2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID warning lights

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5357-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
● When replacing the back up light of the right side, be careful not to touch
the exhaust pipes until they have cooled down sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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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
Slip indicatorIndicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer sway control system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the TRAC, VSC, ABS or Trailer
Sway Control system is operating.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal.
(8.4 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
(On the
center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 556
Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( →P. 551)
• Flat tire ( →P. 576)
→ Adjust the tire inflatio n pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by your
Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
→ Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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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 steering 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.

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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 inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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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)

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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) 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.
(If equipped)
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. 597)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

662Alphabetical index
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Back doorBack door.............................. 119
Jam protection function......... 126
Power back door ................... 122
Touchless power back
door .................................... 121
Wireless remote control ........ 108
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 532
Wattage ................................ 614
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 496
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 592
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Warning message ................. 567
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Bluetooth
®................................ 414
Audio system ................. ....... 381
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 383
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ................................. 374
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ................................. 376
Wireless
communication ................... 369
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 381
Bluetooth® phone
(Entune Audio) Deleting the call history......... 400
Making a call ......................... 385
Managing the contacts.......... 400
Message function.................. 392
Phone settings ...................... 398
Receiving a call..................... 388
Speaking on the phone ......... 389
Bottle holders .......................... 442 Brake
Fluid ...................................... 494
Parking brake ....................... 212
Warning light/message..................... 547, 557
Brake assist ............................. 308
Break-in tips............................. 169
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 298
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 302
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 305
Care .................................. 470, 473 Aluminum wheels ................. 471
Exterior ................................. 470
Interior .................................. 473
Radar sensor ........................ 301
Seat belts.............................. 474
Cargo capacity......................... 606
Cargo hooks ............................ 443
Catch protection function....... 162
CD player.................................. 351
Chains ...................................... 317
Child restraint system............... 59 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 70
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
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