Theft Deterrent System; Immobilizer System - Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Manual

Immobilizer system

1-5.Theft deterrent 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
Vehicles without smart key

system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the power switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the registered key has been
inserted into the power switch to
indicate that the system has
been canceled.

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Vehicles with smart key sys-

tem
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
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