2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID airbag

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
AudioOperating the Audio
(Main topics: Audio/visual, phone, Connected Services)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................8
Reading this manual ................ 13
How to search .......................... 14
Pictorial index .......................... 16
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 28
For safe driving ................ 29
Seat belts ......................... 31
SRS airbags ..................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 45
Exhaust gas precautions.. 50
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 51
Child restraint systems..... 52
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 67
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .... 72
Hybrid system precautions ....................................... 76
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 81
Alarm................................ 84
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators....................................... 88
Gauges and meters (with 4.2- inch display) ................... 94Gauges and meters (with 7-
inch display) ................... 98
Multi-information display 103
Energy monitor/ consumption
screen.......................... 113
3-1. Key information Keys .............................. 120
3-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 127
Back door ...................... 133
Smart key system .......... 147
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 153
Rear seats ..................... 154
Driving position memory 156
Head restraints .............. 159
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............... 162
Inside rear view mirror ... 163
Digital Rear-view Mirror . 165
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 174
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 176
Moon roof ...................... 179
Panoramic moon roof .... 182
1For safety and security
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators
3Before driving

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Checking and replacing fuses.................................... 621
Light bulbs..................... 624
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...... 634
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 635
If the vehicle is trapped in ris- ing water...................... 636
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 637
If you think something is wrong .......................... 641
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 642
If a warning message is dis- played.......................... 654
If you have a flat tire...... 658
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 667
If you lose your keys ..... 668
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................ 669
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system) 670
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ....................... 672
If your vehicle overheats 677
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 6809-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 684
Fuel information............. 694
Tire information ............. 696
9-2. Customization Customizable features... 706
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............ 718
10-1.For owners Reporting safet y defects for
U.S. owners ................. 720
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 721
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 722
What to do if... (Trouble- shooting) ..................... 732
Alphabetical Index ........ 735
8When trouble arises
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index

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Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
 Anti-lock brake system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your
Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions
regarding installation of a mobile
two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables
on the hybrid vehicles emit
approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as the
conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their elec-
tromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in
the reception of the mobile two-
way radio.
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed/ Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras Your vehicle is equipped with
cameras. Contact your
Toyota dealer for the location
of recording cameras. • Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status
The recorded data varies
according to the vehicle grade
level and options with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and
only record images outside of
the vehicle in certain situations.
 Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to
Toyota without notification to you.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded
in this computer to diagnose mal-
functions, conduct research and
development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the
recorded data to a third party
except:
• With the consen t of the vehicle
owner or with the consent of the
lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a
government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehi-
cle or vehicle owner
 Recorded image information
can be erased by your Toyota
dealer.
The image recording function can
be disabled. However, if the func-
tion is disabled, data from when the
system operates will not be avail-
Vehicle data recording

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information if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data
recorded in an EDR to a third party
except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s
owner (or the less ee for a leased
vehicle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a
government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota
may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without
disclosing information about the
specific vehicle or vehicle owner
The SRS airbag and seat belt
pretensioner devices in your
Toyota contain explosive chemi-
cals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such
as fire. Be sure to have the sys-
tems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified ser-
vice shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your
vehicle. Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components
that may contain perchlorate.
These components may include
the airbags, seat belt preten-
sioners, wireless remote control
batteries, and the batteries in
the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while
driving
Driving under the influence: Never
drive your vehicle when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs that
have impaired your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle. Alcohol and cer-
tain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coor-
dination, which c ould lead to an
accident that could result in death
or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive
defensively. Antic ipate mistakes
that other drivers or pedestrians
might make and be ready to avoid
accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give
your full attentio n to driving. Any-
thing that distrac ts the driver,
such as adjusting controls, talking
on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting
death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

24Pictorial index
■Interior
SRS airbags .................................................... ......................P.35
Floor mats..................................................... ........................P.28
Front seats .................................................... ......................P.153
Rear seats ..................................................... ......................P.154
Head restraints ...................................................................P.159
Seat belts ..................................................... .........................P.31
Console box .................................................... ...................P.538
Inside lock buttons ............................................ ................P.131
Cup holders ........................................................................P.538
Assist grips ................................................... .....................P.556
Rear seat heater switches
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For safety and security
For safety and security
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................. 28
For safe driving .............. 29
Seat belts ....................... 31
SRS airbags ................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system .... 45
Exhaust gas precautions 50
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 51
Child restraint systems... 52
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 67
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .. 72
Hybrid system precautions ..................................... 76
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sys tem ........81
Alarm.............................. 84

351-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbagsSRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from
impact with interior components
SRS knee airbag
Can help provide dr iver protection
SRS seat cushion airbag
Can help restrain the front passenger
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to cer-
tain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury
to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to
help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
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