2021 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual (in English)

812-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*8: This light illumi nates on the cen-
ter panel.
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indicators
(if equipped)
In order to confirm operation, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors illuminate in the following situa-
tions:
●When the engine switch is turned
to ON while the BSM function is
enabled on the screen of the
multi-informat ion display.
●When the BSM function is
enabled on the screen of the
multi-information display while the
engine switch is in ON.
If the system is functioning correctly,
the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators will turn off afte r a few
seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction
in the system. If this occurs, have
the vehicle insp ected by your
Toyota dealer.

822-1. Instrument cluster
The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature ( P.83)
Clock ( P.84)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P.89)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.649)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance th at the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
Gauges and meters (w ith 4.2-inch display)
The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

832-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.201)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following si tuations, the cor-
rect outside tempe rature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed su ddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
●Displays the outside temperature
within the range of -40°F (-40°C)
to 122°F (50°C).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash
for approximately 10 seconds,
then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.90
H
I
WARNING
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before using the liquid
crystal information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may
be delayed.
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new gear number appearing
on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly
an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle
of the tachometer enter the red
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone
(“H”). In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it
has cooled completely.
(  P.670)

842-1. Instrument cluster
Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A and trip meter
B by pressing the “ODO TRIP”
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.
1Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument panel brightness
adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and
off can be adjusted individually.
However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on
the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness.
The clock can be adjusted on
the audio system screen.
Vehicles with Audio
 P.419
Vehicles with Audio Plus or
Premium Audio
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch
Instrument panel light
control
Adjusting the clock

852-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types,
analog or digital. ( P.94)
Analog speedometer
The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Clock ( P.88)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance th at the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Gauges and meters (with 7-inch display)
The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F

862-1. Instrument cluster
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Outside temperature ( P.87)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P.89)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.649)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.201)
Digital speedometer
The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Clock ( P.88)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance th at the vehicle has been driven
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
E
F

872-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Outside temperature ( P.83)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P.89)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.649)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.201)
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The engine switch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
●Speedometer color is changed fol-
lowing the select ed driving mode.
(  P.355)
●AWD models: Speedometer color
is changed following the selected
driving mode or Multi-terrain
Select mode. ( P.355, 357)
■Outside temperature display
●In the following si tuations, the cor-
rect outside tempe rature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change.
• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
• When the outside temperature
has changed su ddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
●Displays the outside temperature
within the range of -40°F (-40°C)
to 122°F (50°C).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds,
then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.90
■Customization
Settings (e. g. mete r display) can be
changed on the screen of the
multi-informat ion display. (P.94)
G
H
I
WARNING
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before using the liquid
crystal information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may
be delayed.
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new gear number appearing
on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly
an accident resulting in death or
injury.

882-1. Instrument cluster
Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A and trip meter
B by pressing the “ODO TRIP”
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.1
Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument panel brightness
adjustment
The instrument panel brightness
levels when the tail lights are on and
off can be adjusted individually.
However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on
the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness.
The clock can be adjusted on
the audio system screen.
Vehicles with Audio
 P.419
Vehicles with Audio Plus or
Premium Audio
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
●Do not let the i ndicator needle
of the tachomete r enter the red
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone
(“H”). In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it
has cooled completely.
(  P.670)
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch
Instrument panel light
control
Adjusting the clock