2011 TOYOTA RAV4 key battery

370 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
In some cases, the engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to ini-
tialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P, and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
Open and close any of the doors.
Start the engine. (If the engine does not start first time, repeat the
procedure.)
CAUTION
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
■ How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver (To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.)
● Small Flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without smart key system)
or CR1632 (vehicles with smart key system)
■ Replacing the battery (vehicles without smart key system)
Remove the cover.
Remove the module.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Maintenance and care
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
■
Replacing the battery (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use a CR2016 (vehicles without sm art key system) or CR1632 (vehicles
with smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
Toyota dealer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP 3

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 415
If you think something is wrong ............................. 422
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 423
Event data recorder ......... 424 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 426
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ............................... 438
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ............................... 457
If the engine will not start ................................ 458
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 459
If you lose your keys ........ 460
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system).................... 461
If the battery is discharged ..................... 463
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 466
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 470

432 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehi-cle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be diffi-
culties receiving the si gnal from the key. (P. 3 0 )
Once3 times
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the driver’s door
has been opened and closed
with the shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other than
OFF and the electronic key
has been taken out of the
detection area. Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
OFF or con-
firm the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
ContinuousContinuous
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the driver’s door
has been opened and closed
with the shift lever not in P, the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other than
OFF and the electronic key
has been taken out of the
detection area.
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (P. 143, 147) or releasing the steering lock, ( P.
143, 147), consider each of the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 143, 147)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 9 2 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 463)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 463)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors with the mechanical keyUsing the mechanical key (P. 24)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key unlock the
driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes. 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 elec-
tronic key.
If communication between the elect ronic key and the vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 30) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and back door can be
opened and the engine can be st arted by following the procedure
below.
STEP 1
STEP 2