TOYOTA RAV4 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

6418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
1Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come off.
2 Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.
When replacing a steel wheel with
a steel wheel, tigh
ten the nuts until
the tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc wheel
seat .
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel whee l, tighten the
wheel nuts until the tapered portion
comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat .
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with an aluminum wheel, turn the
wheel nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc
WA R N I N G

6428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
wheel .
3Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
5Reinstall the wheel orna-
ment
*.
Align the cutout o f the wheel orna- ment with the valve stem as shown.
*: The wheel ornament cannot be
installed on the compact spare
tire.
6 Stow the flat tire, tire jack and
all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identi-
fied by the label “TEMPORARY
USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire tempo-
rarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure of the compact
spare tire. ( P.664)
■When using the compact spare
tire
As the compact spare tire is not
equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transm itter, low infla-
tion pressure of t he spare tire will
not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also , if you replace
the compact spare ti re after the tire
pressure warning light comes on,
the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is
equipped
The vehicle height may becomes
lower when driving with the compact
spare tire compared to when driving
with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a
road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one
of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
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6438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
1Replace a rear tire with the com-
pact spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the
tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■When stowing the jack
Before storing the jack, adjust the
height of the jack to match the
shape of the jack holder.
The storage direction of the jack dif-
fers depending on the type, so make
sure to store the jack in the correct
direction.
For models made in Japan
*:
Except for models made in Japan
*:
*: The country of production is writ- ten on the Certific ation Regulation
label. ( P.659)
WA R N I N G
■When using the compact
spare tire
●Remember that the compact
spare tire provided is specifi-
cally designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your com-
pact spare tire on another vehi-
cle.
●Do not use more than one com-
pact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the comp act spare tire
with a standard tire as soon as
possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire
is attached
The vehicle speed may not be
correctly detected, and the follow-
ing systems may not operate cor-
rectly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• EPS
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)

6448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WA R N I N G
• Downhill assist control system
(if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following
systems not be utilized fully, but
they may actually negatively
affect the drive-train components:
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)
• Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the
compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess
of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com-
pact spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not
designed for driving at high
speeds. Failure to observe this
precaution may lead to an acci-
dent causing death or serious
injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the
tools and jack are securely in
place in their stor age location to
reduce the possibility of personal
injury during a co llision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact
spare tire installed on the
vehicle
The vehicle height may becomes
lower when drivi ng with the com-
pact spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven
road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and
the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-
cle body and adversely affect driv-
ing performance.
■When replacing the tires
(vehicles with tire pressure
warning system)
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or th e tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.

6458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again
following correct starting pro-
cedures. ( P.195, 196)
 There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. ( P. 7 0 )
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.649) 
The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded.
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the
engine. ( P.646)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.649)
 One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
 There may be a malfunction
in the steering lock system
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the
problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being fol-
lowed ( P.195, 196), con-
sider each of the following
points:
The engine wil l not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally
The starter motor turns
over slowly, the interior
lights and headlights are
dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low
volume
The starter motor does
not turn over (vehicles
with smart key system)
The starter motor does
not turn over, the interior
lights and headlights do
not turn on, or the horn
does not sound

6468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When the engine does not start,
the following steps can be used
as an interim measure to start
the engine if the engine switch is
functioning normally:
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.205)
Parking brake indicator will come
on.
2Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the engine switch to
ACC.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be
started using the above steps,
the system may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Emergency start function
(vehicles with smart key
system)If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer
using the other key and the
key number stamped on
your key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe
place such as your wallet,
not in the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
(if equipped)
If the electronic key remains lost,
the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Visit your Toyota
dealer immediately with all
remaining electronic keys that
were provided with your vehicle.

6478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■When the electronic key does
not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key sys-
tem has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is
off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P.684)
●Check if battery-saving mode is
set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P.130)
Use the mechanical key
( P.107) in order to perform the following operations.
1
Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the
moon roof
*1 or panoramic moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
2 Opens the windows and the
moon roof
*1 or panoramic moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
*1
: If equipped
*2: These settings must be custom- ized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with
smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehi-
cle is interrupted ( P.130)
or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart key system
malfunction, or other key
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec-
tronic keys provided with your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Locking and unlocking
the doors

6488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Ensure that the shift lever is
in P and depress the brake
pedal.
2 Touch the Toyota emblem
side of the electronic key to
the engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake
pedal and check that
is displayed on the multi-
information display.
4 Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
In the event that the engine still
cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press
the engine switch as you normally
do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above proce dure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended
that the electronic key battery be
replaced immediatel y when the bat-
tery is depleted. ( P.594)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock
the doors will not set the alarm sys-
tem.
If a door is unl ocked using the
mechanical key when the alarm sys-
tem is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered. ( P.73)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and
modes will be changed each time
the switch is pressed. ( P.199)
WA R N I N G
■When using the mechanical
key and operating the power
windows or the moon roof (if
equipped) or panoramic
moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or the
moon roof or panoramic moon
roof after checking to make sure
that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the window
or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not allow chil-
dren to operate the mechanical
key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in
the power window or the moon
roof or panoramic moon roof.
Starting the engine

6498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
1
Vehicles with alarm: Confirm
that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors locked. ( P. 7 4 )
2 Open the hood. ( P.563)
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to
on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of
the negative cable to .
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
If the vehicle batter y
is discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the
engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call your Toy-
ota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the engine
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B
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6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Negative (-) battery term inal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the batte ry
and any moving parts as shown in the illustration
4 Start the engine of the sec-
ond vehicle. Increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your
vehicle.
5 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem only: Open and close
any of the doors of your vehi-
cle with the engine switch
OFF.
6 Vehicles without smart key
system: Maintain the engine
speed of the second vehicle
and start the engine of your
vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem: Maintain the engine
speed of the second vehicle
and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine
switch to ON.
7 Once the vehicle’s engine
has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which
they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the
battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent bat
tery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the
audio system while the engine is
stopped.
(Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Except when the en gine is stopped
due to the Stop & Start system)
●Turn off any unnecessary electri-
cal components when the vehicle
is running at a low speed for an
extended period, such as in heavy
traffic.
■When the battery is removed or
discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is
cleared. When the battery is
depleted, have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. ( P.693)
■When removing the battery ter-
minals
When the battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in
the ECU is cleared. Before remov-
ing the battery term inals, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery
will discharge grad ually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to nat-
ural discharge and the draining
effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long
time, the battery may discharge,
and the engine may be unable to
start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing
the battery (vehicles with smart
key system)
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
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