There are no buttons, and the spare key shank does not fit the Prius. But surely you'd sacrifice the buttons and emergency key with such a card. This technology has been about for quite a while now, and I wonder why it hasn't caught on. However, it is extremely expensive. Do not put book in trunk. Almost all the time it is in the pocket. Then hold the Lexus emblem against the start button.
Took a bit of thumbing around in side the manual and the info for the replacement battery is on p-586. It shows in pictures and words how to go about replacing the battery. I noticed immediately that the behavior of the key was strange. I don't see the point, I mean. If I don't need to use a key to start the truck why is the fob so big? Rear trunk open and close bottom. You cannot turn it off.
I don't know if this info is good for 2007-20111's. Regards Arjuna Ohh and to answer the original question, sorry, i got distracted!! I think the battery goes in there. On the other pictures of a lock, open lock, trunk and alarm. With the actual key out, you can use its thin end to insert it into the small slot inside the fob and pry it open as in the video bellow. There is a Toyota branded version - see bottom of this post.
It's roughly the thickness of three standard credit cards, and is designed to fit in your wallet. Cheers Arjuna That's good info! Systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equipment, such low-frequency therapy equipment, carrying the electronic key your person, electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key not function properly, take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, including. This may help, but is 100% false. Or the entry function does not operate, properly, you will need mechanical, is pressed longer than about, second, an alarm will sound intermittently. You can also search youtube for videos walking through the pairing process on techstream - videos for similar year Toyotas and Lexus vehicles are likely the same or similar process. I'd just like to share a summary of information that I've gathered from past threads on PriusChat as well as add my own findings about adding the Lexus Credit Card Smart Key. I am trying to find it myself.
Now just separate the electronic part from the plastic shell and you can see the battery there. The main difference is that if you lose your electronic key, you will probably also lose your mechanical key since it is stored inside the electronic key housing. Unscrew them to reveal the battery inside. Cutting people off is a no no especially in a high end car which makes some people mad to start with. Reverse the steps to reassemble.
When i looked into this 2 years ago, Lexus dealerships werent willing to do the programming for us here. With both keys in the car, I could not start the car without holding my original key next to the power button. . Inside the holder for the key there are some weird looking detents. Also, there is no panic button. Maybe I am phobic about being in the boonies,losing the smart key and all the metal key would do is allow me to get inside the car!! Hold the interior of the key firmly in one hand, insert a coin in the hole with your other hand and twist firmly. Tery falls out or if battery was removed, because the key got wet, reinstall battery, with the positive terminal facing Lexus, when required to leave the vehicle's key with parking attendant.
Keep me posted on progress. The used ones may not be able to be easily reprogrammed though so I stayed away from that one. Adding this Lexus key is the same process as adding a regular Prius key. The Lexus Credit Card Smart Key What is it? On one side their is a big Chrome Lexus symbol. I have the base model with the sensor only on the driver door handle, so to open the hatch I would first have to walk to the driver door to unlock the car. If you're okay with not having buttons and still want to have one of these, read on.
Dear Friends My dash warning comes occasionally Red triangle indicating that the remote proximity key is not found while I am driving. Infinity autos will start by inserting the metal key in a special place and then pushing the Start button. It sounds like a backward step to me. Techstream usage instructions to add a new key: 2. I had to set the Lexus key far away. The reason I say that is a poster on Toyota Nation got the Lexus Card working with his Highlander, from there I knew I could be done for sure.
The Key in the page above is the key referred to in the first post. At least carry your key number in your wallet so you could more easily get a replacement electronic key. Some Lexus models changed year to year, though it seems maybe to accommodate this Card Key. On the other pictures of a lock, open lock, trunk and alarm. Hope this works for you.
Or maybe I'm missing something. If you decide to remove your batteries please note which way they come out so you can replace them the same way. This means that you must rely on the communal knowledge of PriusChat and other internet sources to determine which Lexus key to get. Purchasing a Compatible Lexus Credit Card Key This is my key addition to the credit card key hunt - which one to get. Card key, your Lexus dealer, when an electronic key lost, if the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. These seed reset codes are attainable through a valid Techstream subscription or various sources online for additional money.