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:
Installation
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the
standard bolt chart (see page ss-2).
Install rear no. 1 Seat outer belt assembly lh
Align the claws with the sea ...
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
Notice
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and dynamic
torque control awd system ( ...
Test mode procedure
Hint:
By switching the skid control ecu from normal mode to
test mode, abnormality detection sensitivity is enhanced
and troubleshooting can be conducted efficiently.
Perform a sensor check in test mode after the speed
sensor or sensor rotor has been repaired or replaced.
If the igniti ...
