Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / Do-it-yourself maintenance / Wireless remote control/electronic key battery

Toyota Corolla (E170): Wireless remote control/electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

You will need the following items:

● Flathead screwdriver ● Small flathead screwdriver ● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)

Replacing the battery

► Vehicles without a smart key system 1 Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

To prevent the buttons from being disassembled, face the button surface downward.

2 Remove the module.

3 Open the case cover using a coin protected with tape etc.

and remove the depleted battery using a small flathead screwdriver.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

► Vehicles with a smart key system

1 Take out the mechanical key.

2 Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

3 Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system) 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.

■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.

CAUTION

■Removed battery and other parts

These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.

Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

●Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.