2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV warning light

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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
7For owners
Index

34 1-1. EV system
■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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1-3. Charging
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Before driving
Check the status of the charging indicator.
The charging indicator consists of
2 lights that display charging status
by illuminating, flashing a nd turning off as follows.
The indicator lights will not flash or turn on when the charging cable is
not connected properly.
During charging, current charging status and the estimated time until
charging will be completed can be confirmed on the multi-information dis-
play or navigation display. ( P. 74)
The error warning indicator of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) has illuminated during charging: P. 8 8
Charging StatusCharging Indicator
Light ALight B
The charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle and the
charging and/or pre-climate
schedule is setLights A and B flash on and off alter-
natively for 10 minutes.
(After 10 min. both lights remain off
until charging starts)
Charge level is less than 49% Flashes Off
Charge level is between 50%
and less than 99%
IlluminatesFlashes
Charging is complete Both lights A and B illuminate for 10
minutes. (After 10 min. both lights
turn off)
Malfunction occurred during
charging Both lights A and B quickly flash
simultaneously for 10 seconds.
(After 10 sec. both lights turn off)
Light A
Light B

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1-3. Charging
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Before driving
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When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
In order to preserve the traction battery, Toyota recommends plugging in the
vehicle whenever it is not in use.
Pre-climate operations will occur while the amount of charge remaining in
the traction battery is more than 50% at the time pre-climate operations
begin. If the schedule is left set, pre-climate operations will continue to func-
tion up to the maximum of 15 minutes even if the vehicle is not used for
extended periods of time. Because this uses energy from the traction bat-
tery, temporarily suspend the pre-climate schedule (smart phone exclusive
setting P. 58) or delete the pre-climate schedule, if the vehicle is not being
regularly used.
When using navigation screen operations, only canceling the schedule is
available. Because the schedule will need to be set once again when it is
used next time, Toyota recommends using a smart phone and temporarily
suspending the schedule.
■ If the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery becomes low
while driving
The driving power restriction output control warning light illuminates and
driving range is extended by automatically restricting driving power and air
conditioning system operations. Using the navigation system, promptly
search for the closest charging station and charge the vehicle. If the traction
battery fully discharges, driving will not be possible.
For information on how to search for a charging station, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner's Manual”.
■ Charging schedule confirmation disp lay after switching the EV system
off
The current charging schedule will be displayed for a while after the EV sys-
tem is turned off. To change the charging schedule, set the schedule using
the navigation system’s screen. ( P. 64, 70)
■ If the charging port door is frozen
P. 268

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1-3. Charging
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Before driving
The power indicator on
the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting
Device) does not illumi-
nate even when con-
nected to a power
source
The charging cable
connecting the CCID
(Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) to the
plug is damaged.
Stop charging immedi-
ately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
The error warning indi-
cator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) illumi-
natesThe electrical leakage
detection function or
the self-test function
has operated and the
power supply has been
interrupted.
Reset the CCID
(Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device).
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P. 91)
The charging indicator
lights do not illuminate
or flash even though
the charging connec-
tor is connected
The latch release but-
ton is being pressed.
For safety purposes,
charging will be inter-
rupted when the latch
release button is
pressed. ( P. 82)
When connecting the
charging connector to
the vehicle, insert it into
the charging port with-
out pressing the latch
release button.
The charging connec-
tor is not properly con-
nected to the charging
port.
Check that the charg-
ing connector is firmly
connected to the
charging port.
If the charging indicator
lights do not illuminate
or flash even though
the charging connec-
tor is firmly connected,
there may be a prob-
lem in the system. Stop
charging immediately
and consult your
Toyota dealer.
SituationReasonCorrection procedure

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1-5. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■ Caution while parking
If the open back door hides the stop, tail or rear turn signal lights, other road
users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle
or other device.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door. Such additional weight on the back door may interfere with the safety
opening and closing operation of the back door.
● If the open back door hides the stop, tail, rear side marker or rear turn sig-
nal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the
presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
●The back door may close if it is not
opened fully. It is more difficult to open
or close the back door on an incline
than on a level surface, so beware of
the back door unexpectedly opening or
closing by itself. Make sure that the
back door is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compartment.
● When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
● When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface.