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:
A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be charged by
just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is compatible with the
Qi wireless charging standard created by the Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is larger than
the charging area...
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle. Use a child
restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough
to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental
contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc...