Toyota Corolla: Do-it-yourself maintenance / Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. As the key may be damaged
if the following procedure is not performed properly, it is recommended that key
battery replacement be performed by your Toyota dealer.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
- The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
- The operational range will be reduced.
Items to prepare
- Flathead screwdriver
- Small flathead screwdriver
- Lithium battery CR2032
■ Use a CR2032 lithium battery
- Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
- Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
- Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning filter
1 Turn the engine switch off...
► Vehicles without a smart key system
1 Remove the key cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with
a rag.
2 Remove the battery cover...
Other information:
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key
on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic
key.
Locks and unlocks the doors (®P.117)
Opens the trunk (®P.123)
Starts the engine
■Antenna location
A -Antennas outside the cabin
B - Antennas inside the cabin
C - Antenna inside the trunk
D - Antenna outside the tr..
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to
be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once again.
■ Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
If a..