2013 TOYOTA RAV4 ECO mode

5377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 542)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the v ehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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5417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 462)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( P. 201)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 579)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(P. 106)
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5437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any of the
doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of t he second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of t he second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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5447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door (if equipped) must be initialized. ( P. 129)
● The moon roof (if equipped) must be initialized. ( P. 161)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction
under the tires.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. (P. 259)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Turn off TRAC and/or VSC if these
functions are hampering your attempts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 262)
Press to turn off TRAC.2WD models
AWD models
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Vehicle specifications
Smart key
system
*1
(P. 9 9 )
and
wireless
remote
control
( P. 113)
Operation signal
(Buzzers)
*2Level 7
Off
—O
Level 1 to 6
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff—O
Time elapsed before the
automatic door lock func-
tion is activated if a door is
not opened after being
unlocked
60
seconds
Off
—O
30
seconds
120
seconds
Open door reminder
buzzer (When locking the
vehicle)
OnOff—O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
—O
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff—O
Wireless remote controlOnOff—O
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light control
system
(P. 217)
Light sensor sensitivity*1Level 3Level 1 to 5OO
Time elapsed before the
headlights automatically
turn off after the doors are
closed
30
seconds
Off
OO
60
seconds
90
seconds
Automatic High Beam*1OnOff—O
Lights
( P. 217)Daytime running lights*4OnOffOO
Turn signal
lever
(P. 214)Time of flashing of the
lane change signal flash-
ers
3Off—O
Instrument
cluster
(P. 8 7 )Eco Driving Indicator
Light
*5OnOff—O
Multi-
information
display
(P. 8 9 )Switching the display
when the average fuel
consumption is displayedEngine
coolant
tempera-
ture gaugeEco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
—O
Automatic
air condition-
ing system
*1
(  P. 295)
A/C Auto switch operationOnOff—O
Switching between out-
side air and recirculated
air mode linked to “AUTO”
switch operation
OnOff—O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting12

612Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 167
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 505
Electronic key ............................ 96
Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
Replacing the battery ............ 462
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 539
If the engine will not start ...... 536
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 542
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 503
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 503
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
If you lose your keys ............... 97
If you think something is wrong.................................. 501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 549
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ....... 546
Emergency flashers ................ 492 Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 197
Accessory mode ................... 201
Compartment ........................ 429
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Hood ..................................... 425
How to start the engine ........................ 197, 200
Identification number ............ 554
If the engine will not start ...... 536
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 197, 200
Overheating .......................... 546
Engine coolant......................... 434
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil ................................. 430 Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine oil maintenance data......................................... 413
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 197, 200
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 377
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ................................ 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 505
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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