2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV climate control

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■If the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery becomes low
Depending on the battery’s condition, the air conditioning system’s usage
may be restricted or stopped (excluding the windshield defogger). If the air
conditioning is restricted or turned off, one of the following messages will be
shown on the HVAC display.
Warning messageDetails
(Shown for a few seconds) Climate Control Power possibly
limited.
• The traction battery output is low.
Any climate control setting can be
selected.
(Shown continually) Climate Control Power stopped.
• The traction battery level is very low.
• The traction battery output is very low.
Only the windshield defogger and
rear window defogger can be
selected.
(Shown for a few seconds) Climate Control Power possibly
limited.
• The traction battery temperature is high.
Some climate control setting can-
not be selected.

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■Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capacitive touch
sensors. In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may
occur.
●If the operating section is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect oper-
ation or non-response may occur.
● If the operating section receives el ectromagnetic waves, incorrect opera-
tion or non-response may occur.
● If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
● If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation,
incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section, incorrect opera-
tion may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Pre-climate operations
The pre-climate is automatically controlled by the set temperature at the time
the “POWER” switch is turned off.
■ Pre-climate operations automatic shut-off
P. 8 2
■ While pre-climate is operating
P. 8 2
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
■
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 276
ABS........................................... 251
Active head restraints............. 120
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 381
Automatic air conditioning system ........... 276
Pre-climate ..................... 53, 277
Remote Climate Control ......................... 53, 277
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ................... 156, 157
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 161
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 157
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 161
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 166
General airbag precautions ........................ 161
Locations of airbags ............. 154
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 165
Proper driving posture ....................... 152, 161
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Side airbag precautions........ 161
SRS airbags ......................... 154
Anti-lock brake system ........... 251
Armrest .................................... 313
Assist grips.............................. 315
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 276
Automatic light control system ................................... 234
Auxiliary box........................... 302 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................488
Back door
Back door ..............................113
Smart key system... .................96
Wireless remote control ........108
Battery Checking (12-volt battery) .....362
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged.......................470
Lithium-ion battery...................34
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Traction battery .......................32
Bottle holder .............................300
Brake assist ..............................251
Brakes Fluid ......................................361
Parking brake ........................216
Break-in tips .............................191
Care Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................337
Seat belts ..............................338
Cargo capacity .........................267
Cargo hooks .............................317
Chains .......................................268
Charging
Charge immediately ..........53, 64
Charge mode ..........................58
Charging cable ........................47
Charging equipment ................46
Charging indicator ...................59
Charging messages ..............443
Charging precautions ..............84
Charging procedure ...............53
Charging time will increase when .....................................79AB
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How to charge your vehicle .....53
High voltage components........32
Information related to charging display ....................74
Maintenance............................92
Power sources precautions .....52
Power sources that can be used ......................................50
Pre-Climate .............................53
Remote Climate Control ..........................53, 277
Safety functions.................48, 82
When charging cannot be carried out .............................88
Charging port door ....................46
Charging station information ............................. 520
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 172
Booster seats, installation ..... 176
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 172
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 176
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 166
Infant seats, definition ........... 172
Infant seats, installation......... 176
Installing CRS with a top tether strap.......................... 183
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 178
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 180
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................161
Child restraint system............ 172
Child-protectors ..................... 111
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 135
Installing child restraints ........ 176
Power window lock switch..... 146
Power window precautions ...148 Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 384
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 138
Seat belt precautions ............ 136
Seat heater precautions ........ 312
12-volt battery precautions ................. 363, 473
Child-protectors ....................... 111
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 334
Interior ................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Coat hooks ............................... 314
Condenser ................................ 360
Console box ............................. 298
Cooling system
Overheating .......................... 475
Cruise control .......................... 243
Cup holders .............................. 299
Curtain shield airbags ............. 154
Customizable features ............ 500
Daytime running light system .................................... 236
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulb............... 400
Switch ................................... 234
Defogger Rear window ......................... 292
Side mirrors........................... 292
Dimensions .............................. 482
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
Display Multi-information display ....... 227
Trip information ..................... 227
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 346
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 293
Wattage................................. 488
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Odometer .................................. 218
OpenerCharging port door ..................59
Hood...................................... 349
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 143
Defogger ............................... 292
Overheat ................................... 475
Parking brake ........................... 216
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Personal/interior lights Switch.................................... 294
Wattage ................................. 488
Power outlet ............................. 306
“POWER” switch...................... 200
Power windows ........................ 146
Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)Pre-climate ......................53, 277
Pre-climate schedule...............53
Remote Climate Control ..........................53, 277 Radiator .................................... 360
Range map ................................. 28
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................ 121
Folding down......................... 122
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb............... 400
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage................................. 488
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ...... 247
Rear window defogger ............ 292
Rear window wiper .................. 241
Regenerative braking .......... 27, 29
Remote Climate Control system ...................................... 53
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 400
Tires ...................................... 366
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 506O
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CHARGING STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 349Charging port door P. 5 9
Hood release leverP. 3 4 9Charging port door opener
P. 5 9
Tire inflation pressure
P. 488
*: Gives an estimation of the amount of time needed to charge fully from an EV driving range of 0 mile (0 km).
For the charge procedure, refer to “Charging and pre-climate
(Remote Climate Control) procedures” in section 1 ( P. 53).
Handling may differ in accordance with the type of plug provided at
the charging station. Check at each station.
Power sources AC120 V, 240 V electrical receptacles
(NEMA 5-15R or NEMA 5-20R)
Charger type
AC charger (SAE J1772 level1/level2)
Time needed for charging*P. 7 8
Traction battery type Lithium-ion battery
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 8 8