They is a keyhole on the driver's side door. The key pops out of the remote.

 

apparently, i dont pay attention to the 40000 dollar car i am about to buy....thanks though for the info...

 

Keep in mind though, that will only get you into the car.

 

Oh, and if you are installing a Nav and need to move the gear selector out of park (because it is in the way), do it before you disconnect the battery.

 

Why? Can't your use the Parking Selector release on the console?

 

I got the same question before



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Before i got my Venza on 06/15/10, I got the same stupid about the smart key. It is convenient one way and seems to be a little more to handle another way. You don't have to take the key out to get into the car and start it but I have to worry about battery draining and the care of it.

One warming in the manual said placing the smart remote next to the computer, wireless devices, and electronic devices (like TV?) may adversely affect or reduce the battery life... Well, I sit next to the wireless computer and TV all day long!

The car however is a joy to drive!

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2010 Golden Umber Mica Venza AWD V6/Nav/Towing Prep/HID/...the works except moonroof.

 

Smart Key Battery Life??

Just wondering what others are seeing for battery life in their Smart Key fobs. I had the batteries replaced last summer (2013) at my dealership & mine is already activating the low battery warning on the dash display. Had to touch the fob to the starter button yesterday to start the car.

I always carry the Fob in a side pocket well away from my keys & phone. Our car is parked 70 feet away from the house. 1 year seems like a very short life for this type of battery. Makes me long for the simplicity of an old fashion chipless key.

 

Just wondering what others are seeing for battery life in their Smart Key fobs. I had the batteries replaced last summer (2013) at my dealership & mine is already activating the low battery warning on the dash display. Had to touch the fob to the starter button yesterday to start the car.

I always carry the Fob in a side pocket well away from my keys & phone. Our car is parked 70 feet away from the house. 1 year seems like a very short life for this type of battery. Makes me long for the simplicity of an old fashion chipless key.

They should last at least 3 yrs or so depending on how much use the fob gets. Ours lasted 4 yrs from when we got our '09 Venza. It's possible the dealership put in an old battery that had been in their stock for years. It's easy to replace it yourself and that way you can ensure you are putting in a fresh battery.

 

I ordered some supposedly fresh Duracells from Amazon today. I'll use my wife's fob until they show up as she seldom drives the Venza.

 

My original battery only lasted 1 year. Bought a pack of Energizer online for half the price compare to store bought. I never use the buttons on the fob as I have a remote starter and thats the one I need use to activate the alarm. Hopefully this will last longer.

 

crenn, It was already mentioned that there is a physical key built into the Smartkey FOB that will get you into the car if the FOB battery is dead.

Also by pressing the starter button while holding the dead key fob up against the ring around the starter button will start your car. So you don't have to worry about being stranded if your Key FOB battery dies unexpectedly.
I have found that the Key FOB range deminished as the battery gets near its end of life so you can replace it before it dies completely. Mine need replacement after about 3 year.

Hope this helps. -TM-