Main purpose, get rid of seat belt reminder buzzer.
2015 rav4 xle with Entune™ Audio Plus (which comes stardard on xle)
I just recently bought the rav4, which im loving the suv but ive had some minor complaints about certain features. Mind you im coming from a 2004 chevy Silverado with work package , so I got a lot of extras I didn't have.
1. when you step into and drive off you get the annoying SEAT BELT REMINDER BUZZER going off , both driver and passenger side. On page 693 of our manual the option is under column 2. according to Toyota technical support guy I had on phone he said it can only be changed at the dealership. He suggested that when I went in for my first oil change ask service if they could change it using their techstream computer. Hopefully they wouldn't charge me.)
New 2015 rav4 owners don't be confused because there are a ton of other posts on 4.4 and 4.3 forums and youtube videos showing you how to change the option on your own using odm and trip meter guidelines. These do not work on the 2015.
Why did I want to change these settings? First the seat belt buzzer was annoying. 2nd I wanted to be able to change every possible setting that I could that was not listed on the radio. On the radio it allows you to change door locks, interior lighting etc but not turn off seat belt buzzer which was only on ecu computer. 3rd I plan on taking out the factory radio and replacing with another head unit , adding speakers, amp, subwoofer, etc. the OBII plus carista allows me to change minor and major features without the factory radio at anytime after I install a new radio.
Confirmed that works for 2015 rav4 xle
BAFX PRODUCTS
OBDII Bluetooth adapter for android
BAFX Products - Making The World Easier
its available on amazon but didn't list since link my change in future.
Carista on android google play store
Carista OBD2 - Vehicle Diagnostics and Customization | brew your own car
when you go to their website it lists alternate OBDII adapters you can buy under hardware tab, I had to buy the BAFX because the carista obdii adaptor was sold out.
apple versions available but didn't test
More on what I did.
Plug in obdii adapter turn ignition to on position connect Bluetooth with lg g3 phone selected CUSTOMIZE tab waited around 2min for it to communicate scrolled down the various options. Turned off both driver and passenger seat belt buzzer, clicked option to save was asked to pay 19.99 from google store, accepted, it saved the setting.(had to accept legal waivers saying carista not liable) Turned off car unplugged obdii adaptor. Asked wife to come seat in passenger seat to test.
The test-- crank car , driver and passenger without seat belts on, I get a short starting buzzer reminding me to put on seatbelt.(not annoying, around 6 seconds)(guess its required by usa law to have this). drive off around block around 30mph no buzzing reminder at all, only the instrument panel seat belt icon blinking 10 or 15 times but then goes to solid seat belt icon.
disclaimer, yes I always and all passengers were seatbelts, im not going get in a discussion about why I wanted this done.
I hope carista app will give us more features we can change on the ecu in future but I don't know if its possible or can even be done. does the ecu from Toyota determine this?
2015 rav4 xle with Entune™ Audio Plus (which comes stardard on xle)
I just recently bought the rav4, which im loving the suv but ive had some minor complaints about certain features. Mind you im coming from a 2004 chevy Silverado with work package , so I got a lot of extras I didn't have.
1. when you step into and drive off you get the annoying SEAT BELT REMINDER BUZZER going off , both driver and passenger side. On page 693 of our manual the option is under column 2. according to Toyota technical support guy I had on phone he said it can only be changed at the dealership. He suggested that when I went in for my first oil change ask service if they could change it using their techstream computer. Hopefully they wouldn't charge me.)
New 2015 rav4 owners don't be confused because there are a ton of other posts on 4.4 and 4.3 forums and youtube videos showing you how to change the option on your own using odm and trip meter guidelines. These do not work on the 2015.
Why did I want to change these settings? First the seat belt buzzer was annoying. 2nd I wanted to be able to change every possible setting that I could that was not listed on the radio. On the radio it allows you to change door locks, interior lighting etc but not turn off seat belt buzzer which was only on ecu computer. 3rd I plan on taking out the factory radio and replacing with another head unit , adding speakers, amp, subwoofer, etc. the OBII plus carista allows me to change minor and major features without the factory radio at anytime after I install a new radio.
Confirmed that works for 2015 rav4 xle
BAFX PRODUCTS
OBDII Bluetooth adapter for android
BAFX Products - Making The World Easier
its available on amazon but didn't list since link my change in future.
Carista on android google play store
Carista OBD2 - Vehicle Diagnostics and Customization | brew your own car
when you go to their website it lists alternate OBDII adapters you can buy under hardware tab, I had to buy the BAFX because the carista obdii adaptor was sold out.
apple versions available but didn't test
More on what I did.
Plug in obdii adapter turn ignition to on position connect Bluetooth with lg g3 phone selected CUSTOMIZE tab waited around 2min for it to communicate scrolled down the various options. Turned off both driver and passenger seat belt buzzer, clicked option to save was asked to pay 19.99 from google store, accepted, it saved the setting.(had to accept legal waivers saying carista not liable) Turned off car unplugged obdii adaptor. Asked wife to come seat in passenger seat to test.
The test-- crank car , driver and passenger without seat belts on, I get a short starting buzzer reminding me to put on seatbelt.(not annoying, around 6 seconds)(guess its required by usa law to have this). drive off around block around 30mph no buzzing reminder at all, only the instrument panel seat belt icon blinking 10 or 15 times but then goes to solid seat belt icon.
disclaimer, yes I always and all passengers were seatbelts, im not going get in a discussion about why I wanted this done.
I hope carista app will give us more features we can change on the ecu in future but I don't know if its possible or can even be done. does the ecu from Toyota determine this?