Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 221

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4-2. Driving procedures
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
■ If the engine does not start
● The engine immobilizer system may
not have been deactivated. (P.83)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the
instructions.
■ If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using the
smart entry & start system. Refer to
P.586 to restart the engine.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P.122
■ Conditions affecting operation
P.171
■
Note for the entry function
P.171
■
Steering lock function
● After turning the engine switch to OFF
and opening and closing the doors,
the steering wheel will be locked due
to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the engine switch again automati-
cally cancels the steering lock.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push Engine Switch while
Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
● To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, operation of the
motor may be suspended 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.
■ If there is a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
If "Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion" is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
■ Electronic key battery
P.533
■ 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 attempting to restart the engine
immediately after turning the engine
switch to OFF, the engine may not
start in some cases. After turning the
engine switch to OFF, please wait a
few seconds before restarting the
engine.
■ Customization
If the smart entry & start system has
been deactivated in a customized set-
ting, refer to P.585.