Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001G21G
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): PRECAUTION; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

As weak radio waves are emitted from the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, if a pacemaker is being used, be sure to read the pacemaker instruction manual and the following.

  • People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

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  • User of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
  • Ask your dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

Exterior antenna
  • Front door outside handle assembly LH
  • Front door outside handle assembly RH
  • Rear door outside handle assembly LH*
  • Rear door outside handle assembly RH*
  • Electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment)
    • *: w/ Rear Door Entry

Interior antenna
  • No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (front floor)
  • No. 2 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (rear floor)
  • No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (inside luggage compartment)

HINT:

Smart key system can be disabled through customization.

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PRECAUTION WHEN USING TECHSTREAM

(a) When the engine switch is off, the DTCs stored in the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly) are cleared. Be sure to record any output DTCs immediately.

(b) When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.

PRECAUTION RELATED TO VEHICLE BATTERY

(a) When the battery is discharged, if the 12 V battery of another vehicle is used to jump start the engine, move the shift state park (P) and open and close the driver door with the engine switch off before starting the engine.

(b) After the battery is removed and reinstalled, be sure to wait 10 seconds or more before the next engine start. The engine may not start immediately after the battery is reinstalled.

HINT:

  • After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, the engine may not start on the first attempt. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off. The engine will start normally from the second time onward.
  • When the battery cable is disconnected and reconnected, the power source mode returns to the mode it was in before the battery cable was disconnected.

PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION

(a) If replacing any of the following parts, refer to the Registration.

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  • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
  • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly)
  • ECM
  • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
  • ID code box (immobiliser code ECU)*
  • Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)
    • *: w/o Occupant Classification System

PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION

(a) After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing any of the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock function.

(b) To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor operation may be suspended if the steering is locked and unlocked repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER EXPRESSIONS

(a) The type of door control receiver used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicles. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.

Vehicle Specification

Part Name in Manual

Actual Part Name

for 12 Pin Type

Door control receiver

Electrical key & TPMS receiver assembly

for 5 Pin Type

Door control receiver

Door control receiver