NHTSA ID Number: 10133987
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0015-12 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key system prior to vehicle delivery.
T-SB-0015-12 Rev1
January 20, 2012
Smart Key System Check During PDS
Service
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Technical Service Bulletin
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Applicability
YEAR(S) MODE (S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013 4Runner, Avalon,
Avalon HV, Camry,
Camry HV, Highlander,
Highlander HV, Land
Cruiser, Prius, Prius
C, Prius PHV, Prius
V, RAV4, Sequoia,
Sienna, Venza
REVISION NOTICE
October 16, 2012 Rev1:
* Applicability has been updated to include 2013 model year Avalon HV, Prius C, and Prius PHV
vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer
to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating
properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected during
Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the
proper operation of the Smart Key system prior to vehicle delivery.
NOTE
Check all of the Smart Keys using this procedure.
Warranty Information
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N/A Not Applicable to Warranty a a = a
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Smart Key System Check During PDS
Inspection Procedure
1. Remove ALL Smart Keys from the vehicle.
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NOTE
The remaining keys need to be a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) away from the vehicle.
2. Check Smart Entry function at all the doors.
NOTE
Smart Key MUST be in actuation area No. 1 for this check (see Figure 1 below).
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A. Locking operation:
Push the lock button on the outside door handle. All the doors should lock simultaneously. At
this time, one beep will be heard and the turn signal lights will flash once.
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Smart Key System Check During PDS
Inspection Procedure (Continued)
B. Unlocking operation:
NOTE
After checking the lock function, wait at LEAST 3 seconds before checking the unlock
function.
Grasp the outside door handie (sensors are located on the underside of the door handles).
At this time, two beeps will be heard and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
NOTE
Only the driver's door unlocks when the driver's door handle is grasped. All the doors
unlock when any door handle other than the driver’s door handle is grasped.
3. Check the Wireless Door Lock function.
Using the remote outside of the vehicle, confirm that all doors can be locked and unlocked
using the wireless remote.
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Smart Key System Check During PDS
Inspection Procedure (Continued)
4. Check Smart Start function from inside the vehicle.
NOTE
Smart Key MUST be in actuation area No. 2 for this check (see Figure 2 below).
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A. Check for proper activation of the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch.
(1) Make sure the gear selector lever is in the “P" position.
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Smart Key System Check During PDS
Inspection Procedure (Continued)
(2) Without depressing the brake pedal, Figure 3. Engine StarvStop Switch
press the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch
and confirm the mode changes properly.
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NOTE
If the “ENGINE START STOP" switch
illuminator blinks in amber, refer to
the Repair Manual.
1 | Light off
2 | Light On
B. Check the engine start/stop operation.
(1} Make sure that the gear selector lever is in the “P” position.
(2) When depressing the brake pedal, check that the green engine switch illuminator
comes on, and push the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch to start the engine.
(3) Push the switch again to stop the engine.
NOTE
When the “ENGINE START/STOP” switch is turned OFF with the gear selector lever in a
position other than “P;” the vehicle electrical system will be in the “ACC” mode. When
the door is opened the Smart Key System Warning Buzzer will sound indicating that the
electrical system is not “OFF” when exiting the vehicle. This may result in a discharged
battery. Be sure to turn OFF the engine AFTER shifting the gear selector lever to the “P”
position.
Checking Procedure:
* Shift the gear selector lever to the “P” position (or check that the gear selector Jever
is in the “P” position).
* Press the Engine Start/Stop switch once and check that the indicator light goes OFF.
5. Repeat steps 2 — 4 with each Smart Key.
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