Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 124

wireless remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface
does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself
(P.533). However, as there is a danger
that the electronic key may be dam-
aged, it is recommended that replace-
ment is carried out by your Toyota
dealer.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not
leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appli-
ances that produce a magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and
battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ If a message regarding the state of
the electronic key or engine switch
mode, etc. is shown (vehicles with
smart entry & start system)
To prevent trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son without turning the engine switch to
OFF or other passengers from uninten-
tionally taking the key out of the vehicle,
etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or
engine switch mode may be shown on
the multi-information display. In those
cases, follow the instructions on the dis-
play immediately.
■
If "Key Battery Low Replace Key
Battery" is displayed on the multi-
information display (vehicles with
smart entry & start system)
The electronic key has a low battery.
Replace the electronic key battery.
(P.533)
■ Replacing the battery
P.533
3-1. Key information
■ 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 New Key has been Registered
Contact Your Dealer for Details" is
displayed on the multi-information
display (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
This message will be displayed each
time the driver's door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside
for approximately 10 days after a new
electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you
have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if
an unknown electronic key (other than
those in your possession) has been reg-
istered.
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 keys.
●
Do not place the keys near objects
that produce magnetic fields, such
as TVs, audio systems and induc-
tion cookers.
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