warning TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G Repair Manual

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CAUTION
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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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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Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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Indicates a malfunction in the EV system.
Indicates a malfunction in the SOC gauge.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Low brake fluid
• The brake system A buzzer also sounds.

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Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system. A buzzer also sounds.
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Indicates a malfunction in the traction battery.
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.
A buzzer also sounds.
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(Flashes)Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the P position control sys-
tem. In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking
lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may not be
possible to turn the “POWER” switch off. If this hap-
pens, applying the parking brake will enable the
switch to be turned off.
A buzzer also sounds.
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Follow the correction procedures.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. After taking the s pecified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem, check that the warning message goes off.
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Indicates that one or
more of the doors or
back door is not fully
closed. The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
door(s) are not yet
fully closed. Make sure that all the
doors are closed.
Due to the traction
battery's temperature
being low, power out-
put and maximum
speed are limited. Wait for battery warm-
up to be completed.

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Due to the traction
battery's temperature
being high, power out-
put and maximum
speed are limited.Wait for battery cooling
to be completed.
The EV system was
started while the trac-
tion battery's tempera-
ture was very low. Plug in the vehicle to
warm-up the battery.
The EV system was
started while the trac-
tion battery's tempera-
ture is high. Wait for the vehicle to
cool down before driv-
ing.
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Due to the amount of
charge remaining in
the traction battery
and its temperature
being low, power out-
put and maximum
speed are limited.
• Charge the vehicle.
(P. 53)
• Wait for battery warm- up to be completed.
Due to the traction
battery's high temper-
ature and the amount
of charge remaining in
the traction battery
being low, power out-
put and maximum
speed are limited. • Charge the vehicle.
(P. 53)
• Wait for battery cooling to be completed.
The EV system was
started while the trac-
tion battery's tempera-
ture and amount of
charge remaining in
the traction battery are
low. • Charge the vehicle.
(P. 53)
• Wait for battery warm- up to be completed.
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