warning light TOYOTA RAV4 2019 (in English) Service Manual

5797-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■When replacing the tires and
wheels (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
If the ID code of the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pressure warning
system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire
pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute and stays on to indicate a
system malfunction.
■The tire pressure warning
system must be initialized
in the following circum-
stances:
 When rotating the tires. 
When changing the tire.
 After registering the ID codes.
( P.582)
When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as
the benchmark pressure.
■How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
Vehicles without tire inflation
pressure display function
1 Park the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Initialization cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
( P.664)
Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specifie d cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.
3Turn the engine switch to
ON.
4 Press or of the meter
control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select .
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires,
wheels, tire pressure warn-
ing valves, transmitters and
tire valve caps (vehicles with
tire pressure warning system)
●When removing or fitting the
w he e ls, tir es or th e t ir e pr es sur e
warning valves and transmit-
ters, contact your Toyota dealer
as the tire pr essure warning
valves and transmitters may be
damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Make sure to install the tire
valve caps. If the tire valve caps
are not installed, water could
enter the tire pressure warning
valves and the tire pressure
warning valves could be bound.
●When replacing ti re valve caps,
do not use tire valve caps other
than those specified.
The cap may become stuck.
Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system (if
equipped)

5807-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
5Press or of the meter
control switches, select
“Vehicle Settings” and then
press .
6 Press or of the meter
control switches, select
“TPWS” and then press .
7 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
“Set Pressure”. Then press
and hold .
“Setting Tire Pressure Warning
System” will be dis played on the
multi-information display and the
tire pressure warni ng light will blink
3 times.
When the message disappears, ini-
tialization is complete.
Vehicles with tire inflation
pressure display function
1 Park the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine for
20 minutes or more.
Initialization cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
( P.664)
Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specifie d cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.
3 Start the engine. 4
Press or of the meter
control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select .
5 Press or of the meter
control switches, select
“Vehicle Settings” and then
press .
6 Press or of the meter
control switches, select
“TPWS” and then press .
7 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
“Set Pressure”. Then press
and hold .
“Setting Tire Pressure Warning
System” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
tire pressure warn ing light will blink
3 times.
When the message disappears, ini-
tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the
multi-information di splay. Also, “--”
is displayed for inflation pressure of
each tire on the m ulti-information
display while the tire pressure
warning system determines the
position.
8 Drive the vehicle at approxi-
mately 25mph (40 km/h) or

5817-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
more for approximately 10 to
30 minutes.
When initialization is complete, the
inflation pressure of each tire will be
displayed on the multi-information
display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, initialization can be com-
pleted by driving for a long time.
However, if initia lization does not
complete after driving for 1 hour or
more, park the vehicle in a safe
place for approximately 20 minutes
and then drive th e vehicle again.
■When initializing
●Vehicles with tire inflation pres-
sure display funct ion only: Initial-
ization is perform ed while driving
at a vehicle speed of approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
●Make sure to carry out initializa-
tion after adjusting the tire inflation
pressure. Also, make sure the
tires are cold before carrying out
initialization or tir e inflation pres-
sure adjustment.
●Vehicles with tire inflation pres-
sure display function only: The tire
pressure warning system can be
initialized by your self, but depend-
ing on the driving conditions and
driving environment, initialization
may take some ti me to complete.
■The initialization operation
●If you have accidentally turned the
engine switch to OFF during ini-
tialization, it is not necessary to
restart the initialization again as
initialization will restart automati-
cally when the engine switch has
been turned to ON for the next
time.
●If you accidentally perform the ini-
tialization when ini tialization is not
necessary, adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified level
when the tires are cold, and con-
duct initialization again.
●Vehicles with tire inflation pres-
sure display function only: While
the position of each tire is being
determined and the inflation pres-
sures are not being displayed on
the multi-info rmation display, if the
inflation pressure of a tire drops,
the tire pre ssure warning light will
come on.
■When initializat ion of the tire
pressure warning system has
failed (vehicles without tire
inflation pressu re display func-
tion)
Initialization can be completed in a
few minutes. However, in the follow-
ing cases, the settings have not
been recorded and the system will
not operate properly. If repeated
attempts to record tire inflation pres-
sure settings ar e unsuccessful,
have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure
warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure 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 bl inking for 1 min-
ute.
■If the tire pressure warning sys-
tem is not initialized properly
(vehicles with tire inflation pres-
sure display function)
In the following situ ations, initializa-
tion may take longer than usual to
be completed or may not be possi-
ble. Normally, initialization com-
pletes within ap proximately 30
minutes.
• Vehicle is not dr iven at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-
cles and system cannot recog-
nize tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters o f your vehicle

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over those of other vehicles.
If initialization does not complete
after driving for 1 hour or more, park
the vehicle in a safe place for
approximately 20 minutes and then
drive the vehicle again.
●If the vehicle is reversed during
initialization, the data up to that
point is reset, so perform the ini-
tialization procedure again from
the beginning.
●In the following si tuations, initial-
ization will not be started or was
not completed properly and the
system will not ope rate properly.
Perform the initialization proce-
dure again.
• If, when attempting to start initial- ization, the tire pressure warning
light does not b link 3 times.
• If, when the vehicle has been driven for about 20 minutes after
performing initialization, the tire
pressure warning light blinks for
approximately 1 minute and then
illuminates.
If the inflation pressure of each tire
is still not displayed, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For models made in Japan*1
without tire inflation pressure
display function
Every tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter has a
unique ID code. In addition to
the set of tire pressure warning
system sensor ID codes initially
registered to the vehicle, a sec-
ond set of ID codes can be reg-
istered. A second set of tire
pressure warning system sensor
ID codes can be registered at
your Toyota dealer. When 2 sets
of ID codes have been regis-
tered, either ID code set can be
selected.
*1: The country of production is writ- ten on the Certification Regula-
tion label. ( P.659)
Except for models made in
Japan
*2 without tire inflation
pressure display function
*2: The country of production is writ- ten on the Certification Regula-
tion label. ( P.659)
Every tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter has a
unique ID code. When replacing
a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, it is necessary
to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes,
perform the following procedure.
WA R N I N G
■When initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system
Do not initializing tire inflation
pressure 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.
Registering ID codes
(vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)

5837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
1Park the vehicle in a safe
place, wait for approximately
20 minutes, and then start
the engine.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press .
4 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press .
5 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Change Wheel”. Then press
and hold until the tire
pressure warning light starts
slowly blinking 3 times.
The change wheel set mode is acti-
vated and registration is started.
Vehicles with a tire inflation pres-
sure display function only: Then a
message will be dis played on the
multi-information display. When
registration is being performed, the
tire pressure warni ng light will blink
for approximately 1 minute then illu-
minate and “--” will be displayed for
the inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-information display.
6
Drive the vehicle at approxi-
mately 25mph (40 km/h) or
more for approximately 10 to
30 minutes.
When registration is completed, the
tire pressure warni ng light will go off
and the inflation pressure of each
tire will be displaye d on the multi-
information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, registration can be com-
pleted by driving for a long time.
However, if registration does not
complete after driving for 1 hour or
more, perform the p rocedure again
from the beginning.
7 Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. ( P.579)
■When registering ID codes
●ID code registrati on is performed
while driving at a vehicle speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more.
●Before performing ID code regis-
tration, make sure that no wheels
with tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters installed are near
the vehicle.
●Make sure to initi alize the tire
pressure warning system after
registering the ID codes. If the
system is initialized before regis-
tering the ID codes , the initialized
values will be invalid.

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●ID codes can be registered by
yourself, but depending on the
driving conditions and driving
environment, registration may
take some time to complete.
■Canceling ID code registration
●To cancel ID code registration
after it has been started, turn the
engine switch off before driving
the vehicle. If the vehicle is driven
after ID code registration is
started, to cancel registration, per-
form the ID code registration start
procedure again and turn the
engine switch off before driving.
●If ID code registration has been
canceled, the tire pressure warn-
ing light will blink for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the engine
switch is turned to ON and then
illuminate. The tire pressure warn-
ing system will be operational
when the tire pressure warning
light turns off.
●If the warning light does not turn
off even after se veral minutes
have elapsed, ID code registration
may not have bee n canceled cor-
rectly. To cancel registration, per-
form the ID code registration start
procedure again and then turn the
engine switch off before driving.
■If ID codes are not registered
properly
In the following situations, ID code
registration may take longer than
usual to be completed or may not be
possible. Normally, registration com-
pletes within appro ximately 30 min-
utes.
• Vehicle is not pa rked for approxi-
mately 20 minutes or more before
driving
• Vehicle is not driven at approxi- mately 25 mph ( 40 km/h) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehi- cles and system cannot recog-
nize tire pressure warning valve and transmitters o
f your vehicle
over those of other vehicles
• Wheel with tire p ressure warning
valve and transmitter installed is
inside or near the vehicle
If registration does not complete
after driving for 1 hour or more, per-
form the ID code registration proce-
dure again from the beginning.
●If the vehicle is reversed during
registration, the data up to that
point is reset, so p erform the reg-
istration procedure again from the
beginning.
●In the following situations, ID code
registration will not be started or
was not completed properly and
the system will not operate prop-
erly. Perform the ID code registra-
tion procedure again.
• If, when attempt ing to start ID
code registration, the tire pressure
warning light does not blink slowly
3 times.
• If, when the veh icle has been
driven for about 20 minutes after
performing ID code registration,
the tire pressure warning light
blinks for approximately 1 minute
and then illuminates.
If the ID codes cannot be registered
even when performing the above
procedure, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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8
When trouble arises
When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 612
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
.................................. 612
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................ 613
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 615
If you think something is wrong ........................ 620
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 621
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 622
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 633
If you have a flat tire.... 636
If the engine will not start .................................. 645
If you lose your keys ... 646
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehi-
cles with smart key sys-
tem) ........................... 647
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ..................... 649
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 653If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 655

6228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■Charging system warning light
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) (Red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.

6238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)■
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)■
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.653)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engi ne control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger o ccupant classification
system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

6248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steeri ng) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS
(Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become
temporarily unavailable, corrective action may
be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.229, 635)
If the PCS (Pre- Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P. 2 3 8