2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID traction control

3834-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
WARNING
●When driving off-road or in rug-
ged terrain, do not drive at
excessive speeds, jump, make
sharp turns, strike objects, etc.
This may cause loss of control
or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are
also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension
and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the hybrid battery (traction
battery), hybrid s ystem or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the hybrid system.
Water entering the interior may
cause the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) stowed under the
rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering t he hybrid trans-
mission will cause deterioration
in transmission quality. The
malfunction indicator may come
on, and the vehicle may not be
drivable.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the hybrid
transaxle case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the riverbed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs
may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system
components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-
road driving that has taken you
through rough terrain, sand,
mud, or water. For scheduled
maintenance information, refer
to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

5787-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
( P.611)• Vacuum cleaner,
etc,
• Phillips screw- driver
Light bulbs
( P.624)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(  P.585)

Tire inflation
pressure
( P.605)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.587)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools■When working on the engine
compartment
●Make sure that “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display
and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan.
●Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radi-
ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be
hot.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, c ause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or
the battery. Fuel and battery
fumes are flammable.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.585)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety gla sses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc., from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
filter
Driving with the ai r cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
shown while the dr iving support sys-
tems such as PCS (Pre-Collision
system) or the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range is oper-
ating. If a warning message is
shown, be sure to decelerate the
vehicle or follow an instruction
shown on the multi -information dis-
play.
A warning message is shown when
Brake Override Syst em, Drive-Start
Control or Parking Support Brake (if
equipped) ( P.190, 298) operates.
Follow the instruct ions on the multi-
information display.
●If a message about an operation
of the power switch is shown (if
equipped)
An instruction for operation of the
power switch is shown when the
incorrect procedure for starting the
hybrid system is performed or the
power switch is operated incorrectly.
Follow the instructions shown on the
multi-information display to operate
the power switch again.
●If a message abou t a shift lever
operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift
lever may be sho wn on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message
and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an
open/close state of a part or
replenishment of a consumable is
shown
Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the open door or replenishing a con-
sumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is
shown, follow the instructions
( P.680).
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive
the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunc-
tion”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Hybrid System Stopped”
• “Engine Stopped”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion. Immediately have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Braking Power Low”
●If “Maintenance Required for Trac-
tion Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is shown, the fil-
ter may be clogged, the air intake
vent may be blocked, or there may
be a gap in the duct. Therefore,
perform the follo wing correction
procedure.
• If the air intake vent or filter of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
are dirty, perform the procedures
on P.611to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown
when the air intake vent and filter
of the hybrid battery (traction bat-

6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If “Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance is
required to correspond to the driven
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000
miles (8000 km) after the message
has been reset. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
Perform the necessary mainte-
nance. Please reset the message
after the maintenance is performed.
(  P.573)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If a message that indicates the
malfunction of front camera is
displayed
The following sys tems may be sus-
pended until the pr oblem shown in
the message is resolved. ( P.248,
642)
●PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
*: If equipped
■If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range system is sus-
pended temporarily or until the prob-
lem shown in the message is
resolved. (causes a nd coping meth-
ods: P.248)
■If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range system cannot
be used temporarily. Use the sys-
tem when it becomes available
again.
■Warning buzzer
 P.650
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or
a warning buzzer sounds
when a warning message is
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
 P.651
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption
Partial Limit On AC/Heater
Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction
relating to the charging system or
the 12-volt battery may be deteri-
orating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If “Maintenance Required For
Traction Battery At Your
Dealer” is shown
The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is scheduled to be inspected
or replaced. Hav e the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●Continuing to dr ive the vehicle
without having the hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat tery) inspected
will cause the hybrid system not
to start.
●If the hybrid system does not
start, contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.

6999-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regu-
lations issued by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers
of Toyota vehicles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grad-
ing.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer
any questions you may have as you
read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to
these grades. Quality grades
can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Trac-
tion AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the ac tual conditions
of their use. Performance may dif-
fer significantly from the norm due
to variations in dri ving habits, ser-
vice practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

736Alphabetical Index
........................................... 433
Audio button (Menu screen).. 389
Audio button (Setup screen) ....................................... 392, 456
AUDIO button.......................... 387
Audio buttons overview......... 387
Audio settings ........................ 456
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem ......................................... 524Air conditioning filter ............. 609
Eco air conditioning mode .... 525
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 231
Automatic High Beam ............ 232
Automatic light control system ............................................... 230
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 539
Average fuel consumption .... 115
Average fuel economy ........... 105
Average vehicle speed .. 108, 115
B
Back door ................................ 133 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 138
Power back door .................. 137
Wireless remote control ....... 137
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 624
Wattage ................................ 692
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 588 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 672
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 378
Replacing ............................. 674
Warning light ........................ 642
Battery (traction battery) ......... 76
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 282 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 286
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 288 Bluetooth
® button (Setup
screen) ...................................392
Bluetooth
® details settings ...406
Bluetooth
® setup screen.......407
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................407
Deleting a Bluetooth
® device409
Detailed settings screen .......411
Displaying the Bluetooth
® setup
screen.................................406
Editing the Bluetooth
® device
information..........................410
Registering a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................409
Bluetooth
® device information
...............................................410
Bluetooth
® hands-free system
...............................................479
Bluetooth
® phone message func-
tion .........................................490 Calling the message sender .493
Checking received messages ...........................................491
Displaying the message screen ...........................................490
Receiving a mess age ...........491
Replying to a message (dictation reply) ..................................492
Replying to a message (quick reply) ..................................493
Bottle holders .........................539
Brake Brake Hold ............................227
Fluid......................................586
Parking brake .......................224
Regenerative braking .............73
Warning light ........................642
Brake assist ............................369
Brake Hold...............................227
Break-in tips ............................190

Alphabetical Index749
Dinghy towing....................... 209
Emergency towing................ 639
Towing eyelet ............... 639, 659
Trailer sway control .............. 369
Trailer towing........................ 200
Toyota Apps ........................... 518 Entering keyword ................. 520
Toyota Apps button (Setup screen) .................................. 392
Toyota Apps settings ............. 522
Toyota parking assist monitor ............................................... 321Distance guide line display mode ........................................... 326
Driving precautions .............. 321
Estimated course line display mode .................................. 324
Parking assist gui de line display
mode .................................. 325
Screen display...................... 322
Things you should know....... 331
Toyota parking assist monitor precautions......................... 327
Using the system.................. 323
Toyota Safety Sen se 2.0 ........ 244
Automatic High Beam .......... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 271
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 258
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 250
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 268
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 369
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ................................................. 76Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents............................................. 79
Location.................................. 76
Specification ......................... 686
Warning messages ................ 80
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 369
Traction motor (e lectric motor)72 Trailer sway contro
l................369
Trailer towing ..........................200
Trail Mode................................367
Transmission Driving mode select switch ...366
Hybrid transmission ..............219
Trip meters ..........................94, 98
Troubleshooting In other situations .................508
When making/receiving a call ...........................................506
When registering/connecting a cellular phone .....................505
When using the Bluetooth
® mes-
sage function ......................507
When using the hands-free sys-
tem with a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................505
When using the phonebook..506
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............624
Turn signal lever . ..................223
Wattage ................................692
U
USB charging ports ................547
USB memory ...........................444
USB port ..................................434
Utility vehicle pre cautions .....381
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................546
Wattage ................................692
Vanity mirrors .........................546
Vehicle button (Setup screen) ...............................................392
Vehicle data recordings .............9
Vehicle identification number684
Vehicle proximity notification