2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV lights

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the EV system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery
may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer may sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 433
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Red) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
■ Brake system warning light operation
Although depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may cause the red brake
system warning light to turn on and the buzzer to sound, this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turn on again after the following actions,
contact your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Charging and pre-climate messages
Charging messages are shown on the multi-information display
when: the traction battery is bei ng charged using the charging cable,
the driver's door is opened, and th e “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode after charging has been comp leted (when both charging indica-
tor lights illuminate).
If one of the messages is displayed, follow the correction procedures.
MessagesDetailsCorrection procedure
The charging cable has
been connected to the
vehicle while the
“READY” indicator light
was illuminated.
A buzzer also sounds.
A safety function* oper-
ates and automatically
turns off the EV system.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off, and perform
charging according to
the instructions on page
91.
An attempt has been
made to start the EV
system while the charg-
ing cable was con-
nected.
A buzzer also sounds.
A safety function* oper-
ates, not allowing the
EV system to be started
while the charging cable
is connected.
Remove the charging
cable and start the EV
system.
An attempt to start
charging while the
“POWER” switch is in
ON mode was made.
Charging has not been
properly completed.
Perform charging again
according to the instruc-
tions on page 53.
The vehicle can be
driven without perform-
ing charging again,
however, the drivable
distance will be short-
ened.

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* For more information regarding safety systems, see page 88.
Charging was aborted
due to low traction bat-
tery temperature.Wait for battery warm-
up to be completed.
Pre-climate operations
were aborted due to the
amount of charge
remaining in the traction
battery being low.
Charge the vehicle.
(P. 53)
Pre-climate operations
were aborted due to a
door being opened.Reset the pre-climate
settings or restart oper-
ations using a smart
phone. ( P. 57, 58)
■ Charging Message Details
Depending on operation conditions, the details of a message shown on the
multi-information display and actual vehicle conditions may differ (for exam-
ple the previous condition may be shown). However, the following are not a
malfunction:
If “Charging Not Available Due to IG On turn IG Off to Charge” is shown on
the multi-information display, the message may still be displayed even after
the “POWER” switch is turned off once, the charging cable is reconnected
and the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode again. However, if the charg-
ing indicator lights are illuminated or flashing ( P. 63), charging has recom-
menced correctly.
If “Canceled” is shown on the multi-in formation display, pre-climate opera-
tions stopped partway through due to the system judging that 15 minutes of
pre-climate operations was unnecessary . For example, soon after pre-cli-
mate operations started, the cabin temperature reached the set temperature
and pre-climate operations were stopped early.
When pre-climate has completed operations normally, “Complete” is shown
on the multi-information display.
MessagesDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start
Reasons for the EV system not star ting vary depending on the situa-
tion. Check the following and pe rform the appropriate procedure:
■The EV system will not start even though the correct start-
ing procedure is being followed. ( P. 200)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The charging cable may be connected to the vehicle.
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( P. 468)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
( P. 149)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The EV system may be malfunct ioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malf unction, an interim measure is
available to start the EV system. ( P. 385)
● There may be a malfunction in th e P position control system.*
(  P. 203)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position from P to other posi-
tions.
■The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 470)
● The 12-volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.

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Emergency start functionWhen the EV system does not start, the following steps can be used
as an interim measure to start the EV system if the “POWER” switch
is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Set the “POWER” switch to the ACCESSORY mode.
Push and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the EV system can be st arted using the above steps, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have th e vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt ba ttery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 470)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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