2016 TOYOTA RAV4 steering

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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 extremely 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 co mes 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 the 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.

6278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the
lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control] system is operating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has devi-
ated from flashes in amber.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to
inside of the lane lines.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
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(Amber)
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(U.S.A.) (Canada)

6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still
engaged.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have their hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the system continues to determine that the
driver does not have his hands on the steering
wheel, a buzzer also sounds.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification
system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes) (U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with ice A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem or dynamic radar cruise control system (if
equipped) Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert with steering control) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Amber)

6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system is temporarily canceled
due to high temperatures around the camera
sensorA buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system off, wait for the
area around the camera sensor to cool, and
then turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering contro l) system back on.
(If equipped)
Indicates that dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,
etc., are present on the windshield in front of the
camera sensor
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) syst em off, remove any
dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc.,
from the windshield, and then turn the LDA
(Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
system back on.
(If equipped)
The LDA system is temporarily canceled due to a
malfunction in a sensor other than the camera
sensor. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the LDA system off and follow the
appropriate troubleshooting procedures
for warning message. Afterward, drive the
vehicle for a short time, and then turn the
LDA system back on.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Amber)
(Amber)
(Amber)
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6348-2. 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.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned “LOCK”
position or turned to “ACC” position and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on
A buzzer also sounds.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Indicates that the engine 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.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the moon roof.
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
The AWD system turns off and the vehicle
switches to front wheel drive.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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6418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
→ Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once⎯
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P or N.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
Once⎯
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
→Turn the engine switch off.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) • Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if equipped)