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Question for owners of 2010 Limited and Sport [auto door lock when put in drive?]

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#1 ·
Who among here who are owners of RAV4 2010 Limited and Sports trim have their RAV's programed so that the car doors automatically unlocks when the car is put to PARK and doors lock when the car is put into DRIVE ? I need info badly.
 
#4 ·
Guess you'll have to move your finger and press the button...the horror...
 
#36 ·
No need for sarcasm..



Big Swede, if you don't want this kind of modification, then move along quietly. No need for sarcasm.

Some of us live in some very dangerous parts of the world (like West Africa) where car jackings (or worse) are all too common. Failure to activate a door lock because one gets distracted while headed to work in the morning could be a deadly mistake. Or after stopping and dropping the kids off at school with lots of traffic. So...thanks for allowing my soapbox speech.

Now to my question for all. I love my 2011 USA-spec RAV4 Limited, but I really need info on adding this auto door lock modification. It is the best single protection against car jackings here in Cameroon. Is there a way to do it safely without screwing up the car?

Thanks,
Ed G
Douala, Cameroon
 
#5 ·
RAVsRAV said:
I looked into that as well. I was told it is possible, but it's not something offer with cars on the lot. You have to add it after purchase. Sure would be nice to have!!
I was made to check several customization options for them to program it before I took the unit from the dealer. I just noticed it yesterday that this custom program was is not present. Went to the dealership and asked them about it. They pulled out their laptop and try to set the option. Only to be told by the service guy he doesnt see it this option comming out on his laptop. He told me that this is the first time he encountered this problem. I went to the manager only to be told that the 2010 doesnt have this option,,,,,, but I dont buy it,,, thats why I want to know if anybody have this custom program on their unit.

With my previous accord I could easily program this using my key Fob.
 
#7 ·
I am just getting mix information thats why. First the service guy said that was the first time he encountered such a problem with a 2010. The manager came in and talked to the service guy and came back with an explanation that the 2010 doesnt have it. Thats why I dont trust my dealerships asses,,,, I am more confident getting information from fellow RAV4 owners.
 
#8 ·
SixPackABS said:
Who among here who are owners of RAV4 2010 Limited and Sports trim have their RAV's programed so that the car doors automatically unlocks when the car is put to PARK and doors lock when the car is put into DRIVE ? I need info badly.
I have added this option and a handful of others have done it as well. Check out this thread:

http://rav4world.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19681
 
#9 ·
@junebug1701
I checked on your link and seems you installed something to get this function. THis auto door lock/unlock option only needs programming. I had this feature on my 2008 Accord.
Before I took the car from the dealership there is a Checklist of customizable options that you can choose and one of those is the auto lock/unlock on park/drive shift,,,,,, problem is service tech says its his first time to encounter such problem of being unable to set this option and a Dealership manager who says its not an option on 2010 RAV4. :roll:
 
#11 ·
SixPackABS said:
@junebug1701
I checked on your link and seems you installed something to get this function. THis auto door lock/unlock option only needs programming. I had this feature on my 2008 Accord.
Before I took the car from the dealership there is a Checklist of customizable options that you can choose and one of those is the auto lock/unlock on park/drive shift,,,,,, problem is service tech says its his first time to encounter such problem of being unable to set this option and a Dealership manager who says its not an option on 2010 RAV4. :roll:
Just cause you had this feature on your 2008 Accord, it doesn't mean that it'll be on your 2010 Rav4. However, if you ever find out that it can be done with programming, then please do let us know. I think Highlanders and Camrys have this feature too. It sucks that it's not on the Rav4.
 
#13 ·
I see. Misunderstood you. Thought you were saying that since your '08 Accord had this, then it should have it on the Rav4. My bad. Honestly, I wish it does have it though. Even my manual transmission Accord had a variation on this. Basically, when I turned on the vehicle, if all the doors were closed, it would autolock. Boggles my mind that Toyota didn't include the auto door locking feature. However, after owning the Rav4 for half a year now, I've gotten used to just locking it manually everytime I get into the vehicle.
 
#22 ·
RTexasF said:
rwb1921 said:
Our 2010 Rav4 locks the door at startup and unlocks when engine is shut off. Not sure if that is the only option.
If so you have the only one on the planet, prove it.
Actually I forgot that we had an after market alarm system put in that works in conjunction with the keyless entry. Maybe that is what is doing the locking and unlocking.
 
#26 ·
rwb1921 said:
RTexasF said:
rwb1921 said:
Our 2010 Rav4 locks the door at startup and unlocks when engine is shut off. Not sure if that is the only option.
If so you have the only one on the planet, prove it.
Actually I forgot that we had an after market alarm system put in that works in conjunction with the keyless entry. Maybe that is what is doing the locking and unlocking.
That's the answer, your alarm.