OVERVIEWELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY
FEATURES
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
INDEX
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 37
Clock 38
Cruise control 41
Door locks 35
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 43
iPod
®/USB/AUX port 40Light control-Instrument panel 35Lights & turn signals 33
Multi-Information Display 42
Navigation system 38-39
Parking brake 30
Power outlets-12V DC 42
Seat adjustments-Front 31
Seat adjustments-Rear 31
Seat heaters 37
Seats-Folding down rear seats 32
Seats-Head restraints 32
Steering wheel switches 40
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 36
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 41
Transmission 30
VSC OFF button 43
Windows-Power 34
Windshield wipers & washers
34
Doors-Child safety locks 44
Emergency tire puncture repair kit 45
Floor mat installation 47
Seat belts 44
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 45
Star Safety System
TM 46-47
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System
Charge port 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Motor maintenance 9
Smart Key system* 7
Charging 19-24
Charging cable-Plugging in 14-17
Charging cable-Unplugging 18
Charging equipment 12
Charging-Power sources 13
Confirming charge settings 28
Electric Vehicle System 10
Extended charge mode 25-26
Inspecting electrical leakage
detection function
Multi-Information
Display-Charging information
Range Map screen 11
27-28
29
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
2012
RAV4 EV
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
12V DC Power outlet
SPORT mode switch
VSC OFF switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Manual headlight leveling dial
Instrument panel light control
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
Multi-Information Display switch
Speech command button
Cruise control
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Navigation/Audio system*
Power button
Immobilizer indicator
Clock and HVAC display
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Seat heater controls
Steering wheel controls
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Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
12V DC Power outlet
SPORT mode switch
VSC OFF switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Manual headlight leveling dial
Instrument panel light control
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
Multi-Information Display switch
Speech command button
Cruise control
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Navigation/Audio system*
Power button
Immobilizer indicator
Clock and HVAC display
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Seat heater controls
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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
EV System indicator
SOC (State Of Charge) gauge
Driving range
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Display change button
Instrument cluster
12-volt battery charging system warning1
Plug-in indicator (yellow/green) Brake system warning (red)
1
Output control warning
Master warning
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
SOC (state of charge) warning
Brake system warning (yellow)1
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting EV System, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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EV System indicator
SOC (State Of Charge) gauge
Driving range
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Display change button
Transmission shift position indicator
Turn signal indicator
SRS Airbag warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) indicator1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting EV System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Charging indicator
READY indicator ECO Driving Indicator Light
1
SPORT mode indicator
Immobilizer indicator
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Starting the EV System
The RAV4 EV uses electricity in a rechargeable traction battery to power the
electric motor. The driving range is extended by using regenerative braking to
store electricity in the traction battery. This technology is clean and has a low
impact on the environment by not emitting exhaust such as CO
2 or NOX during
operation.
Tips for reducing battery consumption
-Keep the EV System indicator needle within the ECO area.
-Drive in normal mode.
-When possible, avoid driving on steep inclines.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of Air Conditioning and heating; the seat heater may also be used to
supplement heating.
-Maintain recommended tire pressure and avoid carrying unnecessary luggage.
-Utilize the Pre-climate function to warm or cool cabin before driving.
Electric Vehicle SystemRange Map screen
The driving area possible on the current charge level can be displayed as a
reference, as can charge stations in the surrounding area.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
while in Park.
(2) After a few seconds the “READY” light comes on and a
beep sounds.
Charge station
Range circle
Reachable destination guidance
Current position
Zoom out button
Display round trip driving range
Display one-way driving range
Zoom in button
Climate setting
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The RAV4 EV uses electricity in a rechargeable traction battery to power the
electric motor. The driving range is extended by using regenerative braking to
store electricity in the traction battery. This technology is clean and has a low
impact on the environment by not emitting exhaust such as CO
2 or NOX during
operation.
-Keep the EV System indicator needle within the ECO area.
-Drive in normal mode.
-When possible, avoid driving on steep inclines.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of Air Conditioning and heating; the seat heater may also be used to
supplement heating.
-Maintain recommended tire pressure and avoid carrying unnecessary luggage.
-Utilize the Pre-climate function to warm or cool cabin before driving.
Range Map screen
The driving area possible on the current charge level can be displayed as a
reference, as can charge stations in the surrounding area.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
while in Park.
(2) After a few seconds the “READY” light comes on and a
beep sounds.
(1) Press “HOME” button.
(2) Touch “EV” followed by “Range Map” on the
screen to display the
range map screen.
Charge station
Range circle
Reachable destination guidance
Current position
Zoom out button
Display round trip driving range
Display one-way driving range
Zoom in button
Climate setting
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Step 6 Insert the charging cable connector into the charging port.
- Do not press the latch release button when inserting the connector.
- Align with the guide position shown on underside of the charging
connector, and push it in straight
and firmly until it clicks. Confirm
connector is securely locked.
- The plug-in indicator on the meter illuminates in green if correctly
plugged in. Incorrect plug-in results
in a yellow plug-in indicator.
- If no schedule is set, or the charge immediately function is selected,
charging will begin by simply
plugging in the charging cable.
- If EV System is on when the vehicle is plugged in, the READY indicator
will turn off and a message will show
in the Multi-Information Display.
Step 7 Check the status of the charging indicator.
Ligh t ALight B
The charging indicator consists of two lights that display charging status by
illuminating, flashing and turning off as follows:
The indicator lights will not flash or turn on if the charging cable is not
connected properly. During charging, current charging status and the estimated
time until charge completion can be checked on the Multi-Information Display or
navigation display.
Charging status Charging indicator
Light A Light B
Charging cable is connected to
vehicle and the charging and/or
Pre-climate schedule is set Lights A and B flash on and off alternatively
for 10 minutes (after 10 minutes, lights
remain off until charging starts).
Charge level is less than 49% FlashesOff
Charge level is between 50% and
less than 99% Illuminates
Flashes
Charging is complete Both lights A and B illuminate for 10 minutes
(after 10 minutes, both lights turn off).
Malfunction occurred during
charging Both lights A and B quickly flash
simultaneously for 10 seconds (after 10
seconds both lights turn off).
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