2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID steering

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Driving
the steering wheel vibrates, check the
area around your vehicle and carefully
operate the steering wheel to move the
vehicle back to the center of the lane.
Vehicles with BSM: When the system
determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane and that the possi-
bility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
lane departure alert will operate even if
the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
■Steering assist function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane or course
*, the system pro-
vides assistance as necessary by
operating the steering wheel in
small amounts for a short period of
time to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Vehicles with BSM: When the system determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane and that the possi-
bility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
steering assist function will operate
even if the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
■Vehicle sway warning function
When the vehicle is swaying within
a lane, the warning buzzer will
sound and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play to alert the driver.

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■Lane centering function
This function is linked with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed
range and provides the required
assistance by operating the steer-
ing wheel to keep the vehicle in its
current lane.
When dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range is not operating, the
lane centering function does not oper-
ate.
In situations where the white (yellow)
lane lines are difficult to see or are not
visible, such as when in a traffic jam,
this function will operate to help follow a
preceding vehicle by monitoring the
position of the preceding vehicle.
■Turning the lane centering
function ON/OFF
Press the LTA switch.
The lane centering function will change
between ON/OFF each time the switch
is pressed.
Lane centering function on: “LTA
Steering Assist Active Lane
Centring Active” is displayed.
When the LTA system is turned on,
operation of the LTA system contin-
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Driving
ues in the same condition the next
time the hybrid system is started.
■Turning the LTA system OFF
Press and hold the LTA switch
The LTA indicator light turns off when
the LTA is turned OFF.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem on.
The LTA is turned ON each time the
power switch is turned to ON.
However, the lane centering function
keeps either the ON/OFF state prior to
the power switch being turned OFF.
Vehicles with 7-inch display
LTA indicator
The illumination condition of the indica-
tor informs the driver of the system
operation status.
Illuminated in white: LTA system is
operating.
Illuminated in green: Steering wheel
assistance of the steering assist func-
tion or lane centering function is operat-
ing.
Flashing in orange: Lane departure
alert function is operating.
Operation display of steering
wheel operation support
Displayed when the multi-information
display is switched to the driving sup-
port system information display.
Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function or
lane centering function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering wheel
assist of the lane centering function is
operating.
One outer side of the lane is displayed:
Indicates that steering wheel assist of
the steering assist function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are flash-
ing: Alerts the driver that their input is
necessary to stay in the center of the
lane (lane centering function).
Follow-up cruising display
Displayed when the multi-information
display is switched to the driving sup-
port system information display.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane
centering function is operating by moni-
toring the position of a preceding vehi-
cle.
When the follow-up cruising display is
displayed, if the preceding vehicle
moves, your vehicle may move in the
same way. Always pay careful attention
to your surroundings and operate the
steering wheel as necessary to correct
the path of the vehicle and ensure
safety.
Lane departure alert function
display
Displayed when the multi-information
display is switched to the driving sup-
port system information display.
Indications on multi-infor-
mation display
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Inside of displayed lines is white
Indicates that the system is recognizing
white (yellow) lines or a course
*. When
the vehicle departs from its lane, the
white line displayed on the side the
vehicle departs from flashes orange.
Inside of displayed lines is black
Indicates that the system is not able to
recognize white (yellow) lines or a
course
* or is temporarily canceled.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
Vehicles with 12.3-inch display
LTA indicator
The illumination condition of the indica-
tor informs the driver of the system
operation status.
Illuminated in white: LTA system is
operating.
Illuminated in green: Steering wheel
assistance of the steering assist func-
tion or lane centering function is operat-
ing.
Flashing in orange: Lane departure
alert function is operating.
Operation display of steering
wheel operation support
Displayed when the multi-information
display is switched to the driving sup-
port system information display.
Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function or
lane centering function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering wheel
assist of the lane centering function is
operating.
One outer side of the lane is displayed:
Indicates that steering wheel assist of
the steering assist function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are flash-
ing: Alerts the driver that their input is
necessary to stay in the center of the
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B

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Driving
lane (lane centering function).
Follow-up cruising display
Displayed when the multi-information
display is switched to the driving sup-
port system information display.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane
centering function is operating by moni-
toring the position of a preceding vehi-
cle.
When the follow-up cruising display is
displayed, if the preceding vehicle
moves, your vehicle may move in the
same way. Always pay careful attention
to your surroundings and operate the
steering wheel as necessary to correct
the path of the vehicle and ensure
safety.
Lane departure alert function
display
Displayed when the multi-information
display is switched to the driving sup-
port system information display.
Inside of displayed lines is white
Indicates that the system is recognizing
white (yellow) lines or a course
*. When
the vehicle departs from its lane, the
white line displayed on the side the
vehicle departs from flashes orange.
Inside of displayed lines is black
Indicates that the system is not able to
recognize white (yellow) lines or a
course
* or is temporarily canceled.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
■Operation conditions of each func-
tion
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50
km/h (32 mph) or more.
*
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3
m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
(Vehicles with BSM: Except when
another vehicle is in the lane on the
side where the turn signal was oper-
ated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a
sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(P.363)
*: The function operates even if the vehi-
cle speed is less than approximately
50 km/h (32 mph) when the lane cen-
tering function is operating.
●Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the
following conditions are met in addition
to the operation conditions for the lane
departure alert function.
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• Vehicle is not accelerated or deceler-
ated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level suitable for chang-
ing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not
operating.
• TRC or VSC is not turned off.
●Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in the
screen of the multi-information display
is set to “ON”. (P.199, 211)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50
km/h (32 mph) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3
m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(P.363)
●Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Centre” in the
screen of the multi-information display
are set to “ON”. (P.199, 211)
• This function recognizes white (yel-
low) lane lines or the position of a pre-
ceding vehicle (except when the
preceding vehicle is small, such as a
motorcycle).
• The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range is operating in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3
to 4 m (10 to 13 ft.).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a
sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(P.363)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or decel-
erate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level suitable for chang-
ing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not operating.
• TRC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is
not displayed. (P.363)
• The vehicle is being driven in the cen-
ter of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operat-
ing.
■Temporary cancelation of functions
●When operation conditions are no lon-
ger met, a function may be temporar-
ily canceled. However, when the
operation conditions are met again,
operation of the function is automati-
cally restored. (P.361)
●If the operation conditions (P.361)
are no longer met while the lane cen-
tering function is operating, the steer-
ing wheel may vibrate and the buzzer
may sound to indicate that the func-
tion has been temporarily canceled.
However, if the “Alert” or “Alert
Options” customization setting is set
to steering wheel vibration, the system
will notify the driver by vibrating the
steering wheel instead of sounding
the buzzer.
■Steering assist function/lane cen-
tering function
●Depending on the vehicle speed, lane
departure situation, road conditions,
etc., the driver may not feel the func-
tion is operating or the function may
not operate at all.
●The steering control of the function is
overridden by the driver’s steering
wheel operation.
●Do not attempt to test the operation of
the steering assist function.
■Lane departure alert function
●The warning buzzer may be difficult to
hear due to external noise, audio play-
back, etc. Also, it may be difficult to
feel steering wheel vibrations due to
the road conditions, etc.
●If the edge of the course* is not clear
or straight, the lane departure alert
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●Vehicles with BSM: It may not be pos-
sible for the system to determine if
there is a danger of a collision with a
vehicle in an adjacent lane.
●Do not attempt to test the operation of
the lane departure alert function.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
■Hands off steering wheel warning
In the following situations, a warning
message urging the driver to hold the
steering wheel and the symbol shown in
the illustration are displayed on the
multi-information display to warn the
driver. The warning stops when the sys-
tem determines that the driver holds the
steering wheel. Always keep your hands
on the steering wheel when using this
system, regardless of warnings.
●When the system determines the
driver is not holding the steering
wheel while the lane centering func-
tion is operating
If the driver continues to keep their
hands off of the steering wheel, the
buzzer sounds, the driver is warned and
the function is temporarily canceled.
This warning also operates in the same
way when the driver continuously oper-
ates the steering wheel only a small
amount.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert
type is set to steering wheel vibration.
●When the system determines that the
vehicle may deviate from the lane
while driving around a curve while the
lane centering function is operating.Depending on the vehicle condition and
road conditions, the warning may not
operate.
●When the system determines that the
driver is driving without holding the
steering wheel while the steering
wheel assist of the steering assist
function is operating.
If the driver continues to keep their
hands off of the steering wheel and the
steering wheel assist is operating, the
buzzer sounds and the driver is warned.
Each time the buzzer sounds, the con-
tinuing time of the buzzer becomes lon-
ger.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert
type is set to steering wheel vibration.
■Vehicle sway warning function
When the system determines that the
vehicle is swaying while the vehicle
sway warning function is operating, a
buzzer sounds and a warning message
urging the driver to rest and the symbol
shown in the illustration are simultane-
ously displayed on the multi-information
display.
Depending on the vehicle and road con-
ditions, the warning may not operate.
■Warning message
If the following warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information display
and the LTA indicator illuminates in
orange, follow the appropriate trouble-
shooting procedure. Also, if a different
warning message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the screen.
●“LTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”
The system may not be operating prop-

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erly. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●“LTA Unavailable”
The system is temporarily canceled due
to a malfunction in a sensor other than
the front camera. Turn the LTA system
off, wait for a little while, and then turn
the LTA system back on.
●“LTA Unavailable at Current Speed”
The function cannot be used as the
vehicle speed exceeds the LTA opera-
tion range. Drive slower.
■Customization
Function settings can be changed. ( P.206, 217)
*: If equipped
RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
The RSA system recognizes
specific road signs using the
front camera and/or naviga-
tion system (when speed limit
information is available) to pro-
vide information to the driver
via the display.
If the system judges that the
vehicle is being driven over the
speed limit, performing prohib-
ited actions, etc. according to
the recognized road signs, it
notifies the driver through a
visual notification and notifica-
tion buzzer or steering wheel
vibration.
WARNING
■Before using the RSA
Do not rely solely upon the RSA sys- tem. RSA is a system which supports
the driver by providing information, but it is not a replacement for a driver’s own vision and awareness.
Drive safely by always paying careful attention to the traffic rules.