--- title: 2006 Toyota RAV4 Remote Key Remote Functions Programming Instructions description: "NOTE: These instructions will only program the remote portion of your key/remote combo. You will need to get the key blade cut, and if you have a transponder chip in your key, it will need to be programmed by a locksmith." --- [Skip to content](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061325071-2006-toyota-rav4-remote-key-buttons-programming-instructions#main-content) English Show submenu for translations Car Keys Express Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Remote Programming Instructions](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/remote-programming-instructions?hsLang=en) 3. [Key & Remote Programming Instructions](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/remote-programming-instructions?hsLang=en#key-remote-programming-instructions) # 2006 Toyota RAV4 Remote Key Remote Functions Programming Instructions ## NOTE: These instructions will only program the remote portion of your key/remote combo. You will need to get the key blade cut, and if you have a transponder chip in your key, it will need to be programmed by a locksmith. 1. Start with the key out of the ignition, drivers door is open all others closed and drivers door is unlocked. 2. Perform these steps within 5 seconds.    A. Insert the key into the ignition(do not turn) Pull the key out.    B. Insert the key into the ignition(do not turn) Pull the key out. 3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.    A. Close then open the drivers door.    B. Close then open the drivers door.    C. Insert the key into the ignition(do not turn) Pull the key out. 4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.    A. Close then open the drivers door.    B. Close then open the drivers door.    C. Close the drivers door    D. Insert the key into ignition and leave it in ignition.    E. Turn the ignition to ON (do not start the vehicle) then back to OFF.    F. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should lock then unlock automatically indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point. 6. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.    A. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1.5 seconds.    B. Immediately after letting go of the lock and unlock buttons, Press the lock button by itself and hold       for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should lock and then unlock once indicating successful     programming. If the door locks cycle twice, repeat steps A and B in step 6 as the remote was not accepted.    C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote. 7. 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