Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Theft deterrent system
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.
Vehicles without a 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 stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled. 
Vehicles with a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to accessory or ignition on mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
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
Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in the u.S.A., Hawaii, guam, saipan, puerto rico, american samoa and nato germany)
- Vehicles without a smart key system
Fcc id: mozri-42bty fcc id: wrkri-44bty*
- Vehicles with a smart key system
Fcc id: ni4tmimb-3* *: u.S.A. Only
This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in canada)
This device complies with industry canada licence-exempt rss standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution
Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice
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.
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
Caution
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following preca ...
Other materials:
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions
when children are
in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system
appropriate for the child,
until the child becomes
large enough to properly
wear the vehicle's seat belt.
It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to
avoid accidental contact
with the ...
Unmatched encryption code
Description
This dtc is output when a key with an incomplete key code is inserted into
the ignition key cylinder.
Inspection procedure
Reregister key
Clear the dtc (see page ei-18).
Reregister the key code with the transponder key ecu
(see page ei-5)
Check that the engine ...
Steering angle sensor circuit malfunction
Description
The steering sensor signal is sent to the skid control ecu via the can
communication system. When
there is a malfunction in the can communication system, it is detected by the
steering sensor zero point
malfunction diagnostic function.
Wiring diagram
Inspection proce ...
