TOYOTA RAV4 2022 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2022, Model line: RAV4, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 2022Pages: 748, PDF Size: 22.93 MB
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6218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Follow the procedure below to 
restart the engine after the sys-
tem is activated.
1Turn the engine switch to 
ACC or off.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off 
system
To minimize the risk of fuel 
leakage when the engine 
stalls or when an airbag 
inflates upon collision, the 
fuel pump shut off system 
stops the supply of fuel to 
the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the 
vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked 
onto the ground, the fuel system 
has been damaged and is in need 
of repair. Do not restart the 
engine. 
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6228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but  
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) (Red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid  level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be 
dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in  the vehicle’s charging 
system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 
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6238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the  engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method ( P.654)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engi ne control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger o ccupant classification 
system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately. 
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6248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light* (warning 
buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric 
Power Steeri ng) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS 
(Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound: 
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become 
temporarily unavailable, corrective action may 
be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. ( P.225, 635)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control)  system is disabled, the 
PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.234 
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6258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Stop & Start cancel indicator*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction  in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. ( P.244)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunctio n in the Stop & Start sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction  in the Intuitive parking 
assist function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. ( P.272, 633) 
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6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PKSB OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
■RCTA OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunctio n in the PKSB (Parking 
Support Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. ( P.282, 633)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunctio n in the RCTA (Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar 
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. ( P.263)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. ( P.261, 633) 
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6278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■Slip indicator light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
Multi-terrain Select bra ke control (if equipped);
 The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRAC system;
 The hill-start assist  control system; or
 The downhill assist control system (if 
equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is operating
 Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release the accelerator pedal and 
depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately. 
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6288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Parking brake indicator
■Tire pressure warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display (with 7-inch display 
only).
■Low fuel level warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
It is possible that the par king brake is not fully 
engaged or released
 Operate the parking  brake switch once 
again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is 
not released. If the light t urns off after the park-
ing brake is fully released, the system is operat-
ing normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Toyota 
dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method ( P.630)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 
2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle. 
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6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer*)
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or 
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned  to ON, the 
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt  is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period o f time after the vehicle reaches a certain 
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert  the front 
passenger that his or  her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is 
unfastened, the buzzer sounds int ermittently for a certain period of time 
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning 
buzzer*2)
*1: These lights illumina te on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt w arning buzzer sounds to alert the rear 
passenger that his or her seat  belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is 
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain peri od of time, 
after the seat belt is fastened  and unfastened and the vehicle  reaches a 
certain speed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not 
be heard because of noisy place or 
an audio sound.■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and 
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front 
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection sensor may cause 
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or  front passenger to fas-
ten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, 
the front passenger’s seat belt also needs 
to be fastened to m ake the warning light 
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat 
belts
 Fasten the seat belt. 
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6308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
the warning light to flash and the 
warning buzzer to sound even if a 
passenger is not sitting in the 
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, 
the sensor may not detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may 
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors 
the airbag sensor assembly, front 
impact sensors, side impact sensors 
(front door), side  impact sensors 
(front), driver’s  seat position sen-
sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, 
front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system (ECU and sensors), 
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR 
BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, 
driver’s seat belt p retensioner, front 
passenger’s seat be lt pretensioner 
and force limiter, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and  power sources. 
(  P.36)
■If the malfunction indicator 
lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel t ank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go o ff after several 
driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after 
several trips, contact your Toyota 
dealer as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system 
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes 
insufficient or the voltage temporar-
ily drops, the electric power steering 
system warning light may come on 
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning 
light comes on ( vehicles with 
tire pressure warning system)
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is 
punctured.
If a tire is punctured:  P.637
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch to OFF then 
turn it to ON. Check  if the tire pres-
sure warning light comes on or 
blinks.
If the tire pressur e warning light 
blinks for approximately 1 minute 
then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the 
tire pressure warning system. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
If the tire pressur e warning light 
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires 
has lowered sufficiently, check 
the inflation pressure of each tire 
and adjust them to the specified 
level.
2 If the warning light does not turn 
off even after several minutes 
have elapsed, check that the 
inflation pressure  of each tire is 
at the specified level and perform 
initialization. ( P.584)
■The tire pressure warning light 
may come on due to natural 
causes (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may 
come on due to natural causes such 
as natural air leaks  and tire inflation 
pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this ca se, adjusting the 
tire inflation pressure will turn off the 
warning ligh t (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a 
compact spare tire (vehicles 
with tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
The compact spare tire is not 
equipped with a tire pressure warn-