2021 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

7109-2. Customization
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.281)
*: If equipped
■Stop & Start system* ( P.349)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system* ( P.522)
*: If equipped
■Illumination ( P.532)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Change the Stop & Start sys-
tem duration when the A/C is
on
StandardExtended–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO–O
Switching to t he outside air
mode when the vehicle is
parked
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O–O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff––O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

726What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your keys or
mechanical keys, new genu-
ine keys or mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota
dealer. ( P.664)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.664)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.613)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn
the engine switch to OFF.
( P.199) 
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors,
make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. ( P.105,
130)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehi-
cle when the lock is set. Open
the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. ( P.114)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.195)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.666)
 Did you press the engine
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart
key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key
system)

727What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.196)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.196)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.129)
 Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.197)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can
be started in a temporary
way. ( P.665)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.666)
 Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch
in ON ( P.202)
 Vehicles without smart key
system:
It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the engine
switch. ( P.195)
 Vehicles with smart key sys- tem:
It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
(
P.197)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.160)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P.200)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.645)
The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.205)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
engine is stopped
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The engine switch is
turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

728What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
may also sound. (P.638, 649)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.73)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to ON or start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.649)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.638, 649.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.653)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.672)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck

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 Index735
HooksCargo hooks ......................... 539
Coat hooks ........................... 556
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 144
I
I/M test ..................................... 576
Identification Engine .................................. 678
Vehicle ................................. 677
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ....................................... 195, 196Auto power off function ........ 200
Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 199
Changing the engine switch positions ............................. 195
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
Starting the engine ....... 195, 196
Immobilizer system .................. 70
Indicators .................................. 76
Info button (Menu screen) ..... 381
Initialization Items to initialize................... 712
Maintenance......................... 573
Moon roof ............................. 162
Panoramic moon roof ........... 165
Parking Support Brake ......... 284
Power back door .................. 124
Power windows .................... 158
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 599
Initial screen ........................... 385 Caution screen ..................... 385
Restarting the system .......... 385
Inside rear view mirror... 145, 147
Instrument panel light control ............................... 84, 88
Interior lights .......................... 532 Switch................................... 532 Wattage ................................682
Intuitive parking assist Function................................273
Warning message . ...............276
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay) .438
J
Jack Positioning a floor jack .........580
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........654
Jack handle .............................654
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............165
Moon roof .............................161
Panoramic moon r oof ...........165
Power back door ..................122
Power windows ....................158
K
Keyless entry Smart key system .................129
Wireless remote control........104
Keys .........................................102 Battery-saving function .........130
Electronic key .......................102
Engine switch ...............195, 196
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................664
If you lose your keys.............664
Key number plate .................102
Keyless entry ................104, 129
Mechanical key.....................107
Replacing the battery ...........613
Warning buzzer .. ..................129
Wireless remote control key .104
Knee airbags .............................33
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) .....240 Operation..............................240

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-