2019 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Theft deterrent system

Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned to OFF to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been can- celed.

’ Vehicles without smart key system

The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the sys- tem has been canceled.

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security sys- tem (key with a built-in transpon- der chip) of another vehicle

Certification for the engine immobilizer system

’ For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan and Puerto Rico

1

’ For vehicles sold in Canada

*: If equipped

No valuables or other per- sonal items are left in the vehicle.

Setting 1

The security indicator changes from being on to flashing when the sys- tem is set.

Items to check before lock- ing the vehicle

Nobody is in the vehicle.

The side windows and moon roof (if equipped) or pan-

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deac- tivate or stop the alarm:

Unlock the doors.

Turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an inside lock but- ton.

The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (P.649)

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may auto- matically lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

When recharging or replacing the battery.

Vehicle status informa- tion and indicators