2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID cruise control

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle......... 189
Cargo and luggage ....... 196
Vehicle load limits ......... 199
Trailer towing ................ 200
Dinghy towing ............... 209
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehi-cles without smart key sys-
tem) ............................. 210
Power (ignition) switch (vehi- cles with smart key system).................................... 212
EV drive mode .............. 217
Hybrid transmission ...... 219
Turn signal lever ........... 223
Parking brake ................ 224
Brake Hold .................... 227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............ 229
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 232
Fog light switch ............. 235
Windshield wipers and washer......................... 236
Rear window wiper and washer......................... 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 241
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 244PCS (Pre-Collision System)
.................................... 250
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 258
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 268
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ... 271
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 282
Intuitive parking assist ... 291
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................... 298
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) ...... 303
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 309
Rear view monitor system .................................... 313
Toyota parking assist monitor .................................... 321
Panoramic view monitor 334
Driving mode s elect switch
.................................... 366
Trail Mode ..................... 367
Driving assist systems ... 369
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................... 37
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Winter
driving tips .......... 378
Utility vehicle precautions .................................... 381
5-1. Basic function Buttons overview ........... 387
Menu screen.................. 389
4Driving
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22Pictorial index
Meter control switches ......................................................P.104
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ...................................P.277
Cruise control switches
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. P.271
Audio remote control switches
*.......................................P.454
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) sw itch ....................................P.258
Phone switch
*............................................................... ......P.482
Talk switch
*............................................................... ..........P.470
*: Vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM O WNER’S MANUAL”.
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912-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybr id system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the light does not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-informatio n display with a
message.
*3: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SR S warning light
not come on when you start the
hybrid system, th is could mean
that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P.223)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.229)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.229)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P.232)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.232)
Fog light indicator (if
equipped) ( P.235)
Smart key system
indicator
*1 (if
equipped) ( P.212)
Cruise control indica-
tor ( P.271)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(  P.271)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P.271)
LTA indicator
*2
(  P.263)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.293)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 5
(if equipped) ( P.299)

1032-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Following information is dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
■Vehicles with 4.2-inch dis-
play
Driving support system infor-
mation
Displays recognized signs while the
RSA system (if equipped) is operat-
ing. ( P.268)
Displays an image when the follow-
ing systems are operating and a
menu icon other than is
selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (
 P.258)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P.271)
Menu icons ( P.104)
Information display area
A variety of information can be dis-
played by selecting a menu icon.
Additionally, warning or sugges-
tion/advice pop-up displays will be
displayed in some situations.
■Vehicles with 7-inch display
Driving support system infor-
mation
Displays recognized signs while the
RSA system (if equipped) is operat-
ing. ( P.268)
Displays an image when the follow-
ing systems are operating and a
menu icon other than is
selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P.258)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P.271)
Information display area
A variety of information can be dis-
played by selecting a menu icon.
Additionally, warning or sugges-
tion/advice pop-up displays will be
displayed in some situations.
Menu icons ( P.104)
Multi-information dis-
play
The multi-information dis-
play is used to display fuel
efficiency related informa-
tion and various types of
driving-related information.
The multi-information dis-
play can also be used to
change the display settings
and other settings.
Display contents
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1072-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
How to read the bar display:
After starting off, “Eco Score” dis-
play does not start until the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 12
mph (20 km/h).
The “Eco Score” is reset each time
the vehicle starts off to start a new
evaluation.
When the hybrid system stops, the
current total score result is dis-
played.
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: The score result is displayed only when “Eco Score” is selected for
“Trip Summary”. ( P.109)
■Distance to empty
●This distance is computed based
on your averag e fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may
differ from tha t displayed.
●When only a small amount of fuel
is added to the tank, the display
may not be updated. When refuel-
ing, turn the power switch to OFF.
If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the power switch to OFF,
the display may not be updated.
●When “Refuel” is displayed, the
remaining fuel amount is low and
the distance that can be driven
with the remaining fuel cannot be
calculated.
Refuel immediately.
■ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/“Eco Score” will not oper-
ate when
The ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/“Eco Score” will not operate in
the following situations:
●The Hybrid System Indicator is not
operating.
●The vehicle is bei ng driven using
the dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range.
■Driving support system
information display
Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.258)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
( P.271)
■Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Select to display the following
navigation system-linked infor-
mation.
 Route guidance
 Compass display
Select to enable selection of an
audio source or track on the dis-
play.
ScoreBar display
Unrated
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High
Driving support system
information display
Audio system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

1904-1. Before driving
pery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to
rain, as the road surface could be
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance
(  P.105)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly
manner by driving while referring to
the ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
play. Also, by using the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance it is easier to
increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.
●When starting off:
While staying within the ECO
Accelerator Guidance range,
gradually depress the accelerator
pedal and accelerate to the
desired speed. If excessive accel-
eration is avoid ed, the “Start”
score will increase.
●When driving:
After accelerating to the desired
speed, release the accelerator
pedal and drive at a stable speed
within the ECO Acce lerator Guid-
ance range. By keeping the vehi-
cle within the E CO Accelerator
Guidance range, the “Cruise”
score will increase.
●When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early
releasing the accelerator pedal
will cause the “Stop” score to
increase.
■Restraining the hybrid system
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the hybrid system output
may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed
on the multi-information display
while the system is operating. (
 P.648)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
●When the following unusual oper-
ation is performed, the hybrid sys-
tem output may b e restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from
R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D
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P to R* (D includes S) with the
accelerator pedal depressed, a
warning message appears on the
multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-information d isplay, read the
message and follow the instruc-
tions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the
vehicle is in reverse.
*: Depending on the situation, the
shift lever may not be changed.
●While Drive-Start Control is being
activated, your v ehicle may have
trouble escaping from the mud or
fresh snow. In such case, deacti-
vate TRAC ( P.370) to cancel
Drive-Start Cont rol so that the
vehicle may be able to escape
from the mud o r fresh snow.
●Drive-Start Contro l does not work
when Trail Mode is turned on.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low
gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed
for extended periods.

2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a traile r safely, use
extreme care and drive the vehi-
cle in accordance with the trailer’s
characteristics and operating con-
ditions. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in
death or serious injury. Vehicle
stability and braking performance
are affected by trailer stability,
brake setting and performance,
and the hitch. Your vehicle will
handle differently when towing a
trailer.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR,
unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR
or GAWR.
●Adjust the tongue weight within
the appropriate range. Place
heavier loads as close to the
trailer axle as possible.
●Do not exceed 65 mph (104
km/h), the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your
trailer as set fort h in your trailer
owner’s manual, whichever is
lowest. Slow down sufficiently
before making a turn, in cross
winds, on wet or slippery sur-
face, etc. to help avoid an acci-
dent. If you experience a
vehicle-trailer instability from
reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep
your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you experience
the instability.
●Do not make jerky, abrupt or
sharp turns.
●Do not apply the brakes sud-
denly as you may skid, resulting
in jackknifing and loss of vehicle
control. This is especially true
on wet or slippery surfaces.
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch
assembly weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and
trailer tongue weight capacities.
●Do not use dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range when towing.
●Slow down and downshift
before descending steep or long
downhill grades. Do not make
sudden downshifts while
descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer in stability is more
likely on steep long downhills.
Before descending steep or
long downhill grades, slow
down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts when
descending steep or long down-
hill grades. Avoid holding the
brake pedal down too long or
applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
●Do not tow a trailer when the
compact spare tire is installed
on your vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any appli-
cable federal and s tate/provincial
regulations.
●If the gross tr ailer weight
exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer
brakes are required. Toyota rec-
ommends trailers with brakes
that conform to all applicable
federal and state/provincial reg-
ulations.
●Never tap into y our vehicle’s
hydraulic system, as this will
lower the vehicle’s braking
effectiveness.

2194-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when perform ing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
will not be canceled.
●While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. ( P.221)
●When switching th e driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D
position. ( P.366)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode,
pay special attention to the area
around the vehicle. Because
there is no engine noise, pedestri-
ans, people riding bicycles or
other people and vehicles in the
area may not be aware of the
vehicle starting off or approaching
them, so take ext ra care while
driving.
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2