Toyota RAV4 (RHD) - MMC, Руководство пользователя

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ Turning an electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode
● When battery-saving mode is set, bat-
tery depletion is minimized by stop-
ping the electronic key from receiving
radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator
flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set,
the smart entry & start system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any
of the electronic key buttons.
●
Electronic keys that will not be used
for long periods of time can be set to
the battery-saving mode in advance.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses
weak radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between the
electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry &
start system, wireless remote control
and engine immobilizer system from
operating properly.
(Ways of coping:

P.584)
●
When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
●
When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum
foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●
When other wireless key (that emits
radio waves) is being used nearby
●
When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices
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
● If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
●
When the electronic key is placed
near a battery charger or electronic
devices
●
When parking in a coin-operated park-
ing lot (Radio waves used to detect
vehicles may affect the smart entry &
start system.)
■ Note for the entry function (if
equipped)
● 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.
● Do not leave the electronic key on top
of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle.