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Toyota RAV4 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 28

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■

ABS warning light

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

■

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.237, 461)

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



P.249

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Stop & Start cancel indicator

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

(warning buzzer)

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.260)

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.283, 459)

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PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Slip indicator light

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.298, 459)

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.276)



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



P.459)

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.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

(warning buzzer)

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

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Parking brake indicator

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.

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.

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Tire pressure warning light

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

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

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.457)

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.

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.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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

(warning

buzzer

)

:These lights illuminate on the multi-information display.

: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

the warning light to flash and the

warning buzzer to sound even if a

passenger is not sitting in the

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat,

the sensor may not detect a pas-

senger, and the warning light may

not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors

the airbag sensor assembly, front

impact sensors, side impact sensors

(front door), side impact sensors

(front), driver’s seat position sen-

sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,

front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system (ECU and sensors),

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-

senger’s seat belt buckle switch,

driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front

passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter, airbags, intercon-

necting wiring and power sources.

(



P.34)

■

If the malfunction indicator

lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several

driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after

several trips, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(if equipped)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat
belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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Electric power steering system

warning light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes

insufficient or the voltage temporar-

ily drops, the electric power steering

system warning light may come on

and the warning buzzer may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning

light comes on (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is

punctured.
If a tire is punctured:



P.463

If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch to OFF then

turn it to ON. Check if the tire pres-

sure warning light comes on or

blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute

then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the
tire pressure warning system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light

comes on

After the temperature of the tires

has lowered sufficiently, check

the inflation pressure of each tire

and adjust them to the specified

level.

If the warning light does not turn

off even after several minutes

have elapsed, check that the

inflation pressure of each tire is

at the specified level and perform

initialization. (



P.410)

■

The tire pressure warning light

may come on due to natural

causes (vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes such

as natural air leaks and tire inflation

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the

tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a

compact spare tire (vehicles

with tire pressure warning sys-

tem)

The compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter. If a tire

goes flat, the tire pressure warning

light will not turn off even though the

flat tire has been replaced with the

spare tire. Replace the spare tire

with the standard tire and adjust the

tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-

sure warning light will go off after a

few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not

function properly



P.408

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or

a warning buzzer sounds

when a warning message is

shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Check and follow the message

shown on the multi-information

display.
Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

: Warning lights illuminate in red

or yellow and the warning
buzzer beeps once or sounds
continuously.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

When the electric power

steering system warning light

comes on

When the light comes on yellow,

the assist to the power steering is

restricted. When the light comes

on red, the assist to the power

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel

become extremely heavy.

If the steering wheel becomes

heavier than usual when operat-

ing, hold firmly and operate using

more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning

light comes on (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)

Be sure to observe the following

precautions. Failure to do so

could cause a loss of vehicle con-

trol and result in death or serious

injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe

place as soon as possible.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure

immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light

comes on even after tire infla-

tion pressure adjustment, it is

probable that you have a flat

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is

flat, change it with the spare tire

and have the flat tire repaired by

the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and

braking. If the vehicle tires dete-

riorate, you could lose control of

the steering wheel or the

brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air

leakage should occur (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system

may not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label (tire and

load information label). (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light) when one or more

of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your

tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly

under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

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Warning messages

The warning messages explained

below may differ from the actual

messages according to operation

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

If a message about an operation

is shown

●

If a message about an operation

of the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal is shown

• A warning message about an

operation of the brake pedal may

be shown while the driving assist

WARNING

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning

light). When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system)

from functioning properly. Always

check the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) to continue to function

properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure

warning system operates

properly (vehicles with tire

pressure warning system)

Do not install tires with different

specifications or makers, as the

tire pressure warning system may

not operate properly.

If a warning message

is displayed

The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of sys-
tem malfunctions,
incorrectly performed oper-
ations, and messages that
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate
to the message.

If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been
performed, contact your
Toyota dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

systems such as PCS (Pre-Colli-

sion system) or the dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range is operating. If a warning

message is shown, be sure to

decelerate the vehicle or follow

the instruction shown on the multi-

information display.

• A warning message is shown

when Brake Override System

operates. (



P.180)

• A warning message is shown

when Drive-Start Control or Park-

ing Support Brake (if equipped)

(



P.184, 294) operates. Follow

the instructions on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●

If a message about an operation

of the engine switch is shown (if

equipped)

An instruction for operation of the
engine switch is shown when the
incorrect procedure for starting the
engine is performed or the engine
switch is operated incorrectly. Fol-
low the instructions shown on the
multi-information display to operate
the engine switch again.

●

If a message about a shift lever

operation is shown

To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift
lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message
and shift the shift lever.

●

If a message or image about an

open/close state of a part or

replenishment of a consumable is

shown

Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the
open door or replenishing a con-

sumable.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for visiting your Toyota

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for referring to Owner’s

Manual is displayed

●

If the following messages are

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion.

Immediately have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• “Charging System Malfunction”

• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

• “Engine Coolant Temp High”

(



P.480)

●

If the following messages are

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a

safe place and contact your

Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive

the vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Braking Power Low”

■

If “Shift to P when Parked” is

shown (if equipped)

Message is displayed when the

driver’s door is opened without turn-

ing the engine switch to OFF with

the shift lever in any position other

than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.

■

If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve

Battery” is shown (if equipped)

Power was turned off due to the

automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine,

increase the engine speed slightly

and maintain that level for approxi-

mately 5 minutes to recharge the

battery.

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■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level may be low.

Check the level of the engine oil,

and add engine oil if necessary.

This message may be displayed if

the vehicle is stopped on a slope.

Move the vehicle to a level surface

and check if the message disap-

pears.

■

If “Maintenance Required

Soon” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance

according to the driven distance on
the maintenance schedule

should

be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500

miles (7200 km) after the message

has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.

Please reset the message after the

maintenance is performed.

(



P.388)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit

Your Dealer” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance is

required to correspond to the driven

distance on the maintenance sched-
ule

Comes on approximately 5000

miles (8000 km) after the message

has been reset. (The indicator will

not work properly unless the mes-

sage has been reset.)
Perform the necessary mainte-

nance. Please reset the message

after the maintenance is performed.

(



P.388)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your

vehicle.

■

If “Engine Maintenance

Required Visit Your Dealer” is

shown

The engine or an engine component

is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the

malfunction of front camera is

displayed

The following systems may be sus-

pended until the problem shown in

the message is resolved. (



P.237,

449)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

: If equipped

■

If a message that indicates the

malfunction of radar sensor is

displayed

The following systems may be sus-

pended until the problem shown in

the message is resolved. (



P.237,

449)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

■

If “Radar Cruise Control

Unavailable See Owner’s Man-

ual” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range system is sus-

pended temporarily or until the prob-

lem shown in the message is

resolved. (causes and coping meth-

ods:



P.237)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control

Unavailable” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

with full-speed range system cannot

be used temporarily. Use the sys-

tem when it becomes available

again.

■

Warning buzzer



P.456

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or

a warning buzzer sounds

when a warning message is

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display



P.457

NOTICE

■

“High Power Consumption

Partial Limit On AC/Heater

Operation” is frequently

shown

There is a possible malfunction

relating to the charging system or

the battery may be deteriorating.

Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

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

Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Stop the engine.



Turn on the emergency flashers. (



P.440)



For vehicles with power back door: Turn off the power back door
system. (



P.138)

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:



P.405

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the

wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Jack

Tool bag

Spare tire

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Towing eyelet

(if equipped)

:Except for models made in Japan

:For models made in Japan

:The country of production is written on the Certification Regulation Label.

(



P.487)

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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rises

Open the deck board
(



P.354).

Take out the jack.

Do not touch the threaded portion

of the jack as it is greased.

Take out the tool bag.

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Improper use of the tire jack may

cause the vehicle to suddenly fall

off the jack, leading to death or

serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any

purpose other than replacing

tires or installing and removing

tire chains.

●

The equipped jack can only be

used with your vehicle. Do not

use it with other vehicles.

●

And do not use jacks from other

vehicles with your vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack

point.

●

Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle while it is sup-

ported by the jack.

●

Do not start the engine or drive

the vehicle while the vehicle is

supported by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while

someone is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not

put an object on or under the

jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a

height greater than that required

to replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is neces-

sary to get under the vehicle.

●

Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and

level ground, firmly set the park-

ing brake and shift the shift

lever to P. Block the wheel diag-

onally opposite to the one being

changed if necessary.

●

When lowering the vehicle,

make sure that there is no-one

near the vehicle. If there are

people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

Taking out the tool bag

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Take out the jack holder.

Loosen the center fastener
that secures the spare tire.

Chock the tires.

For vehicles with full wheel
ornament: Remove the wheel
ornament using the wrench.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of

the wrench with a rag.

Taking out the spare tire

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or

other body parts between the

spare tire and the body of the

vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front left-
hand side

Behind the rear right-
hand side tire

Front right-
hand side

Behind the rear left-
hand side tire

Rear left-
hand side

In front of the front
right-hand side tire

Rear right-
hand side

In front of the front
left-hand side tire

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