2016 TOYOTA RAV4 warning

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.
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6308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too highA buzzer also sounds.
→ P. 664
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
→Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered
with ice A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
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6318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
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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.
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6338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor) systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
(AWD models only)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
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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.
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6358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheatedA buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system;
• The Automatic High Beam system (if
equipped); or
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→ Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4
gal. (9.0 L, 2.0 Imp.gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approxi-
mately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds
→ Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
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6368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The mes-
sage will not display properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( →P. 543)
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
→Turn the VSC on. ( →P. 300)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable
→Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
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