2017 TOYOTA RAV4 headlights

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Driving
■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens
is either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the camera
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the camera
• There are scratches on the cam- era
• Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent
lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights, etc.
If this happens due to these causes,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the
monitor again once conditions have
been improved.)
The image on the rear view monitor
system can be adjusted: refer to
P. 400.
 The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adher-
ing to the camera.Flush the camera with a large quan-
tity of water and wipe the camera
lens clean with a soft and wet cloth.
The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The fixed guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of align-
ment.Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a
heavy load on the vehicle, tire
pressure is low due to a tire punc-
ture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline.If this happens due to these causes,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings.

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Display settings
Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.Adjust the screen display
Adjust the camera display
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Changes to day mode.
*: If equipped
When the headlights are tur ned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switch ed to day mode by selecting “Day
Mode”.
The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until
“Day Mode” is selected again.
Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness
of the screen.
Screen for display settings
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 676)
■Front
Front side marker light
Fog light (if equipped)
Headlight/daytime running light (halogen headlights)
Front turn signal light/parking light (halogen headlights) or front turn
signal light (LED headlights)
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies de pending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems difficul t to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
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■Rear
■Headlights/daytime running lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Tail light (bulb type)
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light Stop/tail light and rear side
marker light (bulb type)
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Install the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
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Front turn signal lights/parking lights (halogen headlights) or
front turn signal lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights (LED headlights)
● Parking lights/daytime runni ng lights (LED headlights)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Stop/tail lights (LED type)
● Tail lights (LED type)
● Rear side marker lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
■LED Lights
The headlights (LED headlights), parking lights/daytime running lights\
(LED
headlights) side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights (\
LED type), tail
lights (LED type), rear side marker lights (LED type) and high mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.

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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
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system only: Open and close any of the
doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of t he second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of t he second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has star ted, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the v ehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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