What are the hidden functions of the 2020 RAV4 remote key?
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2020 RAV4 remote key hidden functions are as follows: 1. Vehicle locator: If you often drive in the city, you may frequently park your car in large parking lots or underground parking garages. At such times, if you have a poor sense of direction, you might not find your car. In this case, look at the remote key—there is a button with a horn symbol. Pressing it will trigger the car alarm, with an effective range of over 40 meters. However, use this function cautiously in residential areas or late at night. 2. One-touch window closing: After turning off the engine, if you realize you forgot to close the windows, do you need to go back and insert the key again to close them? Actually, no. Simply press and hold the lock button on the remote key, and the windows will close automatically. Note that this feature may not be available on all models. 3. Automatic trunk opening: When your hands are full, this premium feature comes in handy. Most German cars have this function—press and hold the trunk unlock button or press it twice in quick succession, and the trunk will open automatically. 4. One-touch window opening: On hot summer days, getting into a car with closed windows can feel like stepping into an oven. Press and hold the unlock button to open the windows and cool down the interior. 5. Manual locking: Sometimes, the remote key may become unresponsive, indicating that the battery is running low. If there’s no place nearby to replace the battery, it’s safer to avoid using the electronic lock to prevent the awkward situation of the car being locked with a dead remote key. Instead, use the physical key to manually lock the car doors.
The 2020 RAV4's remote key actually has quite a few hidden features that I often use to make life more convenient. For example, holding down the unlock button for about 3 seconds can lower all windows with one click, which is especially useful when the car is hot in summer for quick ventilation. Also, holding down the lock button can raise the windows, avoiding the hassle of forgetting to close them. Additionally, pressing the lock button twice triggers the vehicle locator function, with flashing lights and honking, making it super quick to find the car in a parking lot. If the key has a trunk button, holding it down alone can open the trunk without needing to approach the car. These features are all hidden in the key and need to be activated through vehicle settings, such as finding the electronic control options in the menu. The remote key also supports personalized settings, like configuring how many doors open upon unlocking, which is very family-friendly for outings. Regular maintenance, such as checking the key battery level, is crucial; it's recommended to replace the battery every two years to avoid function failure.
