engine TOYOTA RAV4 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 11
Fuel tank door release & cap 10
Hood release 10
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 5
Instrument panel 2-4
Instrument panel light control 11
Keyless entry
1 8-9
Smart Key system1 9
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ (TSS 2.0)
Air conditioning/heating 19
Audio
23
Auto lock/unlock
1 12
Automatic transmission 12
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan 30
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 31
Clock 20
Cup holders 26
Door locks 14
Downhill assist control system 37
Driving mode select 34
Electric parking brake 13
Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking Braking
(PA w/AB) 32
Garage door opener (Homelink
®)3 28
Heated steering wheel 22
Heated/ventilated seats 22
Intuitive Parking Assist 33
Lights
1,2 & turn signals1 16-17
Moonroof 20
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 25
Multi-terrain select 36
Panoramic moonroof 21
Power outlets-12V DC 26
Power outlets- 120V AC
26
Power windows 17
Qi wireless charger 27
Rear door-Power Liftgate 18
Rear view monitor system 30
Seat adjustments-Front 15 Seat adjustments-Rear 15
Seats-Head restraints
15
Snow mode swtich (AWD vehicles) 35
Steering lock release 14
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 24
Stop & Start system 29
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 14
USB charge ports 27
USB media port 23
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC/Trailer sway control
OFF switch 37
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 53
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 50-52
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) 42-45
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) 46-49
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 39-41
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ 2.0
(TSS 2.0) 38
Road Sign Assist (RSA) 54
Sensors 39
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 62-64
Floor mat installation
60
Rear door child safety locks 55
Safety Connect
® 58
Seat belts 55
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 55
Spare tire & tools 56
Star Safety System
TM 59-60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 57

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Instrument cluster
TachometerSpeedometer
Tachometer
Tachometer Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Speedometer
Speedometer Clock
Clock
Outside temperature
Outside temperature
Outside temperature
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer and trip meter
Shift position
and range
indicator
Shift position and range indicator
Shift position and range indicator Clock
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Multi-Information Display (MID) Odometer and
trip meter
4.2-in display
7-in display (Analog speedometer)
7-in display (Digital speedometer)
Service indicators and warning lights
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES

1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.5
Refer to section PKSB (Parking Support Braking function) in the Owner’\
s Manual.
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Low outside temperature indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning1,2
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
indicator1
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT mode indicator
Stop & Start indicator1,4
Stop & Start cancel indicator1,2,4
RCTA OFF indicator1,2,4
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder
Parking brake indicator2
Mud & sand mode indicator4
Rock & dirt mode indicator4
Snow mode indicator4
Smart Key system indicator4
Security indicator
Turn signal indicator
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
indicator [White/green/orange
3]
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine
indicator1
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Smart Key system
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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OVERVIEW
Push lever to the
left and raise hood
Insert rod to hold
hood open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Pull
Driver seat
Turn to open
Store
Close
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release

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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Brighter
Darker
Washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstickOVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Instrument panel light control
Engine maintenance

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* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Par\
k.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock within 45 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and drive\
r’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park*P
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
S“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE

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Smart KeyWithout Smart Key
Steering lock release
Push
Turn
Turn
Turn
When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push Engine Switch while
Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the
Multi-Information Display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power button shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right. When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free
it, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel slightly left and right.
Unlock
Lock
Door locks
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Lock release lever Angle
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FrontRear
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power switchCharge areaOperation indicator light
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. (1) Press the wireless
charger power switch and the green operation indicator light turns on. (2) Place
a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown in the illustration. An \
amber
indicator illuminates while charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the
indicator illuminates green. Some phones, cases or cover type wireless c\
hargers
may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully \
charged.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
Press (1)
When the engine is turned off, the last state
(ON/OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging
area for best results. Moving device may
result in stopping or restarting the charging
process.
Place (2)
USB charge ports (if equipped)
The vehicle must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position (without Smart Key) /
“ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use.
(Charge only) (Charge only)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Stop & Start system (if equipped)
The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake p\
edal
or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stopl\
ight,
intersection, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise po\
llution
caused by the engine idling.
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the Stop & Start system.\
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will illuminate. Pressing the switch a\
gain will
enable the Stop & Start system and the Stop & Start cancel indicator wil\
l turn off.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system. Stopping the engine
While driving with the D shift position selected, depress the brake pedal and stop
the vehicle. The engine will stop automatically.
When the engine stops, the Stop & Start indicator will illuminate.
Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal. The engine will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
STOP & START SYSTEM OPERATION
DISABLING THE STOP & START SYSTEM