Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2017 Manual page 591

Starting the hybrid system
1
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
2
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that
on the multi-information display.
4
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■
Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(→P. 518)
■
Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed.(→P. 199)
■
When the electronic key does not work properly
●
Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 636)
●
Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(→P. 137)
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
electronic key is
591
is displayed
3
above.
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