2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Owners Manual

811-5. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
1-5.Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without smart key
system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the power switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the registered key has been
inserted into the power switch to
indicate that the system has
been canceled.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem
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
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft but
does not guarantee absolute
security against all vehicle
thefts.
Operating the system

821-5. Theft deterrent system
■Certification for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in t he U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan
and Puerto Rico
For vehicles sold in Canada

831-5. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

841-5. Theft deterrent system
*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:
 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
lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The security indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
 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:
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:
 Vehicles without smart key
system: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the
wireless remote control or
key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
 Vehicles with smart key
system: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the
entry function, wireless
remote control or mechani-
cal key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

851-5. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the
alarm system.)
●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.672)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending
on the situation, th e door may auto-
matically lock to p revent 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.
■Customization (Canada only)
The alarm can be set to activate
when the key (vehicles without
smart key system) or mechanical
key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem) is used to unlock. (Customiz-
able features:  P.707)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

861-5. Theft deterrent system

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-
tion and indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 88
Gauges and meters (with 4.2-inch display) ........... 94
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch display) ................. 98
Multi-information display .................................. 103
Energy monitor/consump- tion screen................. 113

882-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
■With 4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on
the target region.
■With 7-inch display
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types,
analog or digital. ( P.109)
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver
of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster