light TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owners Manual

5369-1. For owners
*: Vehicles with LED projector headlights
Boulon de réglage A
Boulon de réglage B
 Assurez-vous que le réservoir
de carburant du véhicule est
plein et que la partie de car-
rosserie située autour des
phares n’est pas déformée.
 Garez le véhicule sur un sol
parfaitement horizontal.
 Assurez-vous que la pression
AVERTISSEMENT
●Réparations ou modifications de
l’aile avant, du pare-chocs
avant ou du côté de l’habitacle
●Installation d’une protection de
calandre (barre safari, barre
kangourou, etc.), de lames de
déneigement, de treuils ou d’un
porte-bagages de toit
●Modifications du système de
suspension du véhicule
●Installation d’appareils électro-
niques tels qu’un émetteur-
récepteur radio ou un lecteur de
CD
●Modifications à votre véhicule
pour une personne aux capac-
ités physiques réduites
Headlight aim*
instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in
French)
The following is a French
explanation of headlight aim
instructions from the head-
light aim section in this
manual.
Boulons de réglage verti-
cal
Avant de vérifier la portée
des phares
A
B

541What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.204)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.204)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.140)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can
be started in a temporary
way. ( P.475)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.476)
 Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch
in ON ( P.210)
 It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the engine
switch. ( P.203) 
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.169)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P.207)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.455,
456
)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.213)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.449, 459)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
engine is stopped (vehi-
cles without smart key
system)
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The engine switch is
turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

542What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.71)
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.459)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.449, 459.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.463)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.482)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck

543Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................... 332, 338Air conditioning filter ............. 420
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 338
Eco air conditioning mode .... 339
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 343
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 318Function ............................... 318
Warning light ........................ 451
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 319
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 319
Airbags ...................................... 33 Airbag operating conditions.... 35
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 38
Airbag warning light.............. 450
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 36
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 38
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
General airbag precautions .... 38
Locations of airbags ............... 33
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 42
Seat cushion airbag ............... 33
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 36
Side airbag precautions ......... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 36
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................38
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ...............529
SRS airbags ...........................33
SRS warning light .................450
Air conditioning filter .............420
Air conditioning system.332, 338 Air conditioning filter .............420
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................338
Eco air conditioning mode ....339
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .................343
Manual air conditioning system ...........................................332
Alarm .........................................71 Alarm ......................................71
Warning buzzer .. ..................449
Anchor brackets .......................61
Antenna (Smart key system) .139
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)318 Function................................318
Warning light ........................451
Approach warning ..................271
Armrest ......... ......................... ..369
Assist grips .............................369
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................338Air conditioning filter .............420
Eco air conditioning mode ....339
Automatic High Beam ............222
Automatic light control system ...............................................220
Automatic transmission.........209 S mode .................................211
Auxiliary box ...........................352
Average fuel economy .....95, 105
Average vehicle speed .............97
B
Back door ................................125 Hands Free Power Back Door

544Alphabetical Index
........................................... 131
Power back door .................. 129
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Wattage ................................ 496
Battery Checking .............................. 403
If the vehicle battery is dis-charged .............................. 476
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 325
Replacing ............................. 478
Warning light ........................ 449
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 275 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 278
Bottle holders ......................... 352
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 217
Fluid ..................................... 401
Parking brake ....................... 213
Warning light ........................ 449
Brake assist ............................ 318
Brake Hold .............................. 217
Break-in tips ........ ................... 180
Brightness control Instrument panel light control87, 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 275 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 278
C
CareAluminum wheels ................. 380
Exterior ................................. 380
Interior .................................. 384
Seat belts ............................. 384
Cargo capacity ............... 185, 188
Cargo hooks ........................... 354
Chains ..................................... 327
Child-protectors ..................... 124
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 method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 Airbag precautions .................38
Back door precautions..........125
Battery precautions ......403, 479
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............345
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Moon roof precautions..........171
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................175
Power window lock switch ....169
Power window precautions...168
Rear door child-protectors ....124
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......345
Cleaning ..........................380, 384 Aluminum wheels .................380
Exterior .................................380
Interior ..................................384
Radar sensor ................235, 276
Seat belts .............................384
Clock ..........................................88
Coat hooks ..............................370
Condenser ............. ..................401
Console box ............................351
Consumption screen ..............111
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function).........................102
Coolant

Alphabetical Index545
Checking .............................. 400
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................. 325
Warning light ........................ 450
Cooling system ...................... 400 Engine overheating .............. 480
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 264
Cup holders ............................ 351
Current fuel economy ...... 95, 105
Curtain shield airbags ............. 33
Customizable features ........... 509
D
Daytime running light system220 Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Deck board .............................. 354
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ... 333, 340
Rear window ................ 333, 340
Windshield.................... 333, 340
Differential .............................. 491
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 156
Dimensions ............................. 486
Dinghy towing ........................ 201
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 276
Consumption screen ............ 111
Drive information .................... 97
Driving information ......... 95, 106
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 264
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 255
Multi-informatio n display 93, 102
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function............................... 289
Warning messages .............. 459
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 388, 393 Door lock
Back door .............................125
Side doors ............................119
Smart key system .................139
Wireless remote control........116
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................124
Back door .............................125
Door glasses ........................167
Door lock ..............................119
Open door warning buzzer ...124
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Rear door child-protectors ....124
Side doors ............................119
Downhill assist control system ...............................................316
Drive information ......................97
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...............................................455
Driver’s seat position memory ...............................................147Driving position memory .......147
Memory recall function .........149
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control184
Driving Break-in tips .........................180
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...310
Procedures ...........................179
Winter drive tips....................325
Driving informatio n display ...95,
106
Driving mode select switch ...310
Driving position memory .......147 Memory recall function .........149
Driving support system informa- tion display......................97, 106
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control184

546Alphabetical Index
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 264
Warning message ................ 459
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ................................... 319
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ................................... 319
E
Eco drive mode ...................... 310
Eco Driving Indicator ....... 96, 105
Eco Driving Indicator Light ... 96, 105
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
Elapsed time ............................. 97
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 319
Warning light ........................ 451
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 141
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 474
Replacing the battery ........... 425
Electronic sunshade .............. 173 Jam protection function ........ 174
Operation ............................. 173
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 449
If a warning light turns on ..... 449
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 459
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 474
If the engin e will not start ..... 472
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 476
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 441
If you have a flat tire ............. 463
If you lose your keys ............ 474
If you think something is wrong ...........................................447
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................440
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................443
If your vehicle ove rheats ......480
Emergency flashers ...............440
Engine Compartment........................398
Engine switch ...............203, 204
Fuel pump shut off system ...448
Hood .....................................395
How to start the engine 203, 204
Identification number ............487
If the engine will not start......472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................440
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ...................................203, 204
Overheating ..........................480
Tachometer ......................83, 88
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................489
Checking ..............................400
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................325
Warning light ........................450
Engine coolant temperature ..83, 88
Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil Capacity ...............................488
Checking ..............................398
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................325
Warning light ........................450
Engine switch .................203, 204 Auto power off fun ction.........207
Changing the engine switch modes.................................207

Alphabetical Index547
Changing the engine switch positions ............................. 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 440
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC) ............ 319
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control) ............ 319
EPS (Electric Power Steering) Function ............................... 319
Warning light ........................ 451
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
F
Flat tire .................................... 463 Tire pressure warning system........................................... 408
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 490
Brake ............................ 401, 492
Washer ................................. 404
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Switch................................... 226
Footwell lights ..... ................... 348
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 455
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seat heaters .................. 345
Front seats .............................. 144 Adjustment ........................... 144
Cleaning ............................... 384
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 147
Head restraints ..................... 150
Memory recall function ......... 149
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Seat position memory .......... 147
Seat ventilators .................... 345 Front side marker lights.........219
Light switch...........................219
Replacing light bulbs ............432
Wattage ................................496
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............432
Turn signal lever . ..................212
Wattage ................................496
Fuel Capacity ...............................488
Fuel gauge .......................83, 88
Fuel pump shut off system ...448
Gas station information ........576
Information ......... ..................497
Refueling ..............................231
Type .............................488, 497
Warning light ........................455
Fuel consumption information Average fuel economy....95, 105
Fuel filler door.........................232 Refueling ..............................231
Fuel gauge...........................83, 88
Fuel pump shut off system ....448
Fuses .......................................428
G
Garage door opene r ...............370
Gas station information .........576
Gauges ................................83, 88
Glove box ................................351
H
Headlight aim ..........................431 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............536
Headlights ...............................219 Automatic High Beam system...........................................222
Light switch...........................219
Replacing light bulbs ............432

548Alphabetical Index
Head restraints ....................... 150
Heated steering wheel ........... 345
HeatersAutomatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 338
Heated steering wheel ......... 345
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 332
Outside rear view mirrors ... 333, 340
Seat heaters ......................... 345
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Hill-start assist control .......... 319
Hood ........................................ 395
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 354
Coat hooks ........................... 370
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 153
I
I/M test ..................................... 391
Identification number Engine .................................. 487
Vehicle ................................. 487
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ....................................... 203, 204Auto power off function ........ 207
Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 207
Changing the engine switch positions ............................. 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 440
Starting the engine ....... 203, 204
Immobilizer system .................. 70
Indicators .................................. 76
Initialization Items to initialize................... 523
Maintenance......................... 388 Moon roof .............................171
Panoramic moon r
oof ...........174
Parking Support Brake .........298
Power back door ..................134
Power windows ....................167
Tire pressure warning system ...................................410, 411
Inside rear view m irror ...154, 156
Instrument panel light control87, 93
Interior lights...........................348 Switch ...................................349
Intuitive parking assist Function................................280
Warning message . ...............283
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .........396
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........464
Jack handle .............................464
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............174
Moon roof .............................170
Panoramic moon r oof ...........174
Power back door ..................132
Power windows ....................167
K
Keyless entry Smart key system .................139
Wireless remote control........116
Keys .........................................114 Battery-saving function .........141
Electronic key .......................114
Engine switch ...............203, 204
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................474
If you lose your keys.............474
Key number plate .................114

Alphabetical Index549
Keyless entry................ 116, 139
Mechanical key .................... 118
Replacing the battery ........... 425
Warning buzzer .................... 140
Wireless remote control key . 116
Knee airbags ............................. 33
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ..... 250 Operation ............................. 250
Warning messages .............. 260
Language (multi-information dis- play) ............................... 100, 511
LATCH anchors ........................ 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 395
Hood lock release lever........ 395
Shift lever ............................. 209
Turn signal lever................... 212
Wiper lever ................... 226, 229
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 432
Wattage ................................ 496
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 222
Fog light switch .................... 226
Front interior lights ............... 349
Headlight switch ................... 219
Interior lights......................... 349
Personal lights...................... 349
Rear interior light .................. 349
Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Turn signal lever................... 212
Vanity lights .......................... 359
Wattage ................................ 496
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 250 Operation ............................. 250 Warning messages
...............260
Luggage compartment light 128, 132
Luggage cover ........................356
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..393
General maintenance ...........389
Maintenance data .................486
Maintenance requirements ...387
Malfunction indicator lamp ....450
Manual air conditioning system ...............................................332Air conditioning filter .............420
Menu icons ................................95
Meter Clock ................................83, 88
Indicators ................................76
Instrument panel light control87, 93
Meter control switches....94, 103
Meters ..............................83, 88
Multi-information display.93, 102
Settings ..........................98, 510
Units .............................100, 511
Warning lights.......................449
Warning messages ......102, 110, 459
Meter control switches.....94, 103
Mirrors Digital Rear-view Mirror ........156
Inside rear view mirror ..........154
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ............................333, 340
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Vanity mirrors ..... ..................359
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation....................................170
Jam protection function ........170
Operation..............................170