2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID power steering

5068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
5Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake
function. (if equipped): P.379
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.283)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
 P.279
QWhile towing
If the hybrid system is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and
braking more difficult.
QWheel nut wrench (if equipped)
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the deck under tray. ( P.523, 534)
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 High coolant temperature warn-
ing light flashes or come on
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
QMalfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
QSRS warning light
QABS warning light
QElectric 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 repairer 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 repairer 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 repairer 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 repairer immediately.

5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
QRear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passen-
ger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the
buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches
a certain speed.
QWarning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
QFront passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
OIf luggage is placed on the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warn-ing light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
OIf a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate
properly.
QIf the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on if the fuel tank becomes com- pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The mal-
function indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does
not go off, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
QElectric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge
becomes insufficient or the voltage tem- porarily drops, the electric power steer-
ing system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
At this time, the functions of the air con-
ditioning, etc. may be partially limited in order to reduce the power consumption of the 12-volt battery.
QWhen the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P.522, 533
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch to OFF then turn
it to ON. Check if the tire pressure warn- ing light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- ately.
If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the infla-tion 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
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
elapsed, check that the inflation
pressure of each tire is at the speci- fied level and perform initialization. ( P.468)
QThe tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres- sure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
QWhen a tire is replaced with a com-pact spare tire (vehicles with com-
pact spare tire)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off 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
pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
QConditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
 P.466
WARNING
QIf a warning light comes on or a
warning buzzer sounds when a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display*
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.*: Warning lights illuminate in red or
yellow and the warning buzzer
beeps once or sounds continu-
ously.
QWhen the electric power steer- ing 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 operations of the steering wheel become extremely
heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly
and operate using more force than usual.
QIf the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre-
cautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
OStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
OIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation
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 authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
OAvoid abrupt maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deterio- rate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
QIf a blowout or sudden air leak-age should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
QRear window wiper (P.296)
QPCS (Pre-Collision System)*1 (P.311)
*1: If equipped
*2: The system is automatically enabled each time the power switch is turned to ON.
QLTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* (P.318)
*: If equipped
Time elapsed before the head-
lights turn off (Extended Head-
light Lighting)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Back door opening linked rear
window wiper stop functionOffOn––O
Washer linked rear window
wiper operationOnOff––O
Shift position linked rear window
wiper operation (P.297)Only onceOff––OContinuous
FunctionCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)*2On, Off–O–
Adjust alert timingEarly, Middle, Late–O–
FunctionCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOn, Off–O–
Steering assist functionOn, Off–O–
Alert typeSteering wheel vibration, Buzzer–O–
Alert sensitivityHigh, Standard–O–
Vehicle sway warning functionOn, Off–O–
Vehicle sway warning sensitivityHigh, Standard, Low–O–
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
settingABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

5789-2. Customization
QRSA (Road Sign Assist)*1 (P.328)
*1: If equipped
*2: RSA function becomes on when the power switch is turned to ON.
*3: If a Speed limit with supplemental mark is exceeded, the notification buzzer does
not operate.
*4: Vehicles with navigation system
QDynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range* (P.332)
*: If equipped
QBSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* (P.349)
FunctionCustomized setting
RSA (Road Sign Assist)*2On, Off–O–
Excess speed notification
method
*3No notification, Display only, Dis-
play and buzzer–O–
Excess speed notification level2 km/h (1 mph), 5 km/h (3 mph),
10 km/h (5 mph)–O–
No-overtaking notification
methodNo notification, Display only, Dis-
play and steering wheel vibration–O–
Other notifications method (No-
entry notification)
*4No notification, Display only, Dis-
play and buzzer–O–
FunctionCustomized setting
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
with Road Sign Assist
*On, Off–O–
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)OnOff–O–
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tor brightnessBrightDim–O–
Alert timing for presence of
approaching vehicle (sensitivity)Intermediate
Early
–O–
Late
Only when vehi-
cle detected in
blind spot
ABC
ABC
ABC

584What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to d o if... (Tro ubleshoo ting)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.543)
 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.543)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.486)
 Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( P.276)
 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.222)
 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.207)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.273)
 Is the shift lever in P? (P.273)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.221)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.274)
 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

585What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
way. (P.545)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.546)
 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.279)
 It is locked automatically to pre-
vent theft of the vehicle.
( P.274)
 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.249)
 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.276)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( P.515, 516)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.282)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.508, 518)
 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 start the hybrid system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.518)
 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