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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 38
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 51
Safety information  for children ........................ 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 74
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 75
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 84 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 88
Gauges and meters ............. 93
Multi-information display ...... 97
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 101
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 108
3-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 113
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system .............. 136
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 144
Rear seats ......................... 146
Driving position memory .... 149
Head restraints .................. 151
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 154
Inside rear view mirror ....... 156
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 158
3-5. Opening, closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 161
Moon roof .......................... 164
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of 
each component 
     
        
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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ................... 88
Gauges and meters ............ 93
Multi-information display ..... 97
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 101 
     
        
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Warning lights and indicators
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 illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated. 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
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. 547)*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light 
(→P. 548)
*1
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning 
light ( →P. 547)
*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 549)
*1
(yellow)
Brake system warning 
light (→P. 547)Low fuel level warning 
light (→P. 549)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( →P. 547)Seat belt reminder light 
(→P. 549)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( →P. 547)*1Master warning light 
(→P. 549)
*1SRS warning light 
(→P. 547)*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning 
light ( →P. 549)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(→P. 548)
(amber)
(if equipped)
LDA warning light 
( →P. 550)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(→P. 548)*3Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights 
(→P. 549)
*1Electric power steering 
system warning light 
(→P. 548) 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode, to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, 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: This light illuminates on the center panel. 
     
        
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( →P. 211)*1VSC OFF indicator 
(→P. 310)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
(→P. 213) “READY” indicator 
(
→P. 198)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
(→P. 213)*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light 
(→P. 245)
Headlight high beam 
indicator ( →P. 215)
*4Security indicator 
(→P. 84)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam 
indicator ( →P. 217) “SPORT” indicator 
(
→P. 206)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator 
(→P. 222) “ECO MODE” indicator 
(
→P. 206)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
(→P. 264, 276) EV indicator (
→P. 77)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator 
(→P. 264) EV drive mode indicator 
(
→P. 203)
Cruise control “SET” 
indicator ( →P. 264, 276)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist 
indicator (→P. 280)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 309)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator 
(→P. 258) 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode, to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, 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: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
• When  the  power  switch  is  turned  to  ON  mode  while  the  system  is  set  to on.
• When the system is set to on while the power switch is in ON mode.
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.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*5Ice warning indicator 
( →P. 567)*6, 7
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear 
view mirror indicators 
(→P. 298)
(if equipped)
BSM indicator ( →P. 298)*1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator (→P. 51)
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 hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.