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Registration [08/2013 - ]: Procedure

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  1. DESCRIPTION OF CODE REGISTRATION 

    HINT: 

    • Registering an ID code enables the smart key system function, wireless door lock control function and immobilizer function to be operated.
    • Code registration is needed when the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), ID code box (immobilizer code ECU), steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is replaced with a new one.
    • This vehicle does not have a key slot. Therefore, while facing the logo side of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly towards the engine switch, hold the transmitter near the engine switch as shown in the illustration to register the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
    GTY431839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *1 Engine Switch
    *2 Electrical Key Transmitter Sub-assembly
  2. KEY REGISTRATION PROCEDURES WHEN ADDING OR REPLACING KEY OR WHEN KEY IS LOST 

    HINT: 

    • The following procedures require the use of the Techstream:
      • - New key ID registration
      • - Additional key ID registration
      • - Key ID erasure
      • - All Key ID erasure
    • A maximum of 7 electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies can be registered (this includes any electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies registered when the vehicle was purchased).
    • In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.
    Customer Request/Condition Registration Procedure Condition Procedure Refer to
    Registering additional electrical key transmitter sub-assembly Customer must bring at least 1 electrical key transmitter sub-assembly 1. Register additional electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies as necessary (additional key ID registration) PROCEDURE "C"
    • Replacing a electrical key transmitter sub-assembly (e.g., when replacing an old electrical key transmitter sub-assembly with a new one)
    • Making a lost electrical key transmitter sub-assembly unusable
    NOTE:

    If the customer brings at least 1 electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, it is possible to perform these procedures. However, if any additional electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are registered before reregistering the customer's electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies, the customer's electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies cannot be reregistered and become useless. Therefore, if the customer does not bring all of their electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies, be sure to explain to them that any electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies not brought will become useless after additional electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are registered.

    HINT: After electrical key transmitter sub-assembly ID erasure, any remaining electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies that are not reregistered at this time cannot be used. Therefore, immediately after electrical key transmitter sub-assembly ID erasure, be sure to reregister all available remaining electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies.
    Customer must bring at least 1 electrical key transmitter sub-assembly 1. Using remaining electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, clear all registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies except one (key ID erasure) PROCEDURE "D"
    2. Register additional electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies as necessary (additional key ID registration) PROCEDURE "C"
    All electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are lost - 1. Reset all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies (all keys ID erasure (key code reset) PROCEDURE "E"
    2. Register all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies (new key ID registration) PROCEDURE "A"
  3. PART REPLACEMENT AND KEY REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 
    1. If a malfunctioning ECU is discovered through troubleshooting of the smart key system, use the ECU replacement and electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration procedures in the table below.

      HINT: 

      • The following procedures require the use of the Techstream:
        • - New key ID registration
        • - Additional key ID registration
        • - Key ID erasure
        • - ECU code registration
      • A maximum of 7 electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies can be registered (this includes any electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies registered when the vehicle was purchased).
      • Immediately after replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), the Techstream item "A number of registered codes" should change to "0". If this item does not change to "0", the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) may be registered to another vehicle. A certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) which is registered to another vehicle cannot be used.
      • In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.
      Malfunctioning ECU Condition Procedure Refer to
      Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) Customer has brought all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies 1. Replace certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) -
      2. Reregister all customer's electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies PROCEDURE "B"*
      Some electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are lost Key ID codes can be registered and cleared 1. Clear key codes (key ID erasure)
      HINT: 
      Purpose of above step is to clear electrical key transmitter sub-assembly information stored in ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) for any electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies that user did not bring. If this information is not cleared, when certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is replaced and electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration is performed, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly information stored in certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and electrical key transmitter sub-assembly information stored in ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) will not match and engine cannot be started.
      PROCEDURE "D"
      2. Perform additional electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration procedure (additional key ID registration)
      HINT: 
      If some electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are not registered during above step, they will be disabled because they cannot be registered later.
      PROCEDURE "C"*
      3. Replace certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) -
      4. Reregister all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies PROCEDURE "B"
      Key ID codes cannot be either registered or cleared 1. Replace certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) -
      2. Replace ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) -
      3. Reregister all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies (new key ID registration)
      HINT: 
      If some electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are not registered during above step, they will be disabled because they cannot be registered later.
      PROCEDURE "A"
      4. ECU communication ID registration PROCEDURE "G"
      Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) All electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are lost 1. Replace certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) -
      2. Replace ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) -
      3. Register all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies (new key ID registration) PROCEDURE "A"
      4. ECU communication ID registration PROCEDURE "G"
      ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) Customer has brought at least 1 electrical key transmitter sub-assembly 1. Replace ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) -
      2. Register recognition codes in ECUs (ECU code registration) PROCEDURE "F"
      3. ECU communication ID registration PROCEDURE "G"
      All electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are lost 1. Replace certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) -
      2. Replace ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) -
      3. Register all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies (new key ID registration)
      HINT: 
      If some electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are not registered during above step, they will be disabled because they cannot be registered later.
      PROCEDURE "A"
      4. ECU communication ID registration PROCEDURE "G"
      Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) Customer has brought at least 1 electrical key transmitter sub-assembly 1. Replace steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) -
      2. Register recognition codes in ECUs (ECU code registration) PROCEDURE "F"
      All electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are lost 1. Replace certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) -
      2. Replace ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) -
      3. Replace steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) -
      4. Register all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies (new key ID registration) PROCEDURE "A"
      5. ECU communication ID registration PROCEDURE "G"
      ECM When replacing the ECM with a new one Replace ECM -
      When replacing the ECM with a used one 1. Replace ECM -
      2. ECU communication ID registration PROCEDURE "G"
      • *: It is only necessary to perform processes 1 through 3.
  4. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "A") 
    1. New key ID registration:

      HINT: 

      In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.

      Process Procedure
      1. Start of registration
      1. Prepare all new electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies to be registered and place them outside vehicle. Bring 1 new electrical key transmitter sub-assembly inside vehicle.
      2. Connect Techstream to DLC3
      3. While holding new electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, turn engine switch on (IG)

        HINT: 

        Engine switch cannot be turned on (IG) more than 10 times. To continue electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration procedure with engine switch off, use either method below:

        • When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
        • Connect Techstream to DLC3 and select "Manual" from initial screen on Techstream. Then select "Key Code Registration" under model code.
      4. Turn Techstream on
      5. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Smart Code Registration
      2. Confirmation of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      HINT: Mode is automatically selected by Techstream (new registration mode or add mode)
      3. Verification of unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*
      1. While facing logo side of unregistered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      2. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds twice (short beep)
      3. Bring electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for which operations have been completed outside vehicle. Then bring another new electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for which operations are to be performed into vehicle.
      4. Registration of ID code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      5. End of registration
      • Finish new key ID code registration
      • *: Repeat this process for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly which is to be registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly within 30 seconds. If the procedure for any of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies is not finished within the specified time, perform the registration from process 1 again.
      • If "Smart Key System" is canceled, registration cannot be performed.

        Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2013 - 08/2016] Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2016 - ]

  5. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "B") 
    1. New key ID registration:

      HINT: 

      In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.

      Process Procedure
      1. Start of registration
      1. Prepare all registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies and any electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies to be registered and place them outside vehicle. Bring 1 registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly inside vehicle.
      2. Connect Techstream to DLC3
      3. While holding registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, turn engine switch on (IG)

        HINT: 

        Engine switch cannot be turned on (IG) more than 10 times. To continue electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration procedure with engine switch off, use either method below:

        • When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
        • Connect Techstream to DLC3 and select "Manual" from initial screen on Techstream. Then select "Key Code Registration" under model code.
      4. Turn Techstream on
      5. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Smart Code Registration
      2. Confirmation of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      HINT: Mode is automatically selected by Techstream (new registration mode or add mode)
      3. Confirmation of all registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies*1
      1. While facing logo side of registered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      2. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds once (short beep)
      3. Bring electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for which operations have been completed outside vehicle. Then bring another electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for which operations are to be performed into vehicle.
      4. Confirmation of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      5. Verification of unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*2
      1. While facing logo side of unregistered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      2. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds twice (short beep)
      3. Bring electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for which operations have been completed outside vehicle. Then bring another electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for which operations are to be performed into vehicle.
      6. Registration of ID code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      7. End of registration
      • Finish new key ID code registration
      • *1: Repeat this process for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly within 30 seconds. If the procedure for any of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies is not finished within the specified time, perform the registration from process 1 again. When performing the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly confirmation procedure for an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, the security indicator light comes on and remains on until all the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are confirmed.
      • *2: Repeat this process for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly which is to be registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly within 30 seconds. If the procedure for any of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies is not finished within the specified time, perform the registration from process 1 again.
      • If "Smart Key System" is canceled, registration cannot be performed.

        Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2013 - 08/2016] Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2016 - ]

  6. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "C") 
    1. Additional key ID registration:

      HINT: 

      In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.

      Process Procedure
      1. Start of registration
      1. Prepare all electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies to be registered and place them outside vehicle. Then bring 1 registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly into vehicle.
      2. Connect Techstream to DLC3
      3. While holding registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, turn engine switch on (IG)
      4. Turn Techstream on
      5. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Smart Code Registration
      2. Confirmation of registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*1
      1. Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      2. While facing logo side of registered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      3. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds once (short beep)
      3. Confirmation of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      4. Verification of unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*2
      1. While facing logo side of unregistered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      2. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds twice (short beep)
      5. Registration of ID code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      6. End of registration
      • Finish key ID code registration
      • *1: Perform this process for one of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure within 30 seconds. If the procedure is not finished within the specified time, perform the registration from process 1 again.
      • *2: Repeat this process for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly which is to be registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure for each electrical key transmitter sub-assembly within 30 seconds. If the procedure for any of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies is not finished within the specified time, perform the registration from process 1 again.
      • If "Smart Key System" is canceled, registration cannot be performed.

        Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2013 - 08/2016] Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2016 - ]

  7. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "D") 
    1. Key ID erasure:

      HINT: 

      • This procedure clears all the registered key codes except one master electrical key transmitter sub-assembly code.
      • In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.
      Process Procedure
      1. Start of erasure
      1. Connect Techstream to DLC3
      2. While holding registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, turn engine switch on (IG)
      3. Turn Techstream on
      4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Smart Code Erasure
      2. Confirmation of registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*
      1. Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      2. While facing logo side of registered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      3. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds once (short beep)

        HINT: 

        The security indicator light illuminates.

      3. Confirmation of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen

        HINT: 

        The security indicator light goes off.

      4. Erasure of ID code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      5. End of erasure
      • Finish key ID code erasure
      • *: Perform this process for one of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure within 30 seconds. If the procedure is not finished within the specified time, perform the erasure from process 1 again.
      • If "Smart Key System" is canceled, erasure cannot be performed.

        Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2013 - 08/2016] Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2016 - ]

  8. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "E") 
    1. All keys ID erasure:

      HINT: 

      In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.

      Process Procedure
      1. Start of erasure
      1. Connect Techstream to DLC3
      2. While holding registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, turn engine switch on (IG)
      3. Turn Techstream on
      4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Smart Code Reset
      5. Read "Seed Number" sent from TIS according to Techstream screen
      6. Input "Pass-Code Number" sent from TIS according to Techstream screen
      2. Confirmation of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      3. Erasure of ID code
      1. Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      2. Wait for 15 minutes
      4. End of erasure
      • Finish key ID code erasure
  9. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "F") 
    1. ECU code registration:

      HINT: 

      In the chart below, the numbers in the "Procedure" column (1, 2, 3, etc.) indicate the step numbers. Perform the steps in numerical order.

      Process Procedure
      1. Start of registration
      1. Connect Techstream to DLC3
      2. While holding registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, turn engine switch on (IG)

        HINT: 

        Engine switch cannot be turned on (IG) more than 10 times. To continue electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration procedure with engine switch off, use either method below:

        • When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
        • Connect Techstream to DLC3 and select "Manual" from initial screen on Techstream. Then select "Key Code Registration" under model code.
      3. Turn Techstream on
      4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / ECU Communication ID Registration / ID code box and Steering Lock
      2. Confirmation of registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*
      1. While facing logo side of registered transmitter toward engine switch, hold transmitter near engine switch.
      2. Confirm that wireless door lock buzzer sounds once (short beep)
      3. Erasure of ECU code
      • Perform operation according to prompts on Techstream screen
      4. End of registration
      • Finish ECU code registration
      • *: Perform this process for one of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies registered to the vehicle. Finish the procedure within 30 seconds. If the procedure is not finished within the specified time, perform the registration from process 1 again.
      • If "Smart Key System" is canceled, registration cannot be performed.

        Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2013 - 08/2016] Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2016 - ]

      • If there are any electronic devices near the driver seat which may cause wave interference, such as cell phones, personal computers, portable music players, other electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies, etc., turn them off or move them away from the driver seat.
  10. KEY REGISTRATION (PROCEDURE "G") 
    • SST: 09843-18040 
    1. ECU communication ID registration:
      NOTE:
      • The ECU communication ID should be registered when the ID code box (immobilizer code ECU) is replaced in order for the ECU communication ID to match.
      • The engine cannot be started unless the ECU communication ID is registered.
      • After registration, pressing the engine switch may not start the engine on the first try. If so, press the engine switch again.
      • After the engine is started, clear DTC B2799 (code for ECM immobilizer communication error) using either of the following methods:

        - Use the Techstream.

        - Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for 30 seconds.

      1. GTY424601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 SST
        *a Front view of DLC3

        Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        HINT: 

        The security indicator light blinks.

      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) (do not start the engine) and leave it as is for 30 minutes.
        NOTE:

        Do not open and close the driver's door. If the door is opened and closed, start the registration over again from the procedure 1.

        HINT: 

        The security indicator light goes off.

      3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG).
      4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).*
      5. Check that the engine starts and stays on for more than 3 seconds.*
        NOTE:

        *: Do not open and close the any door. If the door is opened and closed, start the registration over again from the procedure 4.