Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 5

P.426)

●

Do not get water or foreign

materials in the air intake vent

as this may cause a short circuit

and damage the hybrid battery

(traction battery).

Emergency shut off sys-
tem

Hybrid warning message

1-5. Theft deterrent system

1-5.Theft deterrent system



Vehicles without smart key
system

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the power switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the registered key has been
inserted into the power switch to
indicate that the system has
been canceled.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned to OFF to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the power switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type 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 sys-

tem (key with a built-in transpon-

der chip) of another vehicle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.

This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft but
does not guarantee absolute
security against all vehicle
thefts.

Operating the system

1-5. Theft deterrent system

For
safety and secu

rity

: If equipped

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.

The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:



Vehicles without smart key
system: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the
wireless remote control or
key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)



Vehicles with smart key
system: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any
way other than using the
entry function, wireless
remote control or mechani-
cal key. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)



For Canada: A locked door
is unlocked or opened in
any way other than using
the entry function (if
equipped) or wireless
remote control. (The doors
will lock again automati-
cally.)



The hood is opened.

1-5. Theft deterrent system

■

Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The side windows and moon
roof (if equipped) or pan-
oramic moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before
the alarm is set.



No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
Except for Canada, the alarm
can also be set using the
mechanical key.

The security indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

■

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:



Except for Canada



Unlock the doors.



Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deacti-
vated or stopped after a few
seconds.)



For Canada



Unlock the doors using the
entry function (if equipped) or
wireless remote control.



Start the hybrid system. (The
alarm will be deactivated or
stopped after a few seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the

following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the

alarm system.)

●

For Canada: The doors are

unlocked using the key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens

a door or hood, or unlocks the

vehicle using an inside lock but-

ton.

Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

1-5. Theft deterrent system

For
safety and secu

rity

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is

locked. (



P.485)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending

on the situation, the door may auto-

matically lock to prevent improper

entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the

vehicle unlocks the door and the

alarm is activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a

person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the

12-volt battery.

■

Customization (for Canada)

The alarm can be set to deactivate

when the key (vehicles without

smart key system) or mechanical

key (vehicles with smart key sys-

tem) is used to unlock. (Customiz-

able features:

P.519)

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

Vehicle status informa-

tion and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indica-

tors ...............................

Gauges and meters (with 7-

inch multi-information dis-
play) .............................

Gauges and meters (with

12.3-inch multi-informa-
tion display) ..................

Multi-information display

(with 7-inch multi-informa-
tion display) ...............

105

Multi-information display

(with 12.3-inch multi-infor-
mation display) ..........

115

Energy monitor/consump-

tion screen.................

125

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

:These lights turn on when the

power switch is turned to ON to

(Yellow)

Brake system warning
light

(

P.456)

Charging system warning
light

(

P.456)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(



Hybrid system overheat
warning light

(



Low engine oil pressure
warning light

(



(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

(

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

(

SRS warning light

(

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(

(Red)

Electric power steering
system warning light

(

(Yellow)

Electric power steering
system warning light

(

(Flashes

or illumi-

nates)

PCS warning light

(

P.459)

(Orange)

LTA indicator (



P.459)

(Flashes)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (

P.459)

(Flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (

P.460)

(Flashes)

RCTA OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (

P.460)

Slip indicator light

(



P.460)

Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light

(



(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

(

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

Parking brake indicator
(



(Canada)
(Flashes)

Parking brake indicator
(



Tire pressure warning
light

(if equipped)

(



P.462)

Low fuel level warning
light (

P.462)

Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (

P.462)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt

reminder

lights

(



P.463)

Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
lights (



P.463)

2-1. Instrument cluster

indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the light does not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display with a
message.

:Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.

:Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-

information display

The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.

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

hybrid system, this could mean

that these systems are not avail-

able to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death

or serious injury. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator
(



P.230)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(



P.237)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(



P.237)

Headlight high beam indi-
cator (



P.240)

Automatic High Beam
indicator (

P.240)

Fog light indicator (if
equipped) (

P.244)

Smart key system indica-
tor

(



P.219)

Cruise control indicator
(



P.282)

Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(



P.282)

Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (



P.282)

(white)

LTA indicator

(

P.273)

(Green)

LTA indicator

(

P.273)

(Orange)

(Flashes)

LTA indicator

(



P.257,

273)

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display with a
message.

:Depending on the operating con-

ditions of the system, the color
and state (illuminated/blinking) of
the indicator change.

:The light comes on when the

system is turned off.

:Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.

:These lights turn on when the

power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

:This light illuminates on the out-

side rear view mirrors.

:When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash for

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

*3, 4

(if

equipped) (



P.300)

PKSB OFF indicator

*3, 5

(if equipped) (



P.314)

(Flashes)

Slip indicator light

(

P.327)

VSC OFF indicator

*3, 5

(

P.327)

PCS warning light

*3, 5

(

P.260)

BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators

*5, 6

(if

equipped) (



P.293)

BSM indicator (if
equipped) (



P.294)

RCTA OFF indicator

*3, 5

(if equipped) (



P.307)

Brake hold standby indi-
cator

(



P.235)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

(



P.235)

Security indicator

(

“READY” indicator
(

Low outside temperature
indicator

(

EV indicator (

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.231)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.231)

EV drive mode indicator
(



P.224)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.323)

Sport mode indicator
(



P.323)

Trail Mode indicator
(



P.324)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*5, 8

(



P.43)

2-1. Instrument cluster

approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.

:This light illuminates on the cen-

ter panel.

■

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-

side rear view mirror indicators

(if equipped)

In order to confirm operation, the

BSM outside rear view mirror indica-

tors illuminate in the following situa-

tions:

●

When the power switch is turned
to ON while the BSM function is
enabled on the

screen of the

multi-information display.

●

When the BSM function is
enabled on the

screen of the

multi-information display while the
power switch is in ON.

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

in the system. If this occurs, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types,
analog or digital. (



P.110)



Analog speedometer

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays the Hybrid System Indicator (

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Clock

Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS
clock).
For details, refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Fuel gauge

Gauges and meters (with 7-inch multi-information

display)

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

2-1. Instrument cluster

• A small amount of fuel is added.
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter

Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.

Outside temperature (

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (

P.105)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.466)

Shift position and shift range indicator

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P.226)



Digital speedometer

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays the Hybrid System Indicator (

Speedometer

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

Displays the vehicle speed

Clock

Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS
clock).
For details, refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
In the following situations, the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
may not be displayed correctly. Refer to P.96 if the actual quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank is not displayed correctly.
• A small amount of fuel is added.
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter

Outside temperature (

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (