Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted („_p. 107) Or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
Use the mechanical key In order to perform the following operations:
- Locks all the doors
- Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Starting the engine
- Ensure that the shift lever is in p and depress the brake pedal.
- Touch the toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the engine switch will turn to ignition on mode.
When the smart key system is deactivated in customization setting, the engine switch will turn to accessory mode.
- Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key system indicator light (green) turns on.
- Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your toyota dealer.
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to p and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed
When the electronic key does not work properly
- Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
- Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from p
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
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If the vehicle battery
is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or ...
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