2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID steering wheel

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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the hybrid
transmission and AWD system.
(→P. 200)

5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light co mes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the
tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 driver operates the steering wheel only a
small amount, the system may be unable to
detect the steering wheel operations and this
warning may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag 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.
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5798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once⎯
The electronic key has a low
battery.
→Replace the electronic key
battery. ( →P. 522)
Once⎯
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the power
switch turned off and then the
power switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the hybrid system being
started.
→Press the power switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( →P. 596), the
power switch was touched with
the electronic key.
→ Press the power switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the power switch being
pressed.
→Press the power switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once⎯
The power switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P or N.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electric Four wheel drive system)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) • Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if equipped)

663What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 201)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 201)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 136)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 204)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(→P. 596)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 597)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode: →P. 212
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 204)
●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. 162)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of
time. ( →P. 203)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be tu rned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

665Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 430Air conditioning filter ............. 520
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 430
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 432
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 312 Function ................................ 312
Warning light ......................... 552
Air conditioning filter .............. 520
Air conditioning system.......... 430 Air conditioning filter ............. 520
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 430
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 432
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 551
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 43 SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 651
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 313
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antenna Radio .................................... 354
Smart key system ................. 136
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 312 Function ................................ 312
Warning light......................... 552
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 275
Armrest..................................... 459
Assist grips .............................. 460
Audio input ...................... 338, 372
Audio system ........................... 333 Audio input.................... 338, 372
AUX port/USB port ....... 338, 372
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 385
CD player.............................. 355
iPod ...................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 355
Optimal use .......................... 352
Portable music player ........... 338
Radio .................................... 353
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 337
USB memory ........................ 367
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 520
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 430
Automatic High Beam ............. 221
Automatic light control system.................................... 219
AUX port ........................... 338, 372
Auxiliary box ............................ 446
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667Alphabetical index
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Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
Child safety ................................ 58
12-volt battery precautions ................. 503, 600
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 129
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch ................................. 162
Power window
precautions ......................... 164
Rear door child-protectors .... 116
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 523
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 35
Seat heater precautions........ 438
Child-protectors....................... 116
Cleaning ........................... 474, 477 Aluminum wheels.................. 475
Exterior ................................. 474
Interior................................... 477
Radar sensor ................ 305, 571
Seat belts .............................. 478
Clock ........................................... 99
Coat hooks ............................... 459
Compass .................................. 468
Condenser ................................ 497
Console box ............................. 444 Coolant ..................................... 496
Capacity................................ 614
Checking............................... 496
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 321
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ........................ 602
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 280
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
Cup holders ............................. 445
Curtain shield airbags............... 38
Customizable features ............ 635
Daytime running light system.................................... 218
Deck board ............................... 456
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 433
Rear window ......................... 433
Windshield ............................ 432
Dimension ................................ 610
Dinghy towing.......................... 200
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................ 101
Intuitive parking assist .......... 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 263
Multi-information display ......... 97
Toyota parking assist monitor
*............................. 285
Warning message................. 560
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 487
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.