2015 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

713What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
when the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and
then unlock the child-protector lock. ( P. 121)
● Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 197)
● Is the battery discharged? ( P. 649)
● Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? ( P. 200)
● Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 200)
● Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehi-
cle? ( P. 103)
● Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 204)
● Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 647)
● Is the battery discharged? ( P. 649)
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

714What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(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 switch in the “ON” position: P. 645
● 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. 6 4 5
● 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. 155)
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

715What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(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. 615)
● 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. 611)
● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the smart key system warning lights. ( P. 619)
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)

716What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 611.
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with
the spare tire. ( P. 627)
● Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P. 656)
A warning light turns on
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

717Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 300, 306Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 306
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 271
Function ................................ 271
Warning light ......................... 612
Air conditioning filter .............. 568
Air conditioning
system ............................ 300, 306 Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 306
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 300
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 612
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 ............... 701
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 270
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 102
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 271
Function ................................ 271
Warning light......................... 612
Armrest..................................... 508
Assist grips .............................. 510
Audio input ...................... 355, 391
Audio system ........................... 319
Audio input............................ 355
AUX port/USB port............. 337, 345, 355
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 359
CD player.............................. 325
iPod ...................................... 337
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 330
Optimal use .......................... 353
Portable music player ........... 355
Radio .................................... 322
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 356
USB memory ........................ 345
AUTO LSD ................................ 272
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 306
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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 ..................... 645
S mode ................................. 210
AUX port ........................... 355, 391
Back door
Back door.............................. 124
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 595
Wattage ................................ 670
Battery ...................................... 546
Battery checking ................... 546
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 649
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 287
Warning light ......................... 612
Bluetooth
®........................ 360, 478
Registering/removing a Bluetooth
® device............ 378
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 378, 379
Wireless communication ........... 359, 426
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 369, 440
Bluetooth® phone
(audio system) ....................... 359
Deleting the call history......... 384
Making a call ......................... 372
Managing speed dials ........... 383
Managing the contacts.......... 385
Phone settings ...................... 377
Receiving a call..................... 375
Speaking on the phone ......... 372
Bottle holders .......................... 493 Brake
Fluid ...................................... 544
Parking brake ....................... 215
Warning light......................... 611
Brake assist ............................. 271
Break-in tips............................. 166
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 277 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 284
Care .................................. 512, 516 Aluminum wheels ................. 514
Exterior ................................. 512
Interior .................................. 516
Seat belts.............................. 517
Cargo capacity......................... 660
Cargo hooks ............................ 494
CD player.......................... 325, 409
Chains ...................................... 287
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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719Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 129
Battery precautions ....... 546, 652
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 161
Power window lock switch .... 155
Power window
precautions ......................... 157
Rear door child-protectors .... 121
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 572
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 35
Seat heater precautions........ 507
Child-protectors....................... 121
Cleaning ........................... 512, 516
Aluminum wheels.................. 514
Exterior ................................. 512
Interior................................... 516
Seat belts .............................. 517
Clock ......................................... 504
Coat hooks ............................... 509
Condenser ................................ 544
Console box ............................. 491
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 653
Cruise control .......................... 241
Cup holders.............................. 492
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 687 Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 316
Rear window ......................... 316
Windshield ............................ 301
Differential................................ 666
Dimension ................................ 660
Dinghy towing.......................... 196
Display Fuel consumption
information ........................... 92
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 245
Multi-information display ......... 87
Trip information....................... 88
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 528
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 122
Back door ............................. 124
Door glasses......................... 155
Door lock ...................... 119, 124
Open door warning buzzer ... 104
Open door warning light ....... 615
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 121
Side doors ............................ 119
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 142
Driving ...................................... 164 Break-in tips.......................... 166
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Procedures ........................... 164
Winter drive tips .................... 287
Driving position memory ........ 142 Driving position memory ....... 142
Memory recall function ......... 144
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 272D

720Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 167
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 272
Function ................................ 272
Warning light ......................... 613
Electronic key ............................ 96
Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 646
Replacing the battery ............ 570
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 646
If the engine will not start ...... 643
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 645
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 649
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 611
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 611
If you have a flat tire ............. 627
If you lose your keys ............... 97
If you think something is wrong.................................. 609
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 656
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 603
If your vehicle overheats ....... 653
Emergency flashers ................ 600 Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 197
Accessory mode ................... 201
Compartment ........................ 537
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Hood ..................................... 533
How to start the engine ........................ 197, 200
Identification number ............ 662
If the engine will not start ...... 643
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 197, 200
Overheating .......................... 653
Engine coolant......................... 542
Capacity................................ 665
Checking............................... 542
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 287
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 538 Capacity................................ 663
Checking............................... 538
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 287
Engine oil maintenance data......................................... 521
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 197, 200
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 486
Entune Audio ........................... 387 Basic Audio Operations ........ 392
CD player.............................. 409
iPod ...................................... 415
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 440
Radio .................................... 407
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 389
USB memory ........................ 420
USB port/AUX Port ............... 391
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 442
Using the AUX port ............... 425
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