2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the EV system, adjusting and operating
features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-
umn.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning, as well as other interior features for a
comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. EV systemCharacteristics of the EV (Electric Vehicle) system .... 26
EV (Electric Vehicle) system precautions ............ 32
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 38
EV (Electric Vehicle) driving tips .......................... 41
1-2. Navigation system screen operations
Navigation system screen operations .......................... 44
1-3. Charging Charging equipment ............. 46
Power sources that can be used .............................. 50
Charging and pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
procedures ......................... 53
When normal charging cannot be carried out ......... 88
Inspecting the charging cable .................................. 92
1-4. Key information Keys ..................................... 94 1-5. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system ................. 96
Wireless remote control ...... 108
Side doors .......................... 110
Back door ........................... 113
1-6. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 118
Rear seats .......................... 121
Head restraints ................... 127
Seat belts............................ 131
Steering wheel .................... 140
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ........................ 141
Outside rear view mirrors ... 143
1-7. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................... 146
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 149
Theft prevention labels ....... 151
1-9. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 152
SRS airbags ....................... 154
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 166
Child restraint systems ....... 172
Installing child restraints ..... 176
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 190
Power switch ....................... 200
Transmission....................... 206
Turn signal lever ................. 215
Parking brake ...................... 216
Horn .................................... 217
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 218
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 223
Multi-information display ..... 227
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 234
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 238
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 241
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 243
Rear view monitor system .............................. 247
Driving assist systems ........ 251
Hill-start assist control ......... 256 2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions....................... 258
Cargo and luggage ............. 263
Vehicle load limits............... 267
Winter driving tips ............... 268
Trailer towing ...................... 273
Dinghy towing ..................... 274
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 292
3-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 293
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 294
• Personal/interior lights...... 294
• Interior light ...................... 295
• Luggage compartment light................................... 295
3-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 296
• Glove box ......................... 297
• Console box ..................... 298
• Cup holders ...................... 299
• Bottle holders ................... 300
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 302
2When driving
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3-4. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 304
Vanity mirrors ..................... 305
Power outlets ..................... 306
Seat heaters ....................... 310
Armrest............................... 313
Coat hooks ......................... 314
Assist grips ......................... 315
Floor mat ............................ 316
Luggage compartment features ............................ 317
Garage door opener ........... 320
Safety Connect................... 326
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 340
General maintenance ......... 342 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 346
Hood ................................... 349
Positioning a floor jack........ 351
Motor compartment ............ 355
Tires.................................... 366
Tire inflation pressure ......... 374
Wheels................................ 378
Air conditioning filter ........... 381
Electronic key battery ......... 383
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 385
Headlight aim...................... 398
Light bulbs .......................... 400
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ............................ 416
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 417
If a warning message is displayed........................... 427
If you have a flat tire............ 447
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start .......... 465
If you lose your keys ........... 467
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 468
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged......... 470
If your vehicle overheats ..... 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 479
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fluid capacity, etc.) ........... 482
Tire information ................... 489
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 500
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 503 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 506
Abbreviation list ........................ 508
Alphabetical index .................... 509
What to do if... .......................... 518
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 349
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 143
Windshield wipers P. 238
Turn signal lights P. 215
Daytime running/parking lights P. 236
Headlights
Front turn signal
Front side marker lights P. 234
P. 215
P. 234

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Tires
●Rotation
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 366
P. 488
P. 489
Back door P. 113
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
P. 234
P. 215
Rear window wiper
P. 241
License plate lights
P. 234
Side doors P. 110
Rear window defoggerP. 292
Charging indicator P. 59, 419
Charging port door P. 46, 59

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Glove box
P. 297
Front seats P. 118
SRS side airbags P. 154
SRS driver airbag P. 154
Console box P. 298
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 316
Seat belts P. 131
Rear seats P. 121
Auxiliary box
P. 302
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 154
Head restraints P. 127
Power window switches P. 146
Bottle holders P. 300
Cup holders P. 299