2023 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

4356-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
■Front side marker lights
(type B and C)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clock-
wise.■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
2 Remove the screws and
remove the unit.
Remove the lamp assembly by pull-
ing it directly ba ckward from the
rear of the vehicle.

4366-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
6 Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that
the pin on the light unit fit into
the hole.Confirm that the light unit is com-
pletely secured.
7Reinstall the screws.
8 Reinstall the cover.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the cover,
protect the tip of the screwdriver

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Maintenance and care
with a rag.
2Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip
before turning the bulb base.
3Remove the light bulb. 4
Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
Secure the cord wit h the clip back
again after installing the bulb base.
6 Reinstall the cover.

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

4407-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the
engine is not running, the battery
may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximatel y 20 minutes. To
manually turn t he emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice. (The emergency flashers
may not turn on automatically
depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal
repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4 Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the engine:
Vehicles without smart key
system
Turn the engine switch to ACC.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehi-
cle using the following pro-
cedure:
Stopping the vehicle

4417-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem
Press and hold the engine switch
for 2 consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
5Stop the vehicle in a safe
place by the road. 
If the door can be opened,
open the door and exit the
vehicle.
 If the door can not be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and
ensure an escape route.
 If the window can be opened,
exit the vehicle through the
window.
 If the door and window cannot
be opened due to the rising
water, remain calm, wait until
the water level inside the
vehicle rises to the point that
the water pressure inside of
the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehi-
cle and then open the door
after waiting for the rising
water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle. When the
WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned
off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and
steering wheel will be lost, mak-
ing the brake pedal harder to
depress and the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as
much as possible before turning
off the engine.
●Vehicles without smart key sys-
tem: Never attempt to remove
the key, as doing so will lock the
steering wheel.
If the vehicle is sub-
merged or water on
the road is rising
This vehicle is not designed
to be able to drive on roads
that are deeply flooded with
water. Do not drive on roads
where the roads may be
submerged or the water
may be rising. It is danger-
ous to remain in the vehicle,
if it anticipated that the vehi-
cle will be flooded or set a
drift. Remain calm and fol-
low the following.

4427-1. Essential information
outside water level exceeds
half the height of the door, the
door cannot be opened from
the inside due to water pres-
sure.
■Water level exceeds the floor
When the water level exceeds the
floor and time has passed, the elec-
trical equipment will get damaged,
the power windows will not operate,
the engine stops, and the vehicle
may not be able to get moving.
■Using an emergency escape
hammer*
Laminated glass is used in the wind-
shield on this vehicle. Laminated
glass cannot be shattered with an
emergency hammer
*. Tempered
glass is used in the windows on this
vehicle.
*: Contact your Toyota dealer or
aftermarket accessory manufac-
turer for further information about
an emergency hammer.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not drive on roads where the
roads may be submerged or the
water may be rising. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged and
cannot move, as well as become
flooded and set a drift, which may
lead to death.