2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV battery

42 1-1. EV system
■Air conditioning system
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help con-
trol excessive energy consumption. Even when the air conditioning is
on, driving range can be extended by setting it to “ECO LO” or “ECO
HI”, or by turning the A/C off. ( P. 276) If pre-climate (Remote Climate
Control) is operated before departure when the vehicle is plugged in,
depending on air-conditioning specifications, traction battery power
consumption can be reduced. ( P. 53)
Additionally, keep in mind the following during heavy air conditioning
use in summer and winter. In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated mode. Doing so
can help control excessive power consumption.
In winter: By combining use with the seat heater, the set temperature
for the heater can be reduced. This can increase power efficiency.
■ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor power consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor power consumption. Use a tire that is appropri-
ate for the season.
■Luggage
Carrying luggage can lead to poor power consumption. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a roof rack can also cause poor power
consumption.

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1
Before driving
■
Sport mode
When sport mode is selected, acceleration performance is maximized, and
maximum speed is increased but vehicle efficiency and driving range may
be reduced. ( P. 208)
Every time the vehicle is turned on, normal mode will automatically be
selected. If sport mode is desired, it must be selected manually.
■ Pre-driving warm-up
When the charging schedule is set
According to departure time, traction battery warm-up is performed
automatically. Therefore, the vehicle can be driven immediately.
(P. 203)
When the charging schedule is not set
If the traction battery’s available power becomes too low (due to tem-
perature or charge level), a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Until battery warm-up is completed, the EV
system may not be able to be started or power output may be limited
while driving. Follow the correction procedures. (P. 427)

54 1-3. Charging
*: By using a smart phone, pre-climate operations and so forth can
be performed from a distant location. ( P. 58)
■ Important things to check be fore charging and pre-climate
operations (Remote Climate Control)
Before charging and pre-climate operations, always check that:
● The parking brake is securely set ( P. 216)
● The shift position is in P ( P. 206)
● All windows and doors are closed
● The motor compartment hood is securely closed
If the hood is open the electric cooling fans will not operate, raising
the temperature of the charger and traction battery. This may
increase charging time or cause charging to be aborted.
●All lights are turned off (For example, the headlights, emer-
gency flashers, interior lights, etc.)
If any lights are turned on, then these features will consume electric-
ity, and charging time will increase.
SystemDetails
Pre-climate
(Remote Climate
Control)*
The time when pre-climate operations are to be
completed by can be set for each day of the
week. Cabin temperature is adjusted before depar-
ture by performing climate control operations,
thereby reducing traction battery consumption
after departure. If these operations are per-
formed while the vehicle is plugged in, the
traction battery's power consumption is
reduced, increasing driving range. ( P. 66)
If the amount of charge remaining in the trac-
tion battery is 50% or less at the time pre-cli-
mate operations begin, pre-climate operations
will not be performed in order to preserve driv-
ing range.

56 1-3. Charging
FunctionDetails
Charge start
Displays the time that charging
started (if charging is in progress or
complete) or will start (if charging
schedule is set).
Battery charge amount
Displays the current amount of
charge remaining in the traction bat-
tery.
Charge complete schedule
Displays the schedule when charging
will be completed according to volt-
age.
Charge immediately button Sets the immediate charge function
on/off.
Next departure schedule
Displays the currently set next depar-
ture schedule and charge/pre-cli-
mate settings.
Departure schedule Edit
button Edits and sets the next departure
schedule and charge/pre-climate
schedule.
Extended charge mode
setting button Sets extended charge mode on/off.

58 1-3. Charging
■Charge mode
The RAV4 EV has the following 2 charge modes.
After understanding the characterist ics of each mode, select the
appropriate mode according to usage instructions.
*: This value is only a reference value, for a traction battery without any capacity deterioration. Depending on conditions such as air-
conditioning system usage, road conditions, years of usage and
so forth, the value may increase or decrease.
■ Linked smart phone function
For drivers who own a smart phone and have an active Entune
subscription, several features are available to remotely interact
with your vehicle.
For details, please refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/
or call
1-800-331-4331
Charge modeCharge
amount*Details
Normal
charge
modeApproxi-
mately
80%
A mode that combines maximizing vehicle
performance and traction battery life. Toyota recommends charging using this
mode whenever long distance driving is
not necessary.
Extended
charge
mode
(P. 72)Approxi-
mately
100%A mode that maximizes driving range on a
single charge. Continued use of this mode
may contribute to the reduction of the trac-
tion battery capacity over the vehicle life.

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■Charging information and warning messages
The first time the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode
after charging is completed, a
message detailing the results of
the charge is shown. Also, if an
operation that cannot be carried
out during charging was
attempted, a warning message
will be shown.
Comply with the instructions in
the message and perform any
necessary operations. (P. 443)
Confirming current charge settings
The amount of charge remaining in the traction battery and charging/
pre-climate schedule sett ings can be confirmed.
Touch “EV”.
Touch “Charge Summary”.
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■When leaving the vehicle
To prevent vehicle theft and to increase the efficiency of pre-climate opera-
tion, check that all windows are closed.
■ Amount of time required for charging
The amount of time required to fully charge the traction battery varies
according to a number of factors, such as the amount of charge remaining in
the traction battery, the power source being used, the charge settings, ambi-
ent temperature, battery temperature and so forth.
Only use the following times as a guide to estimate charging time. The esti-
mated times are to fully charge a completely discharged battery in normal
charge mode or extended charge mode.
*
1: Charging time will vary with ambient temperature.
*
2: Toyota supplied charging cable at time of purchase
Because a 240 V power source charges more quickly than a 120 V power
source, Toyota recommends charging at 240 V.
■ Automatic OFF function when th e charging cable is connected
If the charging cable is connected while the EV system is on, the EV system
is automatically turned off.
■ Default charge mode setting
The factory default setting is normal charge mode.
■ Charge mode setting
The charge mode will remain in the last charge mode selected for the next
time charging is performed.
Charge specification
(Amps/Voltage)Charging time*1 (hours)
Normal charge mode Extended charge mode
40 A/240 V 5 6
30 A/240 V 6.5 8
16 A/240 V 12 15
12 A/120 V*
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Before driving
■
During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may
become hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.
■ If charging has been interrupted
If charging is interrupted before the traction battery is fully charged (before
both charging indicator lights illuminate), the EV system cannot be started
and the shift position cannot be shifted from P for approximately 6 seconds.
Start the EV system after 6 seconds have elapsed.
■ Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal:
●In very hot or very cold temperatures.
● The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity, for example, when pre-cli-
mate is used.
● There is a power outage during charging.
● There is an interruption in the electrical supply.
● There is a drop in the voltage of your panel’s AC supply.
● The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of time.