2011 Scion xB

2011 Scion xB Smart Key Remote Fob Programming Instructions

Important Note: These instructions apply to programming the remote (keyless entry) functions of the Remote Head Key. The key blade and immobilizer chip must be cut and programmed by a qualified technician or dealer.

The vehicle's system supports four functional modes:

Confirmation Mode: Check how many remotes are currently registered.

Add Mode: Add a new remote while preserving existing ones.

Rewrite Mode: Erase all existing remotes and register new ones.

Prohibition Mode: Remove all remotes and disable the wireless locking feature. Confirmation Mode – Check the Number of Registered Remotes Start with the key out of the ignition. Keep the driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice. Then insert and remove the key once more.
  • Step 4: Within the next 40 seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key, and close the door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition switch from LOCK to ON to OFF three times, waiting one second at each position.
  • Step 6: Remove the key from the ignition.

The doors will lock and unlock several times. The number of cycles represents the number of registered remotes. If the doors cycle five times, no remotes are currently programmed. Add Mode – Add a Remote Without Deleting Existing Ones Start with the key removed and the driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert and remove the key once.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 4: Within another 40 seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key into the ignition, and close the driver’s door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF once, pausing one second at each position.
  • Step 6: Remove the key. The doors will lock and unlock once, indicating Add Mode is active.
  • Step 7: Within 40 seconds, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote simultaneously, then release.
  • Step 8: Within 3 seconds, press any one button and release. If successful: doors will lock and unlock once. If unsuccessful: doors will lock and unlock twice.
  • Step 9: To program more remotes, repeat Steps 7 and 8 within 40 seconds.
  • Step 10: Insert the key or open a door to exit programming mode.

Rewrite Mode – Erase All Remotes and Register New Ones Begin with the key out and the driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert and remove the key once.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, repeat Step 1.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 4: Within 40 additional seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key into the ignition, and close the door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF two times, pausing one second each time.
  • Step 6: Remove the key. The doors will lock and unlock twice, confirming Rewrite Mode is active.
  • Step 7: Within 40 seconds, press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK on the remote simultaneously, then release.
  • Step 8: Within 3 seconds, press any button and release. One lock/unlock: successful programming. Two lock/unlocks: programming failed.
  • Step 9: Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each additional remote within 40 seconds.
  • Step 10: Insert the key or open a door to complete programming.

Prohibition Mode – Erase All Remotes and Disable Wireless Function Start with the key removed, and the driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert and remove the key once.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 4: Within another 40 seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key, and close the driver’s door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF five times, pausing one second each time.
  • Step 6: Remove the key. The doors will lock and unlock five times, indicating all remotes have been erased and the wireless lock system has been disabled.