Unlocking and locking the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Entry function (if equipped)
Wireless remote control
Key
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again within 3 seconds unlocks
the other doors. 
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
Door lock switch

Inside lock buttons
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
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in accessory or ignition on mode, 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.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
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.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled: for instructions on customizing, refer to p. 687.
| Function | Operation |
| Speed linked door locking function (vehicles with a smart key system) | All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. |
| Shift position linked door locking function | All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to position other than p. |
| Shift position linked door unlocking function | All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to p. |
| Driver’s door linked door unlocking function | All doors are automatically unlocked when driver’s door is opened. |
When all the doors are locked with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless 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 a smart key system), wireless remote control or key.
If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.G. Unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
Caution
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 throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Wireless remote control
Back doorRemoval
(2006/01- )
Remove front wheel
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u151f (see
page ax-173).
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For vehicles with supplemental restraint system
The rav4 is equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (srs). The srs of this vehicle consists of the
following:
Steering pad
Front passenger airbag assembly
Front seat side airbag assembly
Front seat outer belt assembly with pretensioner
Curtain shield
Center airbag sensor
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Driving information display
Select to display fuel consumption
data in various forms.
â– Fuel Economy
Following information is displayed.
Distance to empty
Displays the driving range with
remaining fuel.
Current fuel economy
Displays the instantaneous current
fuel Economy.
Average fuel economy
Displays the average f ...