2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV turn signal

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the EV system is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 215)Cruise control indicator
( P. 243)
Headlight indicator
(P. 234)Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 243)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 235)“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 252, 477)
Slip indicator
(P. 251, 256)
(green)
Plug-in indicator
( P. 59)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 252)SPORT mode indicator
( P. 208)
(Center panel)
Security indicator
(P. 149)Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 221)
“READY” indicator
(P. 200)
*1
*1, 2
*1
*1
“AIR BAG ON”
and “AIR BAG
OFF” indica-
tor ( P. 166)*1
(Center panel)
Shift position indi-
cators ( P. 206)Charging indi-
cator (P. 59)
(Outside left of the vehicle)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 488)
■ Removing the motor compartment cover
 P. 356
■ Front bulb locations
Front turn signal
Headlight high beam

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate
lights

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
■
Front turn signal
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the front
turn signal that you wish to
replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the front turn signal on
the right side, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1

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Remove the clips using a flat-
head screwdriver.
Move section “A” of the fender
liner to the inner side of the vehi-
cle, partly removing it and
thereby allowing access to the
front turn signal.STEP 2
STEP 3

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■Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door (P. 113)
and remove the cover.
Right side only:
Remove the emergency tire
puncture repair kit’s compressor.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Replacing the following lights
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low beams
● Daytime running/parking lights
● Front side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED lights
The headlight low beams, daytime running/parking lights, front side marker
lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consists of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to
have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ Replacing the back-up light , rear turn signal and rear side marker light
bulbs
There is a ECU near the left hand side bulb bases.
When removing the bulb base, make sure to not subject the ECU to impacts.
( P. 319)
■ When replacing light bulbs
P. 397