Toyota RAV4 Tips: Remote Start Key Fob

In this episode of Toyota Tips we show you two hidden gems you may not know, how to remote start your Rav 4 using the key fob and how to unlock your doors simply by waving your hand under the door handle.
These methods will not work with all Rav 4's, only those with the upgrade sound systems.
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments.
Thanks for watching Manhattan Beach Toyota.

[@cindyrose4155]

I just learned more from you and one short video than I did when I purchased the vehicle! Tomorrow will be one year that I had my vehicle and I had no idea that it had auto start or that I could open all the doors by keeping my hand in there! Thank you so much!

[@skdkim]

didn't know you can keep your hand in there longer to unlock all the doors. thanks!

[@Mogiron10]

Dude that second trick is money… my wife always complain about me not unlocking her door in time. Life saver!

[@alohallo2879]

There are dashboard settings to have it changed there for all 4 doors!!

[@Mogiron10]

@@alohallo2879 thanks!

[@andrewciechanowski8205]

thank you very much , this was very helpful

[@MaryGraceDavies]

My salesperson never mentions these great tips - thanks sooooo much!

[@juliemarkham4332]

Sweet! Can't wait to try!

[@kandicewright-lm8ym]

I love my Rav 4 , and thanks for the tips

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Thank Brad. Excellent video. You explained it well.

[@vboyer71]

Thank you for this video. My salesman told me how to use it but never showed me so when I tried it, it did not work because I needed to hold the button down much longer than I was doing, plus you showed how the lights blink and also how the car shuts off for security reasons. Super great video. Glad I found you! TY

[@Elimporta2]

It won't work after 3 years unless you pay $80 annually.

[@karamvirmahngar8286]

Great tips thanks

[@7MSY1]

Perfect, thanks so much!! Was wondering how to unlock all doors with the keys in my pocket!

[@randomradar6926]

Thank for tips

[@gmongrel]

Had my Woodland Launch Edition and didn't know this. Ghanks

[@aidasalinas7564]

Great video...

[@knicole4870]

Thanks that helped Alot

[@rallyguy1962]

Awesome thanks

[@tinnienguyen2301]

Thank you

[@ms_schif]

Best PSA ever. Thank you! I've watched this video like 5 times because I keep forgetting..ahhahahaha

[@tonynguyen8894]

thanks you

[@H37P5kY57]

Funny at the dealership out in TN I asked about the remote start and they literally had no idea. One guy just suggested I go to all to an audio place, which I did. Now the dealership is trying to day my Rav 4 with only 7k miles is having a battery issue because it's not Toyotas. I'm like I was here last year asking for it so I got one...but makes no sense to blame my battery always dying after months of installing my remote start.

[@evashawn9806]

You can also lock the car as well by double tapping the handle when the key fob is in your pocket :)

[@FOBStevie21]

Just one tap for mine

[@cindyrose4155]

One light touch for mine.

[@billmellater]

One tap here too

[@lukepranger1145]

One tap.

[@seanwhyte3889]

Did not know my RAV4 adventure had remote start until I watched this video 😭😭😭

[@isellorganic]

Thanks.. Question. If I hold the unlock button 5 times will all the windows come down? I actually have the corolla cross 2022

[@thecraftychel8466]

Does this one work in 2022 CHR as well?

[@greatgrammy7957]

Our 2019 rav4 will have blinking lights after clicking but it doesn’t start. Do they blink regardless if you have auto start or not? I changed the battery in the clicker

[@CRVgarage]

Cool

[@arunmaroli]

Does 2022 Rav4 HYbrid XLE Premium with 7in screen has remote start ?

[@SGT_STOIC]

I got excited for a moment there with the remote start.

[@2000rayc]

why did you lose it lol. i was thinking about it. but the face it turns off like that tis pointless to me. if anything it should turn off if the keys are not inside and it drives away

[@andrejwalilko634]

Just gotta start it like normal when you get in. But at least it's warmed up

[@nathanreid2974]

do some RAV4 hybrids have an egnition key

[@cherrymaeolpindo3810]

Is it on rav 4 XLE 2021?

[@robs9324]

How long will it stay running before shutting off

[@vitvidstreamer2702]

What do I do? Because I tapped on the window and the alarm went off and the remote start does not work anymore.

[@cherleysledesma2587]

Nice nice

[@MrMjym]

i have a 2022 rav4 limited and try to start my car with the remote and it wont start and when to the dealer and they try both remote and the car star i dont know what im doing please help me

[@lgtvlgtv4366]

How long distance work

[@tomrunning357]

You say push the remote 3 times but you don't say which button. It's the lock button.

[@JoshStreetDesign]

This method worked on my 2019 Camry SE hybrid but it does NOT work on my 2022 RAV4 hybrid Limited.

[@rezbeehasan9016]

RAV4 xle hybrid premium have remote key start

[@victoriaadeniji4383]

I tried to start my toyota rav4 xle premium,,but it does not start from the key fob as shown in the video..don't know why

[@naomimolina3819]

Same thing for mine!

[@bigbruno200]

Hi. Toyota is telling me the remote start on FOB will stop working once the subscription expires. However starting with new cars the remote start using FOB will be good for 10 years.

[@chelseyaustin6015]

Nah. I got the 2024 and I definitely was told 1 yr sub.

[@ShazT-od4jk]

I have the 2024 rav4 and used the remote start on the app. My subscription expired on 3/11/24 and I was concerned but am able to use the fob to remote start. The range is short however. Seems like you need to be about 5. Feet from the car. Still testing the distance though

[@zeneidacolina4202]

Cómo puedo activar el encendido a distancia de la Rav4

[@pootandbeans5956]

My car started like that once, and then never again. And what's the point of starting it and having it heat up in the cold but then it shuts off when you open the door to try and get in?

[@dilpreetsivia6767]

Is this function available in RAV4 xle hybrid model 2022. How to check if it’s available.

[@jxmar_]

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[@jeffkulek3955]

What if you don’t have the “audio plus package”? Can You still get the remote start?

[@ianpollard184]

probably not.

[@musicmaker11]

I've seen 3rd party/after market options out there, but not sure what they run.

[@novelarts]

I have a 2019 LE rav4.. a mechanic did remote start my car while i waiting outside.. i asked him how he did it, he said it takes a few tries sometime.. it never workwd when i tried...😢

[@mimimengistu4439]

Woow

[@JavierDaniel94]

Is there a way to turn off the automatic shut off feature?

[@paulcannon377]

Yes. There is a plug beside the hood latch that you simply unplug . It will put the vehicle in maintenance mode . Only thing is will affect is shutting off auto stop and a very brief display that says "auto stop disabled ".

[@djandcj]

I was so confused why the car was turning off the dealer I went to didn’t explain any of this. If I didn’t find any videos I was going to read the manuals

[@JSebastien.]

Oh there not all automatic foe unlocking doors , its weird mine is pre set cuz it opens all 4 just by touching the interior of the handle

[@FedsBoy]

Does the remote start work even after your "Connected Services" plan expires?

[@temoinfante1272]

No, you then have to subscribe to services and pay for the feature

[@FedsBoy]

@@temoinfante1272 Mine still works with the key fob. Just not the app.

[@Elimporta2]

@@FedsBoy After 3 years the key fob wont work neither. It happened to me :(

[@AngelGarcia-ft1lp]

I suppose this function is not available in Mexico, I have a Corolla cross 2023 and the remote start don’t works as the explanation in this video

[@tsizzle]

Does this still work for the 2023 RAV4 gas/hybrids? They no longer have the audio plus head-units. Also will the remote start with key fob work without a subscription plan?

[@moorey361]

You have to pay the subscription

[@tsizzle]

@@moorey361 😢

[@cindyrose4155]

That figures, tomorrow is one year since I purchased my vehicle, the plan expired today, and today I figured out how to use it thanks to this video!

[@im_wildcat]

@@moorey361 that's sad, probably also why Tesla is eating the car market.

[@mariasierra4205]

I have it with no subscription

[@jhay85]

not working on my xle 2022 rav4

[@blessygeorge7746]

Is it on the raf4 2019 xle

[@MeToo-py1tq]

Yes but mine doesn't work anymore

[@F.U.T.U.R.I.S.T.I.C-X4]

I mean it is a nice safety feature in the car but if the door is open then people would easily steal something that is in the car, my suggestion would be another upgrade

[@barackblows1942]

It doesn’t unlock your doors unless you walk up with the fob on you. You can also remote start using the Toyota app from any distance, even a 1,000-miles away. In San Francisco you want to leave every door and window open so BLM can loot it without breaking any glass. Thank you Nancy Piglosi. 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@ugadawg94]

Worst part is it’s only on a very specific feature, which is hard to come by in the vehicle shortage.

[@2000rayc]

order

[@ugadawg94]

@@2000rayc order a 2022 and get it when the 2023’s start rolling out. But seriously, every other make/model and have remote start on a low end. Other than Toyota gets to make an extra buck to two long term, it makes no sense.

[@byronbranch4645]

Isn't it only a two hundred dollar add on?

[@d4rks1gm39]

@@byronbranch4645 on the 2022 it's listed as $1040 for premium audio package.

[@keepit_lowkey2524]

is this work for 2021 toyota rav4 xle too?

[@dannygonzalez108]

Yes

[@Antonio-nn2tr]

Hey nice video and thank you for the info.really appreciate the video well.mine is not working & I have 2021 Toyota rav4 XLE? Thanks.

[@Antonio-nn2tr]

I triple press the lock button in my FOB key then press and hold.

[@unbezo398]

Wait what if I want to keep the car on after starting With remote control? Every time I go to open the door the car turns off even if the fob is with me

[@mbeachtoyota]

It turns off for security reasons. Not sure if there's a way around it.

[@unbezo398]

@@mbeachtoyota So what's the point of having automatic start up then?

[@mbeachtoyota]

@@unbezo398 If you have your temp control set to "auto" it will start your air conditioner or heater so the interior will have a more comfortable temp when you get it.

[@unbezo398]

@@mbeachtoyota Ah ok. Thanks! By the way, I went to your dealer last month and you had no RAV4 haha ended up getting mine at Culver City Toyota 😊

[@christianmarzan4244]

I bought 2022 rav4 le awd is this work the remote start?

[@charlesndeleki6546]

Have an old Toyota Prado with a remote engine start for the purpose of warning the engine before driving off. Just wondering purpose of remote engine start for a modern vehicle which may not need warning other than just over engineering the vehicle and making it less reliable.

[@mbeachtoyota]

Now it's used most commonly for warming or cooling off the interior of your car before you get it.

[@christopherworthington7000]

I have a Toyota Camery Hybrid Le...and when I approach the vehicle, it makes a wierd noise...Is this what your talking about?

[@christopherworthington7000]

This remote start and safety "theft" feature sucks...1) key fob was near the car and you opened the door...why the shut off?...2) The rober doesn't have the key fob...so the door should be LOCKED!!!...Please fix this Toyota...lol...massive oversight on that...BTW, Rav 4 has cheesy radio and comfort controls...I like my 2019 Toyota Camery Hybrid Le controls better.

[@MeToo-py1tq]

So how do you get into your car without making it turn off?

[@mbeachtoyota]

Not sure there's a hack to this. It shuts off for security reasons, so someone can't take off in your car.

[@MeToo-py1tq]

@@mbeachtoyota Ok i see but if I have the key fob on me will it still shut down? I would hope it can detect the fob on me

[@mbeachtoyota]

@@MeToo-py1tq good point but it shuts off once the door is opened. I agree, it would be nice if it recognized the fob and stayed on.

[@nicoleblue9768]

@@mbeachtoyota the new 2023 Toyotas will now have that problem resolved!

[@AmitKumar-in7vo]

@@nicoleblue9768 unfortunately NOT. I have a 2023 limited hybrid and the problem remains.

[@Music47832]

😂 oh my god. I used on 1 year. I alway opend driver dor then press unlock all dor then close driver and open other dor. 😢😢😢😢

[@mapez2645]

I tried it didnt work

[@Elimporta2]

Toyota removes this option automatically after 3 years. I'm really mad its not working anymore unless I pay $80 every year.

[@stachowi]

That’s messed up

[@goodguy1651]

That's only for the APP. Not the FOB

[@Elimporta2]

​@@goodguy1651 I'm paying the subscription just to use the FOB. I called to deactivate the subscription and the FOB stopped working. If the car is new you get like 5-10 years with the FOB then it will stop working.

[@myefone1536]

​@@Elimporta2are you saying after the 10 years is up you cannot get into your car?!

[@Elimporta2]

@@myefone1536 you won't be able to use the remote start using the keyfob.

[@ritamaqdas9683]

It doesn't work. Just tried it

[@e.rivera4251]

..key fob.....or how car companies rip you off. ..a simple key would do better and simple. ..like the same one i use to open the door of my house.

[@ouissandy2806]

Never turn on ac heater in a cold car

[@hamidmghazi]

Didn't work

[@dkhoi71]

Rav4 remote starter is not worth it. Range is less than 100ft lol😂

[@amelliamendel2227]

Yay a safety feature which defeats the entire purpose of remote start because you have to wait on the Toyota's crap to boot up then the Bluetooth to come on Then the Wi-Fi to come on making deliveries in this vehicle is the most frustrating and infuriating thing on planet Earth It is impossible to leave this vehicle running so you don't have to wait on all of that crap to restart and hope and pray your devices automatically reconnect or just leave your vehicle running and unlocked Those are the choices that you have making deliveries in this vehicle. I've tried leaving it running locking it with the window down then rolling the window up and then it does the same thing You literally have to restart and wait on everything I've crawled out the back window and you still have to wait on it to reboot every single time! Please for the love of God give customer's options in your software for the love of God!

[@codyfrancis4474]

Horrible design. Why can't I just hold a button ?? This damn thing hardly ever works. You gotta press it with a certain rythym where you need to see the lights go on. What if Im not standing in front of the vehicle inside the house ??? Stupid stupid design

[@workablepilot9089]

Cry about it

[@Hub3rtCumb3rdal3]

Pro-tip: Don't do intros for this type of video. There are people out there that have places to be in a hurry and are trying to figure out how their Rav4 starts... Your intro is completely unneccessary and a waste of the viewers time

[@peupeuguy310]

can remote start be added on at toyota ? im like 15 mins away from MB 🫡

[@ffhhffh]

I got the full package and the fucking car won't start by taping the lock 3 times and holding on the 3rd