2016 TOYOTA RAV4 instrument cluster

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 49
Safety information for children ........................ 56
Child restraint systems ........ 57
Installing child restraints ...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 72
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 73 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 78
Gauges and meters ............. 85
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) .............................. 89
Multi-information display (with color display)............. 92
Fuel consumption information......................... 98
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 111
Back door .......................... 117
Smart key system .............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 139
Rear seats ......................... 141
Driving position memory .... 144
Head restraints .................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 156
Moon roof .......................... 160
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ................... 78
Gauges and meters ............ 85
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ............................. 89
Multi-information display (with color display) ............ 92
Fuel consumption information ........................ 98

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Warning lights and indicators
With monochrome display
With color display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations dis-
play all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 615)*1SRS warning light
(→P. 616)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 615)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 616)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system
warning light ( →P. 615)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 616)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 615)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 616)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 615)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 616)
*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (→P. 615)
(if equipped)
Open door warning light
(→P. 616)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system), to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light comes on to indicate that the intuitive parking assist sensor is dirtyor covered with ice.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 616)*1
(if equipped)
Low washer fluid
warning light ( →P. 618)
Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 617)*2, 3, 4
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 618)
*1
(if equipped)
High engine coolant
temperature warning
light ( →P. 617)*1
(if equipped)
Master warning light
(→P. 626)
*1
(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
Maintenance required
reminder light ( →P. 617)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 618)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ( →P. 617)
(amber)
(if equipped)
LDA warning light
(→P. 619)
*1
(if equipped)
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system warning
light ( →P. 617)*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 619)
(yellow)
(if equipped)
Cruise control warning
light (→P. 617)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 210)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 299)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 212)*1
(if equipped)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(→P. 299)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 212)*3Security indicator
(→P. 73)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 214) “SPORT” indicator
(
→P. 205)
(green)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 216) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 205)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(→P. 220)*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 83)
(green)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 272)*1
(if equipped)
All-wheel drive lock
indicator ( →P. 296)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 260)*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(→P. 299)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 272)
*3
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (→P. 277)
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→P. 298)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 278)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system), to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BS M outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem) while the system is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in the “ON” posi- tion (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system).
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: The light turns on when the system is off.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37° F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
( →P. 252)*1, 3“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 49)
*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear
view mirror indicators
(→P. 305)*1, 6
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 242)
(if equipped)
BSM indicator ( →P. 305)
*7
(if equipped)
Ice warning indicator
(→P. 635)