check engine TOYOTA RAV4 2019 (in English) Manual PDF

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

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
gency if coolant is unavailable.
6Start the engine and turn the
air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cool-
ing fan operate and to check
for coolant leaks from the
radiator or hoses.
The fan operate when the air condi-
tioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold s tart. Confirm that
the fan is operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is diffi-
cult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fan may not oper-
ate in freezing temperatures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately
and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at
the nearest Toyota dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle i nspected at the
nearest Toyota dealer.
WA R N I N G
■When inspecting under the
hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from
under the hood, do not open the
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and c lothing (espe-
cially a tie, a sca rf or a muffler)
away from the f an and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the
hands or clothing to be caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine and
radiator are hot. High tempera-
ture steam or coolant could
spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the
engine has cooled down suffi-
ciently. Adding cool coolant to a
hot engine too quickly can cause
damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.

6609-1. Specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill  reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used whe n changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genu-
Engine
ModelA25A-FKS
Ty p e4-cylinder in line
, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.44  4.07 in. (87.5  103.4 mm)
Displacement151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter4.8 qt. (4.5 L , 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)

708What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your keys or
mechanical keys, new genu-
ine keys or mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota
dealer. ( P.646)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.646)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.594)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn
the engine switch off.
( P.199) 
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors,
make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. ( P.105,
130)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehi-
cle when the lock is set. Open
the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. ( P. 1 1 3 )
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.195)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.649)
 Did you press the engine
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked
or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart key
system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key
system)

710What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. (P.622, 633)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.73)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to ON or start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.633)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.622, 633.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire. (
P.636)
 Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.655)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is dis-
played
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

Alphabetical Index713
Brake assist ............................ 362
Brake Hold .............................. 208
Break-in tips ........................... 172
Brightness control Instrument panel light control84, 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 266
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 269
C
Care Aluminum wheels ................. 550
Exterior ................................. 550
Interior .................................. 553
Seat belts ............................. 553
Cargo capacity ............... 178, 181
Cargo hooks ........................... 526
Chains ..................................... 371
Child-protectors .. ................... 113
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
Points to remember ................ 50
Riding with children ................ 49
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 52
Using an anchor bracket ........ 61
Child safety ............................... 49 Airbag precautions ................. 38
Back door precautions ......... 115
Battery precautions ...... 572, 652
Child restraint system............. 52
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ............. 516
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 30
Moon roof precau tions ......... 162
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................166
Power window lock switch ....160
Power window precautions...159
Rear door child-protectors .... 113
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................596
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......516
Cleaning ..........................550, 553 Aluminum wheels .................550
Exterior .................................550
Interior ..................................553
Radar sensor ........................225
Seat belts .............................553
Clock ....................................84, 88
Coat hooks ..............................541
Command list ..........................453
Condenser ............. ..................569
Console box ............................523
Consumption screen ................99
Coolant
Checking ..............................568
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Warning light.........................623
Cooling system .......................568 Engine overheating ..............653
Cruise control (Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range).....................................252
Cup holders.............................523
Current fuel consumption........99
Current fuel economy ..............91
Curtain shield airbags ..............33
Customizable featu res ...........681
D
Daytime running light system210
Replacing light bulbs ............599
DCM .................489, 492, 493, 495

Alphabetical Index715
Electronic sunshade .............. 164Jam protection function ........ 165
Operation ............................. 164
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 622
If a warning light turns on ..... 622
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 633
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 647
If the engin e will not start ..... 645
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 649
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 636
If you lose your keys ............ 646
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 620
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 655
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 615
If your vehicle overheats ...... 653
Emergency flashers ............... 612
Enform App Suite button (Setup screen) .................................. 382
Engine ACC.............................. 195, 199
Compartment ....................... 566
Engine switch ............... 195, 196
Fuel pump shut off system ... 621
Hood..................................... 563
How to start the engine 195, 196
Identification number ............ 659
If the engin e will not start ..... 645
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 195, 196 Overheating ..........................653
Tachometer.......................82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................662
Checking ..............................568
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Warning light.........................623
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................82, 85
Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil Capacity ...............................660
Checking ..............................566
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Warning light.........................623
Engine switch .................195, 196 Auto power off fun ction .........199
Changing the engine switch modes.................................199
Changing the engine switch positions .............................195
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................612
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............362
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............362
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................387Entering letters and numbers387
List screen ............................388
Entune Audio buttons overview ...............................................377
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function................................363
Warning light.........................624
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................408
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10

Alphabetical Index719
Vanity mirrors ....................... 530
Mobile Assistant ..................... 456 Connectable devices and avail-able functions ..................... 456
Mobile Assistant operation ... 456
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation ................................... 161
Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation ............................. 161
Warning message ................ 162
Mud & Sand mode .................. 355
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display ... 93
Changing the display.............. 90
Display contents ..................... 89
Driving informatio n display ..... 91
Driving support system informa- tion display ........................... 93
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 252
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 92
Intuitive parking assist-sensor
........................................... 272
Language ....................... 96, 682
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .... 244
Menu icons ............................. 90
Meter control switches ........... 90
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 93
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 230
Pop-up display ....................... 96
Settings .......................... 94, 682
Suggestion function................ 98
Tire pressure ........................ 576
Units ............................... 96, 682
Vehicle information display..... 93
Warning message display ...... 98
Warning messages............... 633
Multi-terrain Select ................. 355N
Navigation system-linked display .................................................93
Noise from under ve hicle...........8
Normal mode...................353, 356
O
Odometer.............................82, 85
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch ...........84, 88
“ODO TRIP”switch .............84, 88
Oil Engine oil..............................660
Rear differential oil................663
Transfer oil............................663
Opener Back door ..................... 117, 119
Fuel filler door.......................222
Hood .....................................563
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............599
Wattage ................................668
Outside rear view mirrors ......156 Adjusting and folding ............156
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....263
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................505, 512
Outside temperature display .83, 87
Overheating.............................653
P
Panic mode .............................105
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........165
Operation..............................164
Warning message.................166
Panoramic view monitor ........315 Camera switch......................317
Checking around the vehicle 320

724Alphabetical Index
........................................... 280
Power back door opener switch ........................................... 119
Power door lock switch ........ 113
Power window switch ........... 158
RCTA .................................... 264
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch................................... 505, 512
Rear window wipe r and washer
switch ................................. 219
Seat heater switches .... 517, 518
Seat ventilator switches ....... 518
Snow mode switch ............... 359
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 579
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 252
VSC OFF switch................... 363
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield defogger switch 505, 512
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
........................................... 515
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................. 216
T
Tachometer ......................... 82, 85
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 599
Talking on the Bluetooth
® hands-
free system ........................... 467 Call screen operation ........... 467
Incoming call waiting ............ 469
Sending tones ...................... 468
Transmit volume setting ....... 468
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 73
Engine immobilizer system .... 70 Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data .................664
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................576
Warning light.........................629
Tire information ......................671 Glossary ...............................675
Size ......................................673
Tire identification number .....672
Tire section names ...............673
Tire pressure warning system Function................................576
Initializing..............................579
Installing tire p ressure warning
valves and transmitters ......578
Registering ID codes ............582
Warning light.........................629
Tires .........................................573 Chains ..................................371
Checking ..............................573
Glossary ...............................675
If you have a flat tire .............636
Inflation pressure ..................585
Information ......... ..................671
Replacing .............................636
Rotating tires ........................575
Size ......................................664
Snow tires.............................369
Spare tire ..............................636
Tire identification number .....672
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................576
Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................576
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 674
Warning light.........................629
Tools ........................................637
Top tether strap ........................61
Total load capacity .........178, 181
Touch screen ..........................384 Touch screen gestures .........384
Touch screen operation ........385

726Alphabetical Index
Valet mode setting ................ 416
Vehicle settings screen ........ 415
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 362
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 516
Voice button (Setup screen) 382, 414
Voice command system......... 450 Using the voice command sys-tem ..................................... 450
Voice command system opera- tion ..................................... 451
Voice settings ......................... 414 Displaying the voice settings screen ................................ 414
Voice settings screen ........... 414
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 362
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 258
Brake hold ............................ 627
Brake Override System ........ 627
Brake system ....................... 622
Downshifting......................... 203
Drive-Start Control ............... 627
Electric power steering ......... 624
High coolant temperature ..... 623
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 625
Intuitive parking assist .......... 272
Low engine oil pressure ....... 623
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 238
LTA indicator ......................... 625
Open door ............................ 113
Open hood ........................... 113
Open window ....................... 159
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 626
Pre-collision warning ............ 230
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 263 RCTA OFF indicator .............626
Seat belt reminder ........628, 629
Vehicle sway warning ...........243
Warning lights ABS ......................................624
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................627
Brake Override System ........627
Brake system ........................622
Charging system ..................622
Drive-Start Control ................627
Electric power steering .........624
Engine ..................................623
High coolant temperature .....623
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................625
Low engine oil pressure .......623
Low fuel level........................628
LTA indicator .........................625
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....623
Parking brake indicator.........628
PCS warning light .................624
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
...........................................627
PKSB OFF indicator .............626
RCTA OFF indicator .............626
Seat belt reminder light 628, 629
Slip indicator .........................626
SRS ......................................623
Stop & Start cancel indicator 625
Tire pressure ...... ..................629
Warning messages .................633
Washer Checking ..............................572
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................572, 633
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Switch ...........................216, 219
Washing and waxing ..............550
Weight Cargo capacity .............178, 181