warning lights TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G User Guide

226 2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the EV system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 417)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the EV system is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: Driver’s/front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
*4: Both lights flash quickly for 10 seconds to indicate that the system ismalfunctioning.
(yellow)
(Center panel)
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396 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
17 WASHER15 AWindshield washer, rear window
washer
18 ECU-IG1 1 10 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, tire pressure warning system,
air conditioning system, main body
ECU, anti-glare inside rear view
mirror, Vehicle Proximity Notifica-
tion System, navigation system
19 ECU-IG1 2 10 A Emergency flashers, rear window
defogger, air conditioning system
20 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
21 STOP 10 AStop/tail lights, high mounted stop-
light
22 CHRG IND 7.5 A Charging indicator
23 DOOR 25 A Power windows
24 ACC-MAIN 25 A ACC-B, P/OUT, DCM
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer may sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Red) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
■ Brake system warning light operation
Although depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may cause the red brake
system warning light to turn on and the buzzer to sound, this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
Calmly perform the following actio ns 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 malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turn on again after the following actions,
contact your Toyota dealer.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 276
ABS........................................... 251
Active head restraints............. 120
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 381
Automatic air conditioning system ........... 276
Pre-climate ..................... 53, 277
Remote Climate Control ......................... 53, 277
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ................... 156, 157
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 161
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 157
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 161
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 166
General airbag precautions ........................ 161
Locations of airbags ............. 154
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 165
Proper driving posture ....................... 152, 161
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Side airbag precautions........ 161
SRS airbags ......................... 154
Anti-lock brake system ........... 251
Armrest .................................... 313
Assist grips.............................. 315
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 276
Automatic light control system ................................... 234
Auxiliary box........................... 302 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................488
Back door
Back door ..............................113
Smart key system... .................96
Wireless remote control ........108
Battery Checking (12-volt battery) .....362
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged.......................470
Lithium-ion battery...................34
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Traction battery .......................32
Bottle holder .............................300
Brake assist ..............................251
Brakes Fluid ......................................361
Parking brake ........................216
Break-in tips .............................191
Care Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................337
Seat belts ..............................338
Cargo capacity .........................267
Cargo hooks .............................317
Chains .......................................268
Charging
Charge immediately ..........53, 64
Charge mode ..........................58
Charging cable ........................47
Charging equipment ................46
Charging indicator ...................59
Charging messages ..............443
Charging precautions ..............84
Charging procedure ...............53
Charging time will increase when .....................................79AB
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Doors
Back door ............................. 113
Door lock ........................ 96, 108
Door window......................... 146
Rear door child protector ...... 111
Side doors ............................ 110
Side mirrors .......................... 143
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 419
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 191
Correct posture..................... 152
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter driving tips ................. 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Electric vehicle .......................... 26
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 468
Emergency flasher Switch ................................... 412
Emergency tire puncture repair kit................................. 447
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 417
If a warning light turns
on ....................................... 417
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 427
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 468
If the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system will not start............ 465
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 470
If you have a flat tire ............ 447
If you lose your keys............. 467
If you think something is wrong ................................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 477 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................479
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................413
If your vehicle overheats .......475
Energy monitor Past record screen ..................40
Trip information screen ...........38
EPS ............................................251
EV (Electric Vehicle) system Charging..................................53
Driving tips ..............................41
Emergency shut off system .....33
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............38
EV System Indicator..............221
EV (Electric Vehicle) system
precautions ...........................32
High voltage components........32
How to start the EV system ...200
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start ............465
“POWER” switch ...................200
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ...............31
Event data recorder ...................19
Extended charge mode .............58
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................365
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............166
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................419
Front seats Adjustment ............................118
Front side marker lights
Switch....................................234
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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 149
Theft prevention labels............ 151
Tire inflation pressure ............. 374
Tire information Glossary ................................ 494
Size ....................................... 491
Tire identification number ...... 490
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 492
Tires
Chains ................................... 268
Checking ............................... 366
If you have a flat tire .............. 447
Inflation pressure................... 374
Information ............................ 489
Replacing .............................. 366
Rotating tires ......................... 366
Size ....................................... 488
Snow tires ............................. 268
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 366, 419
Total load capacity................... 267
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 274
Emergency towing................. 413
Trailer towing......................... 273
Traction control........................ 251
Traction battery coolant Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 268
TRAC ......................................... 251 Transmission
P position switch ................... 209
Transmission......................... 206
Trip information ....................... 227
Trip meter ................................. 218
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 215
Wattage................................. 488
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 258
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 305
Wattage................................. 488
Vanity mirrors .......................... 305
Vehicle data recordings ............ 19
Vehicle identification number ................................... 483
Vehicle Stability Control ......... 251
VSC ........................................... 251
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 417
Electric power steering system ................................ 418
Key reminder......................... 440
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................. 419
Output control warning .......... 419
Seat belt reminder................. 419T
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Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 418
Brake assist system ............. 418
Brake system........................ 417
Electric power steering ......... 418
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................ 419
Output control warning ......... 419
Plug-in indicator.................... 419
Pretensioners ....................... 418
Seat belt reminder light ........ 419
Slip indicator light ................. 418
SOC (State of Charge) warning .............................. 419
SRS airbags ......................... 418
Tire pressure warning light ... 419
12-volt battery charging system................................ 418
Warning messages ................. 427
Washer
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 238, 241
Washing and waxing............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 263
Load limits ............................ 267
Weight .................................. 482
Wheels...................................... 378
Window glasses ..................... 146
Window lock switch ................ 146
Windows Power windows .................... 146
Rear window defogger ......... 292
Washer ......................... 238, 241
Windshield wipers................... 238
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ........... 383
Wireless remote control key ..................................... 108

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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 4 1 7P. 418
P. 4 1 8P. 419
P. 4 1 8P. 418
P. 4 1 9P. 419
P. 4 1 8P. 418
P. 4 1 9P. 419
P. 4 1 9P. 418
P. 419
P. 4 1 9
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2: Both lights flash quickly for 10 seconds to indicate that the system is
malfunctioning.
Brake system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light
*1
12-volt battery charging sys-
tem warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering sys-
tem warning light
Open door warning lightDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
Brake system warning light
(yellow indicator)“ABS” warning light
SOC (State of Charge)
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Output control warning
lightSlip indicator light
Plug-in indicator (yel-
low indicator)Charging
indicator
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