Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 63

BATTERY POWER SAVING
Both the vehicle and key transmitters are
always sending signals to each other. To
prevent the batteries from being dis-
charged, the smart entry and start system
is automatically deactivated in the follow-
ing conditions:
If the electronic key is left outside of
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the vehicle and within the effective
range of the entry function actuation
area for more than 10 minutes.
If the door lock or unlock operation is
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not performed more than 2 weeks.
To reactivate the smart entry and start
system, perform any of the following:
(a) Press the lock button on the outside
front door handle and back door han-
dle while carrying the electronic key.
(b) Perform a wireless remote control op-
eration.
(c) Insert and turn the mechanical key in
the keyhole of the driver's door.
The key and the vehicle are communicat-
ing even while the vehicle is not being
driven. Do not leave the key near the
vehicle (within 2 m [7 ft.]).
The vehicle battery may drain if the
vehicle is not used for a long period of
time. To prevent battery drain, disconnect
the battery negative (−) terminal or disable
the smart entry and start system. (For
details about disable the smart entry and
start system, see "DISABLING
SMART ENTRY AND START SYSTEM" on
page 53 in this Section.)
RAV4_EE
KEYS AND DOORS
If the electronic key receives strong elec-
tromagnetic waves over a period of time,
the battery can be drastically run down.
You should always keep the at least 1 m
(3 ft.) away from the electronic key follow-
ing electrical appliances.
TV
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Personal computer
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Cellular phone
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Cordless phone recharger unit
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Electric light stand
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Fluorescent desk light
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If the vehicle battery is disconnected,
the smart entry and start system may
not operate correctly after you recon-
nect. In this case, you should lock and
unlock the doors by wireless remote
control.
DISABLING THE SMART ENTRY AND
START SYSTEM
The following functions can be disabled:
A function that allows you to lock/un-
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lock the doors and back door by sim-
ply carrying a key
A function that causes the vehicle to
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beep if keys are forgotten inside the
vehicle and a door is closed
Warning lights and buzzers
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For details, contact any authorized Toyota
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dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
If the smart entry and start system
does not operate properly because of a
system malfunction, consult any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional. Make sure to bring all of
the keys. They may be necessary to
repair the system.
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repairer, or