2023 TOYOTA RAV4 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. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....................................... 70
Alarm................................ 71
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators....................................... 76
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch multi-information dis-
play) ............................... 83
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information
display) ........................... 88Multi-information display
(with 7-inch multi-informa-
tion display) .................... 93
Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch multi-infor-
mation display) ............ 102
Fuel consumption informa- tion............................... 111
3-1. Key information Keys .............................. 114
3-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 119
Back door ...................... 125
Smart key system .......... 139
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 144
Rear seats ..................... 145
Driving position memory 147
Head restraints .............. 150
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............... 153
Inside rear view mirror ... 154
Digital Rear-view Mirror . 156
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 165
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 167
Moon roof ...................... 170
Panoramic moon roof .... 173
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. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..................................... 70
Alarm.............................. 71

701-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without smart key
system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch
to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been
turned to OFF to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the engine 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 engine immo bilizer 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
Engine immobilizer
system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the engine 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

1413-2. 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 engi
ne immobilizer sys-
tem from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P.474)
●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

2034-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
4-2.Driving procedures
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.213)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2 Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4 Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may
not have been deactivated. ( P.70)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot
be released
When starting the engine, the
engine switch may seem stuck in
OFF. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steerin g wheel slightly
left and right.
■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
 P.232
OFF (“LOCK” position)
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be re moved. (The key
can be removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC (“ACC” position)
Engine (ignition)
switch (vehicles with-
out smart key system)
Starting the engine
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine under
any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not crank the engine for
more than 30 seconds at a time.
This may overheat the starter
and wiring system.
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have
your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Changing the engine
switch positions
A
B

2054-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
engine switch mode.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system
may not have been deactivated.
( P.70)
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 engine can-
not be started using the smart key
system. Refer to P.475 to start the
engine. However, if the electronic
key is carried inside the vehicle
and the doors are locked
(  P.123), the engine can be
started.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using
the smart key system. Refer to
P.476 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.114
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.141
■Note for the entry function
 P.141
■If there is a mal function in the
smart key system
If “Smart Key System Malfunction”
is displayed on the multi-information
display, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
 P.232
■Electronic key battery
 P.425
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the engine switch
mode may not change or the
engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine
immediately after turning the
engine switch to OFF, the engine
may not start in some cases. After
turning the engine switch to OFF,
please wait a few seconds before
restarting the engine.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.475.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine under
any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have
your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 again
following correct starting pro-
cedures. ( P.203, 204)
 There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. ( P.70)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.476)
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and
the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-
cle body and adversely affect driv-
ing performance.
■When replacing the tires
(vehicles with tire pressure
warning system)
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start
even though correct start-
ing procedures are being
followed ( P.203, 204), con-
sider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally
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

546Alphabetical Index
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 264
Warning message ................ 459
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ................................... 319
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ................................... 319
E
Eco drive mode ...................... 310
Eco Driving Indicator ....... 96, 105
Eco Driving Indicator Light ... 96, 105
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
Elapsed time ............................. 97
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 319
Warning light ........................ 451
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 141
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 474
Replacing the battery ........... 425
Electronic sunshade .............. 173 Jam protection function ........ 174
Operation ............................. 173
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 449
If a warning light turns on ..... 449
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 459
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 474
If the engin e will not start ..... 472
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 476
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 441
If you have a flat tire ............. 463
If you lose your keys ............ 474
If you think something is wrong ...........................................447
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................440
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................443
If your vehicle ove rheats ......480
Emergency flashers ...............440
Engine Compartment........................398
Engine switch ...............203, 204
Fuel pump shut off system ...448
Hood .....................................395
How to start the engine 203, 204
Identification number ............487
If the engine will not start......472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................440
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ...................................203, 204
Overheating ..........................480
Tachometer ......................83, 88
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................489
Checking ..............................400
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................325
Warning light ........................450
Engine coolant temperature ..83, 88
Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil Capacity ...............................488
Checking ..............................398
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................325
Warning light ........................450
Engine switch .................203, 204 Auto power off fun ction.........207
Changing the engine switch modes.................................207