2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light c omes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily i ndicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a ma lfunction in:
 The parking brake system;
 The regenerative braking system; or
 The electronically controlled brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.

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8
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.611)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.611)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Malfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control system (if equipped)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS
(Pre-Collision System).
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision S ystem) has become tempo-
rarily unavailable, corrective action may be neces -
sary.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.353, 581)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle
Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will illuminate.
→ P.361
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange) (If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.371)

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■PKSB OFF indicator*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a ma lfunction in the Toyota parking assist-
sensor function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable,
possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with
ice, etc.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.416, 578)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
If “Parking Support Brake Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display:
Indicates a malfun ction in the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
If “Parking Assist Unavaila ble” is displayed on the
multi-information display:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable,
possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with
ice, etc.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.424, 578)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■BSM OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■RCTA OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Slip indicator light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a ma lfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bum per around the radar sen-
sor is covered with dirt, etc. ( →P.408)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.394, 578)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert) function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bum per around the radar sen-
sor is covered with dirt, etc. ( →P.408)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.394, 578)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRC system;
 The Trail Mode function; or
 The hill-start assist control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.

5748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/PKSB (if equipped)
warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)
(if equipped) is operating
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display and head-up display (if
equipped).
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malf unction in the brake hold system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully
engaged or released
→ Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns o ff after the parking brake
is fully released, the sys tem is operating normally.