Overhead + Rear Room*4
      [CH2] Overhead + Rear Room*4
      [CH1/CH2] Overhead + Luggage*5 Electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment)
      [CH1] Overhead + Luggage*5
      [CH2] Overhead + Luggage*5
      [CH1/CH2] Luggage + Luggage (inside)*6 Indoor electrical key oscillator (for luggage compartment)
      [CH1] Luggage + Luggage (inside)*6
      [CH2] Luggage + Luggage (inside)*6
      [CH1/CH2] Luggage + Luggage*7 Electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment)
      [CH1] Luggage + Luggage*7
      [CH2] Luggage + Luggage*7
      [CH1/CH2] Immobiliser Amp*8 Amplifier (power switch)
      [CH1] Immobiliser Amp*8
      [CH2] Immobiliser Amp*8
      • [CH1]: Channel 1 is set.
      • [CH2]: Channel 2 is set.
      • [CH1/CH2]: Channel 1 and 2 switch automatically at a specific interval*.

        *: If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is detected with either channel 1 or 2, the buzzer sounds.

    3. Bring the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near the selected electrical key antenna and check that the wireless buzzer sounds.
      1. *1: Front door outside handle assembly LH
        GTY609645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)

        HINT: 

        • Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the front door outside handle assembly in the position shown in the illustration.
        • *2: Perform the same inspection for the front passenger side.
    4. *3: No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (front floor)
      GTY598876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Inspection Point

      HINT: 

      Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on the front seat cushion of the driver seat or front passenger seat.

    5. *4: No. 2 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (rear floor)
      GTY565847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Inspection Point

      HINT: 

      Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on the rear seat cushion.

    6. *5, *7: Electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment)
      GTY603286Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)

      HINT: 

      Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the rear bumper upper surface and align it with the center of the rear of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

    7. *6: Indoor electrical key oscillator (for luggage compartment)
      GTY595830Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Inspection Point

      HINT: 

      Place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly on the luggage room floor.

    8. *8: Amplifier (power switch)
      GTY598192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Power Switch
      *2 Electrical Key Transmitter Sub-assembly

      HINT: 

      While facing the logo side of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly towards the power switch, hold the transmitter near the power switch.