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Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 5

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Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the

vehicle.

 Booster type

 High back type

Sit the child in the child

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restraint system. Fit the seat

belt to the child restraint sys-

tem according to the manu-

facturer’s instructions and

insert the plate into the

buckle. Make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is

correctly positioned over the

child’s shoulder and that the lap

belt is as low as possible.

(→P. 28)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button

and fully retract the seat belt.

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

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Adjust the seatback to the 6th

lock position from the most

upright position. (→P. 141)

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Most upright position

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6th lock position

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Secure the child restraint sys-

tem using the seat belt or

LATCH anchors.

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Latch the hook onto the anchor

Top tether strap

bracket and tighten the top

tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.

Run the top tether strap under the

head restraint.

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■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-

tions can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

WARNING

■ When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the

shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause

injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 32)

■ When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual

and fix the child restraint system securely in place.

If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other

passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach the

child restraint system to the right-hand

rear seat.

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

● Only put a forward-facing child restraint

system on the front seat when unavoid-

able. When installing a forward-facing

child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat, move the seat as far back

as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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WARNING

■ When installing a child restraint system

●When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both

seatbacks at the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot

be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the

event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event

of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely installed.

● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may

not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be

sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. if

it dose not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different

position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the

seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause

death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud-

den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,

or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in

the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust

gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to

an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

■ Important points while driving

● Keep the back door closed.

● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is

closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

■When parking

● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space

and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is

running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

■Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or

crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be

sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

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Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent

the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-

tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-

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cle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not

guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

 Vehicles without smart key sys-

tem

The indicator light flashes after

the key has been removed from

the engine switch to indicate that

the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing

after the registered key has been

inserted into the engine switch to

indicate that the system has been

canceled.

 Vehicles with smart key system

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off

to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been

turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the

system has been canceled.

■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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■ Certification

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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 For vehicles sold in Canada

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WARNING

■ Certification for the engine immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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NOTICE

■ To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper

operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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2. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and

center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-

ous systems.

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations dis-

play all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on

the target region.

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Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-

cle’s systems.

*1

*1

Brake system warning

Slip indicator (→P. 620)

light (→P. 619)

(U.S.A.)

*1

Brake system warning

Seat belt reminder light

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light (→P. 619)

(→P. 620)

(Canada)

*1

Malfunction indicator

Low fuel level warning

lamp (→P. 619)

light (→P. 620)

(U.S.A.)

*1

*2

Rear passengers’ seat

Malfunction indicator

belt reminder lights

lamp (→P. 619)

(→P. 620)

(Canada)

*1

*1

SRS warning light

Master warning light

(→P. 619)

(→P. 629)

*1

*1, 3

ABS warning light

PCS warning light

(→P. 619)

(→P. 621)

(U.S.A.)

(if equipped)

*1

ABS warning light

LDA warning light

(→P. 619)

(amber)

(→P. 621)

(Canada)

(if equipped)

*1

Electric power steering

*1

Tire pressure warning

system warning light

light (→P. 621)

(→P. 620)

(if equipped)

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Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s

various systems.

*1

Turn signal indicator

VSC OFF indicator

(→P. 213)

(→P. 312)

*3

Headlight indicator

Security indicator

(→P. 215)

(→P. 73)

(U.S.A.)

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Tail light indicator

“SPORT” indicator

(→P. 215)

(→P. 207)

(Canada)

Headlight high beam

“ECO MODE” indicator

indicator (→P. 217)

(→P. 207)

*1

Automatic High Beam

Eco Driving Indicator

(green)

indicator (→P. 220)

Light (→P. 83)

(if equipped)

*1

Fog light indicator

All-wheel drive lock

(→P. 224)

indicator (→P. 299)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

*1

Cruise control indicator

“AUTO LSD” indicator

(→P. 264, 276)

(→P. 312)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

Dynamic radar cruise

Intuitive parking assist

control indicator

indicator (→P. 280)

(if equipped)

(→P. 264)

(if equipped)

Cruise control “SET”

LDA indicator

indicator (→P. 264, 276)

(→P. 256)

(if equipped)

*1, 2

*4, 5

BSM outside rear

Slip indicator

view mirror indicators

(→P. 311)

(→P. 300)

(if equipped)

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*1, 6

PCS warning light

BSM indicator (→P. 300)

(→P. 246)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

*1, 3

*7

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”

Ice warning indicator

indicator (→P. 49)

(→P. 638)

(if equipped)

*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position

(vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with

smart key system), to indicate that a system check is being performed.

They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There

may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators

illuminate in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without

smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key sys-

tem) while the system is set to on.

• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in the “ON” posi-

tion (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles

with smart key system).

If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-

cators will turn off after a few seconds.

If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not

turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

*6: The light turns on when the system is off.

*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the

indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

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■ Eco Driving Indicator

Suggests Zone of Eco driving and Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.

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Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration

(Eco

driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will

turn on.

When the acceleration exceeds Zone of

Eco driving, or when the vehicle is

stopped, the light turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Light availability

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can be customized. The default setting

is on. (→P. 698)

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Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with

current Eco driving ratio based on

acceleration.

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Zone of Eco driving

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Eco driving ratio based on acceleration

If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, the right side of the

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display illuminates.

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate in the following conditions:

● The shift lever is anything other than D.

● Paddle shift switch (if equipped) is operated.

● Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (→P. 207)

● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

WARNING

■ If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not

come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are

not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death

or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the tar-

get region.

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