2023 TOYOTA RAV4 warning light

4386-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt
to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and
may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion
of the light bulb with bare
hands. When it is unavoidable
to hold the glass portion, use
and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and
oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or
crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any
parts used to secure it. Failure
to do so may result in heat dam-
age, fire, or water entering the
light unit. This may damage the
light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt t o repair or dis-
assemble light bulbs, connec-
tors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or
serious injury due to electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated
and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb
before installing to prevent heat
damage.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 440
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 441
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 443
If you think something is wrong ........................ 447
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 448
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 449
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 459
If you have a flat tire.... 463
If the engine will not start .................................. 472
If you lose your keys ... 474
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehi-
cles with smart key sys-
tem) ........................... 474
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ..................... 476
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 480If the vehicle becomes
stuck .......................... 482

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■Charging 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 comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) (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 your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.

4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.480)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engi ne control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger o ccupant classification
system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

4517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■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.237, 461)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.249

4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Stop & Start cancel indicator
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.260)
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.283, 459)

4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■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.298, 459)
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.276)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.459)
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.

4547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-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 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.
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.