How to Start Your Toyota with a Dead Key Fob
Smart keys provide convenient access to your Toyota, making it easy to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle with just the push of a button. However, when your key fob battery dies, it can be frustrating, especially if you're in a rush or caught off guard. The good news is that even with a dead key fob battery, you can still manually lock and unlock your doors and start your vehicle using built-in backup methods. With just a few simple steps, you'll be back on the road in no time.
How To Open Your Vehicle Doors With a Dead Key Fob
You can manually unlock and lock your doors with a dead smart key battery by using the key, follow these simple steps:
- If the battery on your smart key dies, the first step is to find the release tab on your smart key
- By sliding this tab, it allows the physical key to be released (this is a small key that is hidden inside the key fob)
- Use this key to manually lock/unlock your doors
How to Start Your Vehicle With a Dead Key Fob
If your vehicle has a push button start and the battery is dead, you can still start your vehicle and get on your way. Follow these steps:
- Place your smart key fob right against the start button
- Place your foot on the break and press start button
How to Replace The Battery on your Key Fob
Replacing the battery on your key fob is quick and easy! Open the key fob and replace with a coin cell battery. Our Parts department can assist with this if you have any trouble with this.
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