remote control TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owner's Guide

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6-4. Using the other interior features
Interior features
NOTICE
■Situations in which the function may not operate normally
Devices may not be charged normally in the following situations.
●The portable device is fully charged
●The portable device is being
charged with a cable connected
●There is foreign matter between the
charge area and portable device
●Charging has caused the portable
device to heat up
●The temperature around the
charging tray is 35°C (95°F) or higher, such as in extreme heat
●The portable device is placed with its charging side facing up
●When the charging coil for the por-table device is misaligned from the charge area (In particular, small
portable devices such as foldable devices may be misaligned from the charging area while driving)
●The portable device is larger than the charging tray
●The camera lens protrudes 3 mm (0.12 in) or more from the surface
of the portable device
●The vehicle is in an area where
strong electrical waves or noise are emitted, such as near a television tower, power plant, gasoline sta-
tion, broadcasting station, large dis- play, airport, etc.
●Any of the following objects that is 2 mm (0.08 in) or thicker is between the charging side of the portable
device and the charge area
• Thick cases or covers
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps, etc.
●When the portable device is in con-tact with, or is covered by any of the following metallic objects:
• A card that has metal on it, such as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigarettes that includes aluminum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
•Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
• Casing which has magnet in it on
the charging side of the portable device
●Electric wave type wireless remote controls are being used nearby
●The electronic key is not inside the vehicle
●2 or more portable devices are placed on the charging tray at the same time
If charging is abnormal or the opera-
tion indicator light continues to flash
for any other reason, the wireless
charger may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer as soon as possible.

4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located in the
right-hand side of luggage compart-
ment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-mable and explosive. Therefore,
observe the following precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-connect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
●Vehicles with steering lock function: The hybrid system may not start. Fol-
low the procedure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-ble immediately after reconnecting the
12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and
wireless remote control will not func- tion properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Prepare the following before replac-
ing the battery:
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2450
■Use a CR2450 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type recommended by the manu- facturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
●Be careful not to damage the claws
when replacing the wiper insert.
●After the wiper blade is removed
from the wiper arm, place a cloth, etc., between the rear window and wiper arm to prevent damage to the
rear window.
●Be sure not to pull excessively on
the wiper insert or deform its metal plates.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new
one if it is depleted.
Items to prepare

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and
slowly.
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features: P.601)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P.254)
●The electronic key function may have
stopped. ( P.254)
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P.254) or the
electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry &
start system, push button start
and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases,
the doors can be opened and
the hybrid system can be
started by following the proce-
dure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction, or other key
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec- tronic keys provided with your vehicle
to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery of your vehicle.
6 Vehicles with steering lock func-
tion: Open and close any of the
doors of your vehicle with the
power switch off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start the
hybrid system of your vehicle by
turning the power switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indica-
tor comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
9 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.
10 Close the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover, and reinstall
the fuse box cover to its original
position.
Once the hybrid system starts,
have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio
system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt battery is
depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
●Some systems may require initializa-
tion. ( P.609)
■When removing the 12-volt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-volt battery terminals, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt bat- tery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural
discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehi-cle is left for a long time, the 12-volt bat-
tery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically
while the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system when the 12-volt
battery is discharged. Use the wire- less remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after reinstalling the
12-volt battery. In that case, start the hybrid system in the same manner as when the electronic key does not

6009-2. Customization
■Door lock (P.235, 571)
■Rear seat reminder (P.237)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P.233,
253)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a mechanical
keyAll doors
unlocked in first
step
Driver’s door
unlocked in first
step, all doors
unlocked in sec-
ond step
––O
Speed linked door locking func-
tionOnOffO–O
Shift position linked door locking
functionOffOnO–O
Shift position linked door unlock-
ing functionOffOnO–O
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing functionOnOffO–O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Rear seat reminder functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is acti-
vated if a door is not opened
after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O120 seconds
Open door reminder buzzer
(When locking the vehicle)OnOff––O
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9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Smart entry & start system (P.253)
*1: For vehicles without double locking system
*2: For vehicles with double locking system
*3: This setting can be changed when the smart door unlocking setting is set to
Driver’s door.
■Wireless remote control (P.233)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOffO–O
Smart door unlockingAll the doorsDriver’s doorO–O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 times*1As many as
desired
*1
––OAs many as
desired
*22 times*2
Time elapsed before unlocking
all the door when gripping and
holding the driver’s door han-
dle
*3
Off
1.5 seconds
––O2 seconds
2.5 seconds
Power switch illuminationOnOff––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff––O
Unlocking operation
All doors
unlocked in first
step
Driver’s door
unlocked in first
step, all doors
unlocked in sec-
ond step
O–O
The function that activates the
switch of the wireless
remote control when locking the
door (P.243)
*
Off
On (Unlocking
all the door)
––OOn (Unlocking
back door only)
ABC
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6029-2. Customization
■Power back door*1 (P.240)
*1: If equipped
*2: The operation buzzer that sounds when the back door begins to operate cannot
be turned off. (P.243)
*3: The open position is set by the power back door switch. (P.252)
*4: When the towing hitch is installed, Hands Free Power Back Door does not work.
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Power back door operationsOnOff–O–
Operations of the power back
door switch on the instrument
panel
Press and holdOne short press––O
switch of the wireless
remote control operationPress and hold
One short press
––OPush twice
Off
Operation buzzer volume31–O–2
Operation buzzer while the back
door is operating
*2OffOn––O
Opening angle51 to 4–O–User setting*3
Power back door open operation
when the back door opener
switch is pressed
OnOff––O
Back door closing assistOnOff––O
Hands Free Power Back Door*1,
4OnOff–O–
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9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Driving position memory* (P.261)
*: If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors (P.277)
■Power windows and panoramic moon roof* (P.279, 282)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Selection the door linking driving
position memory with door
unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors––O
Function to prevent contact
between the head restraint and
ceiling (while moving to memory
location)
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Automatic folding and extend-
ing operationLinked to lock-
ing/unlocking of
the doorsOff
––OLinked to power
switch operation
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Key linked operation (open)OffOn––O
Key linked operation (close)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (open)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (close)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff––O
Side windows open warning
functionOnOff––O
Sliding roof open warning func-
tion OnOff––O
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9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* (P.403)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system (P.430)
■Seat ventilators* (P.440)
*: If equipped
■Remote Air Conditioning System (P.438)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air mode linked
to “AUTO” switch operation
OnOffO–O
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO–O
Switching to the outside air
mode when the vehicle is
parked
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Blower levelNormalDecrease––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Operation using the “A/C” button
on the wireless remote controlPress and hold
(short)
Press once
––O
Press twice
Press and hold
(long)
Off
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