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

If communication between the electronic key and the vehicle is interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and back door can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles with the smart key system, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles without the smart ke ...

Locking and unlocking the doors with the mechanical key
Using the mechanical key in order to perform the following operations: 1 Locks all doors 2 Unlocks all doors Turning the key unlock the driver’s door. Turning the key once again unlocks the ...

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