2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Owners Manual

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■The compact spare tire (if equipped)
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→ P. 613)
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped (if equipped)
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■The band used to secure the jack
After detaching the hook on the jack
securing band from lock hole , twist
the band and attach the hook to lock
hole .
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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:
• E-Four (Electric Four wheel drive system)
■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
• 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
equippedF
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if equipped)

5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When stowing the flat tire (vehicles with compact spare tire)
●Make sure the rear seatbacks are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle (if equipped)
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standa rd tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning
system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( →P. 590)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 81)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (→P. 8 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. (→ P. 589)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 592)
● The 12-volt battery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded.
( → P. 496)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follo wing and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 198)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 592)
● One or both of the 12-volt batter y terminals may be disconnected.
( → P. 496)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to star t the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The interior lights and headlight s do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key (→P. 108)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( →P. 141) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by follow-
ing the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(→P. 518)
■ Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed.( →P. 199)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 636)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(→P. 137)
Starting the hybrid system
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood ( →P. 485) and
fuse box cover.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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