The “Check AWD System” light in a RAV4 usually means the car has thrown its toys out of the pram over a sensor, tyre mismatch, or low 12V battery, and has likely defaulted to front‑drive.
Do this: check all tyre pressures and sizes match, test the battery, inspect fuses, then scan for codes with an OBD‑II tool—note any ABS/VSC codes as they’re all mates here.
It’s usually safe to potter around in good weather, but traction is reduced; if warning persists, book a proper diagnosis before your next wet‑road heroics.
Typical fixes range from AUD $200–$400 for a battery or $150–$400 for a sensor plus labour to AUD $800–$1,500 for an AWD actuator—cheaper than discovering understeer the expensive way.
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