2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID brake sensor

3214-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
*: If equipped
This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehi-
cle is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.
■When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal
is not depressed, or is depressed late
 P.294
■The Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) will operate when
The function will op erate when the
PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-
nated or flashing ( P.88, 90) and
all of the followin g conditions are
met:
●Hybrid system output restriction
control
• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing
vehicles)*
If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function
will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an
impact with the approaching vehicle.
Examples of function operation
Types of sensors
WARNING
■To ensure the system can
operate properly
 P.294

3274-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort
needed to turn the steering
wheel.
■E-Four (Electronic On-
Demand AWD system)
(AWD models)
Automatically controls the drive
system such as to front-wheel
drive or AWD (all wheel drive)
according to various running
conditions including normal driv-
ing, during cornering, on a
uphill, when starting off, during
acceleration, on a slippery roads
due to snow or rain, thus con-
tributing to stable operability and
driving stability.
■The Secondary Collision
Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.
■When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trail
Mode/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trail
Mode/Trailer Sway Control systems
are operating.
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt
or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid sys-
tem to the wheels.
Pressing to turn the system off
may make it easier for you to rock
the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
The “Traction Control Turned OFF”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
■Turning off the TRAC, VSC and
Trailer Sway Control systems
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer
Sway Control systems off, press
and hold for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-informat ion display.
*
Press again to turn the systems

3294-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
●When the power switch is turned
off
●If only the TRAC system is turned
off, the TRAC will turn on when
vehicle speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems are turned off, automatic re-
enabling will not oc cur when vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Operating conditions of Active
Cornering Assist
The system operates when the fol-
lowing occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
●The driver is at tempting to accel-
erate while turning
●The system detects that the vehi-
cle is drifting to the outer side
●The brake pedal is released
■Reduced effectiveness of the
EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-
tem from overheating when there is
frequent steering input over an
extended period of time. The steer-
ing wheel may feel heavy as a
result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should
return to normal within 10 minutes.
■Secondary Collision Brake
operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS
airbag sensor de tects a collision
while the vehicle is in motion. How-
ever, the system does not operate
when the components are dam-
aged.
■Secondary Collision Brake
automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of th e following situa-
tions.
●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)
●A certain amount of time elapses
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is
depressed a large amount
■If a message about AWD is
shown on the multi-information
display (AWD models)
Perform the following actions.
●“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheated. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place with the
hybrid system operating.
*
If the message disappears after a
while, there is no problem. If the
message remains, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●“AWD System Overheated 2WD
Mode Engaged”
AWD system has been temporarily
released and swit ched to front-
wheel drive due to overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place with
the hybrid system operating.
*
If the message disappears after a
while, AWD syste m will automati-
cally recover. If the message
remains, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
●“AWD System Malfunction 2WD
Mode Engaged Visit Your Dealer”
A malfunction oc curs in the AWD
system. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
*: When stopping the vehicle, do not
stop the hybrid system until the
display message has turned off.

3856-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slowly and apply the
brakes several times to dry the
parts.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the
parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with
an approximately 5% solution of
neutral detergent and water to
clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alco-
hol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of
the engine compartment. Doing
so may cause the electrical com-
ponents, etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
(vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,
the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the
windshield where the raindrop
sensor is located is touched by
hand
●When a wet rag or similar is
held close to the raindrop sen-
sor
●If something bumps against the
windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop
sensor body or if something
bumps into the ra indrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the
exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the
exhaust pipes to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be
careful not to touch the pipes until
they have cooled sufficiently, as
touching hot exhaust pipes can
cause burns.
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4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
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.316, 466)
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.294)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.466)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRAC system;
 The Trail Mode function; or
 The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

552Alphabetical Index
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 407 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 485
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 334
Replacing ............................. 487
Warning light ........................ 456
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 293 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 296
Bottle holders ......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 235
Fluid ..................................... 405
Parking brake ....................... 231
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Warning light ........................ 456
Brake assist ............................ 326
Brake Hold .............................. 235
Break-in tips ........ ................... 196
Brightness control Instrument panel light control97, 104
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 293 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 296
C
CareAluminum wheels ................. 384
Exterior ................................. 384
Interior .................................. 387
Seat belts ............................. 387
Cargo capacity ............... 202, 205
Cargo hooks ........................... 359
Chains ..................................... 336
Child-protectors ..................... 140
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 12-volt battery precautions .407, 489
Airbag precautions .................38
Back door precautions..........141
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............349
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Moon roof precautions..........187
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................191
Power window lock switch ....185
Power window precautions...184
Rear door child-protectors ....140
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................435
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......349
Cleaning ..........................384, 387 Aluminum wheels .................384
Exterior .................................384
Interior ..................................387
Radar sensor ................253, 294
Seat belts .............................387
Clock ..........................................99
Coat hooks ..............................374
Condenser ............. ..................404
Console box ............................356
Consumption screen ..............125
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function).........................114
Coolant

Alphabetical Index559
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ...................... 298
Parking brake Operation ............................. 231
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................ 233
Warning light ........................ 461
Warning message ................ 233
Parking lights Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Parking Support Brake (PKSB) ............................................... 312Indicator ................................. 90
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 321
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................... 318
Warning light ........................ 460
Warning message ................ 316
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-sion system ........................ 260
Function ............................... 257
Warning light ........................ 459
Warning message ........ 255, 469
Personal lights ....................... 353 Switch................................... 353
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ............................................... 312Indicator ................................. 90
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 321
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................... 318
Warning light ........................ 460
Warning message ................ 316
Power back door switch 145, 146
Power outlets .......................... 364
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) .................. 327 Warning light ........................458
Power switch...................217, 219 Auto power off fun ction.........223
Changing the power switch modes.........................218, 222
Starting the hybrid system ..217, 219
Power windows Door lock linked window opera-tion......................................184
Jam protection function ........183
Operation..............................183
Window lock switch ..............185
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-sion system ........................260
Function................................257
Warning light ........................459
Warning messag e ........255, 469
R
Radar cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........282
Radiator ...................................404
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function .................................308
RCTA........................................307 RCTA Function .....................308
RCTA function ........................308
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...............................................307
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light........................463
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks...........................................162
Head restraints .....................166
Rear side marker lights Light switch...........................237
Replacing light bulbs ............439
Rear turn signal lights

560Alphabetical Index
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504
Rear view mirror Digital Rear-view Mirror........ 172
Inside rear view mirror.......... 170
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 181
Rear window defogger ........... 344
Rear window wiper ................. 247
Refueling ................................. 249 Capacity ............................... 497
Fuel types..................... 497, 505
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 250
Regenerative braking ............... 71
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 433
Fuses ................................... 436
Light bulbs ............................ 439
Tires ..................................... 471
Wiper insert .......................... 429
Wireless remote control battery........................................... 433
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ................. 535
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 534
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 391
Road accident cautions ........... 76
Road Sign Assist .................... 279
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......... 279
S
Seat belt reminder light . 462, 463
Seat belts .................................. 29 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ....................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 31
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 54 Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt ..............................387
Emergency Locking Retractor 31
How to wear your seat belt .....30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................29
Reminder light and buzzer .462, 463
Seat belt extender ..................30
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners ........................535
Seat belt pretensioners ..........32
SRS warning light .................458
Seat heaters ............................349
Seating capacity .....................205
Seat position memory ............163
Seats Adjustment precautions 160, 161
Adjustment ...................160, 161
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................50
Cleaning ...............................387
Driving position memory .......163
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...........................................162
Head restraint .......................166
Properly sitting in the seat ......27
Seat heaters ....... ..................349
Seat position memory...........163
Seat ventilators.....................349
Seat ventilators .. .....................349
Secondary Collision Brake ....327
Sensor Automatic headlight system .238
Automatic High Beam system...........................................240
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....294
Digital Rear-view Mirror ........176
Inside rear view mirror ..........171
Intuitive parking assist ..........298