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The key should be able to roll the windows up. Try it, mine does.

Parts are ordered for my moo sound.
Are you still pushing and holding the unlock button on the FOB or is the lock button the one to close them?
 
Are you still pushing and holding the unlock button on the FOB or is the lock button the one to close them?
1. I push unlock once.
2. Then push again to hold.
Windows roll down and Sunroof tilts.

I take the manual key out and stick it into the key hole. I twist and hold, forgot if it's left or right. When you twist and hold on one side the windows roll up. However, the sunroof doesn't close.
 
1. I push unlock once.
2. Then push again to hold.
Windows roll down and Sunroof tilts.

I take the manual key out and stick it into the key hole. I twist and hold, forgot if it's left or right. When you twist and hold on one side the windows roll up. However, the sunroof doesn't close.
Oh I see, the old manual key in the door routine.
 
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Called the dealer, he said:

They don't know what to say or do.
Is there a cost? Dunno
Anybody done it? Dunno
Can I do it? nope
All this grand accumulation of knowledge was shared with me after being on line for over 20 minutes, (was in a traffic jam anyway).
I'll just wait for the first complimentary check up and ask.
Advise to new owners, have them activate these systems before taking delivery of the vehicle, (if. you actually want them activated).
I'm not really interested in the Wifi or cell connection to open or close or turn on anything, just wanna open the car windows w/out getting inside that preheated seat in 90 degree heat.
PS, it has to be done by the dealer, according to the manual.
You are most likely correct.
 
Just get a carista. It's $20, you get 1 month of unlocked features for free, which includes the window customization, among many others. You probably wont need to do customization again after that. Then, you can just use it as a typical OBD2 readers to read/reset your codes. Good to have on hand anyway.
 
Is Carista supporting the option to close all windows from the remote? Last I checked it had open only. Don’t want to pay another year to find out it still can’t do close.
I don’t believe there is any remote window close feature or option available, at all, period. Not as part of the stock Toyota Rav4 anyway. Remote open is the only available option.
You can close the windows using the mechanical key inserted into the door lock, that’s about as “remote” as window close control will get.
 
:shrug:Asked one Toyota service department about this and they have no idea what I'm talking about.
I guess Quickdtoo would have a handle on this one so here goes.
Do I have to go to the dealer to program the smart key:nerd (car) or is there a downloadable program that permits final users to get into the brains of the car to program it?
It's usually hot where I live and I'd love to lower my windows w/out having to get aboard the car with all that heat.>:D
If the car is a Limited edition, how would I know if it also has the Remote start available?
I have checked these issues with the dealer:shrug:, but as they say, it's all new to us and we have no idea yet. I read it has to be programmed. Can't I do it?



Can Carrista or a "windows control module" be added to do all this stuff - the local stealerships are sketchy - charging over $120 to program the fob..... i see entune you will have to maintain an account & subscription - is that the same with carrista - if i get carrista & modify the settings will they revert back if i disconnect the dongle or opt to discontinue the subscription?

is there any other aftermarket way of opening and closing windows via fob?
-s
 
The Carista app with a Bluetooth OBD reader can turn on “Windows + Sunroof Open” by long-press Door-Unlock on FOB (USA 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE, used Carista Beta app). Other regions in the world get close function (by long-press Door-Lock on FOB, not USA). You can also activate (same app) the function to use the physical key in door to Open or Close Windows + Sunroof by turning key and holding lock or unlock.

Did I see these options available in the free Dr. Prius app?
 
I already had an OBD reader and read that the Carista software could be downloaded and would work with several different OBD readers besides theirs. It worked fine and you can cancel the subscription within a week and not owe anything. I used it to set the windows and moon roof to open with the keyfob. My understanding is that places other than the US will allow you to also close the windows and moon roof with the keyfob, but apparently we are too accident prone (or too litigious) to be trusted with so much power. As others have said, you can raise all the windows and close the moon roof with your key, but my primary interest was to ventilate a hot car as I was approaching it in the parking lot.

So yes, you can enable the window/moon roof lowering feature with an OBD reader and the Carista software if you have a 2021 RAV4 Prime SE or a Lexus RX350 (which are the only two I've tried so far).

I also changed the number of flashes for a soft press of the turn signal indicator, as well at the amount of time the inside lights stay on unless I put the car in READY mode.

You might get help from your dealer programming the options if you're lucky. I got a deer in the headlights stare, when I asked about it. I even showed him the section in the owner's manual that listed the programmable options. That just produced more deer/headlight staring.
 
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