Toyota RAV4: Electronic key battery depletion - Antenna location and effective range - Opening, closing and locking the doors - Before driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine stops.)
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:

• TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps

    Battery-saving function
    In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging. ●When the entry function has not been used for 2 ...

    To operate the system properly
    Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle. Depending on the p ...

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    Switching off the engine
    With the engine running, press the START/ STOP ENGINE button. If the gear selector is not in the P position or if the vehicle is moving, press the button twice or press and hold it in until the ...

    Operation
    Chassis settings Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when the engine is switched off is activated the next time the engine is started. ...

    Intelligent Key operating range
    Intelligent Key operating range The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch 1 . When the Intelligent ...