2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID warning lights

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the
tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with
the shift position in any position other than PA buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
back door is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors are closed.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with iceAll the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D, S or R.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift lever is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D, S or R.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA system cannot be used as
the vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50
km/h) or less
Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) cannot be used due to the vehi-
cle speed being too high
Slow down.
Indicates that the power switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. ( P. 586)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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Back doorBack door.............................. 113
Jam protection function......... 119
Power back door ................... 115
Wireless remote control ........ 104
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 520
Wattage ................................ 602
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 484
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 581
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Warning message ................. 555
Battery (traction battery)........... 77
Bluetooth
®................................ 402
Audio system ................. ....... 369
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 371
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ................................. 362
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ................................. 364
Wireless communication ................... 357
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 369
Bluetooth® phone
(Entune Audio) Deleting the call history......... 388
Making a call ......................... 373
Managing the contacts.......... 388
Message function.................. 380
Phone settings ...................... 386
Receiving a call..................... 376
Speaking on the phone ......... 377
Bottle holders .......................... 430
Brake Fluid ...................................... 482
Parking brake........................ 200
Warning light ......................... 535 Brake assist ............................. 296
Break-in tips............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 286 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 290
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 293
Care .................................. 458, 461 Aluminum wheels ................. 459
Exterior ................................. 458
Interior .................................. 461
Radar sensor ........................ 289
Seat belts.............................. 462
Cargo capacity......................... 594
Cargo hooks ............................ 431
Catch protection function....... 152
CD player.................................. 339
Chains ...................................... 305
Child restraint system............... 57 Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 49
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top
tether strap ........................... 69
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 189
Compartment ........................ 476
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 188
Hood ..................................... 473
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 188
Identification number ............ 596
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 576
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 188
Overheating .......................... 586
Power switch......................... 188
Engine coolant ......................... 480 Capacity ................................ 598
Checking ............................... 480
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Engine oil ................................. 477 Capacity ................................ 597
Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Engine switch (power switch) ....................... 188
Entune Audio ........................... 317 AUX Port/USB port ............... 322
Basic Audio Operations ........ 323
CD player .............................. 339
iPod....................................... 346
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 369
Radio .................................... 337
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 321
USB memory ........................ 351
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 371
Using the AUX port ............... 356 Entune Audio Plus
*EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 296Function ................................ 296
Warning light......................... 536
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
EV drive mode ......................... 193
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 564
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 600
Hybrid transmission .............. 599
Washer ................................. 483
Fog lights ................................. 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 515
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 602
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 537
Front seats ............................... 134 Adjustment............................ 134
Cleaning ............................... 461
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 139
Head restraints ..................... 141
Seat heaters ......................... 422
Seat position memory ........... 139
Front side marker lights ......... 201
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs ............ 515
Wattage ................................ 602
Front turn signal lights ........... 199 Replacing light bulbs ............ 514
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 602
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Fuel ........................................... 596Capacity ................................ 596
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 603
Refueling............................... 218
Type ...................................... 596
Warning light ......................... 537
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 98
Fuel filler door.......................... 218 Refueling............................... 218
Fuses ........................................ 508
Gas station information .......... 660
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 428
Grocery bag hooks .................. 431
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 373
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 141
Headlights ................................ 201
Automatic High Beam ........... 205
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Wattage ................................ 602
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 414
Heated steering wheel .......... 423
Seat heaters ......................... 423
Outside rear view mirrors...... 417
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 522
Hill-start assist control............ 296
Hood ......................................... 473 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 431
Coat hooks ........................... 443
Grocery bag hooks ............... 431
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 144
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 77
Specification ......................... 597
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 78
Hybrid system............................ 73 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 78
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ............. 98
EV drive mode ...................... 193
High voltage components ....... 77
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 92
Hybrid system precautions........................... 77
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 302
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 576
Overheating .......................... 586
Power (ignition) switch.......... 188
Regenerative braking ............. 75
Starting the hybrid system .... 188
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 74
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 92
Hybrid transmission................ 195
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 578
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