Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001WD5E
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/o Headlight ECU): OPERATION CHECK; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

OPERATION CHECK

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Automatic Light Control System)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the automatic light control system operation check.

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(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(b) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(c) Cover the automatic light control sensor.

(d) Check that the taillights and low beam headlights come on.

(e) Uncover the automatic light control sensor.

(f) Check that the low beam headlights and taillights turn off.

LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the light auto turn-off system operation check.

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(a) When the taillights are on (low beam headlights are not on)

(1) Close all of the doors.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(3) Turn the taillights on.

(4) Turn the ignition switch off.

(5) Open the driver door.

(6) Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

(b) When the low beam headlights are on

(1) Close all of the doors.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(3) Turn the low beam headlights on.

(4) Turn the ignition switch off.

(5) Open any of the doors.

(6) Close the door.

(7) Check that all of the lights turn off after 30 seconds (delay function).

HINT:

Before the lights turn off, if the lock button on the key is pushed after all of the doors are locked, all of the lights will turn off immediately.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the daytime running light system operation check.

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  • *1: for HV Model
  • *2: for Gasoline Model
  • *3: w/ Light Control Switch off Position
  • *4: w/ DRL OFF Switch
  • *5: w/ DRL Switch
  • *6: w/ Automatic Light Control System

(a) Start the hybrid system*1 or start the engine*2.

(b) Turn the light control switch to the OFF*3, DRL OFF*4, TAIL, DRL*5 or AUTO*6 position (with the low beam headlights not turned on via the automatic light control system).

(c) Release the parking brake.

(d) Check that the daytime running lights come on.

DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT CONTROL OPERATION CHECK (w/ Foot Light)

(a) The operation and condition of this control are described below.

Operation

Condition

Fade in and illuminate constantly

When any of the following conditions is met, the lights fade in and illuminate constantly:

  • A key is detected in the actuation area.*1
  • Any door is unlocked when the ignition switch is off and all of the doors are closed.

Illuminate for 15 seconds, and then fade out

When any of the following conditions is met, the lights illuminate for 15 seconds, and then fade out:

  • An actuation area-linked function is used.*1, *2
  • Any door is unlocked when the ignition switch is off and all of the doors are closed.

Fade out immediately

When the following condition is met, the lights fade out immediately:

  • The ignition switch is turned from off to ON.
  • A key is not detected in the actuation area.*1
  • All doors are locked when all doors are closed and any door is unlocked.
  • *1: w/ Entry Function

HINT:

*2: When the lights are on, the lights fade out after approximately 3 seconds the key leaves the actuation areas around the doors.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the wiper-linked low beam headlight control system operation check.

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WIPER-LINKED LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Automatic Light Control System)

(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(b) Shine a light on the automatic light control sensor.*

HINT:

*: If troubleshooting is being performed in a bright area, such as outside on a sunny day, it will not be necessary to perform this step.

(c) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(d) Operate the front wipers for 10 seconds or more (except MIST or washer-linked wiper operation) and check that the headlights illuminate.