2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV Owners Manual

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Alphabetical index
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 488
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 400
Wattage ................................ 488
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 293
Emergency flasher switch .... 412
Hazard light switch ............... 412
Headlight switch ................... 234
Interior light switch........ 294, 295
Luggage compartment light .................................... 295
Personal light switch............. 294
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Vanity lights .......................... 305
Wattage ................................ 488
Load capacity .......................... 267
Lock steering column ............. 204
Luggage compartment light Switch ................................... 295
Wattage ................................ 488 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................346
General maintenance ............342
Maintenance data..................482
Maintenance requirements....340
Meter Instrument panel light
control .................................219
Meters ...................................218
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........141
Side mirror heaters................292
Side mirrors ...........................143
Vanity mirrors ........................305
Motor Compartment ........................355
Hood......................................349
Identification number .............483
Motor compartment cover.......356
Motor coolant
Capacity ................................485
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Multi-information display ........227
Navigation system screen
operations ................................44Touch ......................................44
Double Tap..............................44
Drag ........................................44
Flick .........................................44
Noise specific to an electric
vehicle ......................................30
Normal charge mode .................58LM
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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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Safety Connect ........................ 326
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .......... 131
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................ 134
Child restraint system installation .......................... 176
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 338
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................ 120
How to wear your seat belt ... 131
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 135
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 136
Reminder light ...................... 419
Seat belt extenders .............. 135
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 134
Seat heaters ............................. 310
Seating capacity ...................... 267
Seats Adjustment ................... 118, 121
Adjustment
precaution .................. 120, 125
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............. 176
Cleaning ............................... 337
Head restraints ..................... 127
Properly sitting in the seat .... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 310
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 223
Shift lever Transmission ........................ 206
Side airbags ............................. 154
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage ................................ 488
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 143 Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulb ...............400
Wattage .................................488
Smart key system Entry function ..........................96
Starting the EV system..........200
“SOS” button............................326
Specifications...........................482
Speedometer ............................218
Steering Column lock release..............204
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................140
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Storage feature.........................296
Storage precautions ................265
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................477
Sun visors.................................304
Switch Cruise control ........................243
“DISP” switch ........................227
Emergency flasher switch .....412
Hazard light switch ................412
Light switches........................234
Power door lock switch .........110
“POWER” switch ...................200
Power window switches ........146
SPORT mode switch .............208
VSC OFF switch....................252
Window lock switch ...............146
Wiper and washer switch ..........................238, 241S

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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 149
Theft prevention labels............ 151
Tire inflation pressure ............. 374
Tire information Glossary ................................ 494
Size ....................................... 491
Tire identification number ...... 490
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 492
Tires
Chains ................................... 268
Checking ............................... 366
If you have a flat tire .............. 447
Inflation pressure................... 374
Information ............................ 489
Replacing .............................. 366
Rotating tires ......................... 366
Size ....................................... 488
Snow tires ............................. 268
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 366, 419
Total load capacity................... 267
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 274
Emergency towing................. 413
Trailer towing......................... 273
Traction control........................ 251
Traction battery coolant Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 268
TRAC ......................................... 251 Transmission
P position switch ................... 209
Transmission......................... 206
Trip information ....................... 227
Trip meter ................................. 218
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 215
Wattage................................. 488
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 258
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 305
Wattage................................. 488
Vanity mirrors .......................... 305
Vehicle data recordings ............ 19
Vehicle identification number ................................... 483
Vehicle Stability Control ......... 251
VSC ........................................... 251
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 417
Electric power steering system ................................ 418
Key reminder......................... 440
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................. 419
Output control warning .......... 419
Seat belt reminder................. 419T
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Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 418
Brake assist system ............. 418
Brake system........................ 417
Electric power steering ......... 418
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................ 419
Output control warning ......... 419
Plug-in indicator.................... 419
Pretensioners ....................... 418
Seat belt reminder light ........ 419
Slip indicator light ................. 418
SOC (State of Charge) warning .............................. 419
SRS airbags ......................... 418
Tire pressure warning light ... 419
12-volt battery charging system................................ 418
Warning messages ................. 427
Washer
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 238, 241
Washing and waxing............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 263
Load limits ............................ 267
Weight .................................. 482
Wheels...................................... 378
Window glasses ..................... 146
Window lock switch ................ 146
Windows Power windows .................... 146
Rear window defogger ......... 292
Washer ......................... 238, 241
Windshield wipers................... 238
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ........... 383
Wireless remote control key ..................................... 108

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 447If you have a flat tire
The EV system does not start
P. 465If the EV system will not start
P. 149Immobilizer system
P. 470If the 12-volt battery is discharged
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hoodP. 475If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 467If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 470If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 1 1 0Side doors
P. 1 1 3Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 477If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 417If a warning light turns on or a
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 4 1 7P. 418
P. 4 1 8P. 419
P. 4 1 8P. 418
P. 4 1 9P. 419
P. 4 1 8P. 418
P. 4 1 9P. 419
P. 4 1 9P. 418
P. 419
P. 4 1 9
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2: Both lights flash quickly for 10 seconds to indicate that the system is
malfunctioning.
Brake system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light
*1
12-volt battery charging sys-
tem warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering sys-
tem warning light
Open door warning lightDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
Brake system warning light
(yellow indicator)“ABS” warning light
SOC (State of Charge)
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Output control warning
lightSlip indicator light
Plug-in indicator (yel-
low indicator)Charging
indicator
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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