2006 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 148

'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) (n) "4WD" Warning Light The light warns that when there is a problem somewhere in active torque control 4WD system. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after about a few seconds. If the warning light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. If the "4WD" warning light flashes...This indicates that the driveline temperature has become too high. Without turning off the engine, do either of the following to cool the driveline: If the "4WD" warning light remains on...This indicates that the system may not work properly. Contact your Toyota dealer to service your vehicle. (o) Electric Power Warning Light Steering System CAUTION If the electric power steering system warning light comes on, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this case, more effort is required for the steering wheel to turn than usual. Drive your vehicle while firmly gripping the steering wheel. (p) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 386 in Section 7- 3.) The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the electric power steering system warning light works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. If the system has malfunctions, the light comes on again. If the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D Reduce vehicle speed until the light goes off. D Stop the vehicle at a safe place and allow the engine to idle until the light goes off. If operation of the vehicle is continued while the light is flashing, the system automatically shuts off the engine torque that is applied to the rear wheels to protect the driveline. If this happens, the light will flash faster. When the driveline temperature enough, the light will go off. falls D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or remains on. D The light stays on while you are driving. 135 2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)