airbag TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owner's Guide

4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.480)
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.

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
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 n ot 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 pr
etensioner, front
passenger’s seat b elt pretensioner
and force limiter, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources.
(  P.34)
■If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel ta nk cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several
driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after
several trips, con tact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(if equipped)
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat
belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

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For owners
For owners
9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for
U.S. owners............... 526
Reporting safety defects for
Canadian owners ...... 527
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ...................... 527
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ...................... 529
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ...................... 536

5299-1. For owners
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For owners
■Emplacement des coussins gonflables SRS
Coussins gonflables SRS avantCoussin gonflable SRS du conducteur/coussin gonflable SRS du
passager avant
Peuvent aider à protéger la tête et la poitrine du conducteur e t du passager
avant contre les impacts avec des composants intérieurs
Coussin gonflable SRS de protection des genoux
Peut aider à protéger le conducteur
Coussin gonflable SRS du coussin de siège
Peut aider à retenir le passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instruc-
tions extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc -
tions in English.
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
A
B
C

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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

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........................................... 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

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

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Electronic key battery ........... 425
Fuses ................................... 428
Light bulbs ............................ 432
Tires ..................................... 463
Wiper insert .......................... 422
Wireless remote control battery........................................... 425
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ................. 527
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 526
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 388
Road Sign Assist .................... 261
Rock & Dirt mode ................... 312
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......... 261
S
Seat belt reminder light . 455, 456
Seat belts .................................. 29 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ....................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 31
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 54
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.............................. 384
Emergency Locking Retractor 31
How to wear your seat belt..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use................................. 29
Reminder light and buzzer . 455, 456
Seat belt extender .................. 30
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners ........................ 527
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 32
SRS warning light................. 450
Seat heaters ............................ 345
Seating capacity ..................... 188 Seat position memory ............147
Seats
Adjustment precautions 144, 145
Adjustment ...................144, 145
Child restraint sys tem installation
.............................................50
Cleaning ...............................384
Driving position memory .......147
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...........................................146
Head restraint .......................150
Properly sitting in the seat ......27
Seat heaters ....... ..................345
Seat position memory...........147
Seat ventilators.....................345
Seat ventilators .. .....................345
Secondary Collision Brake ....319
Sensor Automatic headlight system .220
Automatic High Beam system...........................................222
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....276
Digital Rear-view Mirror ........160
Inside rear view mirror ..........155
Intuitive parking assist ..........280
LTA (Lane Traci ng Assist) ....250
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ......276
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ....................280
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........................................228
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................276
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 ......234
Service reminder message ....388
Shift lever ................................209 Automatic transm ission ........209
If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................210
Shift lock system ....................210
Side airbags ..............................33