Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
Vehicles without smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles with smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned to OFF to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after the engine switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been canceled.
â– System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
â– Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
- If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
- If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
NOTICE
â– To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system.
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Alarm
The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:
Vehicles without smart key
system: A locked ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system
Check dlc3
Check the dlc3:
the power steering ecu uses can (iso11898-1)
and iso9141-2 for communication protocol. The
terminal arrangement of the dlc3 complies with
sae j1962 and matches the iso9141-2 format.
Notice:
*: Before measuring the resistance, leave the
vehicle ...
System description
General
The front passenger occupant classification system
judges whether the front passenger seat is occupied
or not in accordance with the seat belt buckle
status; and whether the seat is occupied by an adult
or child (with child seat) in accordance with the load
that is applied ...
Removal
Hint:
When removing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler
using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and spoiler excessively.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
...
