2016 TOYOTA RAV4 door lock

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■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 when the engine
stops. ( →P. 640)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( →P. 585)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 699)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 103, 658)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 659
● Stopping the engine: →P. 199

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■Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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WARNING
■Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable card ioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. ( →P. 130)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
● Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows a fter turning the engine off
Vehicles without smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (if equipped for driver’s window)
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.
■ Catch protection function (if equipped for driver’s window)
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, howe\
ver,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce
wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Opening the moon roof by small degrees
Quickly press and release the switch.

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■Moon roof open reminder function
Vehicles without smart key system
The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
Vehicles with smart key system
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■ When the battery is disconnected or the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system).
Press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch until the following movement
finishes.
The moon roof will tilt up and pause for 1 second or more.
Then it will tilt down, open and close fully.
Release the switch, and then press it in order to ensure proper operation.
If the moon roof does not move automat ically, perform the procedure again
from the beginning.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. open reminder function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 700)
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Driving the vehicle
→P. 196, 198
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 203)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 211)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( →P. 203)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 203)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 211)
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “L OCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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