2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV Owners Manual

For owners7
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .............. 506

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free:
1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defec t exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ ual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .

Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 508
Alphabetical index .................. 509
What to do if... ........................ 518
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and such as the audio system, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner's Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering EV Electric Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M+S Mud and Snow
SOC State of Charge SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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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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Doors
Back door ............................. 113
Door lock ........................ 96, 108
Door window......................... 146
Rear door child protector ...... 111
Side doors ............................ 110
Side mirrors .......................... 143
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 419
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 191
Correct posture..................... 152
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter driving tips ................. 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Electric vehicle .......................... 26
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 468
Emergency flasher Switch ................................... 412
Emergency tire puncture repair kit................................. 447
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 417
If a warning light turns
on ....................................... 417
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 427
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 468
If the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system will not start............ 465
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 470
If you have a flat tire ............ 447
If you lose your keys............. 467
If you think something is wrong ................................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 477 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................479
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................413
If your vehicle overheats .......475
Energy monitor Past record screen ..................40
Trip information screen ...........38
EPS ............................................251
EV (Electric Vehicle) system Charging..................................53
Driving tips ..............................41
Emergency shut off system .....33
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............38
EV System Indicator..............221
EV (Electric Vehicle) system
precautions ...........................32
High voltage components........32
How to start the EV system ...200
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start ............465
“POWER” switch ...................200
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ...............31
Event data recorder ...................19
Extended charge mode .............58
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................365
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............166
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................419
Front seats Adjustment ............................118
Front side marker lights
Switch....................................234
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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage ................................. 488
Fuses......................................... 385
Garage door opener................. 320
Gauges ...................................... 218
Glove box.................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks .................. 317
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 412
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 127
Headlight aim ........................... 398
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Wattage ................................. 488
Heater coolant Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 268
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 310
Side mirrors ........................... 292
Hill-start assist control ............ 251
Hood .......................................... 349
Hooks Cargo hook............................ 317
Grocery bag .......................... 317
Horn........................................... 217 Identification
Motor ..................................... 483
Tire ........................................ 489
Vehicle .................................. 483
Illuminated entry system......... 295
Immobilizer system ................. 149
Indicator lights ......................... 223
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 503
Inside rear view mirror ............ 141
Interior light Switch ................................... 295
Wattage................................. 488
Jack Jack stand ............................. 352
Positioning a floor jack .......... 351
Positioning a jack stand ........ 352
Keyless entry ........................... 108
Keys Electronic key.......................... 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 468
If you lose your keys ............. 467
Key battery ............................ 383
Key number............................. 94
Keyless entry ........................ 108
Keys ........................................ 94
Mechanical key ....................... 94
“POWER” switch ................... 202
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 108
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