Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 108

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cord-
less phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a
wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digi-
tal assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
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If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
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When the electronic key is placed
near a battery charger or electronic
devices
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When parking in a coin-operated park-
ing lot (Radio waves used to detect
vehicles may affect the smart entry &
start system.)
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Note for the entry function
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Even when the electronic key is within
the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly
in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the
window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when
the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instru-
ment panel, luggage cover or floor, or
in the door pockets or glove box when
the engine is started or engine switch
modes are changed.
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Do not leave the electronic key on top
of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by
the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the
outside, possibly trapping the elec-
tronic key inside the vehicle.
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As long as the electronic key is within
the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. How-
ever, only the doors detecting the
electronic key can be used to unlock
the vehicle.
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Even if the electronic key is not inside
the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near
the window.
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The doors may unlock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will
automatically be locked after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened and closed.)
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If the wireless remote control is used
to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a pos-
sibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use
the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
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Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves
and touch the lock sensor again.
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When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecu-
tive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
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If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and
unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow
the following correction procedures to
wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 2
m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehi-
cle. (Take care to ensure that the key
is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.105)
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If the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be
shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
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The lock sensor may not work prop-
erly if it comes into contact with ice,