2022 TOYOTA RAV4 warning light

6248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light* (warning
buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display
only).
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steeri ng) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS
(Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become
temporarily unavailable, corrective action may
be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.225, 635)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.234

6258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Stop & Start cancel indicator*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display
only).
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.244)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the Stop & Start sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking
assist function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.272, 633)

6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PKSB OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display
only).
■RCTA OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display
only).
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunctio n in the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.282, 633)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunctio n in the RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. ( P.263)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.261, 633)

6278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■Slip indicator light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
Multi-terrain Select bra ke control (if equipped);
 The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRAC system;
 The hill-start assist control system; or
 The downhill assist control system (if
equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is operating
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display.
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 malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

6288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Parking brake indicator
■Tire pressure warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display
only).
■Low fuel level warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
It is possible that the par king 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 t urns off after the park-
ing brake is fully released, the system is operat-
ing normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Toyota
dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.630)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately
2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.

6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer*)
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period o f time after the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is
unfastened, the buzzer sounds int ermittently for a certain period of time
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning
buzzer*2)
*1: These lights illumina te on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt w arning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain peri od of time,
after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard because of noisy place or
an audio sound.■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection sensor may cause
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fas-
ten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied,
the front passenger’s seat belt also needs
to be fastened to m ake the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat
belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

6308-2. 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.36)
■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.637
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.584)
■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-

6318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
ing valve and transmitter. If a tire
goes flat, the tire pressure warning
light will not turn o ff even though the
flat tire has been replaced with the
spare tire. Replace the spare tire
with the standard tire and adjust the
tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-
sure warning light will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pres-
sure warning system may not
function properly
 P.582
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or
a warning buzzer sounds
when a warning message is
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
*
Check and follow the message
shown on the multi-information
display.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
*: Warning lights illuminate in red
or yellow and the warning
buzzer beeps on ce or sounds
continuously.
■When the electric power
steering system warning light
comes on
When the light comes on yellow,
the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes
on red, the assist to the power
steering is lost and handling oper-
ations of the steering wheel
become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes
heavier than usual when operat-
ing, hold firmly and operate using
more force than usual.
■If the tire pr essure warning
light comes on ( vehicles with
tire pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following
precautions. Failure to do so
could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in death or serious
injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe
place as soon as possible.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light
comes on even after tire infla-
tion pressure adjustment, it is
probable that you have a flat
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is
flat, change it with the spare tire
and have the flat tire repaired by
the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires dete-
riorate, you could lose control of
the steering wheel or the
brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air
leakage should occur (vehi-
cles with tire pressure warn-
ing system)
The tire pressure warning system
may not activate immediately.