Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
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 goes off after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles with smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned to OFF to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after the engine switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been canceled.
â– System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
â– 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 system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
NOTICE
â– To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system.
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Alarm
The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:
Vehicles without smart key
system: A locked ...
Other materials:
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Disconnect cable from positive battery
terminal
Remove battery clamp
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Input speed sensor circuit no signal
Description
This sensor detects the rotation speed of the turbine, which shows the input
revolution of the transaxle. By
comparing the input speed signal (nt) with the counter gear speed sensor signal
(nc), the ecm detects
the shift timing of the gears and controls the engine torque and ...
Freeze frame data
Description
Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel
system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature,
fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) When a
malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it can
help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, the
engin ...
