The car is available in five configurations: Standard, Comfort, Style, Prestige and Prestige Safety. The car has acquired both updated exterior and interior features. The cost of the most budget variant starts from 34 700 USD. You will have to pay almost 47 300 USD for a fully equipped car.
What strikes the eye at the first sight is the new generation of MM'19 multimedia system which supports Apple Carplay. The Android-based operating system allows the driver to instantly download the necessary applications without long pauses or delays.
The dashboard also has new features and functional elements.
Subject of
What is a digital dashboard
Explanation of display values
On-board computer features
Layout and mounting specifics of the digital panel
What is a digital dashboard
The Toyota Rav4 replaces the analogue dashboard with a 'digital' one. This is a small computer running on its own Android operating system. The main reason why car owners carry out the replacement is to draw attention to the interior.
The digital dashboard has an original design, unconventional marking and is informative. The matrix is capable of transmitting dozens of shades and colours, from dark to bright tones.
The speedometer is in the centre, the tachometer is in the left-hand quadrant and the coolant temperature and petrol level gauges are in the right-hand quadrant. The warning icons and indicators are located in the free zones of the matrix.
The in-built trip computer indicator is located in the centre. It is able to display information
the current transmission mode;
average speed on the journey;
the distance travelled;
tyre pressure.
The technical advantage of the digital panel over the analogue panel is the ability to connect up to 50 additional sensors. Depending on the wishes of the owner of Toyota, these can be rain sensor, light sensor, body tilt, horizontal position of the car, as well as additional indicators.
The design of the digital panel can be altered, for example by changing the relative position of the scales and indicators. There are more than a dozen of these devices available for installation on the 2019 and later Rav4.
The model with the original number 83800-0RA20 is popular among buyers. The cost of the product is 440 USD. The manufacturer is OEM Toyota Denso. You can install this dashboard on all versions, including Prestige and Prestige Safety.
The menu is russified, and the device itself requires no additional equipment or upgrades to the vehicle's electrical system.
Explanation of display values
The meaning of the mnemograms and symbols on the new-generation Toyota dashboard does not differ from previous versions released before 2019. In addition to the standard indication warning of low battery, low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, the self-diagnostic system icons are displayed on the central dashboard display.
Features of the integrated on-board computer
The RAV4 provides protection for the vehicle against unintentional driver error. Not all motorists are aware of features such as:
Built-in power-saving mode. As soon as the on-board voltage level drops to the minimum permissible limit, the computer switches off all consumers: car radio, parking lights, daytime running lights;
High-beam mode automatically switches the main beam off after 30, 60 or 90 seconds when the car is parked. This is handy if you want to illuminate the driveway or gateway to your home;
The luggage compartment volume can also be increased using the on-board computer. The floor will be lowered by the required amount.
All of the above modes are initiated on the dashboard.
Layout and specifics of installation of the digital dashboard
The digital dashboard can be installed by yourself within one hour. Original Oem Toyota dashboard differs from the original analog dashboard only in the location of the wiring harness socket.
Work should only be carried out with the ignition off and both battery terminals disconnected. Connecting the connectors by mistake is impossible as all the sockets are of different diameters. No adapters, connectors or extensions are required for installation.
After replacing the dashboard with a digital one, it is necessary to adjust the menu to Russian, check the correctness of the cruise control, tyre pressure sensors, fluid levels, based on the latest readings of the standard dashboard.
The main disadvantage is that the total and linear odometer mileage starts from zero readings. This is a disadvantage when selling the car. In many cases, the buyers consider the replacement of the plate as an attempt to 'wind up' the mileage. Therefore, before replacing it, you should consider whether or not you need this modern "gadget" for your Rav4.
