Toyota RAV4 (2023 year). Manual in english

112

2-1. Instrument cluster

Average vehicle speed since
the engine was started.

Trip range

Elapsed time since the
engine was started.

■

History screen

If a screen other than history
screen is displayed, press “His-
tory”.

Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
Some screens may vary depending
on the type of multi-media display.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Latest fuel consumption

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion

Previous fuel consumption
record

Resetting the history data

Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data

■

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption

by pressing “Update” to measure

the current fuel consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be

deleted by pressing “Clear data”.

■

Trip range

Displays the estimated maximum

distance that can be driven with the

quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on

your average fuel consumption. As

a result, the actual distance that can

be driven may differ from that dis-

played.

113

Before

driving

Before driving

3-1. Key information

Keys ............................

114

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Side doors...................

119

Back door....................

125

Smart key system .......

139

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ..................

144

Rear seats...................

145

Driving position memory

..................................

147

Head restraints............

150

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel ............

153

Inside rear view mirror

154

Digital Rear-view Mirror

..................................

156

Outside rear view mirrors

..................................

165

3-5. Opening, closing the win-

dows and moon roof

Power windows ...........

167

Moon roof....................

170

Panoramic moon roof..

173

114

3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided
with the vehicle.



Vehicles without smart key
system

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function (



P.116)

Key number plate



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system

(



P.139)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function (



P.116)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless

remote control function onto an air-

craft, make sure you do not press

any buttons on the key while inside

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying

the key in your bag etc., ensure that

the buttons are not likely to be

pressed accidentally. Pressing a

button may cause the key to emit

radio waves that could interfere with

the operation of the aircraft.

■

Key battery depletion



Vehicles without smart key system

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2

years.

●

The battery will become depleted

even if the wireless key is not

used. The following symptoms

indicate that the wireless key bat-

tery may be depleted. Replace the

battery when necessary.

(



P.425)

• The wireless remote control does

not operate.

• The detection area becomes

smaller.



Vehicles with smart key system

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2

years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an

alarm will sound in the cabin and a

message will be displayed on the

multi-information display when the

engine stops.

●

To reduce key battery depletion

when the electronic key is to not

be used for long periods of time,

set the electronic key to the bat-

tery-saving mode. (



P.141)

●

As the electronic key always

receives radio waves, the battery

will become depleted even if the

electronic key is not used. The fol-

lowing symptoms indicate that the

electronic key battery may be

depleted. Replace the battery

Keys

Key types

115

3-1. Key information

Before

driving

when necessary.

• The smart key system or the wire-

less remote control does not oper-

ate.

• The detection area becomes

smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key sur-

face does not turn on.

You can replace the battery by your-
self (



P.425). However, as there is

a danger that the electronic key may
be damaged, it is recommended
that replacement is carried out by
your Toyota dealer.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do

not leave the electronic key within

3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-

cal appliances that produce a

magnetic field:

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones

and battery chargers

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

■

If a message regarding the state

of the electronic key or engine

switch mode, etc. is shown

(vehicles with smart key sys-

tem)

To prevent trapping the electronic

key inside the vehicle, leaving the

vehicle carrying the electronic key

on your person without turning the

engine switch to OFF or other pas-

sengers from unintentionally taking

the key out of the vehicle, etc., a

message that prompts the user to

confirm the state of the electronic

key or engine switch mode may be

shown on the multi-information dis-

play. In those cases, follow the

instructions on the display immedi-

ately.

■

If “Key Battery Low Replace

Key Battery” is displayed on

the multi-information display

(vehicles with smart key sys-

tem)

The electronic key has a low bat-

tery. Replace the electronic key bat-

tery. (



P.425)

■

Replacing the battery



P.425

■

Confirmation of the registered

key number

The number of keys already regis-

tered to the vehicle can be con-

firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for

details.

■

If “A New Key has been Regis-

tered Contact Your Dealer for

Details” is displayed on the

multi-information display (vehi-

cles with smart key system)

This message will be displayed

each time the driver’s door is

opened when the doors are

unlocked from the outside for

approximately 10 days after a new

electronic key has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you

have not had a new electronic key

registered, ask your Toyota dealer

to check if an unknown electronic

key (other than those in your pos-

session) has been registered.

NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject

them to strong shocks or bend

them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high

temperatures for long periods of

time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash

them in an ultrasonic washer,

etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or mag-

netic materials to the keys or

place the keys close to such

materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

116

3-1. Key information

The keys are equipped with the
following wireless remote con-
trol:



Vehicles without smart key
system

Locks all the doors (



P.119)

Sounds the alarm (



P.117)

Unlocks all the doors
(



P.119)

Opens the side windows

(



P.119)

: This setting must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

Locks all the doors (



P.119)

Unlocks all the doors
(



P.119)

Opens the side windows

and the moon roof

*1, 2

panoramic moon roof

*1, 2

(



P.119)

NOTICE

●

Do not attach a sticker or any-

thing else to the surface of the

keys.

●

Do not place the keys near

objects that produce magnetic

fields, such as TVs, audio sys-

tems and induction cookers.

●

Do not place the keys near

medical electrical equipment

such as low-frequency therapy

equipment or microwave ther-

apy equipment, and do not

receive medical attention with

the keys on your person.

■

Carrying the electronic key

on your person (vehicles with

smart key system)

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in.

(10 cm) or more away from elec-

tric appliances that are turned on.

Radio waves emitted from electric

appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm)

of the electronic key may interfere

with the key, causing the key to

not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system

malfunction or other key-

related problems (vehicles

with smart key system)



P.474

■

When an electronic key is lost

(vehicles with smart key sys-

tem)



P.474

Wireless remote control

117

3-1. Key information

Before

driving

Opens and closes the power
back door

(



P.129)

Sounds the alarm (



P.117)

:These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

:If equipped

■

Theft deterrent panic mode



Vehicles without smart key system

When

is pressed for longer

than about 1 second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button
on the key.



Vehicles with smart key system

When

is pressed for longer

■

Conditions affecting operation



Vehicles without smart key system

The wireless remote control function
may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.

●

When the wireless key battery is

depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio

waves or electrical noise

●

When carrying a portable radio,

cellular phone or other wireless

communication device

●

When the wireless key is in con-

tact with, or is covered by a metal-

lic object

●

When other wireless key (that

emits radio waves) is being used

nearby

●

If window tint with a metallic con-

tent or metallic objects are

attached to the rear window



Vehicles with smart key system



P.141

118

3-1. Key information

Releasing

To release the key, press the but-
ton.

Folding

To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.

To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever

and

take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock cyl-
inder, turn it over and re-attempt to
insert it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.

(



P.474)

■

When required to leave the

vehicle’s key with a parking

attendant

Lock the glove box as circum-

stances demand. (



P.351)

Remove the mechanical key for

your own use and provide the atten-

dant with the electronic key only.

■

If you lose your keys



P.474

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to

isolate inside mechanism.

Using the master key
(vehicles without smart
key system)

Using the mechanical key
(vehicles with smart key
system)

119

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before

driving

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Using the entry function
(vehicles with smart key
system)

Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors.
Grip the front passenger’s
door handle or rear door han-
dle (some models) to unlock
all the doors

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.

: The door unlock settings can be

changed. (



P.120)

Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part
of the door handle) to lock
the doors.

Check that the door is securely
locked.

■

Using the wireless remote
control



Vehicles without smart key
system

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Press and hold to open the side
windows.

: This setting must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked
and unlocked using the
entry function, wireless
remote control, key or door
lock switch.

Unlocking and locking the
doors from the outside

120

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Press and hold to open the side
windows and moon roof (if
equipped) or panoramic moon roof
(if equipped).

: This setting must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.

■

Using the key



Vehicles without smart key
system

Locks all the doors

Turn and hold to close the side win-
dows.

Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver’s
door. Turning the key again within 5
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Turn and hold to open the side win-
dows.

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

The doors can also be locked
and unlocked with the mechani-
cal key. (



P.475)

■

Switching the door unlock func-

tion (vehicles with smart key

system)

It is possible to set which doors the

entry function unlocks using the

wireless remote control.

Turn the engine switch to OFF.

When the indicator light on the
key surface is not on, press and
hold

for

approximately 5 seconds while
pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an
operation is performed, as shown
below. (When changing the setting
continuously, release the buttons,
wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step

121

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before

driving

:Vehicles with 7-inch multi-infor-

mation display

:Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-

information display

Vehicles with alarm: To prevent
unintended triggering of the alarm,
unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close
a door once after the settings have
been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 60 seconds after

is pressed, the doors will be

locked again and the alarm will
automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered,
immediately stop the alarm.
(



P.71)

■

Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the

emergency flashers flash to indicate

that the doors have been

locked/unlocked using the entry

function or wireless remote control.

(Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows and moon roof (if

equipped) or panoramic moon roof

(if equipped): A buzzer sounds to

indicate that the side windows and

moon roof or panoramic moon roof

are operating using the wireless

remote control.

■

Security feature



Vehicles without smart key system

If a door is not opened within

approximately 60 seconds after the

vehicle is unlocked using the wire-

less remote control, the security fea-

ture automatically locks the vehicle

again.



Vehicles with smart key system

If a door is not opened within

approximately 60 seconds after the

vehicle is unlocked using the entry

function or wireless remote control,

the security feature automatically

locks the vehicle again. (However,

depending on the location of the

electronic key, the key may be

detected as being in the vehicle. In

this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

When the door cannot be

locked by the lock sensor on

the upper part of the door han-

dle (vehicles with smart key

system)

If the door will not lock even when

the topside sensor area is touched,

try touching both the topside and

underside sensor areas at the same

time.
When gloves are being worn,

remove the gloves.

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Beep

Unlocking func-

tion

Exterior: Beeps

3 times

Interior: Pings

once

Holding the
driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only
the driver’s door.

Holding the pas-
senger’s door
handle or press-
ing the back door
opener switch
unlocks all the
doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Interior: Pings

once

Holding a door
handle or press-
ing the back door
opener switch
unlocks all the
doors.

122

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Door lock buzzer (vehicles with

smart key system)

If an attempt to lock the doors using

the smart key system is made when

a door other than the door you are

locking is open, a buzzer sounds

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully

close all the doors, and lock the

vehicle once more.

■

Setting the alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm

system. (



P.71)

■

Conditions affecting the opera-

tion of the smart key system or

wireless remote control



Vehicles without smart key system



P.117



Vehicles with smart key system



P.141

■

If the smart key system (if

equipped) or the wireless

remote control does not oper-

ate properly

●

Vehicles with smart key system:

Use the mechanical key to lock

and unlock the doors. (



P.475)

●

Replace the key battery with a

new one if it is depleted. (



P.425)

■

If the battery is discharged

The doors cannot be locked and

unlocked using the smart key sys-

tem (if equipped) or wireless remote

control. Lock or unlock the doors

using the key (vehicles without

smart key system) or mechanical

key (vehicles with smart key sys-

tem). (



P.120, 475)

■

Rear seat reminder function

●

In order to remind you not to for-

get luggage, etc. in the rear seat,

when the engine switch is turned

to OFF after any of the following

conditions are met, a buzzer will

sound and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display for approximately 6 sec-

onds.

• The engine is started within 10

minutes after opening and closing

a rear door.

• A rear door has been opened and

closed after the engine was

started.

However, if a rear door is opened

and then closed within approxi-

mately 2 seconds, the rear seat

reminder function may not operate.

●

The rear seat reminder function

determines that luggage, etc. has

been placed in a rear seat based

on opening and closing of a rear

door. Therefore, depending on the

situation, the rear seat reminder

function may not operate and you

may still forget luggage, etc. in the

rear seat, or it may operate unnec-

essarily.

●

The rear seat reminder function

can be enabled/disabled.

(



P.511)

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function

using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.514)

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions

while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a

door opening and an occupant

could be thrown out of the vehicle,

resulting in death or serious

injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are prop-

erly closed and locked.

123

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before

driving

■

Using the door lock switch

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

■

Using the inside lock but-
tons

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by
pulling the inside handle even if the
lock buttons are in the lock position.

■

Locking the front doors from

the outside without a key

Move the inside lock button to

the lock position.

Close the door.



Vehicles without smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the key
is in the engine switch.

WARNING

●

Do not pull the inside handle of

the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the

front doors, as the doors may

be opened even if the inside

lock buttons are in locked posi-

tion.

●

Set the rear door child-protector

locks when children are seated

in the rear seats.

■

When opening or closing a

door

Check the surroundings of the

vehicle such as whether the vehi-

cle is on an incline, whether there

is enough space for a door to

open and whether a strong wind

is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle

tightly to prepare for any unpre-

dictable movement.

■

When using the wireless

remote control, key or

mechanical key and operating

the power windows, moon

roof (if equipped) or pan-

oramic moon roof (if

equipped)

Operate the power window, moon

roof or panoramic moon roof after

checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger

having any of their body parts

caught in the side window, moon

roof or panoramic moon roof.

Also, do not allow children to

operate the wireless remote con-

trol, key or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the

side window, moon roof or pan-

oramic moon roof.

Unlocking and locking the
doors from the inside

124

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors



Vehicles with smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the
engine switch is in ACC or ON, or
the electronic key is left inside the
vehicle.
Depending on the position of the
electronic key, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may
be locked.

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph

(5 km/h), a buzzer sounds to indi-

cate that the door(s) or the hood is

not fully closed.

The open door(s) or hood is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

When all the doors are locked

with the entry function (vehicles

with smart key system), wire-

less remote control or key

●

The doors cannot be unlocked

with the door lock switch.

●

The door lock switch can be reset

by unlocking all the doors with the

entry function (vehicles with smart

key system), wireless remote con-

trol or key.

The door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.

Unlock

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.

The following functions can be
set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing,
refer to P.509.

Rear door child-protector
lock

Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems

125

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before

driving

Function

Operation

Speed linked
door locking
function

All doors are
automatically
locked when
vehicle speed is
approximately
12mph (20 km/h)
or higher.

Shift position
linked door lock-
ing function

All doors are
automatically
locked when
shifting the shift
lever to position
other than P.

Shift position
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are
automatically
unlocked when
shifting the shift
lever to P.

Driver’s door
linked door
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are
automatically
unlocked when
driver’s door is
opened within
approximately 45
seconds after
turning the
engine switch to
OFF.

Back door

The back door can be
locked/unlocked and
opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

Before driving

●

Make sure that the back door is

fully closed.

If the back door is not fully

closed, it may open unexpect-

edly while driving and hit near-

by objects or luggage in the lug-

gage compartment may be

thrown out, causing an acci-

dent.

●

Do not allow children to play in

the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked

in the luggage compartment,

they could get heat exhaustion

or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or

close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back

door to operate unexpectedly,

or cause the child’s hands,

head, or neck to be caught by

the closing back door.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed

while driving.

If the back door is left open, it

may hit near-by objects or lug-

gage in the luggage compart-

ment may be thrown out,

causing an accident.

126

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

WARNING

●

Never let anyone sit in the lug-

gage compartment.

In the event of sudden braking,

sudden swerving or a collision,

they are susceptible to death or

serious injury.

■

Back door handles

Do not hang any object to the

back door handles.

If any object is hung, the back

door may suddenly shut, causing

parts of the body to be caught,

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Operating the back door

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause parts

of the body to be caught, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such

as snow and ice, from the back

door before opening it. Failure

to do so may cause the back

door to suddenly shut again

after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the

back door, thoroughly check to

make sure the surrounding area

is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make

sure they are safe and let them

know that the back door is

about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or

closing the back door in windy

weather as it may move

abruptly in strong wind.

●

Vehicles without power back

door: The back door may sud-

denly shut if it is not opened

fully. It is more difficult to open

or close the back door on an

incline than on a level surface,

so beware of the back door

unexpectedly opening or closing

by itself. Make sure that the

back door is fully open and

secure before using the luggage

compartment.

●

Vehicles with power back door:

The back door may suddenly

shut if it is not opened fully,

while on a steep incline. Make

sure that the back door is

secured before using the lug-

gage compartment.

●

When closing the back door,

take extra care to prevent your

fingers, etc. from being caught.

●

Vehicles without power back

door: When closing the back

door, make sure to press it

lightly on its outer surface. If the

back door handle is used to fully

close the back door, it may

result in hands or arms being

caught.

127

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Before

driving

■

Using the entry function
(vehicles with smart key
system)

Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

■

Using the wireless remote
control



P.119

■

Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emer-

gency flashers flash to indicate that

the doors have been

locked/unlocked using the entry

function (if equipped) or wireless

remote control. (Locked: once;

Unlocked: twice)

■

Security feature



Vehicles without smart key system

If a door is not opened within

approximately 60 seconds after the

vehicle is unlocked using the wire-

less remote control, the security fea-

ture automatically locks the vehicle

again.



Vehicles with smart key system

If a door is not opened within

approximately 60 seconds after the

vehicle is unlocked using the entry

function or wireless remote control,

the security feature automatically

locks the vehicle again. (However,

depending on the location of the

WARNING

●

Do not pull on the back door

damper stay (vehicles without

power back door) (



P.129) or

back door spindle (vehicles with

power back door) (



P.136) to

close the back door, and do not

hang on the back door damper

stay (vehicles without power

back door) or back door spindle

(vehicles with power back door).

Doing so may cause hands to

be caught or the back door

damper stay (vehicles without

power back door) or back door

spindle (vehicles with power

back door) to break, causing an

accident.

●

Vehicles without power back

door: If a bicycle carrier or simi-

lar heavy object is attached to

the back door, it may suddenly

shut again after being opened,

causing someone’s hands,

head or neck to be caught and

injured. When installing an

accessory part to the back door,

using a genuine Toyota part is

recommended.

Unlocking and locking the
back door from the out-
side

Toyota RAV4 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 7