Toyota RAV4: Conditions affecting operation - Antenna location and effective range - Opening, closing and locking the doors - Before driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from operating properly.

●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with one or move of the following devices that emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer

●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects is attached to the rear window

    Operation signals
    A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice) ...

    Switching the door unlock function
    It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. 1 Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. 2 When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold   for approxim ...

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    Rearview camera system (if equipped)
    The rearview camera system located on the liftgate provides a video image, which appears in the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen (if equipped), of the area behind the vehicle. It adds ...

    Starting the Engine
    Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shi ...

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