Toyota RAV4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 38

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8-1. Essential information

outside water level exceeds 
half the height of the door, the 
door cannot be opened from 
the inside due to water pres-
sure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the 

floor and time has passed, the elec-

trical equipment will get damaged, 

the power windows will not operate, 

the engine stops, and the vehicle 

may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape 
hammer

*

Laminated glass is used in the wind-

shield on this vehicle. Laminated 

glass cannot be shattered with an 
emergency hammer

*

. Tempered 

glass is used in the windows on this 

vehicle.

*

: Contact your Toyota dealer or 

aftermarket accessory manufac-
turer for further information about 
an emergency hammer.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the 

roads may be submerged or the 

water may be rising. Otherwise 

the vehicle may be damaged and 

cannot move, as well as become 

flooded and set a drift, which may 

lead to death.

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8-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed

If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your 
vehicle towed by your 
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a 
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system 
for all towing, and abide by 
all state/provincial and local 
laws.
2WD models: If towing your 
vehicle with a wheel-lift type 
truck from the front, the 
vehicle’s rear wheels and 
axles must be in good con-
ditions. (



P.615, 617)

If they are damaged, use a 
towing dolly or flatbed 
truck.
AWD models: If towing your 
vehicle with a wheel-lift type 
truck, use a towing dolly. 
(



P.615, 617)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle



2WD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle 

with the front wheels raised or 

with all four wheels raised off the 

ground. If the vehicle is towed 

with the front wheels contacting 

the ground, the drivetrain and 

related parts may be damaged.



AWD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle 

with all four wheels raised off the 

ground. If the vehicle is towed 

with the tires contacting the 

ground, the drivetrain or related 

parts may be damaged, the vehi-

cle may fly off the truck.

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The following may indicate a 
problem with your transmission. 
Contact your Toyota dealer or 
commercial towing service 

WARNING

■

While towing (vehicles with 

towing eyelet)

●

When towing using cables or 

chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. 

which place excessive stress on 

the towing eyelets, cables or 

chains. The towing eyelets, 

cables or chains may become 

damaged, broken debris may hit 

people, and cause serious dam-

age.

●

Do not turn the engine switch to 

OFF (vehicles without smart key 

system).

There is a possibility that the 

steering wheel is locked and 

cannot be operated.

■

Installing towing eyelets to 

the vehicle (vehicles with 

towing eyelets)

Make sure that towing eyelets are 

installed securely. If not securely 

installed, towing eyelets may 

come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing using a 

wheel-lift type truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the 

rear when the engine switch is 

off. The steering lock mecha-

nism (if equipped) is not strong 

enough to hold the front wheels 

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, 

ensure adequate ground clear-

ance for towing at the opposite 

end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the 

vehicle could be damaged while 

being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing with a 

sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, 

either from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle during emergency 

towing (vehicles with towing 

eyelet)

Do not secure cables or chains to 

the suspension components.

■

When towing the vehicle 

(vehicles with Stop & Start 

system)

If it is necessary to tow the vehicle 

with all four wheels on the ground, 

perform the following procedure 

before towing the vehicle, in order 

to protect the system.

Turn the engine switch to OFF 

and then start the engine or turn 

the engine switch to ON.

■

Recreational towing (behind 

motor home, etc.)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to 

prevent causing serious damage 

to the AWD system (AWD mod-

els) and transmission. (



P.189)

Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers 
before towing

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before towing.



The engine is running but the 
vehicle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.



From the front (2WD models)

Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. 
(



P.202)



From the front (AWD models)

Use a towing dolly under the 
rear wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the 
front wheels.

When using a flat-bed truck to 
transport the vehicle, use tire 
strapping belts. Refer to the 
owner’s manual of the flat-bed 
truck for the tire strapping 
method.
In order to suppress vehicle 
movement during transporta-

Towing with a wheel-lift 
type truck

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type 

truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck 

to prevent body damage.



2WD models



AWD models

Using a flatbed truck

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tion, set the parking brake and 
turn the engine switch to OFF.

If a tow truck is not available in 
an emergency, your vehicle may 
be temporarily towed using 
cables or chains secured to the 
emergency towing eyelets. This 
should only be attempted on 
hard surfaced roads for at most 
50 miles (80 km) at under 18 
mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to 
steer and operate the brakes. 
The vehicle’s wheels, drive 
train, axles, steering and brakes 
must be in good condition.

To have your vehicle towed by 
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your 
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet 
using the following procedure.

1

Take out the wheel nut 
wrench and towing eyelet. 
(



P.638)

2

Using a flathead screw-
driver, remove eyelet cover 
(

), and then remove eyelet 

cover (

).

To protect the bodywork, place a 

rag between the screwdriver and 

the vehicle body as shown in the 

illustration.



Type A



Type B

3

Insert the towing eyelet into 
the hole and tighten partially 
by hand.



Type A

Emergency towing (vehi-
cles with towing eyelet)

Emergency towing proce-
dure (vehicles with towing 
eyelet)

A

B

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

Type B

4

Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut 
wrench or hard metal bar.



Type A



Type B

5

Securely attach cables or 
chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed 
and start the engine.

Turn off the Parking Support Brake 

function (if equipped): 



P.283

If the engine does not start, turn the 

engine switch to ON.
Vehicles with Stop & Start system: 

Before towing the vehicle, turn the 

engine switch to OFF once, and 

then start the engine.

7

Shift the shift lever to N and 
release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.202)

When the shift lever cannot be 

shifted: 



P.198

■

While towing

If the engine is not running, the 

power assist for the brakes and 

steering will not function, making 

steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is installed in the 

tool bag. (



P.638)

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

Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air 
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven 
tire wear



Engine coolant temperature 
gauge needle continually 
points higher than normal.



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when 
cornering



Strange noises related to the 
suspension system



Pinging or other noises 
related to the engine



Engine missing, stumbling or 
running roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one 

side when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one 
side when driving on a level 
road



Loss of brake effectiveness, 
spongy feeling, pedal almost 
touches the floor

If you think something 

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your 
vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Follow the procedure below to 
restart the engine after the sys-
tem is activated.

1

Turn the engine switch to 
ACC or off.

2

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off 

system

To minimize the risk of fuel 
leakage when the engine 
stalls or when an airbag 
inflates upon collision, the 
fuel pump shut off system 
stops the supply of fuel to 
the engine.

Restarting the engine

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the 

vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked 

onto the ground, the fuel system 

has been damaged and is in need 

of repair. Do not restart the 

engine.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light

■

Charging system warning light

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but 
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Red)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be 
dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging 
system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer.

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■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

SRS warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine is overheating



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method (



P.654)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The emission control system (if equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification 
system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

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■

ABS warning light

■

Electric power steering system warning light

*

 (warning 

buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red/yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric 
Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illuminates)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS 
(Pre-Collision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound: 
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become 
temporarily unavailable, corrective action may 
be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.225, 635)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the 
PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.234

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■

LTA indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Stop & Start cancel indicator

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.244)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start sys-
tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking 
assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.272, 633)

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■

PKSB OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

RCTA OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking 
Support Brake) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.282, 633)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar 
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. (



P.263)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.261, 633)

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■

Slip indicator light

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped);



The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;



The TRAC system;



The hill-start assist control system; or



The downhill assist control system (if 
equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:



Brake Override System is malfunctioning



Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning



Drive-Start Control is operating



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating



Release the accelerator pedal and 
depress the brake pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

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■

Parking brake indicator

■

Tire pressure warning light

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

Low fuel level warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)
(Flashes)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully 
engaged or released



Operate the parking brake switch once 
again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is 
not released. If the light turns off after the park-
ing brake is fully released, the system is operat-
ing normally.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Toyota 
dealer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method (



P.630)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 
2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

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■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer

*

)

*

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or 
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the 
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain 
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front 
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is 
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time 
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

*1

 (warning 

buzzer

*2

)

*1

:These lights illuminate on the multi-information display.

*2

:Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear 
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is 
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, 
after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a 
certain speed.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not 

be heard because of noisy place or 

an audio sound.

■

Front passenger detection sen-

sor, seat belt reminder and 

warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front 

passenger seat, the front passen-

ger detection sensor may cause 

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fas-
ten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, 
the front passenger’s seat belt also needs 
to be fastened to make the warning light 
(warning buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat 
belts



Fasten the seat belt.