2021 TOYOTA RAV4 overheating

3684-5. Using the driving support systems
*: After stopping the vehicle, do not stop the engine until the display mes-
sage has turned off.
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Over- heated Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheating.
Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle sp eed until the message
disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a s afe place and let the
engine idle.
*
Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, there is no problem continu-
ing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Over- heated 2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD)
to front wheel drive due to overheating.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle sp eed until the message
disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a s afe place and let the
engine idle.
*
Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to
normal.
If the message does not disappear, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Malfunc-
tion 2WD Mode
Engaged Visit Your Dealer”A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.
 Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate
effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping perfor-
mance have been exceeded
(such as excessively worn tires
on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while
driving at high speed on wet or
slick roads.

6398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display
only).
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.670)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engi ne control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger o ccupant classification
system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Alphabetical Index731
control ............................ 84, 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 264 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 268
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 270
C
Care Aluminum wheels ................. 566
Exterior ................................. 566
Interior .................................. 569
Seat belts ............................. 569
Cargo capacity ............... 177, 180
Cargo hooks ........................... 539
Chains ..................................... 373
Child-protectors ..................... 114
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
Points to remember ................ 50
Riding with children ................ 49
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 52
Using an anchor bracket ........ 61
Child safety ............................... 49 Airbag precautions ................. 38
Back door precautions ......... 115
Battery precautions ...... 588, 669
Child restraint system............. 52
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ............. 529
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 30
Moon roof precau tions ......... 162
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions.................................... 166
Power window lock switch.... 160
Power window precautions .. 159
Rear door child-protectors.... 114
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......529
Cleaning ..........................566, 569 Aluminum wheels .................566
Exterior .................................566
Interior ..................................569
Radar sensor ........................227
Seat belts .............................569
Clock ....................................84, 88
Coat hooks ..............................556
Condenser ............. ..................585
Connected Service s ...............501
Console box ............................536
Consumption screen ................99
Coolant Checking ..............................584
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................371
Warning light ........................639
Cooling system .......................584 Engine overheating ..............670
Cruise control (Dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range).....................................253
Cup holders.............................536
Current fuel consumption........99
Current fuel economy ..............91
Curtain shield airbags ..............33
Customizable featu res ...........700
D
Daytime running light system212
Replacing light bulbs ............619
DCM .................502, 504, 505, 508
Deck board ..............................539
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ...517, 524
Rear window.................517, 524
Windshield ....................517, 524
Differential ...............................681

Alphabetical Index733
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 664
If the engin e will not start ..... 662
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 666
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 629
If you have a flat tire ............. 653
If you lose your keys ............ 664
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 636
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 672
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 631
If your vehicle overheats ...... 670
Emergency flashers ............... 628
Engine ACC.............................. 195, 199
Compartment ....................... 582
Engine switch ............... 195, 196
Fuel pump shut off system ... 637
Hood..................................... 579
How to start the engine 195, 196
Identification number ............ 678
If the engin e will not start ..... 662
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 195, 196
Overheating.......................... 670
Tachometer ...................... 82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 680
Checking .............................. 584
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 371
Warning light ........................ 639
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 82, 85 Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil
Capacity ...............................678
Checking ..............................582
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................371
Warning light ........................639
Engine switch .................195, 196 Auto power off fun ction.........200
Changing the engine switch modes.................................199
Changing the engine switch positions .............................195
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................628
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............364
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............364
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................389Entering letters and numbers389
List screen ............................390
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................364
Warning light ........................640
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................412
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................411
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
F
Flat tire.....................................653 Tire pressure warning system...........................................592
Floor mats .................................26
Fluid Automatic transm ission ........681
Brake ............................585, 682
Washer .................................588
FM ............................................429

Alphabetical Index737
Mud & Sand mode .................. 357
Multi-information displayAudio system-linked display ... 93
Changing the display.............. 90
Display contents ..................... 89
Driving informatio n display ..... 91
Driving support system informa- tion display ........................... 93
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 253
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 92
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ........................................... 273
Language ....................... 96, 701
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 246
Menu icons ............................. 90
Meter control switches ........... 90
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 93
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 232
Pop-up display ....................... 96
Settings .......................... 94, 701
Suggestion function................ 98
Tire pressure ........................ 592
Units ............................... 96, 701
Vehicle information display .... 93
Warning message display ...... 98
Warning messages .............. 649
Multi-terrain Select ................. 357
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................................. 93
Noise from under vehicle .......... 8
Normal mode .................. 355, 358
O
Odometer ............................ 82, 85
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .......... 84, 88
“ODO TRIP”switch ............. 84, 88 Oil
Engine oil..............................678
Rear differential oil ...............681
Transfer oil ...........................681
Opener Back door .....................117, 119
Fuel filler door.......................224
Hood .....................................579
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............619
Wattage ................................682
Outside rear view mirrors ......156 Adjusting and folding ............156
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....265
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................517, 524
Outside temperature display ...............................83, 87
Overheating.............................670
P
Panic mode .............................105
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........165
Operation..............................164
Warning message . ...............166
Panoramic view monitor ........317 Camera switch......................319
Checking around the vehicle 322
Checking the front and around the vehicle ..........................323
Checking the rear and around the vehicle ..........................328
Checking the sides of the vehicle ...........................................325
Customizing the panoramic view
monitor ...............................336
Display..................................319
Driving precautions ...............317
How to switch the display .....320
Magnifying function ..............336
Panoramic view monitor precau-