TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: RAV4 PRIME, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021Pages: 618, PDF Size: 24.18 MB
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2314-3. Adjusting the seats
4
Before driving
Pull the head restraint up while 
pressing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the 
ceiling, making the removal difficult, 
change the seat height or angle. 
( P.224)
■Front and center rear seats
Align the head restraint with the 
installation holes and push it 
down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release 
button   when lowering the 
head restraint.
■Outboard rear seats
Align the head restraint with the 
installation holes and push it 
down to the lowest lock position.Removing the head 
restraints
Installing the head 
restraints
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2324-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
4-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
1Hold the steering wheel and 
push the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by 
moving the steering wheel 
horizontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up 
to secure the steering wheel.
To sound the horn, press on or 
close to the   mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel 
while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to 
mishandle the vehicle and cause 
an accident, resul ting in death or 
serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering 
wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel 
is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel 
may move suddenly, possibly 
causing an accident, and resulting 
in death or serious injury. Also, 
the horn may not sound if the 
steering wheel is not securely 
locked.
Sounding the horn 
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2334-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
4
Before driving
*: If equipped
The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your 
driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear 
view mirror by moving it up and 
down.Reflected light from the head-
lights of vehicles behind can be 
reduced by operating the lever.
1
Normal position
2 Anti-glare position
Responding to the level of 
brightness of the headlights of 
vehicles behind, the reflected 
light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare 
function mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator   
illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode 
each time the power switch is 
turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator   also turns off.)
Inside rear view mir-
ror*
The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to 
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of 
rear view mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the 
mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling 
of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
Anti-glare function (vehi-
cles with manual anti-
glare inside rear view mir-
ror)
Anti-glare function (vehi-
cles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror)
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2344-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■To prevent sensor error (vehi-
cles with auto anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror)
To ensure that the sensors operate 
properly, do not touch or cover 
them.
*: If equipped
Digital Rear-view Mir-
ror*
The Digital Rear-view Mirror 
is a system that uses the 
camera on the rear of the 
vehicle and displays its 
image on the display of the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror. 
The Digital Rear-view Mirror 
can be changed between 
optical mirror mode and dig-
ital mirror mode by operat-
ing the lever.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror 
allows the driver to see the 
rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head 
restraints or luggage, 
ensuring rear visibility. 
Also, the rear seats are not 
displayed and privacy of the 
passengers is enhanced.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
death or serious injury.
■Before using the  Digital Rear-
view Mirror
●Make sure to adjust the mirror 
before driving. ( P.236)
• Change to optical mirror mode  and adjust the position of the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror so that 
the area behind your vehicle 
can be viewed properly. 
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2354-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
4
Before driving
Icon display area
Displays icons, adjusting gauge, 
etc. (P.236)
Lever
Operate to change between digital 
mirror mode and optical mirror 
mode.
Menu button
Press to display the icon display 
area and select the item you want 
to adjust.
Select/adjust button
Press to change the setting of the 
item you want to adjust.
Camera indicator
Indicates that the  camera is operat-
ing normally.
Operate the lever to change 
between digital mirror mode and 
optical mirror mode.
1 Digital mirror mode
Displays an ima ge of the area 
behind the vehicle.
 will illuminate in this mode.
2Optical mirror mode
Turns off the display of the Digital 
Rear-view Mirror allows it to be 
used as an optical mirror.
■Digital mirror mode operating 
condition
The power switch is turned to ON.
When the power switch is changed 
from ON to OFF or ACC, the image 
will disappear after several seconds.
■When using the Digital Rear-
view Mirror in d igital mirror 
mode
●If it is difficult to  see the displayed 
image due to light reflected off the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror, the cam-
era being dirty or covered with 
water droplets, or  if lights of a 
vehicle behind your vehicle or the 
displayed image are bothering 
you, change to optical mirror 
mode.
●When the back door is open, the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror image 
may not display properly. Before 
WARNING
 
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2364-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
driving, make sure the back door 
is closed.
●If the display is difficult to see due 
to reflected light, close the sun-
shade for the moon roof (if 
equipped) or the electronic sun-
shade for the panoramic moon 
roof (if equipped).
●Any of the following conditions 
may occur when driving in the 
dark, such as at night. None of 
them indicates that a malfunction 
has occurred.
• Colors of objects in the displayed  image may differ from their actual 
color.
• Depending on the height of the  lights of the vehicle behind, the 
area around the vehicle may 
appear white and blurry.
• Automatic image adjustment for  brighter surrounding image may 
cause flickering.
If it is difficult to see the displayed 
image or flickering bothers you, 
change to optical mirror mode.
●The Digital Rear-view Mirror may 
become hot while it is in digital 
mirror mode.
This is not a  malfunction.
●Depending on your physical con-
dition or age, it may take longer 
than usual to focus on the dis-
played image. In this case, 
change to optical mirror mode.
●Do not let passengers stare at the 
displayed image when the vehicle 
is being driven, as doing so may 
cause motion sickness.
■When the system malfunctions
If the symbol show n in the illustra-
tion is displayed when using the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror in digital 
mirror mode, the system may be 
malfunctioning. Th e symbol will dis-
appear in a few seconds. Operate 
the lever, change to optical mirror 
mode and have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Adjusting the mirror height
The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your 
driving posture.
Change to optical mirror mode, 
adjusting the height of the rear 
view mirror by moving it up and 
down.
■Display settings (digital 
mirror mode)
Settings of the display in the dig-
ital mirror mode, on/off opera-
tion of the automatic anti-glare 
function, etc. can be changed.
1 Press the menu button.
Adjusting the mirror 
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2374-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
4
Before driving
The icons will be displayed.
2Press the menu button 
repeatedly and select the 
item you want to adjust.
3 Press   or   to 
change the setting.
The icons will disapp ear if a button 
is not operated fo r approximately 5 
seconds or more.
*: This is a functi on for the optical 
mirror mode, however, the setting 
can also be changed while using 
the digital mirror mode.
■Enabling/disabling the 
automatic anti-glare func-
tion (optical mirror mode)
The automatic anti-glare func-
tion in the optical mirror mode 
can be enabled/disabled. The 
setting can be changed in both 
the digital mirror mode and the 
optical mirror mode.
When using the digital mirror 
mode
 P.236
IconsSettings
Select to adjust the bright-
ness of the display.
Select to adjust the area 
displayed up/down.
Select to adjust the area 
displayed to the left/right.
Select to adjust the angle of 
the displayed image.
Select to zoom in/out the 
displayed image.
Select to enable/disable the 
automatic anti-glare func-
tion.
*
Responding to the bright-
ness of the headlights of 
vehicles behind, the 
reflected light is automati-
cally adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare 
function is enabled each 
time the power switch is 
changed to ON.
Select to display 
HomeLink
® Training Tuto-
rial to assist customers to 
train their Garage Door 
Opener System. ( P.437)
Select to change the lan-
guage of the Homelink
® 
Training Tutorial.
IconsSettings 
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2384-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
When using the optical mirror 
mode
1 Press the menu button.
The icons will be displayed.
2Press the menu button 
repeatedly and select  .
The setting display will be dis-
played.
3Press   or   to 
enable (ON)/disable (OFF) 
the automatic anti-glare func-
tion.
The icons will disapp ear if a button 
is not operated fo r approximately 5 
seconds or more.
■Adjusting the display (digital 
mirror mode)
●If the displayed image is adjusted, 
it may appear distorted. This is not 
a malfunction.
●If the brightness of the Digital 
Rear-view Mirror is set too high, it 
may cause eye strain. Adjust the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror to an 
appropriate brightness. If your 
eyes become tired, change to 
optical mirror mode.
●The brightness of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will ch ange automati-
cally according to the brightness 
of the area in fron t of your vehicle.
■To prevent the light sensors 
from malfunctioning
To prevent the light sensors from 
malfunctioning, do not touch or 
cover them.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
death or serious injury.
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror or 
adjust the display settings while 
driving.
Stop the vehicle and operate 
the Digital Rear-view Mirror 
control switches. 
Failure to do so may cause a 
steering wheel operation error, 
resulting in an  unexpected acci-
dent.
●Always pay attention to the 
vehicle’s surroundings.
The size of the vehicles and other 
objects may look different when in 
digital mirror mode and optical 
mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to 
directly check the safety of the 
area around your vehicle, espe-
cially behind the vehicle.
Additionally, if a vehicle 
approaches from the rear in the 
dark, such as at night, the sur-
rounding area may appear dim. 
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2394-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
4
Before driving
■Cleaning the mirror surface
If the mirror surface is dirty, the 
image on the display may be dif-
ficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently 
using a soft dry cloth.
■Cleaning the camera
If the camera lens is dirty, the 
displayed image may not be 
clear. In this case, clean it with a 
soft cloth dampened with water 
or a swab.
■The camera
The camera for the Digital Rear-
view Mirror is located as shown.
■The cooling fan
There is a cooling fa n in the Digital 
Rear-view Mirror. Cooling fan 
sounds may be heard when using 
the system.
WARNING
■To prevent causes of fire
If the driver continues using the 
Digital Rear-view Mirror while 
smoke or odor comes from the 
mirror, it may res ult in fire. Stop 
using the system immediately and 
contact your Toyota dealer.
Cleaning the D igital Rear-
view Mirror
NOTICE
■To prevent the Digital Rear-
view Mirror from malfunction-
ing
●Do not use detergents, such as 
thinner, benzene, and alcohol to 
clean the mirror. They may dis-
color, deteriorate or damage the 
mirror surface.
●Do not smoke, u se matches, 
use cigarette lighters or allow 
open flames near the mirror. It 
may damage the mirror or 
cause a fire.
●Do not remove, d isassemble or 
modify the mirror.
■To prevent the camera from 
malfunctioning
●Observe the fo llowing precau-
tions, otherwise the Digital 
Rear-view Mirror may not oper-
ate properly.
• Do not strike or hit the camera  or subject it to a strong impact, 
as the camera installation posi-
tion and angle may be changed.
• Do not remove, disassemble or  modify the camera.
• Do not allow an organic solvent,  car wax, window cleaner or 
glass coating to adhere to the 
camera. If this happens, wipe it 
off as soon as possible.
• When cleaning the camera lens,  wipe the camera lens with a 
damp soft cloth.
Do not strongly rub the camera 
lens, as it may be scratched and 
will not be able to transmit a 
clear image. 
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2404-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following 
table for the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicl e 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
• When applying colored film  (including transparent film) to 
the rear window glass, do not 
apply it to the area in front of the 
camera.
If film is applied to the area in 
front of the camera, the image 
from the camera may not dis-
play properly.
●Do not subject t he camera to a 
strong impact  as this could 
cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
as soon as possible.
●Do not block the vent holes of 
the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror 
may be hot, leading to a mal-
function or a fire.
If you notice any symptoms