2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV display

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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
3Interior features

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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
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“Range map” screenThe driving area possible on the current charge level can be dis-
played as a reference. Charge statio ns in the surrounding area of the
current position can also be displayed. Press the “HOME” button, and
then touch “EV” followed by “Range Map” on the screen to display
the range map screen.
No.NameFunction
Current position Touch to return to the current position if the
map has been scrolled.
Range circle Shows the driving range based on the cur-
rent charge level.
Charge station Shows the charge stations around the cur-
rent position.
Zoom in button Touch to magnify the map scale.
Zoom out button Touch to reduce the map scale.
“Round Trip” Touch to display the driving range for a
round trip. (Displayed when route guidance
is not being used.)

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For details on ions that are displayed during route guidance, refer to “Map
Screen” or “Starting Route Guidance” in the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
“One Way”
Touch to display the driving range for a one-
way trip. (Displayed when route guidance is
not being used.)
“Climate Setting” Displays the driving range with the current
air conditioning settings and with the air
conditioning turned off.
Reachable Desti-
nation Guidance When a destination is set, or when Home is
registered, displays an estimation of
whether the destination can be reached on
the amount of charge remaining in the trac-
tion battery.
For details refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
No.NameFunction
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Regenerative braking
During deceleration, kinetic energy from the vehicle is stored in the traction
battery for later use. This occurs while driving in D or B position when:
● The acceleration pedal is released
● The brake pedal is applied
■ 12-volt battery recharging
The traction battery automatically recharges the 12-volt battery when the EV
system is ON or while the traction battery is being charged from an electrical
receptacle.
If the vehicle is not used for one month or more, there is a possibility the 12-
volt battery may discharge. If this occurs, follow the correction procedures.
(P. 470)
■ When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
P. 8 1

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■Charging
Be sure you maintain the traction battery charge level for your driving needs.
If the traction battery fully discharges, the vehicle cannot be driven a\
t all.
Even when driving, keep early charging in mind. ( P. 53) If the amount of
charge remaining in the traction battery becomes low, search for a charging
station using the navigation system*.
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
■ Driving Range
Based on the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery, the air-con-
ditioning system mode and so forth, the calculated driving range is displayed
on the meter.
Depending on driving speed, road surface conditions, method of air-condi-
tioning use, and so forth, the actual driving distance may increase or
decrease. Keep early charging in mind.
■ Noise and vibrations specific to an electric vehicle
Because an electric vehicle does not have the engine noise or vibrations
that a conventional vehicle has, the driver may not notice that the ready indi-
cator is illuminated and the vehicle is in a drivable condition. For safety rea-
sons, always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking brake when
parking the vehicle.
After starting the EV system, the following noises and vibrations may occur.
These noises and/or vibrations are not signs of a malfunction. For example:
● Motor sounds coming from the motor compartment.
● Electrical relay sounds may be heard from the traction battery when the
EV system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission and its surrounding area
when the EV system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when you depress the
brake pedal or release the accelerator pedal.
● Motor sounds may be heard when accelerating suddenly.
● Operational and motor sounds may be heard when the brake pedal is
depressed.
● The electric cooling fans in the front of the vehicle may be heard.
● Air conditioning operation sounds may be heard.

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Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system turns off the EV system and blocks off the
high voltage current. If the emergenc y shut off system activates, your
vehicle will not restart. To restart the EV system, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Warning message
A message is automatically displa yed when a malfunction occurs in
the EV system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. (P. 427)

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■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The EV system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on electric vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Traction battery (Lithium-ion battery)
The traction battery has a limited service life.
The traction battery capacity (the ability to store energy) reduces with time
and use in the same way as other rechargeable batteries. The extent at
which capacity reduces changes drastically depending on the environment
(ambient temperature, etc.) and usage conditions, such as how the vehicle
is driven and how the traction battery is charged. This is a natural character-
istic of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a malfunction. In order to reduce the
possibility of the capacity decreasing, follow the directions listed on P. 80,
“Capacity reduction of the traction battery”.

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Trip information screen
Power consumption in the
past 15 minutes
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the EV system
was started.
Displays the elapsed time
since the EV system was
started.
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Displays an estimated cruising
range
Reset the power consumption
and the regenerated energy
for the past 15 minutes.
Selecting “Yes” on the follow-
ing screen will confirm reset-
ting of all the data.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.