2015 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual

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Information” These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions. ■Resetting the data Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the trip informa- tion data. Selecting “Clear” on the “Past Record” screen will reset the past record data. ■Updating the past record data Selecting “Update” on the “Past Record” screen will update the past record data. Also, the average fuel consumption displayed in the multi-information display will be reset at the same time. ■Cruising range Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan- tity of fuel remaining. This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 94 2. Instrument cluster RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) Operation of each component 95 3-1. Key information Keys .................................... 96 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Smart key system ............... 99 Wireless remote control .... 113 Side doors......................... 119 Back door.......................... 124 3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 136 Rear seats......................... 138 Driving position memory ... 142 Head restraints.................. 146 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Steering wheel .................. 149 Inside rear view mirror ...... 150 Outside rear view mirrors............................. 153 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof Power windows ................. 155 Moon roof.......................... 158 RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 96 3-1. Key information Keys The keys The following keys are provided with the vehicle.  Vehicles without a smart key system (type A) Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P. 113) Valet key Key number plate  Vehicles without a smart key system (type B) Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P. 113) Key number plate  Vehicles with a smart key system Electronic keys • Operating the smart key system (P. 99) • Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 113) Mechanical keys Key number plate RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-1. Key information 97 Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system) To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out. The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re- attempt to insert it. After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 646) ■If you lose your keys New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key (vehicles without a smart key system) or the other key (vehicles with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. ■When riding in an aircraft When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 98 3-1. Key information NOTICE ■To prevent key damage ●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them. ●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time. ●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc. ●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to such materials. ●Do not disassemble the keys. ●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key. ●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip- ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment. ■Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key system) Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli- ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus- ing the key to not function properly. ■In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob- lems (vehicles with a smart key system) Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. ■When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system) If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with your vehicle. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 99 Smart key system Function summary The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.) Locks and unlocks the side doors (P. 100) Locks and unlocks the back door (P. 101) Starts the engine (P. 200) ■Operation signals A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice) ■Security feature If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. : If equipped RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 100 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Unlocking and locking the doors  Front doors Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passen- ger’s door handle to unlock all the doors.* Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. *: The door unlock settings can be changed. (P. 105) Touch the lock sensor (the inden- tation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock all the doors. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 101  Back door Press the unlock button to unlock all the doors. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. Press the lock button to lock all the doors. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 102 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Antenna location and effective range ■ Antenna location Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the luggage compartment RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 103 ■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected) When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of either of the outside front door handles and back door opener switch. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the engine or changing switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle. engine ■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door handle If the door will not lock even when the top- side sensor area is touched, try touching both the topside and underside sensor areas at the same time. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 104 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■Alarms and warning indicators A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures for the warning light that comes on. (P. 619) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded. Alarm Situation Correction procedure the into An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehi- cle. An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open. An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button lock position, then closing the door with the elec- tronic key still inside the vehicle. The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (or the door was driver’s opened while the engine switch was in ACCESSORY mode). The driver’s door was opened while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the engine switch. Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and the doors again. lock Close all of the doors and the doors again. lock Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and the doors again. lock Turn the engine switch off and the driver’s door. close Shift the shift lever to P. Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds once for 5 sec- onds. Interior alarm sounds continuously RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 105 ■Switching the door unlock function It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote control. Turn the engine switch off. When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding or The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step .) Unlocking function Beep Holding the driver’s door handle unlocks only the driver’s door. Holding a passenger’s door handle unlocks all the doors. Holding a door handle unlocks all the doors. Exterior: Beeps 3 times Interior: Pings once Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 106 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■Battery-saving function The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle 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 approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 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 cannot 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. ■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function twice while pressing and . Confirm that the electronic When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the electronic key from receiving radio waves. Press holding key indicator 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 elec- tronic key buttons. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 107 ■Conditions affecting operation The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi- lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 646) ●When the electronic key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise ●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device ●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic objects • Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags • Coins • Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs ●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby ●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves • 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 with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window ●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 108 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■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 the 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 outside, 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.) RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 109 ■Note for locking 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. 106) ●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors. ●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle. ■Note for the unlocking function ●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi- nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again. ●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. ●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. 106) ●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 110 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods ●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle. ●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. Ask your Toyota dealer for details. ■To operate the system properly Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle. Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.) ■If the smart key system does not operate properly ●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 646) ●Starting the engine: P. 647 RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 111 ■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. 621) ●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. 570) • 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 ■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted P. 570 ■Customization Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 687) ■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. 113, 646) ●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 647 ●Stopping the engine: P. 201 ■Certification for the smart key system  For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, Puerto Rico, Ameri- can Samoa and NATO Germany FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-13* FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-51* *: U.S.A. only FCC ID: HYQ14FBA RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 112 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. CAUTION ■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices ●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 102) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function. ●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant- able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices. Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 113 Wireless remote control Function summary The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle. It also opens and closes the back door.  Vehicles without a smart key system Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (P. 114) Opens and closes the power back door (press and hold)* Pressing the button while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. *: If equipped  Vehicles with a smart key system Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Opens and closes the power back door (press and hold) Pressing the button while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (P. 114) RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 114 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■Operation signals Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice) Power back door (if equipped): A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door is opening/closing. ■Door lock buzzer If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more. ■Power back door operation (vehicles with a power back door) The back door can be opened even if it is locked. The back door and side doors will be unlocked when the power back door is opened. Lock all the doors again when you leave the vehicle. All the doors will not lock automati- cally after the back door has been opened and then closed. ■Panic mode  Vehicles without a smart key system When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.  Vehicles with a smart key system is pressed for longer than When about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key. ■Security feature If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 115 ■Conditions affecting operation  Vehicles without a 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, cellular 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  Vehicles with a smart key system P. 107 ■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system) Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 646) ■Key battery depletion  Vehicles without a smart key system If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 570)  Vehicles with a smart key system P. 111 ■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted P. 570 ■Confirmation of the registered key number The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details. ■Customization Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 687) RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 116 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key system - type A)  For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa and NATO Germany FCC ID: HYQ23AAC FCC ID: HYQ12BDM NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 117 ■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key system - type B) TRW Automotive Automobile Entry/Security Transmitter Model: 226624-101, 226624-102 FCC ID: GQ4-52T IC: 1470A-33T Auto Alarm/Security system Receiver Model: 230433 FCC ID: GQ4-45R MADE IN U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the vehicle. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, le le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre même si fonctionnement. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by TRW Auto- motive U.S. LLC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 118 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key sys- tem)  For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, Puerto Rico, Ameri- can Samoa and NATO Germany FCC ID: HYQ14FBA FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-13* FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-51* *: U.S.A. only NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 119 Side doors Unlocking and locking the doors The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch. ◆ Entry function (if equipped) P. 99 ◆ Wireless remote control P. 113 ◆ Key  Vehicles without a smart key system Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Turning the key unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.  Vehicles with a smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 646) RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 120 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ◆ Door lock switch Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors ◆ Inside lock buttons Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position. the RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 121 Locking the front doors from the outside without a key Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.  Vehicles without a smart key system The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.  Vehicles with a smart key system The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle. Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked. Rear door child-protector lock The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set. Unlock Lock These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 122 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Automatic door locking and unlocking systems The following functions can be set or canceled: For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 687. Function Operation Speed linked door locking function (vehicles with a smart key system) Shift position linked door locking function Shift position linked door unlocking function Driver’s door linked door unlocking function All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approxi- mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to posi- tion other than P. All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to P. All doors are automatically unlocked when driver’s door is opened. ■When all the doors are locked with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote control or key The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch. The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote control or key. ■If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system) The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism. ■Customization Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 687) RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 123 CAUTION ■To prevent an accident Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position. ●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 124 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Back door The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the following procedures. Locking and unlocking the back door ■ Door lock switch P. 120 ■ Entry function (if equipped) P. 101 ■ Wireless remote control P. 113 Opening/closing the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles with a power back door) Press and hold the switch to open or close, when the power back door (A buzzer sounds.) is unlocked. Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 125 Opening the back door from outside the vehicle ■ Back door opener  Vehicles without a power back door the back door while the back door Raise pressing up opener switch.  Vehicles with a power back the back door door When is unlocked: Press the back door opener switch. When the back door is locked (vehicles with a smart key sys- tem): While carrying the elec- tronic key on your person, press the back door opener switch. Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. ■ Wireless remote control (vehicles with a power back door) P. 113 Power back door switch (vehicles with a power back door) Pressing the switch closes the back door automatically. (A buzzer sounds.) Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. Pressing the switch again will reverse the operation. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 126 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors When closing the back door Lower the back door using the back door handle.  Vehicles without a power back door Make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.  Vehicles with a power back door The back door closing assist will activate, and the back door will fully close automatically. Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with a power back door) Turn the main switch in the glove box off to disable the power back door system. Inoperative Operative Adjusting the open position of the back door (vehicles with a power back door) The open position of the power back door can be adjusted. Open the back door, and adjust it to the desired position. Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door until the buzzer sounds 4 times. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 127 ■Luggage compartment light The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the luggage compartment light switch on. On Off ■If the back door opener is inoperative The back door can be unlocked from the inside. Remove the cover on the back door trim. Use a cloth to prevent scratches. Push the lever for the back door motor.  Vehicles without a power back door  Vehicles with a power back door RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 128 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ■Jam protection function (vehicles with a power back door) If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the back door will automatically operate in the opposite direction or stop. ■When reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a power back door) To enable the power back door to operate properly, close the back door man- ually. ■Back door closer (vehicles with a power back door) In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. ■Fall-down protection function (vehicles with a power back door) While the power back door is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the power back door from sud- denly shutting. ■Back door closing assist (vehicles with a power back door) If the back door is lowered manually when the back door is stopped at an open position, the back door will fully close automatically. ■Canceling the adjusted open position of the back door (vehicles with a power back door) Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door until the buzzer sounds 4 times, pauses momentarily, and then sounds 2 times. The open position is initialized to the fully opened position. ■Customization (vehicles with a power back door) Settings (e.g. power back door opening angle) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 688) RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 129 CAUTION Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■Before driving ●Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci- dent. ●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment. If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion or other injuries. ●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door. Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door. ■Important points while driving Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 130 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors CAUTION ■Operating the back door Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door suddenly shut again after it is opened. ●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe. ●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back door is about to open or close. ●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind. ●Vehicles without a power back door: The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage com- partment. ●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught. ●Vehicles without a power back door: When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 131 CAUTION ●Do not pull on the back door damper stay (vehicles without a power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with a power back door) to close the back door, and do not hang on the back door damper stay (vehicles with- out a power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with a power back door). Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay (vehicles without a power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with a power back door) to break, causing an accident. ●Vehicles without a power back door: If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to a back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genu- ine Toyota part is recommended. ■Back door closer (vehicles with a power back door) It ●In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. takes several seconds before the back door closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the back door, as this may cause bone fractures or other seri- ous injuries. ●Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the power back door system is canceled. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 132 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors CAUTION ■Power back door (if equipped) Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obsta- cles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught. ●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back door is about to open or close. ●If the power back door main switch is turned off while the back door is operating during automatic operation, the back door stops operating. Take extra care when on an incline, as the back door may open or close sud- denly. ●If the operating conditions of the power back door are no longer met, a buzzer may sound and the back door may stop opening or closing. The back door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situa- tion, as the back door may move abruptly. ●On an incline, the back door may suddenly shut after it opens automati- cally. Make sure the back door is fully open and secure. ●In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the back door has to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped back door may suddenly open or close, causing an accident. • When the back door contacts an obstacle • When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine is started during automatic operation ●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, the power back door may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the back door may move slightly in the closing direction after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, ask your Toyota dealer for details. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 133 CAUTION ■Jam protection function (vehicles with a power back door) Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. ●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the back door fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or any- thing else. ●The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 134 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors NOTICE ■Back door damper stays (vehicles without a power back door) The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction. ●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod. ●Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves or other fabric items. ●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Damper stays ●Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it. ■Back door spindles (vehicles with a power back door) The back door is equipped with spindles that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door spindle, resulting in malfunction. ●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the spindle rod. ●Do not touch the spindle rod with gloves or other fabric items. ●Do not attach heavy accessories to the back door. When attaching, ask your Toyota dealer for details. Spindles ●Do not place your hand on the spindle or apply lateral forces to it. RAV4_OM_OM42A17U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors 135 NOTICE ■To prevent back door closer malfunction (vehicles with a power back door) Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is operating. ■To prevent damage to the power back door (if equipped) ●Make sure that there is no ice between the back door and frame that would prevent movement of the back door. Operating the power back door when excessive load is present on the back door may cause a malfunc- tion. ●Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the power back door is operating. ●Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges of the power back door) with a knife or other sharp object. If the sensor is disconnected, the power back door will not close automatically.

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