2013 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed
Check that all the doors are
closed.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
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) off.
Low fuel level warning
lightIndicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.4 gal. (9.0
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning lightIndicates that the engine is
almost overheating.
P. 546
Low washer fluid warning
lightIndicates low level of
washer fluid.
Fill the tank.

5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system warning light
(if equipped)
When the light blinks:
The system has been over-
loaded and front-wheel drive
has been automatically
engaged.Drop your speed or stop the
vehicle until the light stops
blinking. (Do not stop the
engine.)
When the light comes on:
Malfunction in the Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system.Have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (warning
buzzer)
*4 (if equipped)
Indicates that the intuitive
parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.Clean the sensors.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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*1: Open door warning buzzer:A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
more with any door open.
*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system), the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle
reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat
belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently
for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the\
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*4: The corner and center indicators turn on and remain on after the indicatorfor the malfunctioning sensor turns on and the vehicle indicator turns off
while the buzzer sounds for approximately 7 seconds.

5117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart key
system)
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzer
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Continuous Continuous(Flashes
in yellow) Smart key system indi-
cator light
The electronic key was
carried outside the
vehicle and the
driver’s door was
opened and closed
while any shift posi-
tion other than P was
selected without turn-
ing off the engine
switch. • Change the
shift position to
P.
• Bring the elec- tronic key back
into the vehicle.
Once3 times(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light
The electronic key was
carried outside the
vehicle and the
driver’s door was
opened and closed
while the shift position
P was selected without
turning off the engine
switch.
Turn the engine
switch off or bring
the electronic key
back into the vehi-
cle.

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Once3 times(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light Indicates that a door
other than the driver’s
door has been opened
and closed with the
engine switch in any
mode other than off
and the electronic key
outside of the detec-
tion area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light An attempt was made
to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and
lock the doors without
first turning the engine
switch off.
Turn the engine
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
Once(Flashes
in yellow for 15
seconds)
Smart key system indi-
cator light Indicates that the elec-
tronic key is not
present when attempt-
ing to start the engine.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.
9 times(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light An attempt was made
to drive when the regu-
lar key was not inside
the vehicle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzer
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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When trouble arises
Once(Flashes
in yellow for 15
seconds)
Smart key system indi-
cator light Indicates that the elec-
tronic key battery is
low.
Replace the bat-
tery. (P. 462)
Once
(Flashes
quickly in green for 15 sec- onds)
Smart key system indi-
cator light Indicates that the
steering lock has not
been released.
Release the
steering lock.
(P. 204)
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 30
seconds)
Smart key system indi-
cator light
• When the doors were unlocked with the
mechanical key and
then the engine switch
was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected
in the vehicle even
after the engine switch
was pressed two con-
secutive times.
Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
engine switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzer
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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When trouble arises
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(vehicles with the tire pressure 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 temper-
ature. 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 a
compact spare tire and the tire pressure warning system)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning 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 pressu re warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
 P. 4 4 9
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart key system) or IGNI TION ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system), have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 492)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 4 4 3
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle