TOYOTA RAV4 2021 (in English) Owner's Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Stop & Start system (if equipped)
The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake p\
edal
or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stopl\
ight,
intersection, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise po\
llution
caused by the engine idling.
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the Stop & Start system.\
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will illuminate. Pressing the switch a\
gain will
enable the Stop & Start system and the Stop & Start cancel indicator wil\
l turn off.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system. Stopping the engine
While driving with the D shift position selected, depress the brake pedal and stop
the vehicle. The engine will stop automatically.
When the engine stops, the Stop & Start indicator will illuminate.
Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal. The engine will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
STOP & START SYSTEM OPERATION
DISABLING THE STOP & START SYSTEM

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSRear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bump\
er of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor syste\
m is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “MENU”\
button and
select “Display.” Select “Camera” to adjust the screen contr\
ast and brightness.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system.
The Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan function assists the d\
river in
viewing the surroundings, when operating at low speeds or parking, by co\
mbining
front, side and rear cameras and displaying an overhead image on the scr\
een.
To display the moving view/see-through view screen, press the camera swi\
tch when
the shift lever is in the “P” position and the intuitive parking a\
ssist is enabled.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
Moving viewSee-through view
Body color setting switch Body color setting switch
Display mode change switch Display mode change switch
Rotation pause switch
Rotation pause switch
Bird’s Eye View Camera with
Perimeter Scan
(if equipped)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when
changing lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\
in the
RAV4’s blind spot. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will be alert\
ed via the outside
rear view side mirror indicators.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the RAV4
is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators will flash. Also, t\
he RCTA icon
for the detected side will be displayed on the audio system display, and\
the RCTA
buzzer will sound.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
(if equipped)
Buzzer*
* RCTA only
Multi-information
display
Indicators
Monitor screen
display*
Indicator
Indicator
(1)
Press “ ” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display (MID).
(2) Press “
” switches and select “” or “RCTA” then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “
” switches and select the “On/Off” setting function and then pr\
ess
“
.”
(4) Press “
” to go back to the menu.
The BSM function and the RCTA function are automatically enabled each ti\
me the
power switch is turned on.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
SYSTEM ON/OFF

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
(1) Press “ ” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display (MID).
(2) Press “
” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “
” switches and press “” to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “
” to go back to the menu.
The system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is
started again.
Refer to all of the section “Parking Support Brake function” (sta\
tic objects and rear-
crossing vehicles) in the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more de\
tails.
When traveling at a low
speed and the brake
pedal is not depressed,
or is depressed late. When the accelerator
pedal is depressed
excessively.
When the vehicle moves in
the unintended direction
due to the wrong shift
position being selected.
When reversing, a vehicle is
approaching and the brake pedal is
not depressed, or is depressed late.
The Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking consists of the\
following
functions that operate when driving at a low speed or backing up, such a\
s when
parking. When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a
detected object is high, a warning operates to urge the driver to take e\
vasive
action. If the system determines that the possibility of a collision wit\
h a detected
object is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help a\
void the
collision or help reduce the impact of the collision. For the static object
For the rear-crossing vehicles (if equipped)
CHANGE SETTINGS
FUNCTIONS
Front and Rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking (PA w/AB)
(if equipped)

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If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID or navigation syst\
em
display inform the driver of the approximate position and distance of th\
e obstacle
by illuminating continuously (far) or blinking (near). Depending on your Audio
Multimedia system, you can adjust settings.
Front
center sensor
Rear
center sensor
Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(rear) Corner sensors
(rear)
Intuitive Parking Assist (if equipped)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
(1) Press “ ” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display (MID).
(2) Press “
” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “
” switches and select the “Intuitive parking assist on/off” set\
ting
function and then press “
.”
(4) Press “
” to go back to the menu.
When the system is disabled, the intuitive parking assist OFF indicator illuminates
on the MID.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
SYSTEM ON/OFF

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSDriving mode select
FF VEHICLES/DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES
DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips tha\
t involve
frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use Sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling\
is
desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system.

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DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES
DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slipper\
y road
surfaces, such as on snow.
Snow mode is automatically canceled when the vehicle is turned off or Mu\
d & Sand
or Rock & Dirt mode is selected for Multi-terrain Select.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Snow mode switch -AWD vehicles- (if equipped)

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSMulti-terrain Select (AWD vehicles)
Multi-terrain Select is a system that helps drivability in off-road situ\
ations.
When driving over muddy, sandy or rough road surfaces, the system selects a
suitable driving mode to switch AWD, brake and drive force control to perform
control suitable for the road condition.
MUD & SAND - Muddy roads, sandy roads, rough road or dirty conditions.
ROCK & DIRT - Very bumpy road conditions, such as unpaved forest roads.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES
DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Downhill assist control system (if equipped)
With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend a steep hill,
maintaining a constant low speed of about 15 mph (25 km/h) without brake pedal
operation.
Press the “DAC” button to activate the system. The downhill assist\
control system
indicator will come on and system will operate. The slip indicator light\
will flash
when the system is in operation.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC/Trailer sway control OFF switch
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundi\
ngs like
mud, dirt or snow. While the vehicle is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC
system.
To disable VSC/TRAC/Trailer Sway Control systems, press and hold the swi\
tch for at
least 3 seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.

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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) is a set of active safety technologies designed
to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic si\
tuations, in
certain conditions. TSS 2.0 is designed to help support the driver’s \
awareness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving exp\
erience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense.
Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or avoidance
support in certain conditions, when the system detects a potential
collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to occur.
The advanced grille-mounted radar system is designed to work with
the forward-facing camera to help recognize a preceding pedestrian or
bicyclist, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance support in \
certain conditions.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
LDA w/SA is designed to provide notification when the system detects
an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small corrective
steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short period of time to help\

keep the vehicle in its lane.
The Sway Warning function is designed to detect vehicle swaying
(based on the vehicle location and steering wheel operation) and alert
the driver with an audio and visual alert, urging them to take a break.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and
the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between high beams
and low beams as appropriate.
Road Sign Assist (RSA)
RSA is designed to recognize specific road signs using the forward-
facing camera to provide information to the driver via the display.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Full-Speed Range DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set
distance to a preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling \
at a lower speed. The minimum set speed is approximately 20 MPH,
but once activated, the operating speed range is 0-110 MPH.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
LTA contains all the features of LDA described above and additionally
is designed to help keep the vehicle in the center of a lane by assistin\
g
the driver in steering control when using Full-Speed Range DRCC.