2017 TOYOTA RAV4 instrument cluster

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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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RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 49
Safety information for children ........................ 56
Child restraint systems ........ 57
Installing child restraints ...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 72
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 73 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 78
Gauges and meters ............. 84
Multi-information display ...... 88
Fuel consumption information......................... 94
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 107
Back door .......................... 113
Smart key system .............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 139
Rear seats ......................... 141
Driving position memory .... 144
Head restraints .................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 156
Moon roof .......................... 160
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196, 198
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196, 199
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 605
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 654
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 636
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 607
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
Adjusting the instrument cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 78
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 6281
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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ................... 78
Gauges and meters ............ 84
Multi-information display ..... 88
Fuel consumption information ........................ 94

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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 illustrations dis-
play all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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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. 615)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 616)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 615)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 616)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 615)*2, 3, 4
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 616)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 615)*4Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(→P. 616)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 615)*1Master warning light
(→P. 625)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 615)*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 617)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 615)
(amber)
(if equipped)
LDA warning light
(→P. 617)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 616)*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 618)
*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 616)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system), to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, 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: The light comes on to indicate that the intuitive parking assist sensor is dirtyor covered with ice.
*4: 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. 309)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 213)*3Security indicator
(→P. 73)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 213) “SPORT” indicator
(
→P. 205)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 215) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 205)
(green)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 217)*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 83)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(→P. 221)*1
(if equipped)
All-wheel drive lock
indicator ( →P. 296)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 261, 273)*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(→P. 309)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 261)*3
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 277)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 261, 273)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (→P. 278)
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→P. 308)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(→P. 253)