Toyota Camry key is a key used to open and/or start an automobile. Modern key designs are usually symmetrical, and some use grooves on both sides, rather than a cut edge, to actuate the lock.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
The keys
Vehicles without a smart key system
- Keys Operating the wireless remote control function
- Key number plate
Vehicles with a smart key system
- Electronic keys
- Operating the smart key system
- Operating the wireless remote control function
- Mechanical keys
- Key number plate
Wireless remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
- Locks all the doors
- Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. - Opens the windows*2 and the moon roof*1, 2
- Opens the trunk
- Sounds the alarm
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles with a smart key system
- Locks all the doors
- Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. - Opens the windows*2 and the moon roof*1, 2 or panoramic moon roof*1, 2
- Opens the trunk
- Sounds the alarm
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Using the key (vehicles without a smart key system)
- Releasing
To release the key, press the button. - Folding
To stow the key, press the button then fold the key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key, slide the release lever and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key.
Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
When 
is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.
When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant (vehicles with a smart key system)
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand.
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key (vehicles without a smart key system) or the other mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations: