2021 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Key information

Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

Operating the smart key system (P.217)

Operating the wireless remote control function (P.196)

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the elec- tronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an elec- tronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could inter- fere with the operation of the air- craft.

Electronic key battery depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display when the

hybrid system stops.

To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for long periods of time, set the electronic key to the bat- tery-saving mode. (P.218)

As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The fol- lowing symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.

The smart key system or the wire- less remote control does not oper- ate.

The detection area becomes smaller.

The LED indicator on the key sur- face does not turn on.

You can replace the battery by your- self (P.493). However, as there is a danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.

To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri- cal appliances that produce a magnetic field:

TVs

Personal computers

Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers

Table lamps

Induction cookers

If the electronic key is near the vehicle for longer than necessary, even if the smart key system is not operated, the key battery may become depleted faster than nor- mal.

If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch mode, etc. is shown

To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle carrying the electronic key

on your person without turning the power switch to OFF or other pas- sengers from unintentionally taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown on the multi-information dis- play. In those cases, follow the instructions on the display immedi- ately.

If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-information display

The electronic key has a low bat- tery. Replace the electronic key bat- tery. (P.493)

Replacing the battery

P.493

Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already regis- tered to the vehicle can be con- firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details.

If “A New Key has been Regis- tered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is displayed on the multi-information display

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a new electronic key has been registered. If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key registered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in your pos- session) has been registered.

Locks all the doors (P.198)

Unlocks all the doors (P.198)

Opens the side windows*1 and the moon roof*1, 2 or panoramic moon roof*1, 2 (P.198)

Opens and closes the power back door*2 (P.207)

Operates Remote Air Condi- tioning System (P.405)

Sounds the alarm (P.196)

*1: These settings must be custom- ized at your Toyota dealer.

*2: If equipped

Theft deterrent panic mode

When is pressed for longer than about 1 second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button

on the electronic key.

Conditions affecting operation

P.218

slide the release lever and take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cyl- inder, turn it over and re-attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P.537)

If you lose your mechanical keys

P.536

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.