2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV brake

6249-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, cont act any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depr essed with a force of 300 N (30.5 kgf, 67.4
lbf) while the hybri d system is operating.
■Full-size tire
Type A
Rear differential (rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Rear differential fluid type
Using differential fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimate ly damage the differential of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clear-
ance*
Left-hand drive
vehicles128 mm (5.0 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive
vehicles95 mm (3.7 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 ⎯ 6.0 mm (0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/60R18 100H

629
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9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
9-2.Customization
■Changing using the naviga -
tion/multimedia system
1 Press the “MENU” button.
2 Select “Setup” on the menu
screen and select “Vehicle”.
3 Select “Vehicle Customization”.
Various setting can be changed.
Refer to the list of settings that can
be changed for details.
■Changing using the multi-
information display
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the item.
3 To switch the function on and
off, press to switch to the
desired setting.
4 To perform detailed setting of
functions that support detailed
settings, press and hold and
display the setting screen.
The method of performing detailed set -
ting differs for each screen. Please
refer to the advice sentence displayed on the screen.
To go back to the p revious screen or
exit the customize mode, press .
■When customizing using the navi - gation/multimedia system or multi-
information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply
the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent 12-volt bat -
tery discharge, leav e the hybrid system
operating while customizing the fea - tures.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety
of electronic features that can
be personalized to suit your
preferences. The settings of
these features can be changed
using the multi-information
display, navigation/multimedia
system, or at any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli -
able repairer.
Customizing vehicle fea -
tures
WARNING
■During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be operating during customization,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful car -
bon monoxide (CO) may collect and
enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge,
ensure that the hyb rid system is oper-
ating while customizing features.

6409-2. Customization
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting is linked with the buzzer volume of the RCTA (Rear crossing traffic
alert) function.
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( →P.420)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system (→P.452)
■Seat ventilators* (→P.462)
*: If equipped
Buzzer volume*221–OO3
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air mode linked
to “AUTO” swit ch operation
OnOffO–O
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO–O
Switching to the outside air
mode when the vehicle is
parked
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Blower levelNormalDecrease––O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
settingABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

646What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho -
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. ( →P.603)
 If you lose your electronic keys,
the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact any autho -
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli -
able repairer immediately.
( →P.603)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( →P.543)
 Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( →P.320)
 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.225)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door
from outside and then unlock the
child-protector lock. ( →P.209)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( →P.317)
 Is the shift lever in P? (→P.317)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( →P.224)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( →P.318)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system
can be started in a temporary
If you have a problem, check
the following before contacting
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
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 hybrid system does not
start

647What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
way. (→P.605)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( →P.606)
 Is the power switch in ON? If you
cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON.
( →P.323)
 It is locked automatically to pre-
vent theft of the vehicle.
( →P.318)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock
switch is pressed. ( →P.293)
 The auto power off function will
be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACC or ON (the hybrid system
is not operating) for a period of
time. ( →P.320)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( →P.575, 576)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( →P.326)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( →P.568, 578)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( →P.78)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or star t the hybrid system.
Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( →P.578)
 When a warning light turns on or
a warning message is displayed,
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot
be turned after the hybrid
system is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is turned
off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
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 dis -
played

649Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C
“My Room Mode” ....... ................ 153
Air conditioning filter................... 532
Automatic air co nditioning system
................................................. 452
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .... 438
Function ..................................... 438
Warning light .............................. 570
ACA (Active Corner ing Assist).... 438
AC charging cable ........................ 108
AC charging cable ty pes ............ 110
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) .................................... 109
If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked .................................. 123
Indicator ..................................... 113
Locking and unlocking ............... 122
Maintenance .............................. 117
Replacing the plug-cord ............. 115
Safety functions ......................... 112
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Active Cornering A ssist (ACA).... 438
Airbag manual on-off system ........ 48
Airbags ............................................ 39
Airbag manual on-of f system ....... 48
Airbag operating conditions ......... 41
Airbag precautions for your child . 43
Airbag warning light ................... 570
Correct driving posture................. 33
Curtain shield airbag operating con -
ditions ........................................ 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions 43
General airbag precautions.......... 43
Locations of airbags ..................... 39
Modification and d isposal of airbags
................................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions .. 41
Side airbag precautions ............... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags oper -
ating conditions .......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags pre -
cautions...................................... 43
SRS airbags ................................. 39
SRS warning light.......................570
Air conditioning filter ................... 532
Air conditioning system
“My Room Mode” .......................153
Air conditioning filter ................... 532
Automatic air conditioning system
.................................................452
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW).......................457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
Air intake vent ................................. 98
Cleaning .....................................536
Alarm................................................ 78
Alarm ............................................ 78
Warning buzzer ..........................568
Antenna
Smart entry & star t system .........223
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 438
Function .....................................438
Warning light ..............................570
Approach warning ........................383
Armrest .......................................... 484
Ashtray .......................................... 476
Assist grips ...................................484
AUTO EV/HV mode ......................... 85
AUTO EV/HV mode switch ............. 86
Automatic air co nditioning system
..................................................... 452
“My Room Mode” .......................153
Air conditioning filter ................... 532

650Alphabetical Index
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
Automatic headlight leveling system
..................................................... 333
Automatic High Beam (AHB) ....... 334
Automatic light control system ... 332
Auxiliary box ................................. 471
Average fuel consumption .......... 198
Average fuel economy ................. 181
Average vehicle speed ......... 185, 198
B
Back door ........ .............................. 210
Hands Free Power Back Door ... 215
Power back door ........ ................ 213
Wireless remote con trol ............. 213
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 548
Wattage...................................... 626
Battery (12-volt batte ry) ............... 506
If the 12-volt batt ery is discharged
................................................. 606
Preparing and c hecking before win-
ter ............................................ 445
Replacing ................................... 609
Warning light .............................. 569
Battery (tracti on battery)................ 94
Charging .................................... 135
Location ....................................... 94
Specification............................... 621
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............ 393
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 408
Rear Crossing Traff ic Alert function
................................................. 411
Bottle holders ............................... 470
Brake
Brake Hold ................................. 329
Parking brake ............................. 326
Regenerative braking ................... 90
Warning light ..............................568
Brake assist...................................438
Brake Hold .....................................329
Brake Override System ................301
Break-in tips .................................. 301
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............393
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 408
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
.................................................411
C
Card holder.................................... 471
Care
Aluminum wheels .......................488
Exterior ....................................... 488
Front camera ..............................345
Interior ........................................491
Radar sensor..............................345
Seat belts ...................................491
Water-repellent coating .............. 489
Cargo hooks .................................. 472
Chains ............................................447
Charging
“My Room Mode” .......................153
AC charging cable ...................... 108
Charging equipment ................... 105
Charging indicator ...................... 106
Charging messages ................... 160
Charging procedure ................... 135
Charging schedule function........ 144
Charging time may increase ...... 128
High voltage components............. 94
How to charge ............................ 135
Information related to charging dis -
play .......................................... 131
Opening and closing the charging
port lid ......................................106
Power sources precautions ........ 125
Power sources that can be used 124
Safety functions..........................132

652Alphabetical Index
Cruise control ............................. 388
Drive information ........................ 185
Driving information ..................... 181
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ....................... 376
Energy monitor........................... 195
Head-up display ...... ................... 191
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ......... 368
Multi-information disp lay ............ 179
Parking Support Brake function . 422
Pre-collision warning . ................. 355
RCTA ......................................... 393
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 373
Toyota parking assi st-sensor ..... 414
Warning messages .... ................ 578
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 494, 496
Door lock
Back door ................................... 210
Side doors .................................. 205
Smart entry & start system......... 223
Wireless remote con trol ............. 203
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlock -
ing system .... ........................... 209
Back door ................................... 210
Door glasses .............................. 291
Door lock .................................... 205
Open door warning buzzer......... 208
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 289
Rear door child-protectors ......... 209
Side doors .................................. 205
Double locking system .................. 77
Drive information .......................... 185
Driver’s seat belt r eminder light.. 575
Driver’s seat position memory .... 273
Driving position memory ............ 273
Memory recall function ............... 274
Drive-start control ........................ 301
Driving
Break-in tips ............................... 301
Correct posture ............................ 33
Driving mode select switch.........434
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips . 99
Procedures ................................. 300
Winter drive tips ......................... 445
Driving information display .........181
Driving mode select switch .........434
Driving position memory .............273
Memory recall function ...............274
Driving support system information
display .........................................184
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Function .....................................376
Warning message ...................... 578
E
eCall ................................................. 65
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake
System) ....................................... 438
Eco drive mode .............................434
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD
system) .......... ..............................439
Elapsed time.................................. 185
Electric motor
Location........................................ 84
Specification ............................... 620
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .....................................438
Warning light ..............................570
Electronically Cont rolled Brake Sys-
tem (ECB) .................................... 438
Electronic key
Battery-saving function...............224
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 604
Replacing the battery ................. 543
Electronic sunshade.....................294
Jam protection function .............. 295
Operation ...................................294
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 568