maintenance reset TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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5477-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.
■ Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the reminder light or message.
To reset the reminder light or message, follow the procedure described
below:
Press or of the meter control switches, select on the multi
information display.
Press or of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance” and then press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty cove rage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■How to initialize the tire pressure warning systemPark the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart key system) or off (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( →P. 679)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressu re to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate
based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
key system).
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Vehicles without smart key system: Wait for a few minutes with
the engine switch in the “ON” position and then turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart key system: Wait for a few minutes with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode and then turn the engine
switch off.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■The initialization operation (vehicles with the tire pressure warning
system)
●Make sure to carry out in itialization after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold be fore carrying out initialization or tire
inflation pressure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart key system) or off (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem) during initialization, it is no t necessary to press the reset switch
again as initialization will restart aut omatically when the engine switch
has been turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehic les with smart key system) for the
next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset s witch when initialization is not neces-
sary, adjust the tire inflation pressu re to the specified level when the
tires are cold, and conduct initialization again.
■When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed (if
equipped)
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following
cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will not oper-
ate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings
are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure wa rning reset switch, the tire pressure
warning light does not blink 3 times.
●After driving for a certain period of time since the initialization has been
completed, the warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute.

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5797-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
●Vehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow if your vehicle has a com-
pact spare tire installed.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first
adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the
tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation
pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is
actually normal.

6388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheatedA buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
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 inspect ed 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
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should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

6398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
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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)
(If equipped)
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-
ately.
(If equipped)
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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

737Alphabetical index
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Resetting the maintenance required reminder
message ................................. 547
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 544
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 620
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 711
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 619
Seat heaters ............................. 503
Seat position memory ............. 144
Seating capacity ...................... 180 Seats ................................. 139, 141
Adjustment.................... 139, 141
Adjustment
precautions................. 140, 143
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 543
Driving position memory ....... 144
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 142
Head restraint ....................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 503
Seat position memory ........... 144
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 218
Inside rear view mirror .......... 152
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 256
Radar sensor ........................ 237
Touchless sensor ................. 115
Service reminder indicators ..... 78
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 211
Shift lock system ..................... 211
Shopping bag hooks ............... 512
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side marker lights ................... 215 Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs .... 598, 601
Wattage ................................ 680
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Talk switch*.......................... 482
Telephone switches ...... 368, 459
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 571
VSC OFF switch ................... 312
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 225
Tachometer ................................ 84
Tail lights .................................. 215 Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 602
Wattage ................................ 680
Talk switch
*............................. 482
Telephone switches ........ 368, 459
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 73
Tire inflation pressure ............. 679
Maintenance data ................. 679
Warning light ......................... 621
Tire information ....................... 684
Glossary................................ 691
Size ....................................... 687
Tire identification number ..... 686
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 689
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 571
Function ................................ 571
Initializing .............................. 571
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 571
Registering ID codes ............ 573
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 571
Warning light ......................... 621 Tires .......................................... 569
Chains .................................. 317
Checking............................... 569
If you have a flat tire ............. 645
Inflation pressure .................. 679
Information............................ 684
Replacing.............................. 645
Rotating tires ........................ 570
Size....................................... 679
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 645
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 571
Warning light......................... 621
Tools ......................................... 646
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 672
Touchless power back door ........................................ 115
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 197
Emergency towing ................ 613
Towing eyelet ....................... 613
Trailer Sway Control ............. 311
Trailer towing ........................ 181
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 235
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 310
Trailer Sway Control ............... 311
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 211
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
Selecting the driving mode ... 207
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meters ................................. 85
Troubleshooting ...................... 724
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.