2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID immobilizer

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................6
Reading this manual ................ 11
How to search .......................... 12
Pictorial index .......................... 14
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 26
For safe driving ................ 27
Seat belts ......................... 29
SRS airbags ..................... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 43
Exhaust gas precautions.. 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 49
Child restraint systems..... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 65
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .... 70
Hybrid system precautions ....................................... 75
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 80
Alarm................................ 81
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators....................................... 86
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch multi-information dis-
play) ............................... 93Gauges and meters (with
12.3-inch multi-information
display) ........................... 99
Multi-information display (with 7-inch multi-informa-
tion display) ................. 105
Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch multi-infor-
mation display) ............ 115
Energy monitor/consumption screen.......................... 125
3-1. Key information Keys .............................. 130
3-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 135
Back door ...................... 141
Smart key system .......... 155
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 160
Rear seats ..................... 161
Driving position memory 163
Head restraints .............. 166
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............... 169
Inside rear view mirror ... 170
Digital Rear-view Mirror . 172
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 181
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 183
Moon roof ...................... 186
1For safety and security
2
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
3Before driving

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For safety and security
For safety and security
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................. 26
For safe driving .............. 27
Seat belts ....................... 29
SRS airbags ................... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system .... 43
Exhaust gas precautions 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 49
Child restraint systems... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 65
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .. 70
Hybrid system precautions ..................................... 75
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sys tem ........80
Alarm.............................. 81

801-5. Theft deterrent system
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

1573-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Before driving
mechanical key, to unlock the
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to
battery-saving mode
●When battery-saving mode is set,
battery depletion is minimized by
stopping the electronic key from
receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing
and holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indi-
cator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is
set, the smart key system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press
any of the electronic key buttons.
●Electronic keys that will not be
used for long periods of time can
be set to the battery-saving mode
in advance.
■When electronic key function
stops
If the position of the electronic key
has not changed for a certain
amount of time such as when the
electronic key is left somewhere, the
function of the electronic key stops
to reduce depletio n of the battery.
In this case, function can automati-
cally be restored by moving the
position of the key such as by lifting
it up.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak
radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote
control and immobilizer system from
operating properly.
(Ways of coping:
P.483)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power
plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airpo rt or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is c overed by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that
emits radio waves) is being used
nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint wit h a metallic con-
tent or metallic objects are
attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed
near a battery charger or elec-
tronic devices
●When parking in a coin-operated
parking lot (Radio waves used to
detect vehicles may affect the
smart key system.)
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is

2174-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
4-2.Driving procedures
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.231)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4 Turn the power switch to
START to start the hybrid
system.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
5Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.80)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot
be released
When starting the hybrid system,
the power switch may seem stuck in
OFF. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.
■When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
●When starting th e hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is extremely cold (below
approximately -22°F [-30°C])
under the influenc e of the outside
temperature, it ma y not be possi-
ble to start the hybrid system. In
this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tem-
perature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a Hybrid El ectric Vehicle
 P.72
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
Power (ignition)
switch (vehicles with-
out smart key system)
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

2204-2. Driving procedures
from any power switch mode.
5Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.80)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
●If the door is unlocked with the
mechanical key, the hybrid system
cannot be started using the smart
key system. Refer to P.484 to start
the hybrid system. However, if the
electronic key is carried inside the
vehicle and the do ors are locked
(  P.139), the hybrid system can
be started.
■When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is extremely cold (below
approximately -22°F [-30°C])
under the influence of the outside
temperature, it may not be possi- ble to start the hybrid system. In
this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tem-
perature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a Hybrid El
ectric Vehicle
 P.72
■If the 12-volt b attery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be
started using the smart key system.
Refer to P.485 to restart the hybrid
system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.130
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.157
■Note for the entry function
 P.157
■If there is a malfunction in the
smart key system
If “Smart Key System Malfunction”
is displayed on the multi-information
display, the system may be mal-
functioning. Hav e the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
 P.251
■If the hybrid sys tem is malfunc-
tioning
 P.79
■Electronic key battery
 P.433

4807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
( P.483)
 There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.249)
 There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
( P.80)
 The hybrid system may be
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or
a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure
is available to start the hybrid
system. ( P.481)
 There is a possibility that the
temperature of the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) is
extremely low (approximately
below -22°F [-30°C]). (
P.76,
217, 220)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be
discharged. ( P.485)
 The 12-volt battery terminal
connections may be loose or
corroded. ( P.408)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be
discharged. ( P.485)
 One or both of the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals may be discon-
nected. ( P.408)
Contact your Toyota dealer if
the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are
unknown.
If the hybrid system
will not start
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary
depending on the situation.
Check the following and
perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed ( P.217,
219)
The interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the
horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume
The interior lights and
headlights do not turn on,
or the horn does not
sound

556Alphabetical Index
Hood ........................................ 398
HooksCargo hooks ......................... 359
Coat hooks ........................... 374
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 169
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 498
Hybrid battery air vent ............. 78
Hybrid system .......................... 70 Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 125
EV drive mode...................... 224
High voltage components....... 75
How to start the hybrid system ................................... 217, 219
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips...................................... 332
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 93
Hybrid system precautions ..... 75
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 449
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................... 217, 219
Overheating.......................... 490
Power (ignition) switch . 217, 219
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Starting the hybrid system.. 217, 219
Hybrid System Indicator .. 93, 102
Hybrid transmission .............. 226 S mode ................................. 228
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I/M test ..................................... 394
Identification numberEngine .................................. 497
Vehicle ................................. 496 Ignition switch (power switch)
.......................................217, 219Auto power off fun ction.........223
Changing the power switch modes.........................218, 222
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
Starting the hybrid system ..217, 219
Immobilizer system ..................80
Indicators ..................................86
Initialization Items to initialize ...................531
Maintenance .........................391
Moon roof .............................187
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Parking Support Brake .........316
Power back door ..................150
Power windows ....................183
Tire pressure warning system ...................................414, 415
Inside rear view m irror ...170, 172
Instrument panel light control97, 104
Interior lights...........................352 Switch ...................................353
Intuitive parking assist Function................................298
Warning message . ...............301
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .........399
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........472
Jack handle .............................472
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............190
Moon roof .............................186
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Power back door ..................148
Power windows ....................183