2017 TOYOTA RAV4 brake

6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the
lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control] system is operating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has devi-
ated from flashes in amber.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to
inside of the lane lines.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
(Amber)
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

6288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still
engaged.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the system continues to determine that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel, a buzzer also sounds.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification
system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes) (U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

6358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The mes-
sage will not display properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( →P. 543)
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
→Turn the VSC on. ( →P. 310)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable
→Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

6388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
Contin-
uous
(5
sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door while pull-
ing the door handle with the
electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
For some models only: An
attempt was made to lock the
doors other than using the
smart key system while the
electronic key was still inside
the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once⎯
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

6398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once⎯
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
→Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
⎯⎯
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
Once⎯
The electronic key has a low
battery.
→Replace the electronic key
battery. ( →P. 585)
Once⎯
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the engine being started.
→Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( →P. 657), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

6408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
→ Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once⎯
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P or N.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
Once⎯
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
→Turn the engine switch off.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 604)
● For vehicles with power back door: Turn off the power back door
system. ( →P. 1 1 7 )
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 5 6 5
WARNING
■
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short dist ance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and level ground, firmly set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
to the one being changed if necessary.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.