2013 TOYOTA RAV4 warning light

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2. Instrument cluster
War ning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 503)*1SRS warning light
(P. 504)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 503)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 504)
*1Charging system
warning light ( P. 504)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 504)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 504)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 505)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 504)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 505)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 504)Open door warning light
(P. 507)

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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when 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), to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light comes on to indicate that the intuitive parking assist sensor is dirtyor covered with ice.
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 507)
*1
(yellow)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
warning light ( P. 505)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 507)*1Low washer fluid
warning light ( P. 507)
*1High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 507)
(yellow)
(if equipped)
Smart key system
indicator ( P. 506, 511)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required
reminder light ( P. 508)*2, 3
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (P. 506, 509)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ( P. 505)
(yellow)
(if equipped)
LDA warning lights
(P. 505)
*1
(if equipped)
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system warning
light ( P. 509)*1
(if equipped)
BSM warning light
(P. 505)
(yellow)
Cruise control warning
light ( P. 505)*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light (P. 508)

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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when 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), to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BS M outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem) while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators 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 with the system. If this occurs, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■ 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 engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or turns on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(P. 546)

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropria te measures for the warning light
that comes on. ( P. 511)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
An attempt was made
to lock the doors using
the smart key system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle
and lock the doors
again.
An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm pings
once and exterior alarm
sounds once for 5 sec-
onds.
An attempt was made
to lock either front door
by opening a door and
putting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then closing
the door with the elec-
tronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was
opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.
The driver’s door was
opened while any shift
position other than P
was selected without
turning off the engine
switch.
Shift the shift lever to P.

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4-2. Driving procedures
■If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ If the automatic transmission flui d temperature warning light comes on
(AWD models only)
If the automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light comes on while driv-
ing, make sure to return to D position
driving and reduce speed by easing off
the accelerator pedal. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and
let the engine idle until the warning light
goes out.
When the warning light goes out, the vehi-
cle can be driven again.
If the warning light does not go out after
waiting a while, have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Driving
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or
if a shadow covers the lane markers
● When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
● When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
● When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel
● When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly
into the camera lens
● When driving on roads that are branching or merging
● When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall,
standing water, etc.
● When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when
driving on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
● When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses,
or when the headlights are misaligned
● When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
● When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■ When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
■ Warning indicators for LDA system
Warning indicators are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the
driver of the need for caution while driving. (P. 505)

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2674-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, the
BSM warning light will come on: ( P. 505)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-
side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the left-hand rear seat.
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