Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 425

If the amber indicator light on the
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"ENGINE START STOP" switch flashes,
and no message appears on the multi−
information display, there is a problem
in the push button start function.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, and have
your vehicle and all keys inspected.
In addition to the above, there are
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instances in which the smart entry and
start system does not operate properly
because of the circumstances of use.
For details, see "Smart entry and start
system" on page 48 in Section 1−2.
In cases other than those described
above, it is possible that a problem has
occurred in an area other than the start
system. See "If your vehicle will not start"
on page 436 in Section 4.
When the battery is disconnected or
run down, the push button start function
memorizes the current mode. After you
reconnect, replace, or recharge the bat-
tery, the memorized mode is selected au-
tomatically. In any of these cases, turn off
the engine if the engine comes on.
Wait 10 seconds to start the engine after
the battery has been reconnected. The
engine may not start on the first try. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
NOTICE
z Do not race a cold engine.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
RAV4_EE
STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving and parking using
smart entry and start system
TIPS FOR USING SMART ENTRY AND
START SYSTEM
When using the smart entry and start sys-
tem, it is possible to start or stop the
engine as long as the key is on your
person.
For this reason, it is possible that a pas-
senger may remove the key from the ve-
hicle without the driver being aware of the
fact. In such a case, it is not possible to
restart the engine after having turned it
off. In addition, it is possible that one may
get out of the vehicle without being aware
that the "ENGINE START STOP" switch
has not been turned off completely.
When driving or getting in or out of the
vehicle, drivers should make sure that
they are carrying the key.
CAUTION
Do not touch the "ENGINE START
STOP" switch while driving.
If you have to make an emergency stop,
press and hold the "ENGINE START
STOP" switch for more than 3 seconds.
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