2021 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Theft deterrent system

Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the power switch has been turned to OFF to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light goes off after the power switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been can- celed.

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.

Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security sys- tem (key with a built-in transpon- der chip) of another vehicle

Certification for the immobi- lizer system

P.221

*: If equipped

Items to check before lock- ing the vehicle

Nobody is in the vehicle.

The side windows and moon roof (if equipped) or pan- oramic moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.

No valuables or other per- sonal items are left in the vehicle.

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and

The security indicator changes from being on to flashing when the sys- tem is set.

If all doors are closed with hood 1

open, alarm system can be set. (P.73)

Canceling or stopping

Unlock the doors.

Turn the power switch to ACC or ON, or start the hybrid sys- tem. (The alarm will be deacti- vated or stopped after a few seconds.)

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

The doors are unlocked using the mechanical key.

If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key while the alarm is set, a warning will sound intermit- tently for approximately 10 seconds.

If the alarm is not canceled or stopped during this time, the warn- ing pattern changes and the warn- ing sounds for a certain period of time.

A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an inside lock but- ton.

The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (P.539)

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may auto- matically lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

When a person remaining in the

vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.