Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 38
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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
Master warning light
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The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
2
If any of the warning messages comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;
or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle
ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the
lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control] system is operating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has devi-
ated from flashes in amber.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to
(Amber)
inside of the lane lines.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with
the shift position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
(Flashes)
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
back door is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
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Indicates that an intuitive parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still
engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the driver operates the steering wheel only a
small amount, the system may be unable to
detect the steering wheel operations and this
warning may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
(If equipped)
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification
system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ P. 666
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered
with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
(If equipped)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem or dynamic radar cruise control system (if
equipped)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert with steering control) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Amber)
(If equipped)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
The operation conditions of the camera sensor
(temperature, etc.) are not met.
→ When the operation conditions of the cam-
era sensor (temperature, etc.) are met, the
following systems will become available.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) system
(Amber)
(Flashes)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(If equipped)
• Automatic High Beam
Indicates that dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,
etc., are present on the windshield in front of the
camera sensor
The following systems may be suspended until
the problem shown in the message is resolved.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
→ Turn the system off, remove any dirt, rain,
(Amber)
(Flashes)
condensation, ice, snow, etc., from the
(If equipped)
windshield, and then turn the system back
on.
The LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) system is temporarily canceled due to a mal-
function in a sensor other than the camera
sensor.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the LDA system off and follow the
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appropriate troubleshooting procedures
(Amber)
for warning message. Afterward, drive the
(If equipped)
vehicle for a short time, and then turn the
LDA system back on.
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
(AWD models only)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
The AWD system turns off and the vehicle
switches to front wheel drive.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(AWD models only)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system cannot be used as the
vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
or less
→ Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) cannot be used due to the vehi-
cle speed being too high
→ Slow down.
(If equipped)
Vehicles without smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned “LOCK”
position or turned to
“ACC” position and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on
A buzzer also sounds.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
(Flashes)
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door
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open)
A buzzer also sounds.
(Flashes)
→ Close the moon roof.
(If equipped)
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
The AWD system turns off and the vehicle
switches to front wheel drive.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
(Flashes)
(AWD models only)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
(Flashes)
(AWD models only)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system;
• The Automatic High Beam system
(if
equipped); or
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→ Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4
gal. (9.0 L, 2.0 Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approxi-
mately 37°F (3°C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds
→ Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The mes-
sage will not display properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (→P. 547)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
→ Turn the VSC on. (→P. 313)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable
→ Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
(Flashes)
ately.
(If equipped)
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Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
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Interior
Exterior
Warning message
Details/Actions
buzzer
buzzer
The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
Once
⎯
made to start the engine.
→ Start the engine with the
electronic key present.
(Flashes)
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door was
opened and closed while the
engine switch was in a mode
other than off.
→ Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
3 times
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
(Flashes)
shift lever was in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
→ Turn the engine switch off
or bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
An attempt was made to exit
Contin-
the vehicle with the electronic
uous
key and lock the doors without
Once
(5
first turning the engine switch
sec-
off when the shift lever was in P.
(Displayed alternately)
onds)
→ Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
(Flashes)
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Interior
Exterior
Warning message
Details/Actions
buzzer
buzzer
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
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inside the vehicle.
⎯
times
→ Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
The driver’s door was opened
Con-
when the shift lever was not in
tinu-
⎯
P and the engine switch was
ous
not turned off.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
(Flashes)
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
Con-
shift lever was not in P and the
Contin-
tinu-
engine switch was not turned
uous
ous
off.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
(Displayed alternately)
→ Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
(Flashes)
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Interior
Exterior
Warning message
Details/Actions
buzzer
buzzer
An attempt was made to lock
Contin-
the doors using the smart key
uous
system while the electronic key
Once
(5
was still inside the vehicle.
sec-
→ Retrieve the electronic key
onds)
from the vehicle and lock
(Flashes)
the doors again.
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door while pull-
ing the door handle with the
electronic key still inside the
Contin-
vehicle.
uous
Once
For some models only: An
(5 sec-
attempt was made to lock the
onds)
doors other than using the
(Flashes)
smart key system while the
electronic key was still inside
the vehicle.
→ Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
Once
⎯
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
(Flashes)
→ Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
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Interior
Exterior
Warning message
Details/Actions
buzzer
buzzer
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
Once
⎯
an incorrect position.
→ Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
(Flashes)
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→ Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
⎯
⎯
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately
5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Once
⎯
→ Replace the electronic key
battery. (→P. 589)
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the engine being started.
→ Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Once
⎯
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During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
(Flashes)
ing properly
(→P.
661), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
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Interior
Exterior
Warning message
Details/Actions
buzzer
buzzer
The steering lock could not be
released within
3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Once
⎯
→ Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
(Flashes)
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
Once
⎯
a position other than P or N.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
(Flashes)
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
Once
⎯
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
(Flashes)
→ Turn the engine switch off.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
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If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 569
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (→P. 608)
● For vehicles with power back door: Turn off the power back door
system. (→P. 117)
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