Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000027O7F
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 -           ]
Title: TELEMATICS: TELEMATICS SYSTEM: PRECAUTION; 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION FOR REPLACING PART

(a) After replacing the radio and display receiver assembly or DCM (telematics transceiver), some functions and services may not be available after the ignition switch to ACC for first time or second time. Make sure to perform the following operations.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to ACC and wait for 60 seconds.

(2) Turn the ignition switch off.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to ACC and wait for 60 seconds.

WHEN DISCONNECTING AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE

(a) After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly requires approximately 2 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait 2 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

NOTICE:

  • Before servicing, enter service mode to restrain telematics communication functions and prevent the following while servicing:
    • Remote Connect operations
  • Service mode can be entered by using the Techstream or operating the remote touch.

    HINT:

    When a warning is generated due to a vehicle malfunction, the DCM (telematics transceiver) receives warning information from the combination meter assembly and sends a warning notification to the service center. The radio and display receiver assembly also receives the warning information sent by the combination meter assembly and displays a message in the multi-display according to the malfunction.

SERVICE MODE

(a) Service mode

(1) Service mode (Method 1)

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Turn the Techstream on.
  5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Telematics

Body Electrical > Telematics > Trouble Codes

(2) Service mode (Method 2)

  1. Enter diagnostic mode of audio and visual system.

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HINT:

Use the Techstream to cancel service mode (communication function pausing mode).

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PRECAUTION FOR TELEMATICS SYSTEM

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

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NOTICE:

If registration is not performed after replacing any of the following parts, the remote door lock and unlock and remote engine start and stop will not be available.

(1) Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

(2) DCM (telematics transceiver)

(3) Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

PRECAUTION FOR ACTIVATION

(a) When replacing the DCM (telematics transceiver), perform DCM activation.

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PRECAUTION FOR TROUBLESHOOTING REMOTE SERVICE FUNCTION

(a) When troubleshooting symptoms such as when part of the remote service function does not operate normally, first check that there are no third party parts connected to the DLC3. If any such parts are connected to the DLC3, some parts of the remote service function may not operate normally.

Therefore, explain the situation to the customer, remove the parts and turn the ignition switch from off to ON before proceeding with troubleshooting.