2016 TOYOTA RAV4 warning

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2. Instrument cluster
WARNING
■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 (with mono-
chrome display)
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. 664)

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2. Instrument cluster
■The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
● The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40° F (-40°C) to 122° F
(50° C).
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This l ag could cause the driver to down-
shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● Vehicles with color display: The engine may be overheating if the engine
coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( →P. 664)

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Instrument cluster
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (→P. 626)
Settings display
Select to change the system settings and meter display settings.
(→P. 95)
*: If equipped
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
Enter/Set
Select an item/change pages
Return to the previous screen
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter
control switches to select and pressing or .
■Average fuel economy (after start/after reset*1/after refuel)
Displays the average fuel co nsumption since the engine was
started, the function was rese t and the vehicle was refueled,
respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Operating the meter control switches
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Drive information

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■Average speed (after start/after reset*1/after refuel)
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine was started,
the function was reset and the v ehicle was refueled, respectively
■Range (after refuel)
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed base d on your average fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dist ance that can be driven may differ
from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis- play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be
updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
→ P. 8 3
■Dynamic Torque Control AWD system display*2
→P. 9 4
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) vehicle sway
warning
*2
→P. 2 5 3
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: The function can be reset by pressing and holding the of the meter
control switches when the reset item is displayed.
*2: If equipped

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■System check display
After turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, opening image is dis-
played while system operation is checked. When the system check is com-
plete, the normal screen will return.
■ Dynamic Torque Control AWD system display
Displays the Dynamic Torque Control AWD system operation state and the G-
force state.
■ Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings display using the meter control
switches will be suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
● When the vehicle begins to move
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.Torque distribution display
Displays the amount of drive torque
applied.
G-force display
Displays the current G-force state.
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Instrument cluster
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switches while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switches. Fail-
ure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an
unexpected accident.
■ Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death o\
r
serious injury.
■ Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door suddenly shut
again after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.