Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

Instrument cluster

Some indicators may differ depending on the target region.

Center panel

Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with bsm)

Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems.

Brake system warning
light

brake system warning
light

Charging system
warning light

Malfunction indicator
lamp

Malfunction indicator
lamp

Low engine oil pressure
warning light

Srs warning light

Abs warning light

Abs warning light

Electric power steering
system warning light

Slip indicator

Open door warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Low fuel level warning
light

High engine coolant
temperature warning light

Maintenance required
reminder light

Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning light

Dynamic torque control
awd system warning light

Cruise control warning
light

Automatic high beam
warning light

Low washer fluid
warning light

Smart key system
indicator

Intuitive parking assist
indicator

Lda warning lights

Bsm warning light

Tire pressure warning
light

*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “on” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicate that a system check is being performed.

They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.

Have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*3: The light comes on to indicate that the intuitive parking assist sensor is dirty or covered with ice.

Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator

Headlight high beam
indicator

Automatic high beam
indicator

Fog light indicator

Smart key system
indicator

Cruise control indicator

Cruise control “set”
indicator

Slip indicator

Vsc off indicator

“Trac off” indicator

Security indicator

“Sport” indicator

“Eco mode” indicator

Eco driving indicator
light

All-wheel drive lock
indicator

“Auto lsd” indicator

Intuitive parking assist
indicator

Lda indicators

Bsm outside rear
view mirror indicator

“Air bag on/off”
indicator

*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “on” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicate that a system check is being performed.

They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off.

Have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*3: In order to confirm operation, the bsm outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is turned to the “on” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system) while the bsm main switch is set to on.
• When the bsm main switch is set to on while the engine switch is in the “on” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

If the system is functioning correctly, the bsm outside rear view mirror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.

If the bsm outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

Caution

If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the abs and srs warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems 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.

Notice

To prevent damage to the engine and its components

The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or turns on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.