2021 TOYOTA RAV4 turn signal

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Trailer towing ................181
Dinghy towing ............... 193
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehi-cles without smart key sys-
tem) ............................. 195
Engine (ignition) switch (vehi- cles with smart key system).................................... 196
Automatic transmission . 201
Turn signal lever ........... 204
Parking brake ................ 205
Brake Hold .................... 208
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............ 211
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 214
Fog light switch ............. 217
Windshield wipers and washer......................... 218
Rear window wiper and washer......................... 221
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 223
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 232
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 240
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 250
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ... 253BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
.................................... 264
Intuitive parking assist ... 273
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................... 281
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) ...... 286
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 292
Rear view monitor system .................................... 296
Toyota parking assist monitor .................................... 304
Panoramic view monitor 317
Stop & Start system....... 349
Driving mode s elect switch
.................................... 355
Multi-terrain Select (AWD vehicles) ...................... 357
Snow mode switch (AWD vehicles) ...................... 361
Downhill assist control sys- tem .............................. 362
Driving assist systems ... 364
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .......... 371
Utility vehicle precautions ....

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5-1. Basic function Buttons overview ........... 379
Menu screen.................. 381
Status icon..................... 382
“Setup” screen ............... 384
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Precautions against winter season ......................................P.371
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.528
Precautions against car wash (R ain-sensing windshield wipers)
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............................................................... ..............................P.567
Replacing the wiper insert ..................................... ...............P.610
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.223
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.223
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.678
Tires ....................................................................................P.589
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.683
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.371
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.589
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.653
Hood ....................................................................................P.579
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.579
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.678
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.670
Warning messages ..............................................................P.649
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.211
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.204
Parking lights .....................................................................P.211
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.211
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.211
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.441
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights ....................P.204, 211
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.211
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P .619, Watts: P.687)
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Shifting the shift lever to R ...................................................P.201
License plate lights........................................... .................P.211
Side turn signal lights
*......................................................P.204
*: If equipped
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When the warning messages are displayed ........................P.649
Turn signal lever ................................................................P.204
Headlight switch ................................................................P.211
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights .................... ........P.211
Fog lights
*1............................................................... ............P.441
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..............................P.218
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................P.221
Usage.......................................................... .................P.218, 221
Adding washer fluid ..............................................................P.588
Warning messages ..............................................................P.649
Emergency flasher switch ....................................... ..........P.628
Hood lock release lever ........................................ .............P.579
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ................P.144
Adjustment ..................................................... ......................P.144
Air conditioning system ............................. ...............P.516, 522
Usage.......................................................... .................P.516, 522
Rear window defogger ........................................... ......P.517, 524
Audio
*1............................................................... .................P.379
Audio Plus
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Premium Audio*1, 2
Fuel filler door opener lever .................................. ............P.224
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
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792-1. 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 engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system 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 engine
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
engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P.204)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.211)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.211)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P.213)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.214)
Fog light indicator (if
equipped) ( P.441)
Smart key system
indicator
*1 (if
equipped) ( P.196)
Cruise control indica-
tor ( P.253)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(  P.253)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P.253)
LTA indicator
*2
(  P.245)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.275)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 5
(if equipped)
(  P.282)

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Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 171
Cargo and luggage ..... 177
Vehicle load limits ....... 180
Trailer towing .............. 181
Dinghy towing ............. 193
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key
system)...................... 195
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system)...................... 196
Automatic transmission 201
Turn signal lever ......... 204
Parking brake .............. 205
Brake Hold .................. 208
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 211
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 214
Fog light switch ........... 217
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 218
Rear window wiper and washer....................... 221
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 2234-5. Using the dr
iving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 .................................. 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 232
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 240
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 250
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range.................................. 253
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 264
Intuitive parking assist . 273
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 281
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 286
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 292
Rear view monitor system .................................. 296
Toyota parking assist moni- tor .............................. 304
Panoramic view monitor .................................. 317
Stop & Start system .... 349
Driving mode select switch .................................. 355

2044-2. Driving procedures
■Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes b e restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting
may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will
sound twice.)
■If the “S” indicator does not
come on or the “D” indicator is
displayed even after shifting the
shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in
the automatic tra nsmission system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer imme diately. (In this
situation, the transmission will oper-
ate in the same manner as when the
shift lever is in D.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The right hand s ignals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated
when
The engine switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or
rear turn signal lights has not
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

2054-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing
before a lane change has been
performed
Operate the lever again.
■To discontinue flashing of the
turn signals during a lane
change
Operate the lever in the opposite
direction.
■Using the manual mode
The parking brake can be set
and released manually.
Parking brake indicator light
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator light
(Canada)
Parking brake switch indica-
tor
1 Pull the switch to set the
Parking brake
The parking brake can be
set or released automati-
cally or manually. In auto-
matic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released
automatically according to
shift lever operation. Also,
even in automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released manually.
Operating instructions
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