2017 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

721What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 196)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 658)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 198)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 130)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 201)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 657)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 658)
●Vehicles without smart key system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: →P. 209
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: →P. 209
●Vehicles without smart key system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (→P. 197)
●Vehicles with smart key system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 201)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped

722What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 156)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 200)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 616)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 212)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 615, 625)
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 636)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 615, 625.
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

726Alphabetical index
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Cargo capacity ......................... 668
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 336, 409
Chains....................................... 314
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 123
Battery precautions ....... 563, 661
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 234, 300
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 398
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 672
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 314
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 662
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 273
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 261
Warning message................. 630
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 693
Daytime running light system.................................... 215
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 673
Dimension ................................ 668
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
D

727Alphabetical index
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DisplayDynamic radar cruise
control................................. 261
Fuel consumption information............................ 94
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 257
Multi-information display ......... 88
Trip information ....................... 94
Warning message ................. 625
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 549
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 110
Back door.............................. 113
Door glasses ......................... 156
Door lock....................... 107, 113
Open door warning buzzer ... 131
Open door warning message ............................. 627
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Side doors............................. 107
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 616
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 144
Driving ...................................... 166 Break-in tips .......................... 167
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving in the rain .................. 167
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 205
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter drive tips .................... 314
Driving position memory ........ 144
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 308 Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning message................. 626
Eco drive mode........................ 205
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 308 Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 616
Electronic key ............................ 98 Battery-saving function ......... 131
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 656
Replacing the battery............ 585
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 615
If a warning light turns on .............................. 615
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 625
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 656
If the engine will not start ...... 654
If the vehicle has
discharged battery.............. 658
If you have a flat tire ............. 641
If you lose your keys ............. 100
If you think something is wrong ................................. 613
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 665
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 605
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 607
If your vehicle overheats....... 662
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728Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 670
If the engine will not start ...... 654
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 662
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 672
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 390
AUX Port/USB port ............... 393
Basic Audio Operations ........ 394
CD player.............................. 409
iPod ...................................... 416
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 439
Radio .................................... 407
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 392
USB memory ........................ 421
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 441
Using the AUX port ............... 426
Entune Audio Plus
*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 308
Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 641
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 673
Brake .................................... 674
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 676
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
F

730Alphabetical index
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I/M test ...................................... 548
Identification ............................ 669Engine................................... 670
Vehicle .................................. 669
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 196, 198
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 501
Illuminated entry system ........ 503
Immobilizer system ................... 73
Indicators ................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 704
Maintenance ......................... 543
Moon roof.............................. 162
Power back door ................... 121
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 567
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 86
Interior lights............................ 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 676
Intuitive parking assist............ 277
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 553
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................................... 642
Jack handle ...................... 642, 647
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 161
Power back door opener and closer ........................... 121
Power windows ..................... 157 Keyless entry ..................... 99, 130
Smart key system ................. 130
Wireless remote control .......... 99
Keys ............................................ 98 Battery-saving function ......... 131
Electronic key ......................... 98
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 656
If you lose your keys ............. 100
Key number plate ................... 98
Keyless entry .................. 99, 130
Keys........................................ 98
Replacing the battery............ 585
Warning buzzer .................... 131
Wireless remote control key........................................ 99
LATCH system ........................... 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 253
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 551
Hood lock release lever ........ 551
Shift lever.............................. 203
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 222
License plate lights ................. 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 600
Wattage ................................ 676
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731Alphabetical index
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 217
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 501
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Headlight switch.................... 213
Illuminated entry system ....... 503
Interior lights ......................... 502
Interior light list...................... 501
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 119
Personal lights ...................... 502
Replacing light bulbs............. 591
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 676
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 591
Wattage ................................ 676
Lock steering column ............. 201
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 549
General maintenance ........... 545
Maintenance data ................. 668
Maintenance required reminder message.............. 634
Maintenance requirements ...................... 542
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 615
Meter ........................................... 84
Indicators ................................ 78
Instrument panel light control................................... 86
Meters ..................................... 84
Multi-information display ......... 88
Warning lights ....................... 615
Meter control switches.............. 89
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 492 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 486, 493
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Vanity mirrors ....................... 519
Moon roof ................................. 160 Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation .............................. 160
MP3 disc ........................... 336, 409
Multi-information display.......... 88 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 261
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 257
Switching the display .............. 89
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 625
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 85
Oil Engine oil .............................. 671
Rear differential oil................ 673
Transfer oil............................ 674
Opener Back door ............................. 113
Fuel filler door ....................... 231
Hood ..................................... 551
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 297
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 486, 493
Outside temperature display .... 85
Overheating, Engine ............... 662M
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

734Alphabetical index
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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 297
Heaters ......................... 486, 493
Side turn signal lights ............. 211
Replacing light bulbs............. 601
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions .............. 107, 113
Starting the engine................ 198
Warning message ................. 636
Snow tires ................................ 316
Spare tire .................................. 641 Inflation pressure .................. 675
Storage location .................... 642
Spark plug ................................ 672
Specifications .......................... 668
Speedometer .............................. 84
Sport mode............................... 205
Steering lock .................... 197, 201
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches .............. 327, 392
Heated steering wheel .......... 499
Telephone switches ...... 364, 455
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Wattage ................................ 676
Storage feature ........................ 504
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 665
Sun visors ................................ 519
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 161 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 296
Audio remote control
switches ..................... 327, 392
Cruise control switch ............ 273
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ................................. 261
Door lock switch ................... 109
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 205
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 144
“ECO MODE” button............. 205
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 604
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Garage door opener switches ............................. 523
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 500
Ignition switch ............... 196, 198
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 256
Light switches ....................... 213
Meter control switches ............ 89
Moon roof switches............... 160
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 153
Paddle shift switches ............ 206
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 113
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switch ........... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 226
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 486, 493
Seat heater switches ............ 500
“SPORT” button .................... 205