engine TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owners Manual

5218-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.294)
*: If equipped
■Stop & Start system* ( P.304)
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system* ( P.338)
*: If equipped
■Illumination ( P.348)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Change the Stop & Start sys-
tem duration when the A/C is
on
StandardExtended–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO–O
Switching to t he outside air
mode when the vehicle is
parked
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O–O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff––O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

540What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your keys or
mechanical keys, new genu-
ine keys or mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota
dealer. ( P.474)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.474)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.425)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn
the engine switch to OFF.
( P.207) 
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors,
make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. ( P.117,
141)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehi-
cle when the lock is set. Open
the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. ( P.124)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.203)
 Is the battery discharged?
( P.476)
 Did you press the engine
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart
key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key
system)

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

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

550Alphabetical Index
Warning message ................ 171
Mud & Sand mode .................. 312
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display ... 97
Changing the disp lay...... 94, 104
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function)....................... 102
Display contents ............. 93, 102
Driving information display ... 95, 106
Driving support system informa- tion display ................... 97, 106
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 264
Eco Driving Indicator ...... 96, 105
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ........................................... 280
Language ..................... 100, 511
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 255
Menu icons ............................. 95
Meter control switches ... 94, 103
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 97
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 239
Pop-up display ............. 100, 511
Settings .......................... 98, 510
Tire pressure ........................ 408
Units ............................. 100, 511
Vehicle information display .... 97
Warning message display .... 102
Warning messages .............. 459
Multi-terrain Select ................. 312
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................................. 97
Noise from under vehicle .......... 6
Normal mode .................. 310, 313
O
Odometer ............................ 83, 92 Odometer and trip meter display
“ODO TRIP” switch ...........86, 92
Display items ....................86, 92
“ODO TRIP” switch ............86, 92
Oil Engine oil..............................488
Rear differential oil ...............491
Transfer oil ...................490, 491
Opener Back door .....................128, 130
Fuel filler door.......................232
Hood .....................................395
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............432
Wattage ................................496
Outside rear view mirrors ......165 Adjusting and folding ............165
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....275
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................333, 340
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ...............................289
Outside temperatur e ..........88, 91
Outside temperature display ...86
Overheating.............................480
P
Panic mode .............................117
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........174
Operation..............................173
Warning message . ...............175
Parking assist sens ors (intuitive
parking assist) ......................280
Parking brake Operation..............................213
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.................................216
Warning light ........................454
Warning message . ...............215
Parking lights Light switch...........................219

Alphabetical Index553
Side auxiliary box ................... 356
Side doors ............................... 119
Side marker lightsLight switch .......................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Wattage ................................ 496
Side mirrors ............................ 165 Adjustment ........................... 165
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 275
Folding ................................. 166
Heaters......................... 333, 340
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function............................... 289
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Turn signal lever................... 212
Side windows ...... ................... 167
Smart key system ................... 139 Antenna location .................. 139
Entry functions ............. 119, 127
Starting the engine ............... 204
Warning message ................ 459
Snow mode switch ................. 315
Snow tires ............................... 325
Spare tire Storage location ................... 464
Spark plug ............................... 490
Specifications ......................... 486
Speedometer ...................... 83, 88
Sport mode ............................. 310
Steering lock Column lock release............. 203
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 153
Heated steering wheel ......... 345
Meter control switches ... 94, 103
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Stop & Start system Function ............................... 304
Replacing the battery ........... 478
Storage feature ....................... 350 Storage precaution
s ...............350
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 482
Sunglass holder.... ..................352
Sunshade ........................170, 173
Sun visors ...............................359
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch ...........86, 92
“SOS” button ..........................65
Automatic High Beam switch 222
Brake hold switch .................217
Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches..............................156
Door lock switch ...................123
Driving mode select switch ...310
Driving position memory switches..............................147
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........264
Electronic sunshade switch ..173
Emergency flashers switch...440
Engine switch ...............203, 204
Fog light switch .....................226
Garage door opener switches ...........................................370
Heated steering wheel..........346
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ...................................203, 204
Instrument panel light control switches..........................87, 93
Light switch...........................219
LTA switch ............................255
Meter control switches....94, 103
Moon roof switches ..............170
Outside rear v iew mirror
switches..............................165
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................173
Parking brake switch ............213
Power back door switch129, 130
Power door lock switch.........123
Power window switch ...........167