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2020 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Instrument cluster



Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

    With 4.2-inch display

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region.

    With 7-inch display

When analog speedometer is displayed

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region.

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada) (Red)

Brake system warn- ing light*1 (P.628)

Brake system warn- ing light*1 (P.628)

(Yellow)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Red/yellow)

(Flashes or illuminates)

(Orange)

Brake system warn- ing light*1 (P.628)

Charging system warning light*1 (P.628)

High coolant tempera- ture warning light*2 (P.629)

Low engine oil pres- sure warning light*2 (P.629)

Malfunction indicator lamp*1 (P.629)

Malfunction indicator lamp*1 (P.629)

SRS warning light*1 (P.629)

ABS warning light*1 (P.630)

ABS warning light*1 (P.630)

Electric power steer- ing system warning light*1 (P.630)

PCS warning light*1 (P.630)

LTA indicator (P.631)

Stop & Start cancel indicator*1 (if

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada) (Flashes)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator*3 (if equipped) (P.631) PKSB OFF indica- tor*1 (if equipped) (P.632)

RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if equipped) (P.632)

Slip indicator light*1 (P.632)

Brake Override Sys- tem/Drive-Start Con- trol/PKSB (if equipped) warning light*2 (P.633)

Brake hold operated indicator*1 (P.633)

Parking brake indica- tor (P.634)

Parking brake indica- tor (P.634)

Tire pressure warning light*1 (if equipped) (P.634)

Low fuel level warn- ing light (P.634)

Driver’s and front pas- senger’s seat belt reminder light (P.635)

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (if equipped) (P.635)

(Flashes)

equipped) (P.631)

*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON 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 light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

*3: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator turns on when the engine switch is turned to ON while the Intuitive parking assist function is on. It will turn off after a few sec- onds.

Turn signal indicator (P.202)

Headlight indicator (P.209)

(U.S.A.)

Tail light indicator (P.209)

(Canada)

Headlight high beam indicator (P.211)

Automatic High Beam indicator (P.212)

Fog light indicator (if equipped) (P.437)

Smart key system indicator*1 (if equipped) (P.194)

Cruise control indica- tor (P.250)

Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (P.250)

Cruise control “SET” indicator (P.250)

LTA indicator*2 (P.242)

Intuitive parking assist

OFF indicator*3, 4 (if equipped) (P.271)

PKSB OFF indicator*3, 5

(if equipped) (P.278)

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Slip indicator light*5 (P.361)

VSC OFF indicator*3, 5 (P.362)

PCS warning light*3, 5

(P.231)

BSM outside rear view mirror indicators*5, 6 (if equipped) (P.261)

BSM indicator (if equipped) (P.261)

RCTA OFF indicator*3, 5 (if equipped) (P.261) Stop & Start indica-

tor*5 (if equipped) (P.345)

Stop & Start cancel indicator*3, 5 (if equipped) (P.346) Brake hold standby indicator*5 (P.206)

Brake hold operated indicator*5 (P.206)

Security indicator (P.70, 73)

Low outside tempera- ture indicator*7 (P.83, 87)

Eco Driving Indicator Light*5 (P.92)

Parking brake indica- tor (P.203)

Parking brake indica- tor (P.203)

Eco drive mode indi- cator (P.351)

Sport mode indicator (P.351)

Mud & sand mode indicator (if equipped) (P.354)

Rock & dirt mode indi- cator (if equipped) (P.354)

Snow mode indicator (if equipped) (P.357)

Downhill assist control system indicator*5 (if equipped) (P.358) “AIR BAG ON/OFF”

indicator*5, 8 (P.43)

*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

*2: Depending on the operating con- ditions of the system, the color and state (illuminated/blinking) of the indicator change.

*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.

*4: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator turns on when the engine switch is turned to ON while the Intuitive parking assist function is on. It will turn off after a few sec- onds.

*5: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON 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 turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*6: This light illuminates on the out-

side rear view mirrors.

*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

*8: This light illuminates on the cen- ter panel.

    BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out- side rear view mirror indicators (if equipped)

In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indica- tors illuminate in the following situa- tions:

    When the engine switch is turned to ON while the BSM function is

enabled on the screen of the multi-information display.

    When the BSM function is

enabled on the screen of the multi-information display while the engine switch is in ON.

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 in the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target region.

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P.89) Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.639)

Displays the vehicle speed

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Odometer:

Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven Trip meter:

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last

reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently.

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P.199)

Displays the engine coolant temperature

    The meters and display illumi- nate when

The engine switch is in ON.

    Outside temperature display
    In the following situations, the cor- rect outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
    When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
    When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
    When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
    Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
    When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or

lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

    Liquid crystal display

P.90

When the trip meter is dis- played, pressing and holding the switch will reset the trip meter.

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turning the dial.

    Brighter
    Darker

levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted individually.

However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster brightness.

Vehicles with Audio

P.415

Vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio

Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

    Instrument cluster brightness adjustment

The instrument cluster brightness

Analog speedometer

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target region.

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Displays the vehicle speed

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer:

Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven Trip meter:

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently.

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P.89)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.639)

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P.199)

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target region.

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Displays the vehicle speed

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer:

Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven

Trip meter:

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently.

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P.89)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.639)

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P.199)

for approximately 10 seconds,

    The meters and display illumi- nate when

The engine switch is in ON.

    When changing driving mode
    Speedometer color is changed fol- lowing the selected driving mode. (P.351)
    AWD models: Speedometer color is changed following the selected driving mode or Multi-terrain Select mode. (P.351, 353)
    Outside temperature display
    In the following situations, the cor- rect outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
    When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
    When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
    When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
    Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
    When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or

lower, the indicator will flash

then stay on.

    Liquid crystal display

P.90

    Customization

Settings (e. g. meter display) can be

changed on the screen of the multi-information display. (P.94)

WARNING

    The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and exces- sive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.

When the trip meter is dis- played, pressing and holding the switch will reset the trip meter.

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turning the dial.

    Brighter
    Darker

    Instrument cluster brightness adjustment

The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted individually.

However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster brightness.

Vehicles with Audio

P.415

Vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio

Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

(P.237)

    Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P.250)

A variety of information can be dis-

played by selecting a menu icon. Additionally, warning or sugges- tion/advice pop-up displays will be

displayed in some situations.

    Vehicles with 7-inch display

    Vehicles with 4.2-inch dis- play

Driving support system infor- mation

Displays recognized signs while the RSA system (if equipped) is operat- ing. (P.247)

Displays an image when the follow- ing systems are operating and a

Displays recognized signs while the RSA system (if equipped) is operat- ing. (P.247)

Displays an image when the follow- ing systems are operating and a

menu icon other than is selected:

    LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

menu icon other than is selected:

    LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (P.237)
    Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P.250)

A variety of information can be dis- played by selecting a menu icon. Additionally, warning or sugges-

tion/advice pop-up displays will be

displayed in some situations.

    The multi-information display is displayed when

The engine switch is in ON.

    When changing driving mode
    Background color of the multi- information display is changed fol- lowing the selected driving mode. (P.351)
    AWD models: Background color of the multi-information display is changed following the selected driving mode or Multi-terrain Select mode. (P.351, 353)
    Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenom- enon is characteristic of liquid crys- tal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.

Scroll the screen*/switch the display*/move the cursor

Press: Enter/Set

Press and hold: Reset/Dis- play customizable items

Return to the previous screen Call sending/receiving and

history display (if equipped) Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed. For details regarding the hands-free sys- tem, refer to P.465 (vehicles with Audio) or “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYS- TEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

(vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio).

*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can be switched, a scroll bar or a round icon that shows the num- ber of registered screens is dis- played.

WARNING

    Caution for use while driving

For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi- information display while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switch. Failure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unexpected accident.

Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending on the situation.

    Speedometer display/Dis- tance to empty (4.2-inch display)

Speedometer display

Displays the vehicle speed.

Displays the driving range with

remaining fuel. (P.92)

    Fuel Economy

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel. (P.92)

Displays the instantaneous current fuel Economy.

Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset or the average fuel economy after starting or refueling.*1, 2,3

The average fuel economy selected

by “Fuel Economy” on the screen is displayed. (P.94)

*1: Use the displayed fuel consump- tion as a reference only.

*2: Average fuel economy since the function was reset can be reset

by pressing and holding .

*3: Average fuel economy after starting is reset each time the engine stops.

    Eco Driving Indicator/Dis- tance to empty

Eco Driving Indicator Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel. (P.92)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration operation (Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.

Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.

If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving, the right side of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.

At this time, the Eco Driving Indica- tor Light will turn off.

    Distance to empty
    This distance is computed based on your average fuel consump- tion. As a result, the actual dis- tance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
    When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated. When refuel- ing, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
    When “Refuel” is displayed, the remaining fuel amount is low and the distance that can be driven with the remaining fuel cannot be calculated.

Refuel immediately.

    The ECO Driving indicator will not operate when

Eco Driving Indicator will not oper- ate in the following conditions:

    The shift lever is in any position other than D.
    Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected.
    The vehicle speed is approxi- mately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
    Driving support system information display
    LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (P.237)
    Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P.250)
    Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked infor- mation.

    Route guidance
    Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the dis-

changes according to the “Drive Info Type” setting (since the sys- tem was started or between resets). (P.94)

Use the displayed information as a reference only.

Following items will be displayed.

    “Trip”
    “Average Speed”: Displays the average vehicle speed since engine start*
    “Distance”: Displays the distance driven since engine start*
    “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since engine start*

*: These items are reset each time the engine stops.

    “Total”
    “Average Speed”: Displays the average vehicle speed since the display was reset*
    “Distance”: Displays the distance driven since the display was reset*
    “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since the display was reset*
    Drive information

2 items that are selected using the “Drive Info Items” setting (average speed, distance and total time) can be displayed ver- tically.

The displayed information

*: To reset, display the and press and hold .

ired item

    AWD system display (AWD models)

Displays the drive status of each wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.

Displays the size and direction of the G-force applied to the vehicle via changes to the position of the ball on the display.

This item is linked with the G-force display and the course of the past movement of the ball is displayed.

Press and hold to reset the record.

When a tire is spinning, its icon on the display changes its color and blinks.

*: This item is displayed only when driving mode is set to sport mode.

    Setting procedure
    Operate or of the meter control switches and

select .

    Operate or of the meter control switches and select the desired item.
    If the function is turned on and off or the volume, etc. is changed on the setting screen, the setting is changed

each time is pressed.

    For functions that allow oper- ation contents, display con- tents, etc., of function to be selected, the setting screen is displayed by pressing and

holding . When the setting screen is displayed, select the setting or desired value (time,

etc.) with .

    After changing the settings,

press of the meter control switches.

  LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (P.237)

Select to set up the following items.

    “Lane Center”

Select to enable/disable the lane centering function.

    “Steering Assist”

Select to enable/disable steering wheel assistance.

    “Sensitivity”

Select to set the lane departure alert sensitivity.

    “Sway Warning”

Select to enable/disable the vehicle sway warning.

    “Sway Sensitivity”

Select to set the vehicle sway warn- ing sensitivity.

    PCS on/off

Select to enable/disable the pre- collision system.

    “Sensitivity”

Select to change the pre-collision warning timing.

    BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) on/off

Select to enable/disable the BSM system.

    “Brightness”

Select to switch the brightness of the outside rear view mirror indica- tors. (P.261)

    “Sensitivity”

Select to change the alert timing for an approaching vehicle.

    Intuitive parking assist on/off

Select to enable/disable the Intui- tive parking assist.

    “Volume”

Select to set the volume of the buzzer which sounds when the Intuitive parking assist is operated.

    RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if equipped) (P.260)
    RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) on/off

Select to enable/disable the RCTA system.

    “Volume”

Select to change the RCTA buzzer volume.

  RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped) (P.247)

Select to set up the following items.

    Road Sign Assist on/off

Select to enable/disable the RSA system.

    “Notification method”

Select to change each notification method used to warn the driver when the system recognizes excess speed, no overtaking and no-entry sign.

    “Notification Level”

Select to change each notification level used to warn the driver when the system recognizes a speed limit sign.

    PBD (Power Back Door) (if equipped) (P.118)

Select to set up the following items.

    System settings

Select to enable/disable the power back door system.

    “Kick Sensor”*

Select to enable/disable the kick sensor.

    “Opening Adjustment”

Select the open position when power back door is fully open.

    “Volume”

Select to set the volume of the buzzer which sounds when the power back door system operates.

*: Vehicles with hands free power back door

Select to set the length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the “A/C” switch of the air conditioning system is on.

    “TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warn- ing System) (if equipped)

(P.584)

    “Set Pressure”

Select to initialize the tire pressure warning system.

    “Change Wheel” (except for mod- els made in Japan* without tire inflation pressure display func- tion)

Select to register the ID codes of the tire pressure sensors to the tire pressure warning system.

    “Change Wheel” (for models made in Japan* without tire infla- tion pressure display function)

Select to change the tire pressure warning system sensor ID code set. To enable this function, a second set of tire pressure warning system sensor ID codes must be registered by a Toyota dealer. For information regarding changing the registered ID code set, contact your Toyota dealer.

*: The country of production is writ- ten on the Certification Regula- tion label. (P.665)

    “Scheduled Maintenance” (P.565)

Select to reset the scheduled main- tenance information (message indi- cating maintenance is required and distance until the next mainte- nance) after all maintenance is per- formed.

  Settings

    “Language”

Select to change the language on the multi-information display.

    “Units”

Select to change the units of mea- sure displayed.

    “Meter Type” (7-inch display)

Select to change the speedometer display.

    (Eco Driving Indicator Light) (P.92)

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.

Select to change the display on Fuel Economy (P.91).

Select to enable/disable screen.

    “Display Contents”

Select to enable/disable the AWD system display (P.94). (AWD models)

    “Drive Info Type”

Select to change the drive informa- tion type display between trip and total. (P.93).

    “Drive Info Items”

Select to set the items on the upper and lower side of the drive informa- tion screen. from three items, aver- age speed, distance and total time.

    “Pop-Up Display”

Select to enable/disable the follow- ing pop-up displays, which may appear in some situations.

    Intersection guidance display of the navigation system-linked sys- tem (if equipped)
    Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system (if equipped)
    Audio operation (if equipped)
    Volume operation (if equipped)
    Voice control (if equipped)
    Stop & Start system duration (if equipped)
    Stop & Start system status (if equipped)
    “MID OFF”

A blank screen is displayed

    “Default Settings”

Select to reset the meter display settings.

    Suspension of the settings dis- play
    In the following situations, opera- tion of the settings display will be temporarily suspended.
    When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
    When the vehicle begins to move
    Settings for functions not equipped to the vehicle are not displayed.
    When a function is turned off, the related settings for that function are not selectable.

Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations. To select a response to a dis- played suggestion, use the meter control switches.

    Suggestion to turn on the headlights

If the headlight switch is in other

than or , and the vehicle speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher for a certain amount of time when the surroundings are

dark, a suggestion message will be displayed.

    Suggestion to turn off the headlights

If the headlights are left on for a certain amount of time after the engine switch has been turned off, a suggestion message will be displayed.

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position: The mes- sage asking if you wish to turn the headlights off is displayed. To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.

If the driver’s door is opened after the engine switch is turned off, this suggestion message will not be dis- played.

    Customization

The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable fea- tures: P.689)

If the “History” screen is displayed, select “Trip information”.

The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual condi- tions.

    Trip information

Audio or Audio Plus (vehicles without Data Communication Module)

    Press the “MENU” button.
    Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.

If the “History” screen is displayed, select “Trip information”.

    Press the “MENU” button.
    Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.

Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes

Current fuel consumption

Resetting the consumption data

Average vehicle speed since the engine was started

Elapsed time since the engine was started

Cruising range (P.100)

Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to ON. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a refer- ence.

    History

Audio or Audio Plus (vehicles without Data Communication Module)

    Press the “MENU” button.
    Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.

If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “History”.

    Press the “MENU” button.
    Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.

sumption. (Instead of the date, “Trip 1” through “Trip 5” will be dis- played.)

    Premium Audio:

Displays the daily average fuel con- sumption.

Resetting the history data

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages and the average fuel consumption since the last time updated. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

    Select “ECO” on the “Infor-

mation” screen.

If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “History”.

The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual condi- tions.

Latest fuel consumption

Previous fuel consumption record

    Audio and Audio Plus:

Displays the daily average fuel con-

    Updating the history data

Update the average fuel consump- tion by selecting “Clip” to measure the current fuel consumption again.

    Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.

    Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.

This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis- played.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Steering wheel 142

Inside rear view mirror 143

Digital Rear-view Mirror145 Outside rear view mirrors

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3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof Power windows 156

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