2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV brake light

424 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the
tire is flat, temporarily repair it with liquid sealants and have the flat tire
repaired or replaced by the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

466 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start functionWhen the EV system does not start, the following steps can be used
as an interim measure to start the EV system if the “POWER” switch
is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Set the “POWER” switch to the ACCESSORY mode.
Push and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the EV system can be st arted using the above steps, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have th e vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt ba ttery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 470)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering EV Electric Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M+S Mud and Snow
SOC State of Charge SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 276
ABS........................................... 251
Active head restraints............. 120
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 381
Automatic air conditioning system ........... 276
Pre-climate ..................... 53, 277
Remote Climate Control ......................... 53, 277
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ................... 156, 157
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 161
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 157
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 161
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 166
General airbag precautions ........................ 161
Locations of airbags ............. 154
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 165
Proper driving posture ....................... 152, 161
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Side airbag precautions........ 161
SRS airbags ......................... 154
Anti-lock brake system ........... 251
Armrest .................................... 313
Assist grips.............................. 315
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 276
Automatic light control system ................................... 234
Auxiliary box........................... 302 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................488
Back door
Back door ..............................113
Smart key system... .................96
Wireless remote control ........108
Battery Checking (12-volt battery) .....362
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged.......................470
Lithium-ion battery...................34
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Traction battery .......................32
Bottle holder .............................300
Brake assist ..............................251
Brakes Fluid ......................................361
Parking brake ........................216
Break-in tips .............................191
Care Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................337
Seat belts ..............................338
Cargo capacity .........................267
Cargo hooks .............................317
Chains .......................................268
Charging
Charge immediately ..........53, 64
Charge mode ..........................58
Charging cable ........................47
Charging equipment ................46
Charging indicator ...................59
Charging messages ..............443
Charging precautions ..............84
Charging procedure ...............53
Charging time will increase when .....................................79AB
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Doors
Back door ............................. 113
Door lock ........................ 96, 108
Door window......................... 146
Rear door child protector ...... 111
Side doors ............................ 110
Side mirrors .......................... 143
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 419
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 191
Correct posture..................... 152
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter driving tips ................. 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Electric vehicle .......................... 26
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 468
Emergency flasher Switch ................................... 412
Emergency tire puncture repair kit................................. 447
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 417
If a warning light turns
on ....................................... 417
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 427
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 468
If the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system will not start............ 465
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 470
If you have a flat tire ............ 447
If you lose your keys............. 467
If you think something is wrong ................................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 477 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................479
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................413
If your vehicle overheats .......475
Energy monitor Past record screen ..................40
Trip information screen ...........38
EPS ............................................251
EV (Electric Vehicle) system Charging..................................53
Driving tips ..............................41
Emergency shut off system .....33
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............38
EV System Indicator..............221
EV (Electric Vehicle) system
precautions ...........................32
High voltage components........32
How to start the EV system ...200
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start ............465
“POWER” switch ...................200
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ...............31
Event data recorder ...................19
Extended charge mode .............58
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................365
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............166
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................419
Front seats Adjustment ............................118
Front side marker lights
Switch....................................234
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Odometer .................................. 218
OpenerCharging port door ..................59
Hood...................................... 349
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 143
Defogger ............................... 292
Overheat ................................... 475
Parking brake ........................... 216
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Personal/interior lights Switch.................................... 294
Wattage ................................. 488
Power outlet ............................. 306
“POWER” switch...................... 200
Power windows ........................ 146
Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)Pre-climate ......................53, 277
Pre-climate schedule...............53
Remote Climate Control ..........................53, 277 Radiator .................................... 360
Range map ................................. 28
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................ 121
Folding down......................... 122
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb............... 400
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage................................. 488
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ...... 247
Rear window defogger ............ 292
Rear window wiper .................. 241
Regenerative braking .......... 27, 29
Remote Climate Control system ...................................... 53
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 400
Tires ...................................... 366
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 506O
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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 149
Theft prevention labels............ 151
Tire inflation pressure ............. 374
Tire information Glossary ................................ 494
Size ....................................... 491
Tire identification number ...... 490
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 492
Tires
Chains ................................... 268
Checking ............................... 366
If you have a flat tire .............. 447
Inflation pressure................... 374
Information ............................ 489
Replacing .............................. 366
Rotating tires ......................... 366
Size ....................................... 488
Snow tires ............................. 268
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 366, 419
Total load capacity................... 267
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 274
Emergency towing................. 413
Trailer towing......................... 273
Traction control........................ 251
Traction battery coolant Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 268
TRAC ......................................... 251 Transmission
P position switch ................... 209
Transmission......................... 206
Trip information ....................... 227
Trip meter ................................. 218
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 215
Wattage................................. 488
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 258
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 305
Wattage................................. 488
Vanity mirrors .......................... 305
Vehicle data recordings ............ 19
Vehicle identification number ................................... 483
Vehicle Stability Control ......... 251
VSC ........................................... 251
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 417
Electric power steering system ................................ 418
Key reminder......................... 440
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................. 419
Output control warning .......... 419
Seat belt reminder................. 419T
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Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 418
Brake assist system ............. 418
Brake system........................ 417
Electric power steering ......... 418
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................ 419
Output control warning ......... 419
Plug-in indicator.................... 419
Pretensioners ....................... 418
Seat belt reminder light ........ 419
Slip indicator light ................. 418
SOC (State of Charge) warning .............................. 419
SRS airbags ......................... 418
Tire pressure warning light ... 419
12-volt battery charging system................................ 418
Warning messages ................. 427
Washer
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 238, 241
Washing and waxing............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 263
Load limits ............................ 267
Weight .................................. 482
Wheels...................................... 378
Window glasses ..................... 146
Window lock switch ................ 146
Windows Power windows .................... 146
Rear window defogger ......... 292
Washer ......................... 238, 241
Windshield wipers................... 238
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ........... 383
Wireless remote control key ..................................... 108