Get Keys and Doors Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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SECTION 1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electric moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Keys (without engine

immobiliser system)

Keys (with engine immobiliser

system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds

of keys.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds

of keys.

Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as

your wallet, not in the vehicle.

1. Master keys—These keys work in ev-

ery lock.

1. Master keys (black)—These keys work

in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will

need it to make you a new key with

built−in transponder chip.

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the

glove box.

If you should lose your keys or if you

need additional keys, duplicates can be

made by a Toyota dealer using the key

number.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work

in the glove box.

To protect items locked in the glove box

when using valet parking, leave the sub

key with the attendant.

We recommend writing down the key num-

ber and storing it in a safe place.

Since the side doors can be locked with-

out

a

key, you should always carry

a

spare key in case you accidentally lock

your keys inside the vehicle.

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A transponder chip for engine immobiliser

system has been filled in the head of the

master and sub keys. These chips are

needed to enable the system to function

correctly, so be careful not to lose these

keys. If you make your own duplicate key,

you will not be able to cancel the system

or start the engine.

To protect items locked in the glove box

when using valet parking, leave the sub

key with the attendant.

Since the side doors can be locked with-

out

a

key, you should always carry

a

spare key in case you accidentally lock

your keys inside the vehicle.

NOTICE

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with other transponder

keys around (including keys of oth-

er vehicles) and do not press other

key plates against the key grip.

Otherwise the engine may not start,

or may stop soon after it starts. If

this happens, remove the key once

and then insert it again after taking

off other transponder keys (includ-

ing keys of other vehicles) from the

ring or while gripping or covering

them with your hand to start the

engine.

When using a key containing a trans-

ponder chip, observe the following

precautions:

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with a key ring resting

on the key grip and do not press

the key ring against the key grip.

Otherwise the engine may not start,

or may stop soon after it starts.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any

material that cuts off electromagnet-

ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to

high temperatures for a long period,

such as on the dashboard and hood

under the direct sunlight.

z Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

z Do not bend the key grip.

Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as

your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you

need additional keys, duplicates can be

made by a Toyota dealer using the key

number.

We recommend writing down the key num-

ber and storing it in a safe place.

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Engine immobiliser system

For your Toyota dealer to make you a

new key with built−in transponder chip,

your dealer will need your key number

and master key. However, there is a limit

to the number of additional keys your

Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key,

you will not be able to cancel the sys-

tem or start the engine.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disas-

semble the engine immobiliser sys-

tem. If any unauthorized changes or

modifications are made, the proper

operation of the system cannot be

guaranteed.

The engine immobiliser system is

a

The system is automatically set when the

key is removed from the ignition switch.

The indicator light will start flashing to

show the system is set.

theft prevention system. When you in-

sert the key in the ignition switch, the

transponder chip in the key’s head

transmits an electronic code to the ve-

hicle. The engine will start, only when

the electronic code in the chip corre-

sponds to the registered ID code for

the vehicle.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer.

D The indicator light stays on.

D The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the

ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes unsteady.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition

switch automatically cancels the system,

which enables the engine to start. The

indicator light will go off.

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Side doors—

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: NI4TMIM−4

MADE IN JAPAN

This device complies with RSS−210 of

industry Canada. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

CAUTION

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment.

To lock: Turn the key forward.

To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—

All the side doors and back door lock and

unlock simultaneously with either front

door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the

key once will unlock the driver’s door and

twice in succession will unlock all the side

doors and back door simultaneously.

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When all the side doors and back door

are unlocked simultaneously using a key,

the interior lights will come on and remain

on for about 15 seconds before fading

out. (For further information, see “Interior

lights” on page 84 in Section 1−4.)

With power windows (driver’s side)

LOCKING

AND

UNLOCKING

WITH

INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward.

To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the

lock position will also lock the door. Be

careful not to lock your keys in the ve-

hicle.

With power windows (passenger’s side)

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Operating the switch simultaneously locks

or unlocks all the side doors and back

door.

Without power windows

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

WITH

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

This feature allows you to lock a rear

door so it can be opened from the outside

only, not from inside. We recommend us-

ing this feature whenever small children

are in the vehicle.

Push the switch.

With power windows—

To lock: Push the switch down on the

front side.

To unlock: Push the switch down on the

rear side.

Without power windows—

To lock: Push the switch on the “LOCK”

side.

To unlock: Push the switch on the

“UNLOCK” side.

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—Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control system is

CAUTION

designed to lock or unlock all the side

doors and back door, or activate the

“PANIC” mode from a distance within

approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

Before driving, be sure that the doors

are closed and locked, especially

when small children are in the ve-

hicle. Along with the proper use of

seat belts, locking the doors helps

prevent the driver and passengers

from being thrown out from the ve-

hicle during an accident. It also helps

prevent the doors from being opened

unintentionally.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE

DOORS AND BACK DOOR

To lock and unlock all the side doors

and back door, push the switches of

the transmitter slowly and securely.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the

side doors and back door are locked si-

multaneously. At this time, parking lights

and tail lights flash.

Locking operation

Check to see that all the side doors and

back door are securely locked.

If any of side doors or back door is not

securely closed, or if the key is in the

ignition switch, locking cannot be per-

formed by the “LOCK” switch.

To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch

once to unlock the driver’s door alone.

Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds

unlocks all the side doors and back door

simultaneously. At this time, parking lights

and tail lights flash twice.

Unlocking operation

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When all the side doors and back door

are unlocked simultaneously using a wire-

less remote control transmitter, the interior

lights will come on and remain on for

about 15 seconds before fading out. (For

further information, see “Interior light” on

page 84 in Section 1−4.)

The “PANIC” mode does not work when

the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

WIRELESS

REMOTE

CONTROL

TRANSMITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is

an electronic component. Observe the fol-

lowing instructions in order not to cause

damage to the transmitter.

You have 30 seconds to open a door after

using the wireless remote unlock feature.

If a door is not opened by then, all the

side doors and back door will be automati-

cally locked again.

D Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high

such as on the dashboard.

D Do not disassemble it.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept

pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-

tion is not repeated. Release the button

and then push again.

D Avoid knocking it hard against other

“PANIC” SWITCH

objects or dropping it.

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the

horn intermittently and flashes the

headlights and tail lights.

D Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-

trol transmitters for the same vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed

information.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-

hicle theft when you witness anyone at-

tempting to break into or damage your

vehicle.

If the wireless remote control transmitter

does not actuate the side doors and back

door or alarm, or operate from a normal

distance:

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop

alarm midway, do the following:

D Push the “PANIC” switch once again.

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an

airport which can interfere with normal

operation of the transmitter.

D Unlock any of side door or back door

with the key or wireless remote control

transmitter.

D Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

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D The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the transmitter. To

replace the battery, see “REPLACING

TRANSMITTER BATTERY”.

NOTICE:

D Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protec-

tenna.

D Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to

avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-

dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re-

mote control transmitter” on page 204 in

Section 4.)

D Connect the equipment into an outlet

on

a

circuit different from that to

tion against harmful interference in

a

which the receiver is connected.

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is en-

couraged to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following

measures:

D Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

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REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

For replacement, use

battery or equivalent.

a

CR2016 lithium

CAUTION

Special care should be taken that

small children do not swallow the re-

moved transmitter battery or compo-

nents.

NOTICE

z During replacing the transmitter

battery, do not push the “LOCK”

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

transmitter case.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

tery.

and

times.

“UNLOCK”

switches many

NOTICE

z When replacing the transmitter bat-

tery, be careful not to lose the com-

ponents.

Do not bend the terminals.

z Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by a

Toyota dealer.

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol-

lowing procedures:

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Power windows

z Be careful not to bend the electrode

of the transmitter battery insertion

and that dust or oils do not adhere

to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing battery, check that the

transmitter operates properly. If the trans-

mitter still does not operate properly, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

The windows can be operated with the

switch on each side door.

Close the transmitter case securely.

The power windows work when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

NOTICE

Key off operation: If the either front door

is closed, they work for 43 seconds even

after the ignition switch is turned off. They

stop working when the either front door is

opened.

z Make sure the positive side and

negative side of the transmitter bat-

tery should be faced correctly.

z Do not replace the battery with wet

hands. Water may cause unexpected

rust.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

z Do not touch or move any compo-

nents inside of the transmitter, or

it may interfere with proper opera-

tion.

Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.

To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

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Jam protection function: During automat-

ic closing operation, the window stops and

opens half way if something gets caught

between the window and window frame.

Window lock

switch

If the window receives a strong impact,

this function may work even if nothing is

caught.

CAUTION

D Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection

function work intentionally.

D The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught

just before the window is fully

closed.

Automatic operation: Push the switch

completely down or pull it completely up,

and then release it. The window will fully

open or close. To stop the window part-

way, lightly move the switch in the oppo-

site direction and then release it.

OPERATING

WINDOWS

THE

PASSENGERS’

Use the switch on each passenger’s

door or the switches on the driver’s

door that control each passenger’s win-

dow.

The window moves as long as you hold

the switch.

To open: Push down the switch.

To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock switch on

the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows

cannot be operated.

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D Never leave small children alone in

CAUTION

the vehicle, especially with the igni-

tion key still inserted. They could

use the power window switches and

To avoid serious personal injury, you

must do the following.

get trapped in

tended children can be involved in

serious accidents.

a

window. Unat-

D Before you close the power win-

dows, always make sure there is

nobody around the power windows.

You must also make sure the

heads, hands and other parts of the

bodies of all occupants are kept

completely inside the vehicle. If

someone’s neck, head or hands get

caught in

could result in

a

closing window, it

serious injury.

a

When anyone closes the power win-

dows, make sure he or she oper-

ates the windows safely.

D When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power

window switches without supervi-

sion. Use the window lock switch to

prevent them from making unex-

pected use of the switches.

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Back door

When all the side doors and back door

CAUTION

are unlocked simultaneously using a key,

the interior lights will come on and remain

on for about 15 seconds before fading

out. (For further information, see “Interior

lights” on page 84 in Section 1−4.)

D Keep the back door closed while

driving. This not only keeps the

luggage from being thrown out but

also prevents exhaust gases from

entering the vehicle.

Operating the power door lock switch or

wireless remote control transmitter simul-

taneously locks or unlocks the back door.

(See “Side doors” on page 12 in this sec-

tion.)

D If the open back door hides the

stop, tail or rear turn signal lights

while you are parked, other road

users must be warned of the pres-

ence of your vehicle by a warning

triangle or other device.

When closing the back door, make sure

it is fully closed.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” on

page 164 in Section 2 for precautions to

observe in loading luggage.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key clockwise.

To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.

To open the back door, pull the lock re-

lease lever.

Vehicles with a power door lock system—

All the side doors and back door lock and

unlock simultaneously with the back door.

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Hood

To open the hood:

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

auxiliary catch lever and lift the

hood.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

To insert the support rod into the slot,

move it straight up. If it is moved to the

side or toward the inside of the vehicle,

it may become detached.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood

is closed and securely locked. Other-

wise, the hood may open unexpected-

ly while driving and an accident may

occur.

Before closing the hood, check to see that

you have not forgotten any tools, rags,

etc. and return the support rod to its

clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the

hood and make sure it locks into place.

If necessary, press down gently on the

front edge to lock it.

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Fuel tank cap

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into

the slot, make sure the rod supports

the hood securely from falling down

on to your head or body.

NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to

its clip before closing the hood. Clos-

ing the hood with the support rod up

could cause the hood to bend.

This indicates that the fuel filler door

is on the left side of your vehicle.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling.

The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weath-

er, fuel under pressure could cause

injury by spraying out of the filler

neck if the cap is suddenly re-

moved.

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Electric moon roof

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in

case of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It is designed

to regulate fuel tank pressure.

Sliding operation

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn

the cap slowly counterclockwise,

then pause slightly before removing

it. After removing the cap, hang it

on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh

when the cap is opened. When installing,

turn the cap clockwise till you hear

click.

a

If the cap is not tightened securely, the

malfunction indicator lamp comes on.

Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving

several times. If the indicator lamp does

not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

Tilting operation

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To operate the moon roof, use the

switch beside the personal light.

Tilting operation—

CAUTION

To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT

UP” side.

To lower: Push the switch on the “SLIDE

OPEN” side.

The key must be in the “ON” position.

Sun shade operation—

To avoid serious personal injury, you

must do the following.

The sun shade can be opened or closed

by hand.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the heads, hands and other

parts of the bodies of all occupants

away from the roof opening. Other-

wise, they could be seriously in-

jured if the vehicle stops suddenly

or if the vehicle is involved in an

accident.

You may stop the moon roof at any de-

sired position. The roof will move while

the switch is being pushed and stop when

released except to slide open.

Sliding operation—

To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE

OPEN” side.

The roof will fully open. To stop the roof

partway, push the switch on either the

“SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

D Before you close the moon roof,

always make sure there is nobody

around the moon roof. You must

also make sure nobody places his

or her head, hands and other parts

of the body in the roof opening. If

someone’s neck, head or hands get

caught in the closing roof, it could

The sun shade will be opened together

with the roof.

To close: Push the switch on the “TILT

UP” side.

As a precaution when closing, the roof

stops at the three−quarters closed position

before fully closing. Therefore, release the

switch and then push it again to close it

completely.

result in

a

serious injury. When

anyone closes the moon roof, first

make sure it is safe to do so.

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D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the igni-

tion key still inserted. They could

use the moon roof switches and get

trapped in the roof opening. Unat-

tended children can be involved in

serious accidents.

D Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

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