light TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
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6468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WA R N I N G
■Maintenance of the tires 
(vehicles with tire pressure 
warning system)
Each tire, including the spare (if 
provided), should be checked 
monthly when cold and inflated to 
the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire 
inflation pressure label (tire and 
load information label). (If your 
vehicle has tires of a different size 
than the size indicated on the 
vehicle placard or tire inflation 
pressure label [tire and load infor-
mation label], you should deter-
mine the proper tire inflation 
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safe ty feature, your 
vehicle has been equipped with a 
tire pressure m onitoring system 
(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-
tem) that illumina tes a low tire 
pressure telltale (tire pressure 
warning light) when one or more 
of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the 
low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, 
you should stop and check your 
tires as soon as possible, and 
inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly 
under-inflated tire causes the tire 
to overheat and can lead to tire 
failure. Under-inflation also 
reduces fuel efficiency and tire 
tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire 
pressure warning system) is not a 
substitute for pro per tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s 
responsibility to m aintain correct 
tire pressure, eve n if under-infla-
tion has not reach ed the level to 
trigger illuminatio n of the TPMS 
low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been 
equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunc-
tion indicator to indicate when the 
system is not operating properly. 
The TPMS (tire pressure warning 
system) malfunction indicator is 
combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale (tire pressure warning 
light). When the  system detects a 
malfunction, the te lltale will flash 
for approximately one minute and 
then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will con-
tinue upon subsequent vehicle 
start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tion exists. When the malfunction 
indicator is illu minated, the sys-
tem may not be ab le to detect or 
signal low tire pressure as 
intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-
t em ) m alf un ctio n s m a y o cc ur  f or  a  
variety of reasons, including the 
installation 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 pressure 
warning system) malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more 
tires or wheels on your vehicle to 
ensure that the replacement or 
alternate tires  and wheels allow 
the TPMS (tire pressure warning 
system) to continue to function 
properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure 
warning system operates 
properly (vehicles with tire 
pressure warning system)
Do not install tires with different 
specifications or manufacturers 
as the tire pressure warning sys-
tem may not operate properly. 
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6478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises■Warning messages
The warning messages explained 
below may differ from the actual 
messages according to operation 
conditions and vehicle specifica-
tions.
■If a message about an operation 
is shown
●If a message about an operation 
of the accele rator pedal or brake 
pedal is shown
A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be  shown while the driving assist sys-
tems such as PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) or the dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range is oper-
ating. If a warning message is 
shown, be sure to decelerate the 
vehicle or follo
w an instruction 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
A warning message is shown when 
Brake Override System, Drive-Start 
Control or Parking Support Brake (if 
equipped) (P.190, 297) operates. 
Follow the instructions on the multi-
information display.
●If a message about an operation 
of the power switch is shown 
An instruction for  operation of the 
power switch is shown when the 
incorrect procedure for starting the 
hybrid system is performed or the 
power switch is operated incorrectly. 
Follow the instructions shown on the 
multi-information di splay to operate 
the power switch again.
●If a message about a shift lever 
operation is shown 
To prevent the shift lever from being 
operated incorrectl y or the vehicle 
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift 
lever may be shown on the multi-
information displa y. In that case, fol-
low the instructio n of the message 
and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an 
open/close state of a part or 
replenishment of a consumable is 
shown 
Confirm the part indicated by the 
multi-information  display or a warn-
ing light, and then  perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the 
open door or replenishing a con-
If  a war ning message 
is displayed
The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of sys-
tem malfunctions, 
incorrectly performed oper-
ations, and messages that 
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is 
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate 
to the message.
If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been 
performed, contact your Toy-
ota dealer. 
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6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If “Radar Cruise Control 
Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range system cannot 
be used temporarily. Use the system 
when it becomes available again.
■Warning buzzer
 P. 6 4 3
WA R N I N G
■If a warning light comes on or 
a warning buzzer sounds 
when a warning message is 
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
 P. 6 4 5
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption 
Partial Limit On AC/Heater 
Operation” is frequently 
shown
There is a possible malfunction 
relating to the ch arging system or 
the 12-volt battery may be deteri-
orating. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer. 
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6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Take out the jack holder.
2 Loosen the center fastener 
that secures the spare tire. 1
Chock the tires.
2 Slightly loosen the wheel 
nuts (one turn).
3 Turn the tire jack portion   
by hand until the notch of the 
jack is in contact with the jack 
point.
After removing the jack from the 
jack holder, turn the jack portion   
Taking out the spare tire
WA R N I N G
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or 
other body parts between the 
spare tire and the body of the 
vehicle.
Replacing a flat tire
Flat tireWheel chock positions
Front left-
hand sideBehind the rear right-
hand side tire
Front right-
hand sideBehind the rear left-
hand side tire
Rear left-
hand sideIn front of the front 
right-hand side tire
Rear right-
hand sideIn front of the front 
left-hand side tire
A
A 
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6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
in the opposite direction to lower 
the jack, and then adjust the jack 
set position.
The jack point guides are located 
under the rocker panel. They indi-
cate the jack point positions.
4Assemble the jack handle 
and the wheel nut wrench as 
shown in the illustration.
Except for models made in 
Japan
*
*: The country of production is writ-
ten on the Certification Regula-
tion label. ( P.676)
For models made in Japan*
*: The country of production is writ-
ten on the Certification Regula-
tion label. ( P.676)
5 Raise the vehicle until the tire 
is slightly raised off the 
ground.
6 Remove all the wheel nuts 
and the tire.
When resting the tire on the 
ground, place the tire so that the 
wheel design faces up to avoid 
scratching the wheel surface. 
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6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
wheel ( ).
3Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut 
two or three times in the 
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
5Stow the flat tire, tire jack and 
all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identi-
fied by the label “TEMPORARY  USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire tempo-
rarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure of the compact 
spare tire. (
P.681)
■When using the compact spare 
tire
As the compact spare tire is not 
equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter (if 
equipped), low inflation pressure of 
the spare tire will not  be indicated by 
the tire pressure warning system. 
Also, if you replace the compact 
spare tire after the tire pressure 
warning light com es on, the light 
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is 
attached
The vehicle height may become 
lower when driving with the compact 
spare tire compared to when driving 
with standard tires.
■If you have a flat  front tire on a 
road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one 
of the rear wheels  of the vehicle. 
Perform the  following steps and fit 
tire chains to the front tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the com-
pact spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the 
tire removed from  the rear of the 
vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to  the front tires.
■When stowing the jack
Before storing the  jack, adjust the 
height of the ja ck to match the 
shape of the jack holder.
The storage direction of the jack dif-
fers depending on the type, so make 
sure to store the ja ck in the correct 
direction.
Except for models made in Japan
*:
B 
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6588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
For models made in Japan*:
*: The country of production is writ-
ten on the Certific ation Regulation 
label. ( P.676)
WA R N I N G
■When using the compact 
spare tire
●Remember that the compact 
spare tire provided is specifi-
cally designed for use with your 
vehicle. Do not use your com-
pact spare tire on another vehi-
cle.
●Do not use more than one com-
pact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire 
with a standard tire as soon as 
possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, 
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that 
cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire 
is attached
The vehicle speed may not be 
correctly detected, and the follow-
ing systems may not operate cor-
rectly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• EPS
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
• Tire pressure warning system (if  equipped)
• AHB (Automatic High Beam)
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting  System) (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if  equipped)
• Rear view monitor system (if  equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if  equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if  equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if  equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only c an the following 
systems not be utilized fully, but 
they may actually negatively 
affect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electronic On-Demand 
AWD system) 
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6608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be 
functioning properly. 
( P.663)
 There may not be sufficient 
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.240)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the immobilizer system. 
( P. 8 2 )
 There may be a malfunction 
in the steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be 
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or 
a blown fuse. However, 
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure 
is available to start the hybrid 
system. ( P.660) One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be 
discharged. ( P.665)
 The 12-volt battery terminal 
connections may be loose or 
corroded. ( P.586)
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be 
discharged. ( P.665)
 One or both of the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals may be discon-
nected. ( P.586)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the 
problem cannot be repaired, or if 
repair procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does 
not start, the following steps can 
be used as an interim measure 
to start the hybrid system if the 
power switch is functioning nor-
mally.
If  the hybrid system 
will not start
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary 
depending on the situation. 
Check the following and 
perform the appropriate 
procedure:
The hybrid system will not 
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is 
being followed ( P.210, 
212)
The interior lights and 
headlights are  dim, or the 
horn does not sound or 
sounds at a low volume
The interior lights and 
headlights do not turn on, 
or the horn does not 
sound
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem in an emergency 
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6668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to   on your vehicle and 
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to   on  
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to   
on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of 
the negative cable to  .
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery term inal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclu sive 
jump starting terminal and any m oving parts as shown in the illus-
tration
5 Start the engine of the sec-
ond vehicle. Increase the 
engine speed slightly and 
maintain at that level for 
approximately 5 minutes to 
recharge the 12-volt battery 
of your vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the 
doors of your vehicle with the 
power switch OFF.
7 Maintain the engine speed of 
the second vehicle and start 
the hybrid system of your  vehicle by turning the power 
switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indi-
cator comes on. If the indica-
tor light does not come on, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
9 Once the hybrid system has 
started, remove the jumper 
cables in the exact reverse 
order from which they were 
connected.A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D 
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6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
10Close the exclusive jump 
starting terminal cover, and 
reinstall the fuse box cover to 
its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, 
have the vehicle inspected at 
your Toyota dealer as soon as 
possible.
■Starting the hybrid system 
when the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be started 
by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
●Turn off the headlights and the 
audio system while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electri-
cal components when the vehicle 
is running at a low speed for an 
extended period, such as in heavy 
traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is 
removed or discharged
●Information stor ed in the ECU is 
cleared. When the 12-volt battery 
is depleted, have the vehicle 
inspected at you r Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may  require initial-
ization. ( P.708)
■When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals 
are removed, the information stored 
in the ECU is cleared. Before 
removing the 12-volt battery termi-
nals, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the 1 2-volt battery
The electricity stor ed in the 12-volt 
battery will discharge gradually even 
when the vehicle is not in use, due 
to natural discharge and the drain-
ing effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long  time, the 12-volt 
battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may 
be unable to start. (The 12-volt bat-
tery recharges automatically while 
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing 
the 12-volt battery (vehicles 
without smart key system)
The hybrid system may not start on 
the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-
tery has recharged but will start nor-
mally after the second attempt. This 
is not a malfunction.
■When recharging or replacing 
the 12-volt battery (vehicles 
with smart key system)
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the 
smart key system when the 12-
volt battery is discharged. Use the 
wireless remote c ontrol or the 
mechanical key to lock or unlock 
the doors.
●The hybrid syste m may not start 
on the first attempt after the 12-
volt battery has  recharged but will 
start normally after the second 
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the 
system will return to the mode it 
was in before the 12-volt battery 
was discharged. Before discon-
necting the 12-volt battery, turn 
the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the 
power switch was in before the 
12-volt battery discharged, be 
especially careful when recon-
necting the 12-volt battery.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. ( P.708)
■When replacing t he 12-volt bat-
tery
●Use a 12-volt battery that con-
forms to European regulations.
●Ty p e  A :
Use a battery that the case size is