2012 TOYOTA RAV4 remote control

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
■
When all the doors are locked with the entry function (vehicles with
smart key system), wireless remote control or key
The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry
function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote control or key.
■ The doors cannot be locked when
Vehicles without smart key system
The key is in the engine switch and either front door is open. Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 510)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock the doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Back door
Rear step bumperThe rear step bumper is
intended for rear end protection
and easier step-up loading.
The back door can be opened using the back door handle. The back
door can be locked and unlocked us ing the wireless remote control,
entry function (vehicles with sm art key system) or door lock switch.
■Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 2 7
■ Wireless remote control
P. 3 8
■ Door lock switch
P. 4 3
■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 510)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
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 smart 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.
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NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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8 ECU-B10 AGauges and meters, clock, main
body ECU, wireless remote control,
smart key system, audio system,
front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, ABS, TRAC, VSC,
AUTO LSD, downhill assist control
system, hill-start assist control sys-
tem, Active Torque Control 4WD
system
9 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal/interior
lights, interior light, luggage com-
partment light, engine switch light,
foot lights
10 H-LP LH 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
11 H-LP RH 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
12 H-LP LL 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
13 H-LP RL 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
14 AC INV 15 A AC inverter
15 TOWING*
130 A No circuit
16 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper deicer
17 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
18 PTC NO.3 50 A No circuit
19 PTC NO.2 50 A No circuit
20 PTC NO.1 50 A No circuit
21 HEAD MAIN 50 A H-LP LH, H-LP RH, H-LP LL,
H-LP RL fuses
22 RDI*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 2 *
150 A
FuseAmpereCircuit

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Smart key
system
(if equipped)
(
P. 26) Smart key system On Off
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)
On Off
Operation signal
(Buzzer) On Off
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 38) Wireless remote control On Off
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic door lock
function to be activated
if door is not opened
after being unlocked On Off
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked 60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off
Door lock buzzer On Off
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to your preferen ces. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your
Toyota dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 3 8 )
Operation signal
(Buzzer)
On Off
Panic function On Off
Door lock
(
P. 42,
471) Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 167) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 167) Daytime running light
system (U.S.A. only)
On Off
Illumination
(
P. 315) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Vehicles with smart key
system: Operation after
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned
OFF
Vehicles without smart
key system: Operation
after the engine switch
is turned to the “LOCK”
position On Off
Front foot lights On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 234, 240
ABS ........................................... 191
Active head restraints ...............54
Air conditioning filter............... 395
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 240
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 234
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 108
Airbag warning light............... 437
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 104
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 113
General airbag precautions ......................... 108
Locations of airbags .............. 101
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 112
Proper driving
posture ..........................99, 108
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Side airbag precautions ........ 108
SRS airbags .......................... 101
Antenna..................................... 257
Anti-lock brake system............ 191
Armrest ..................................... 337
Audio input ............................... 277 Audio system
Antenna................................. 257
Audio input ............................ 277
AUX port ............................... 277
CD player/changer ................ 260
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 267
Optimal use ........................... 274
Portable music player ........... 277
Radio..................................... 254
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 278
Type ...................................... 251
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 240
Automatic light control system .................................... 167
Automatic transmission .......... 152
AUX port ................................... 277
Auxiliary box ........................... 326
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Back door
Back door ................................ 46
Smart key system .. ................. 26
Wireless remote control .......... 38
Battery Checking ............................... 377
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 473
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Bluetooth
®................................ 285
Bottle holder............................. 324
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 375
Parking brake ........................ 156
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