Maintenance and care

Wireless remote control/electronic key battery

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Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. You will need the following items:
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Small flathead screwdriver
  • Lithium battery cr2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or cr2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Replacing the battery

Vehicles without a smart key system

  1. Remove the cover.
Toyota RAV4. Replacing the battery

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

  1. Remove the module.
Toyota RAV4. Replacing the battery

  1. Open the case cover using a coin protected with tape etc.

And remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.
Toyota RAV4. Replacing the battery

Vehicles with a smart key system

  1. Take out the mechanical key.
Toyota RAV4. Replacing the battery

  1. Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Toyota RAV4. Replacing the battery

  1. Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

Toyota RAV4. Replacing the battery

Use a cr2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or cr2032 (vehicles with a smart key system) lithium battery
  • Batteries can be purchased at your toyota dealer, local electrical appliance shops or camera stores.
  • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

  • The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not function properly.
  • The operational range will be reduced.
Caution Removed battery and other parts

These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.

Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

Notice For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

  • Always work with dry hands.

    Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

  • Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
  • Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.