2013 TOYOTA RAV4 brake

606What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine swit ch in the “ON” position: P. 538
● Vehicles with a smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 5 3 8
● Vehicles without a smart key system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is
removed from the engine switch. ( P. 198)
● Vehicles with a smart key system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(  P. 203)
● Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win dow lock switch is pressed.
(  P. 156)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or cl
ose by operating the power
window switches

607What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
●The auto power off function wi ll be operated if the vehicle is
left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not operating) for a period of time. ( P. 203)
● The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts? ( P. 507)
● The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 215)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 503)
● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the smart key system warning lights. ( P. 5 1 1 )
The engine switch is tu
rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

609Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 288, 295Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 288
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 504
Air conditioning filter .............. 460
Air conditioning
system ............................ 288, 295Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 288
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 504
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 45 Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 593
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 259
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 102
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light......................... 504
Armrest..................................... 400
Assist grips .............................. 402
Audio input .............................. 345
Audio system ........................... 308
Audio input............................ 345
AUX port/USB port............. 327, 335, 345
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 349
CD player.............................. 315
iPod ...................................... 327
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 320
Optimal use .......................... 343
Portable music player ........... 345
Radio .................................... 312
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 346
USB memory ........................ 335
AUTO LSD ................................ 261
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 295
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Automatic High Beam ............. 221
Automatic light control system .................................... 219
Automatic transmission.......... 207 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 538
S mode ................................. 210
AUX port ................................... 345
Back door
Back door.............................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 487
Wattage ................................ 562
Battery ...................................... 438
Battery checking ................... 438
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 542
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 276
Warning light ......................... 504
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................. ....... 349
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 349
Bottle holders .......................... 384
Brake Fluid ...................................... 436
Parking brake........................ 215
Warning light ......................... 503
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 166
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 266 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 270
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 273 Care .................................. 404, 408
Aluminum wheels ................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior .................................. 408
Seat belts.............................. 409
Cargo capacity......................... 552
Cargo hooks ............................ 385
CD player.................................. 315
Chains ...................................... 276
Child restraint system............... 59 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 70
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors.................... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
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Flat tire...................................... 519
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 559
Brake .................................... 560
Washer ................................. 442
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 484
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 562
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 507
Front seats ............................... 137 Adjustment ............................ 137
Cleaning................................ 408
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 143
Head restraints ..................... 147
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Seat position memory ........... 143
Front side marker lights.......... 217
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 483
Wattage ................................ 562
Front turn signal lights ........... 214
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562 Fuel ........................................... 554
Capacity................................ 554
Fuel gauge.............................. 87
Fuel pump shut off system .......... ...................... 502
Information............................ 563
Refueling .............................. 237
Type.............................. 237, 554
Warning light......................... 507
Fuel filler door ......................... 237 Refueling .............................. 237
Fuel pump shut off system..... 502
Fuses ........................................ 465
Gauges ....................................... 87
Glove box ................................. 381
Grocery bag hooks.................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 349
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 147
Headlights ................................ 217
Automatic High Beam ........... 221
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs .... 478, 480
Wattage ................................ 562
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 288
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 305
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Odometer.................................... 90
OilEngine oil .............................. 555
Rear differential oil ................ 558
Transfer oil ............................ 559
Opener Back door.............................. 125
Fuel filler door ....................... 239
Hood ..................................... 425
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 266
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 305
Outside temperature display .... 89
Overheating, Engine................ 546
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 253
Parking brake ........................... 215 Operation .............................. 215
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 503
Parking lights ........................... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Wattage ................................ 562
Personal lights ......................... 377 Switch ................................... 378
Wattage ................................ 562 Power back door opener
and closer .............................. 125
Power outlet ............................. 397
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 261
Warning light......................... 505
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch .............. 156
Radiator .................................... 436
Radio ........................................ 312
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear seat .................................. 139 Adjustment............................ 139
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 140
Rear side marker lights........... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear turn signal lights ............ 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 305
Rear window wiper .................. 234
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USB port ................................... 335
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 281
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 395Vanity lights .......................... 395
Wattage ................................ 562
Vanity mirrors .......................... 395
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 553
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 260
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 260
Warning buzzers ...................... 503 Brake system ....... ................. 503
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 511
Open back door .................... 507
Open door ............................. 507
Open moon roof .................... 161
Seat belt remainder .............. 507
Warning lights.......................... 503 ABS....................................... 504
Automatic High Beam ........... 505
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 505
Brake system ....... ................. 503
Charging system ................... 504
Electric power steering ......... 505 Low engine oil pressure........ 504
Low fuel level ........................ 507
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 504
Open door............................. 507
Seat belt reminder light......... 507
Slip indicator ......................... 505
SRS ...................................... 504
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 442
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 552
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 552
Wheels ...................................... 457 Replacing wheels ................. 457
Size....................................... 561
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger.......... 305
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 307
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
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