key TOYOTA RAV4 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance  11
Fuel tank door release & cap  10
Hood release  10
Indicator symbols  6-7
Instrument cluster  5
Instrument panel  2-4
Instrument panel light control  11
Keyless entry
1  8-9
Smart Key system1  9
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ (TSS 2.0)
Air conditioning/heating  19
Audio 
23
Auto lock/unlock
1  12
Automatic transmission  12
Bird’s Eye View Camera 
with Perimeter Scan  30
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)  31
Clock  20
Cup holders  26
Door locks  14
Downhill assist control system  37
Driving mode select  34
Electric parking brake  13
Front and Rear Parking Assist  
with Automated Braking Braking  
(PA w/AB)  32
Garage door opener (Homelink
®)3  28
Heated steering wheel  22
Heated/ventilated seats  22
Intuitive Parking Assist   33
Lights
1,2 & turn signals1  16-17
Moonroof  20
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2  25
Multi-terrain select  36
Panoramic moonroof  21
Power outlets-12V DC  26
Power outlets- 120V AC 
26
Power windows  17
Qi wireless charger  27
Rear door-Power Liftgate  18
Rear view monitor system  30
Seat adjustments-Front  15 Seat adjustments-Rear  15
Seats-Head restraints 
15
Snow mode swtich (AWD vehicles)  35
Steering lock release  14
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®)  24
Stop & Start system  29
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel  14
USB charge ports  27
USB media port  23
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/ 
TRAC/Trailer sway control  
OFF switch  37
Windshield wipers & washers  17
Automatic High Beams (AHB)  53
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar  
Cruise Control (DRCC)   50-52
Lane Departure Alert with Steering  
Assist (LDA w/SA)  42-45
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)  46-49
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD)  39-41
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense
™ 2.0  
(TSS 2.0)  38
Road Sign Assist (RSA)  54
Sensors  39
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  
PAIRING SECTION  62-64
Floor mat installation 
60
Rear door child safety locks  55
Safety Connect
®  58
Seat belts  55
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  55
Spare tire & tools  56
Star Safety System
TM  59-60
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
(warning) System (TPMS)  57 
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1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2  If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.5 
Refer to section PKSB (Parking Support Braking function) in the Owner’\
s Manual.
7
Low outside temperature indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 
warning1,2
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF 
indicator1
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT mode indicator
Stop & Start indicator1,4
Stop & Start cancel indicator1,2,4
RCTA OFF indicator1,2,4
Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder
Parking brake indicator2
Mud & sand mode indicator4
Rock & dirt mode indicator4
Snow mode indicator4
Smart Key system indicator4
Security indicator
Turn signal indicator
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/ 
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 
indicator [White/green/orange
3]
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine 
indicator1
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES 
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OVERVIEWKeyless entry
Push
ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
All-door lock
Touch
Grasp
Driver door unlock*
Push
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock 
for safety.
Push and hold
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
 only, or  all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program\
 the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
LockUnlock
All-door unlock and lock
Smart Key
Smart Key
Smart Key
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
POWER LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Carry Smart  Key remote
Carry Smart  Key remote
Carry Smart  Key remote 
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Smart Key system
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the 
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the 
operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used. 
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES 
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Smart KeyWithout Smart Key
Steering lock release
Push
Turn
Turn
Turn
When the steering lock cannot be 
released, “Push Engine Switch while 
Turning Steering Wheel in Either 
Direction” will be displayed on the 
Multi-Information Display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. 
Press the power button shortly and 
firmly while turning the steering wheel 
left and right. When starting the engine, the engine 
switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free 
it, turn the key while turning the steering 
wheel slightly left and right.
Unlock
Lock
Door locks
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
   
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Lock release lever Angle
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
NOTE: 
- Installation of a tow hitch receiver or other accessories may require disabling or removing the kick sensor.
- If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-button  (on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer 
sounds (4 times).
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and\
 hold the  rear liftgate close-button until the buzzer sounds 4 times, and continue\
 to hold 
until it buzzes again, then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When 
you next open the liftgate, it will open to the maximum height.
3. To set the height using the Multi-Information Display, press “
” or “” of the 
meter control switches and select “
” from “” screen. Press “” or “”  and 
select “
 (PBD)” and then press “.” Select “Opening Adjustment,” then 
press “
.” Select desired position (5 height options to choose from,) then press 
“
.”
For more details, refer to the Owner’s Manual. To automatically open/close Power Liftgate Quickly swipe your foot near the 
lower center part of the rear bumper for within 1 second to trigger sens\
or. To 
operate, make sure that the touchless sensor operation is enabled, the p\
ower 
switch is OFF and that you are carrying the remote.
Rear door-Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Power Liftgate (back door)
Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Power Liftgate 
(if equipped)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
(close only)
Sensor area
(open only)
Carry Smart 
Key remote
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE 
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The vehicle must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position (without Smart Key) / 
“ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use.
The vehicle must be on for use.
Power outlets-12V DC
Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)
FrontRear (if equipped)
Luggage compartment (if equipped)
Cup holders
FrontRear 
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FrontRear
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power switchCharge areaOperation indicator light
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. (1) Press the wireless 
charger power switch and the green operation indicator light turns on. (2) Place 
a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown in the illustration. An \
amber 
indicator illuminates while charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the 
indicator illuminates green. Some phones, cases or cover type wireless c\
hargers 
may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully \
charged.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before 
attempting to use it.
Press (1)
When the engine is turned off, the last state 
(ON/OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging 
area for best results. Moving device may 
result in stopping or restarting the charging 
process.
Place (2)
USB charge ports (if equipped)
The vehicle must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position (without Smart Key) / 
“ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use.
(Charge only) (Charge only)