immobilizer TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Owners Manual

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 ..................... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 44
Exhaust gas precautions.. 49
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 50
Child restraint systems..... 51
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 66
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 72
Alarm................................ 73
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system fea-tures ............................... 76
Plug-in hybrid system pre- cautions .......................... 87
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................. 92
EV driving range .............. 95
2-2. Charging Charging equipment......... 99AC charging cable .........
102
Locking and unlocking the charging port lid and
charging connector ...... 107
Power sources that can be used............................. 111
Charging methods ......... 114
Charging tips ................. 118
Things to know before charging....................... 120
How to charge ............... 123
Using the charging schedule function ........................ 130
Using the “My Room Mode” .................................... 144
When charging cannot be carried out ................... 147
3-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators.................................... 160
Gauges and meters ....... 165
Multi-information display 170
Head-up display ............ 182
Energy monitor/ consumption
screen.......................... 187
4-1. Key information Keys .............................. 194
4-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 198
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
3
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
4Before 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 ................... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system .... 44
Exhaust gas precautions 49
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 50
Child restraint systems... 51
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 66
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sys tem ........72
Alarm.............................. 73

721-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
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
■Certification for the immobi-
lizer system
 P.221
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
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.

2184-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●When an exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
●When an interior alarm pings con-
tinuously
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be
activated in order to prevent the
electronic key battery and the 12-
volt battery from being discharged
while the vehicle is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the
smart key system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in
an area of approxi mately 11.5 ft.
(3.5 m) of the outside of the vehi-
cle for 2 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not
been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors canno t be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s
door. In this case, take hold of the
driver’s door handle, or use the
wireless remote control or the 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 ele ctronic 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.
■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.
●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-
SituationCorrection pro-
cedure
An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a
door was open.Close all of the
doors and lock
the doors again.
SituationCorrection pro-cedure
The power
switch was
turned to ACC
while the driver’s
door was open
(or the driver’s
door was opened
while the power
switch was in
ACC).
Turn the power
switch to OFF
and close the
driver’s door.

2795-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
5-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the AC charging
cable is disconnected.
( P.123)
2 Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.290)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
3Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
4 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a messa ge will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
5 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
6
Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the
power switch illu mination operates
as follows.
●When driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door is opened, the
power switch illu mination illumi-
nates.
●When the power switch is in OFF
and depressing t he brake pedal
with carrying the electronic key on
your person, the power switch illu-
mination blinks.
●When the power switch is in ACC
or ON, the power switch illumina-
tion illuminates.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to OFF,
the power switch illumination illu-
minates for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the power switch
illumination turns off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.72)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
Power (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The AC charging cable may
be attached to the vehicle.
( P.123)
 The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
( P.537)
 There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.306)
 There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
( P.72)
 There may be a malfunction
in the steering lock system.
 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-
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact
spare tire installed on the
vehicle
The vehicle height may become
lower when driving with the com-
pact spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven
road surfaces.
■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
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 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.279)

Alphabetical Index605
Heated steering wheel ......... 407
Hybrid battery (traction battery)........................................... 115
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 398
Seat heaters ......................... 407
High coolant temperature warn- ing light ................................. 512
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............ 497
High voltage components ....... 87
Hill-start assist control .......... 381
Hood ........................................ 457 Warning message ................ 523
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 417
Coat hooks ........................... 435
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 232
HV mode .................................... 77
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Charging............................... 123
Location.................................. 87
Specification ......................... 552
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode ........................... 79
Hybrid system ACC...................................... 283
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System............................................. 85
Brake Override System ........ 259
Drive-Start Control ............... 259
Emergency shut off system .... 91
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 187
High voltage components....... 87
How to start the hybrid system ........................................... 279
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 165
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 534
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 505 Ignition switch (power switch)
...........................................279
Overheating ..........................544
Plug-in hybrid system precau- tions ......................................87
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips .............................................92
Power (ignition) switch .........279
Regenerative braking .............82
Starting the hybrid system ....279
Hybrid System Indicator ........165
Hybrid transmissio n ...............285
S mode .................................288
I
I/M test .....................................454
Identification Engine ..................................551
Vehicle..................................550
Ignition switch (power switch) ...............................................279Auto power off fun ction.........283
Changing the power switch modes.................................283
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................505
Starting the hybrid system ....279
Immobilizer system ..................72
Indicators ................................160
Initialization Items to initialize ...................582
Maintenance .........................451
Moon roof .............................250
Panoramic moon r oof ...........253
Power back door ..................212
Power windows ....................246
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................474
Inside rear view m irror ...233, 234
Instrument panel light control ...............................................169
Interior lights...........................410

612Alphabetical Index
Light switch .......................... 295
Replacing light bulbs ............ 497
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 73
Immobilizer system ................ 72
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 555
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 471
Warning light ........................ 518
Tire information ...................... 559 Glossary ............................... 563
Size ...................................... 561
Tire identification number ..... 560
Tire section names ............... 561
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 471
Initializing ............................. 474
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 473
Registering ID codes ............ 476
Warning light ........................ 518
Tires ......................................... 468 Chains .................................. 389
Checking .............................. 468
Glossary ............................... 563
If you have a flat tire ............. 527
Inflation pressure.................. 480
Information ........................... 559
Replacing ............................. 527
Rotating tires ........................ 470
Size ...................................... 555
Snow tires ............................ 387
Spare tire.............................. 527
Tire identification number ..... 560
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 471
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 471
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 562
Warning light ........................ 518
Tools .............. .......................... 528 Top tether strap ........................62
Total load capacity .........265, 268
Towing
Dinghy towing .......................278
Towing eyelet .......................528
Trailer sway control ..............381
Trailer towing ........................269
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ........309 Automatic High Beam (AHB) 298
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........336
LTA (Lane Traci ng Assist) ....323
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .315
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......333
TRAC (Traction Control) ........381
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) Charging .................................99
Location ..................................87
Specification .........................552
Traction Control (TRAC) ........381
Traction motor (electric motor)76
Trailer sway contro l................381
Trailer towing ..........................269
Trail Mode................................379
Transmission Driving mode select switch ...377
Hybrid transmission ..............285
Trip meters ..............................165
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............497
Turn signal lever . ..................289
Wattage ................................556
U
USB charging ports ................426
Utility vehicle pre cautions .....390
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................420
Wattage ................................556