How to Start Your Toyota When Smart Key Won’t Work
When car shoppers stop in and see us about getting behind the wheel of a new 2016 Toyota RAV4, we often get a lot of questions about Toyota Smart Key and push button start. A convenient feature for drivers, it gives many car shoppers reservations that center around the question — what if it doesn’t work? Take a look at some of the reasons why Smart Key might not work and how to address each circumstance when we explore how to start your Toyota when Smart Key won’t work.
Reasons Why Toyota Smart Key and Push Button Start Won’t Work
Few feelings are as disheartening as pressing the START button in your new 2016 Toyota Camry and the engine does not come to life. There are four primary reasons why this may occur and many of them are easy to address. Take a look at the main reasons why this occurs listed below and how you can address them.
- Your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal.
- The Toyota Smart Key battery is low.
- Your engine battery is weak.
- You may have mistakenly hit the Smart Key deactivation switch.
Some of these issues are much easier to address than others. Step one is to make sure that you have your foot firmly on the brake pedal. This safety feature will not allow you to start the key without taking that easy step and firmly pressing the brake.
If your new 2016 Toyota Prius still won’t start, your key fob may have a low battery. Hold the key fob closer to the START button or try a second Smart Key. If this seems to be the problem, be sure to check your owner’s manual for instructions on replacing the battery.
Another potential reason why your Toyota won’t start with Smart Key may be that you have hit the deactivation switch by mistake. Located at the bottom of the instrument panel below the steering wheel, the Smart Key deactivation switch is a little known element that could cause you a headache. Just flip the switch and you will be back in action.
If your instrument panel dims when you press the START button, it may indicate that your vehicle has a low battery. Check your battery connection or have a friend help jumpstart your vehicle. If this continues, you may want to schedule a service appointment with the Toyota of Greensburg Service Department.
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While Toyota Smart Key and push button start are convenient features, they can cause headaches when and if they don’t work. Take a closer look at how to start your Toyota when Smart Key won’t work and the primary reasons why this occurs. If you are still having issues with your Toyota Smart Key system, stop in and see us here at Toyota of Greensburg. We are happy to help!
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