TOYOTA RAV4 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Driving■When any part of the vehi-
cle sags
When any part of the vehicle
sags due to the number of pas-
sengers or the distribution of the
load, there is a margin of error
between the fixed guide lines on
the screen and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.
A margin of error The distance guide lines are dis-
played according to flat surfaced
objects (such as the road). It is
not possible to determine the
position of three-dimensional
objects (such as vehicles) using
the vehicle width guide lines and
distance guide lines. When
approaching a three-dimen-
sional object that extends out-
ward (such as the flatbed of a
truck), be careful of the follow-
ing.■Vehicle width guide lines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle.
In the case shown below, the
truck appears to be outside of
the vehicle width guide lines and
the vehicle does not look as if it
hits the truck. However, the rear
body of the truck may actually
cross over the vehicle width
guide lines. In reality if you back
up as guided by the vehicle
width guide lines, the vehicle
may hit the truck.
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dimensional objects

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Vehicle width guide lines
■Distance guide lines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle.
On the screen, it appears that a
truck is parking at point .
However, in reality if you back up to point , you will hit the
truck. On the screen, it appears
that is closest and is far-
thest away. However, in reality,
the distance to and is the
same, and is farther than
and .
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicl e
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Things you should know
If you notice any symptoms

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SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to
see
The vehicle is in a dark
area
 The temperature
around the lens is
either high or low
 The outside tempera-
ture is low
 There are water drop-
lets on the camera
 It is raining or humid
 Foreign matter (mud
etc.) is adhering to the
camera
 Sunlight or headlights
are shining directly
into the camera
 The vehicle is under
fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mer-
cury lights etc.
Back up while visually
checking the vehicle’s
surroundings. (Use the
monitor again once con-
ditions have been
improved.)
The procedure for
adjusting the picture
quality of the rear view
monitor system is the
same as the procedure
for adjusting the screen.
( P.392)
The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter
(such as water droplets,
snow, mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera.Flush the camera with a
large quantity of water
and wipe the camera
lens clean with a soft
and wet cloth.
The image is out of
alignment
The camera or sur-
rounding area has
received a strong
impact.Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The fixed guide lines
are very far out of
alignment
The camera position is
out of alignment.Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The vehicle is tilted
(there is a heavy load
on the vehicle, tire
pressure is low due to
a tire puncture, etc.)
 The vehicle is used on
an incline.If this happens due to
these causes, it does
not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Back up while visually
checking the vehicle’s
surroundings.

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*: If equipped
●The screen illustrations used in
this text are intended as exam-
ples, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on
the screen.
The parking assist monitor is a
supplemental device intended to
assist the driver when backing
up. When backing up, be sure to
visually check all around the
vehicle both directly and using
the mirrors before proceeding. If
you do not, you may hit another
vehicle, and could possibly
cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following
precautions when using the
parking assist monitor.
Toyota parking assist
monitor*
The parking assist monitor
assists the driver by dis-
playing an image of the view
behind the vehicle while
backing up, for example
while parking.
When the display is
changed to the wide rear
view mode, a wider lateral
view behind the vehicle will
be displayed.
Driving precautions
WARNING
●Never depend on the parking
assist monitor entirely when
backing up. The image and the
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ
from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would
when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly,
depressing the brake pedal to
control vehicle speed.
●If you seem likely to hit nearby
vehicles, obstacles, people or
mount the shoulder, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehi-
cle.
●The instructions given are only
guidelines. When and how
much to turn the steering wheel
will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc.
when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware o f this before
using the parking assist system.
●When parking, be sure to check
that the parking space will
accommodate your vehicle
before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist
monitor in the f ollowing cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emer- gency tires
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or
slopes
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other
than specified are installed

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Driving
The parking assist monitor
screen will be displayed if the
shift lever is shifted to the “R”
while the engine switch is in ON.
Each time the display mode
switching button is selected, the
mode will change as follows:
Rear view
Displays the rear view of the vehi-
cle.
Display mode switching but-
ton
Each time the button is selected,
the rear view mode and the wide
rear view mode are switched.
Guide line switching button
Select to switch the guide line
mode. ( P.306)
• Each time the bu tton is selected,
the display mode changes in the
following order:
Estimated course line display mode
 Parking assist guide line display
mode  Distance guide line dis-
play mode.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
When a sensor detects a vehicle
approaching from the rear, the
direction of the vehicle approaching
from the rear is d isplayed and the
buzzer sounds.
Intuitive parking assist*
When a sensor detects a stationary
object, the direction of and the
approximate distan ce to the a sta-
tionary object are displayed and the
buzzer sounds.
*: If equipped
Wide rear view
Displays a near 180° image from
the rear view camera.
WARNING
●In low temperatures, the screen
may darken or the image may
become faint. The image could
distort when the vehicle is mov-
ing, or you may become unable
to see the image on the screen.
Be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly
and using the mirrors before
proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may
change.
●The camera uses a special lens.
The distances between objects
and pedestrians that appear in
the image displayed on the
screen will differ from the actual
distances. ( P.311)
Screen display
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Display mode switching but-
ton
Each time the button is selected,
the rear view mode and the wide
rear view mode are switched.
Guide line switching button
Select to switch the guide line
mode. ( P.306)
• Each time the button is selected, the display mode changes in the
following order:
Estimated course line display mode
 Parking assist guide line display
mode  Distance guide line dis-
play mode.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
When a sensor detects a stationary
object, the direction of stationary
object is displayed and the buzzer
sounds.
Intuitive parking assist*
When a sensor detects an obsta-
cle, the direction of and the approx-
imate distance to the obstacle are
displayed and the buzzer sounds.
*: If equipped
●For details about the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function ( P.270)
and intuitive parking assist.
(  P.273)
The parking assist monitor is
canceled when the shift lever is
shifted into any position other
than the “R”.
Use any of the following modes.
Estimated course line display
mode ( P.307)
Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.
Parking assist guide line dis-
play mode ( P.308)
The steering wheel return points
(parking assist guide lines) are
displayed.
This mode is recommended for
WARNING
●As the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
display is displayed over the
camera view, it may be difficult
to see the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert display depending on the
color and brightness of the sur-
rounding area.
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Canceling Toyota parking
assist monitor
Using the system

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those who are comfortable with
parking the vehicle without the
aid of the estimated course
lines.
Distance guide line display
mode (P.309)
Distance guide lines only are
displayed.
This mode is recommended for
those who are comfortable with
parking the vehicle without the
aid of the guide lines.
Rear view
Vehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being backed straight up.
Estimated course lines
Show an estimated course when
the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide lines
Show distance behind the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc- tion with the estimated course
lines.
• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the ce nter of the edge
of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the
edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the es timated vehicle
center on the ground.
Estimated course line dis-
play mode
Screen description
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Wide rear viewVehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being b acked straight up.
Estimated course lines
Show an estimate d course when
the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide lines
Show distance behind the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc- tion with the estimated course
lines.
• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the cent er of the edge
of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the
edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the estimated vehicle
center on the ground.
Rear view
Vehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being backed straight up.
• The displayed width is wider than the actual veh icle width.
Parking assist guide lines
Show the path of th e smallest turn
possible behind the vehicle.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) fr om the edge of
the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the es timated vehicle
center on the ground.
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WARNING
●If the steering wheel is straight
and the vehicle width guide
lines and the estimated course
lines are not in alignment, have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Parking assist guide line
display mode
Screen description
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Wide rear viewVehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being b acked straight up.
• The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Parking assist guide lines
Show the path of the smallest turn
possible behind the vehicle.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) f rom the edge of
the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the estimated vehicle
center on the ground.
Rear view
Distance guide lines
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) fr om the edge of
the bumper.
Wide rear view
Distance guide lines
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
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D
Distance guide line dis-
play mode
Screen description
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• Displays points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) f rom the edge of
the bumper.
The parking assist monitor dis-
plays an image of the view from
the bumper of the rear area of
the vehicle.
Rear view
Corners of bumper
• The area around both corners of the bumper will no t be displayed.
Wide rear view
Corners of bumper
• The area around both corners of the bumper will no t be displayed.
●The image adjustment procedure
for the parking assist monitor
screen is the same as the proce-
dure for adjusting the screen dis-
play. (P.392)
●The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle ori-
entation conditions.
●Objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be displayed.
●The camera uses a special lens.
The distance of the image that
appears on the screen differs from
the actual distance.
●Items which are located higher
than the camera may not be dis-
played on the monitor.
Toyota parking assist
monitor precautions
Area displayed on screen
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