2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV battery

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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)
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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, 2013 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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Motor coolant reservoir
Heater coolant reservoir
Traction battery coolant reservoir
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty
Maintenance Guide.”
Motor maintenance
OVERVIEW
Charge port
Unlock
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Pull
Engage support rod
Pull up
Driver seat
Open
Lift up support rod
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Motor

coolant reservoir
Heater

coolant reservoir
Traction battery coolant reservoir
Windshield and back window
washer fluid
tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty
Maintenance Guide.”
Motor maintenance
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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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Charging cable-Unplugging
Step 1 Pull the charging connector toward you while pressing the latch release button.
Step 2 Attach the charging connector cap.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Firmly push the charging port cap
and charging port door, and check
that they are securely locked.
Step 3 Close the charging port cap, and then close the charging port door.
- Hold the body of the plug while
removing.
- Make sure to put the cable away immediately after disconnecting.
- When leaving the plug inserted, check the plug and connector once a month
for accumulation of dirt or dust.
Step 4 Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle when the charging
equipment will not be used for a long period of time.
Depending on the charge settings, the vehicle may not start charging just by
plugging in the charging cable. Use the navigation screen to set the charging and
Pre-climate/remote climate control schedules. Before either function starts, it is
recommended that:
-Parking brake is securely set with shift position in “P”
-All windows and doors are closed
-Engine hood is securely closed
-All lights are turned off
When the EV System is turned off, the screen changes to the charging and
Pre-climate settings screen. If no operations are performed for approximately 30
seconds, the screen turns off.
Next charge start schedule
Battery charge amount
Charge complete schedule
Charge immediately button
Next departure schedule
Departure schedule Edit button
Extended charge mode setting button
By My Departure schedule setting
Charge and Pre-climate schedule setting screen
Charging
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Step 1 Pull the charging connector toward you while pressing the latch release
button.
Step 2 Attach the charging connector cap.
Firmly push the charging port cap
and charging port door, and check
that they are securely locked.
Step 3 Close the charging port cap, and then close the charging port door.
- Hold the body of the plug while
removing.
- Make sure to put the cable away immediately after disconnecting.
- When leaving the plug inserted, check the plug and connector once a month
for accumulation of dirt or dust.
Step 4 Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle when the charging
equipment will not be used for a long period of time.
Depending on the charge settings, the vehicle may not start charging just by
plugging in the charging cable. Use the navigation screen to set the charging and
Pre-climate/remote climate control schedules. Before either function starts, it is
recommended that:
-Parking brake is securely set with shift position in “P”
-All windows and doors are closed
-Engine hood is securely closed
-All lights are turned off
When the EV System is turned off, the screen changes to the charging and
Pre-climate settings screen. If no operations are performed for approximately 30
seconds, the screen turns off.
Next charge start schedule
Battery charge amount
Charge complete schedule
Charge immediately button
Next departure schedule
Departure schedule Edit button
Extended charge mode setting button
By My Departure schedule setting
Charge and Pre-climate schedule setting screen
Set departure time dial
Charge Only button
Pre-climate Only button
Charge and Pre-climate button
Add/Delete button
Charging
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Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
Adjusting cabin temperature before driving reduces traction battery consumption
after departure, thereby increasing driving range. If the amount of charge
remaining in the traction battery is less than 50% at the time Pre-climate
operation is scheduled to begin, Pre-climate operations will not be performed in
order to preserve driving range.
The climate control system can be turned on before entering the vehicle by
setting the Pre-climate schedule or using the Smartphone Entune
® EV Remote
Climate application on a smartphone.
Pre-climate operations completion can be set for a specific time on each day of
the week.
Charging settings
The RAV4 EV may be charged immediately, or scheduled to charge at a specific
time each day.
Smartphone Entune® EV Applications
Drivers with a smartphone and active Entune® and Safety Connect® subscriptions
may remotely interact with several features of the RAV4 EV.
For details, please refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune or call
1-800-331-4331.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Start Charge Immediately
Step 1 Turn the EV System off. The charge settings screen will be displayed. If no actions are performed, screen will turn off after 30 seconds.
Step 2 Touch “Charge Immediately.”
Step 3 Plug in the charging cable. Charging will start.
Preset Charge Immediately
Step 1 Touch EV on the Main Menu.
Step 2 Touch “Charging & Pre-climate Setup.”
Step 3 Touch
to display the “Charge Immediately on Plug-in” screen.
Touch “Save.”
Step 4 A screen advising that charge mode has been changed to Charge
Immediately is displayed. The EV screen returns after a few seconds.
Step 5 Turn the EV System off. The charge settings screen will be displayed for
about 30 seconds.
Step 6 Plug in the charging cable. Charging will start. Depending on the charge settings, the vehicle may not automatically start
charging upon plug-in. You may set it to Charge Immediately in one of two ways.
This setting will temporarily override any schedule that may already be set.
Charge Immediately
System Details
Charging Charge immediately Starts charging immediately
regardless of charging schedule settings.
Scheduled charging Charge completion can be set
for a specific time on each day of the week. If no
schedule is set, the system defaults to the Charge
Immediately function.
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