2021 TOYOTA RAV4 airbag off

6288-1. Essential information
8-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the
engine is not running, the battery
may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximatel y 20 minutes. To
manually turn t he emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice. (The emergency flashers
may not turn on automatically
depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal
repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4 Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the engine:
Vehicles without smart key
system
Turn the engine switch to ACC.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehi-
cle using the following pro-
cedure:
Stopping the vehicle

6378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Follow the procedure below to
restart the engine after the sys-
tem is activated.
1Turn the engine switch to
ACC or off.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off
system
To minimize the risk of fuel
leakage when the engine
stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system
stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the
vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system
has been damaged and is in need
of repair. Do not restart the
engine.

6468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
the warning light to flash and the
warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat,
the sensor may not detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors
the airbag sensor assembly, front
impact sensors, side impact sensors
(front door), side impact sensors
(front), driver’s seat position sen-
sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system (ECU and sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt p retensioner, front
passenger’s seat be lt pretensioner
and force limiter, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources.
(  P.34)
■If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel t ank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go o ff after several
driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporar-
ily drops, the electric power steering
system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on ( vehicles with
tire pressure warning system)
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P.653
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch to OFF then
turn it to ON. Check if the tire pres-
sure warning light comes on or
blinks.
If the tire pressur e warning light
blinks for approximately 1 minute
then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the
tire pressure warning system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
If the tire pressur e warning light
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires
has lowered sufficiently, check
the inflation pressure of each tire
and adjust them to the specified
level.
2 If the warning light does not turn
off even after several minutes
have elapsed, check that the
inflation pressure of each tire is
at the specified level and perform
initialization. ( P.599)
■The tire pressure warning light
may come on due to natural
causes (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation
pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this ca se, adjusting the
tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning ligh t (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a
compact spare tire (vehicles
with tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
The compact spare tire is not
equipped with a tire pressure warn-

729Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................... 516, 522Air conditioning filter ............. 608
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 522
Eco air conditioning mode .... 523
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 527
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 516
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 364Function ............................... 364
Warning light ........................ 640
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 364
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 364
Airbags ...................................... 33 Airbag operating conditions.... 35
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 38
Airbag warning light.............. 639
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 36
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 38
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
General airbag precautions .... 38
Locations of airbags ............... 33
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 42
Seat cushion airbag ............... 33
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 36
Side airbag precautions ......... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 36
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................38
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ...............716
SRS airbags ...........................33
SRS warning light .................639
Air conditioning filter .............608
Air conditioning system.516, 522 Air conditioning filter .............608
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................522
Eco air conditioning mode ....523
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .................527
Manual air conditioning system ...........................................516
Alarm .........................................73 Alarm ......................................73
Warning buzzer .. ..................638
AM ............................................429
Anchor brackets .......................61
Android Auto...........411, 414, 441
Android Auto button (Menu screen) ...................................381
Antenna (Smart key system) .129
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)364 Function................................364
Warning light ........................640
Apple CarPlay .........................438
Apple CarPlay
®/Android Auto
.......................................411, 414
Apple CarPlay button (Menu screen) ...................................381
Approach warning ..................260
Apps button (Menu screen) ...381
Armrest ......... ......................... ..555
Assist grips .............................555
Audio .......................................424 Operating information ...........450
Some basics .........................425
Turning the system on and off...........................................425
Audio button (Menu screen) ..381

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