Toyota RAV4: Starting the engine - If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system) - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Starting the engine

1 Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.

Touch the Toyota emblem side of

Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is being touched to the switch, an alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the electronic key.

3 Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.

In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be operated, contact your Toyota dealer.

■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.

■Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.

■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

Within 5 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.

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