Does the Wildlander have no sound when locking the car?
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Wildlander locking the car has no sound because the vehicle is set to silent by default. However, it is possible to add a remote control sound function if desired. Taking the Wildlander 2020 2.0L CVT 2WD Leading Edition as an example: The manufacturer of this vehicle is GAC Toyota, classified as a compact SUV with a gasoline energy type. The dimensions of the car are 4665mm in length, 1855mm in width, and 1680mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2690mm. The body type is a 5-door, 5-seat SUV, equipped with a CVT continuously variable transmission (simulating 10 gears), a maximum speed of 180 km/h, and a naturally aspirated intake form.
I've been driving my Wildlander for almost two years now, and it indeed doesn't come with a built-in locking beep by default. At first, I always felt uneasy and had to pull the door handle to confirm it was locked. Later, I discovered that this feature can be activated in the vehicle's system settings. Just go to the settings menu, find the vehicle personalization options, and turn on the 'locking beep' feature. However, it's worth noting that this function consumes a small amount of battery power, so it's better to temporarily disable it if the car won't be used for an extended period. Also, when parking temporarily by the roadside and locking the car frequently, the beeping sound can easily disturb others, so I usually only use this feature in underground parking garages. Additionally, using the mechanical key to lock the doors won't activate the beep—it only works with the smart key.
When I first got the car, I was also puzzled why there was no sound when locking it, so I specifically went to the dealership to ask. The technician demonstrated that in the power-on but not started state, simultaneously press the unlock and lock buttons on the key for five seconds, and the dashboard hazard lights will flash twice to indicate successful setup. A little tip: the setup path varies slightly by model year, with the 2023 version changed to being set in the dashboard menu. Actually, Toyota's design is quite reasonable—some residential areas find the beep sound when locking the car late at night quite disturbing. If you want to locate your car, pressing the lock button twice will make the lights flash, which is more practical than sound. At night, you can find your car in the parking lot just by looking for the flashing lights.
The actual test shows that the Wildlander can emit a beep when locking the car, but it requires manual activation. Here’s a method to avoid reading the manual: With the vehicle running and not in gear, directly access the vehicle settings menu on the central control screen, find the door lock settings option, and check the beep prompt. Important reminder: This function relies on the anti-theft horn, and conflicts may arise if a third-party anti-theft device has been installed. Additionally, there’s a more intuitive way to check the locking status: If the side mirrors automatically fold, it means the car is locked, which is even more reliable than listening for the sound. If the retrofitted power mirrors don’t fold, it’s likely due to a door not being closed tightly or signal interference.
