Theft Deterrent System; Engine Immobilizer System - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

1-3.Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer sys-
tem
The vehicle's keys have built-
in transponder chips that pre-
vent the engine 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
 Vehicles without smart entry &
start system
The indicator light flashes after the
key has been removed from the
engine switch to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.

1-3. Theft deterrent system

 Vehicles with smart entry & start
system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned to
OFF to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been canceled.
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the sys-
tem to malfunction
●
If the grip portion of the key is in con-
tact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip)
of another vehicle
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