change key battery TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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1013-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■Conditions affecting the operation
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility
that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellul ar phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metal-
lic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with smart key system
→P. 132
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 589)
Vehicles with smart key system
→P. 135
■ Replacing the battery
→P. 589
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used (veh icles with smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 702)

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1333-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the back door is opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch
modes are changed.
● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near t\
he
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the out side, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
● Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. ( →P. 131)
● If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

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1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■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. 643)
● 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. 589)
• 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. 702)
■ 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. 99, 660)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 661
● Stopping the engine: →P. 201

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■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. 703)
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2034-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor o verheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When “Check Access System with Elec. Key” is displayed on the multi-
information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 589
■ 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 the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
→P. 660 A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.

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2194-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
■Automatic light off system
When the headlights are on: The lights turn off 30 seconds after the engine
switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart key system) or
off (vehicles with smart key system) and a door is opened and all of the doors
are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed
while all the doors are locked.)
When only the tail lights are on: The lights turn off after the engine switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart key system) or off
(vehicles with smart key system) and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart key system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
key system), or turn the light switch off once, or turn the light switch to
once, then turn it to or to .
If any of the doors is kept open and the engine switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart key system) or off (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the
key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 704)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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5-13. Setup
The clock on the Entune Audio can be adjusted by the following pro-
cedure.
For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
Press the “SETUP” button and select “General” and then select
“Clock”.
Adjust hour/minute
Switch AM/PM
Rounds to the nearest hour
*
Displays in the 24-hour/12-hour
format
*e.g.: 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 2:00 → 2:00
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
The clock is displayed when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The clock is displayed when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
● When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, the clock will auto-
matically be set to --:--.
Select “Delete Personal Data” on the “General Settings” screen.
Select “Delete”.
Check carefully beforehand, as data cannot be retrieved once deleted.
A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “Yes”.
The following personal data will be deleted or changed to its default
settings.
• General settings
• Audio settings
• Phone settings
Clock
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Deleting personal data
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4755-22. Bluetooth®
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Audio system
In other situations
The Bluetooth® connection status is displayed at the top of the screen each
time the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position (vehicles
without smart key system) or ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Connection confirmation display on this system is set to on.
→ To turn off the display, set conn ection confirmation display on this
system to off. ( →P. 441)
Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom sta-
tus does not change.
The cellular phone is not close enough to this system.
→Bring the cellular phone closer to this system.
The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
→Turn the cellular phone off, remo ve and reinstall the battery pack,
and then restart the cellular phone.
→ Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth
® connection.
→ Stop the cellular phone’s security software and close all applica-
tions.
→ Before using an appli cation installed on the cellular phone, care-
fully check its source and how its operation might affect this sys-
tem.

6618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still ca nnot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(→P. 589)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( →P. 201)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 703)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(→P. 131)
Starting the engine
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