TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2021 Manual Online
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811-5. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
1-5.Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without smart key 
system
The indicator light flashes after 
the key has been removed from 
the power switch to indicate that 
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after 
the registered key has been 
inserted into the power switch to 
indicate that the system has 
been canceled.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem
The indicator light flashes after 
the power switch has been 
turned to OFF to indicate that 
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after 
the power switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free 
type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion  of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key 
has not been previously 
registered in the vehicle’s 
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft but 
does not guarantee absolute 
security against all vehicle 
thefts.
Operating the system 
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■Certification for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in t he U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam,  Saipan 
and Puerto Rico
For vehicles sold in Canada 
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For safety and security
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified  or removed, the 
proper operation of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 
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*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The side windows and moon 
roof (if equipped) or pan- oramic moon roof (if 
equipped) are closed before 
the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors and hood, and 
lock all the doors. The system 
will be set automatically after 30 
seconds.
The security indicator changes from 
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACC 
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deacti-
vated or stopped after a few 
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free 
type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the 
following situations:
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:
 Vehicles without smart key 
system: A locked door is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
wireless remote control or 
key. (The doors will lock 
again automatically.)
 Vehicles with smart key 
system: A locked door is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
entry function, wireless 
remote control or mechani-
cal key. (The doors will lock 
again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system 
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For safety and security
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the 
alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens 
a door or hood, or unlocks the 
vehicle using an inside lock but-
ton.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is 
locked. (P.672)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending 
on the situation, th e door may auto-
matically lock to p revent improper 
entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the 
vehicle unlocks the door and the 
alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a 
person remaining in the vehicle 
unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 
12-volt battery.
■Customization (Canada only)
The alarm can be set to activate 
when the key (vehicles without 
smart key system)  or mechanical 
key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem) is used to unlock. (Customiz-
able features:  P.707)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the 
proper operation  of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 
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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-
tion and indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 88
Gauges and meters (with  4.2-inch display) ........... 94
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch display) ................. 98
Multi-information display .................................. 103
Energy monitor/consump- tion screen................. 113 
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882-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all 
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
■With 4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on 
the target region.
■With 7-inch display
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types, 
analog or digital. ( P.109)
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, 
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver 
of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster 
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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
When analog speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on 
the target region.
When digital speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on 
the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 (  P.642)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.642) 
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902-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the 
power switch is turned to ON to 
(Yellow)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 (  P.642)
Charging system 
warning light
*1 
(  P.642)
High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
*2 
(  P.643)
Hybrid system over-
heat warning light
*2 
(  P.643)
Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light
*2 
(  P.643)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.643)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.643)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.644)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.644)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.644)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steer-
ing system warning 
light
*1 ( P.644)
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1 
(  P.645)
(Orange)
LTA indicator 
( P.645)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator
*3 (if 
equipped) ( P.646)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped) 
(  P.646)
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped) 
(  P.647)
Slip indicator light
*1 
(  P.647)
Brake Override Sys-
tem/Drive-Start Con-
trol/PKSB (if 
equipped) warning 
light
*2 (  P.648)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated 
indicator
*1 ( P.648)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.648)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.648)
Tire pressure warning 
light
*1 (if equipped) 
(  P.649)
Low fuel level warn-
ing light ( P.649)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
(  P.649)
Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights (if 
equipped) ( P.650)