Toyota RAV 4 2019, Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
engine switch mode.
■ If the engine does not start
● The engine immobilizer system
may not have been deactivated.
(

P.70)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■ If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using
the smart key system. Refer to
P.649 to restart the engine.
■ Electronic key battery depletion

P.102
■ Conditions affecting operation

P.130
■ Note for the entry function

P.131
■ Steering lock function
● After turning the engine switch to
OFF and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the engine
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push Engine Switch
while Turning Steering Wheel in
Either Direction” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
● To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the operation of
motor may be suspended if the
engine is turned on and off repeat-
edly in a short period of time. In
this case, refrain from running the
engine. After about 10 seconds,
the steering lock motor will
resume functioning.
■ If there is a malfunction in the
smart key system
If “Smart Entry & Start System Mal-
function” is displayed on the multi-
information display, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display

P.221
■ Electronic key battery

P.594
■ Operation of the engine switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the engine switch
mode may not change or the
engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine
immediately after turning the
engine switch to OFF, the engine
may not start in some cases. After
turning the engine switch to OFF,
please wait a few seconds before
restarting the engine.
■ Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.648.