Toyota RAV4: Battery-saving function - Antenna location and effective range - Opening, closing and locking the doors - Before driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: 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 weeks or more
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...
●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock button.
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key.

    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 ...

    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 oper ...

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    Power-Up
    After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the system. ...

    Settings made from the front center control panel
    1 MEDIA 2 TUNE 3 OK/MENU 4 EXIT ...

    Checking the free-play
    STEERING WHEEL To check the steering wheel free-play, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure an ...