2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV Owners Manual

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When driving
■
Stopping the EV system
Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 216)
Push the P position switch to
shift into P. ( P. 209)
Check that the shift position
indicator on the instrument
cluster shows P. ( P. 223)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The EV system will stop, and the meter display will turn off (the
shift position indicator will turn off a few seconds after the meter
display).
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator
on the “POWER” switch is off.
If you stop the EV system without setting the shift position to P, the
shift position will be changed to P automatically. You can also
change the shift position to P by pushing the P position switch.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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■Changing “POWER” switch mode
Modes can be changed by pres sing the “POWER” switch with
the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can
be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.

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When driving
■
Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the
shift position in P, the “POWER” switch will automatically turn off.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a electric vehicle
P. 3 0
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 106
■ Auto P position function
●If the “POWER” switch is pressed while the EV system is operating and
the vehicle is at a complete stop, the “POWER” switch will be turned to
OFF, then the shift position will be automatically switched to P.
When turning the “POWER” switch to off while the shift position is not set
to P, operate the “POWER” switch while pushing down fully on the brake
pedal. Then, release the brake pedal after confirming that the shift posi-
tion indicator on the instrument cluster shows P.
● If the auto P position function is malfunctioning, it may not be possible to
turn the “POWER” switch to off. In this event, the “POWER” switch can
be turned to off after applying the parking brake.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving
conditions
Driving power may be limited due to traction battery temperature being low.
Follow the instructions on the meter display. If the vehicle has been parked
for a long time in low ambient temperatures, it may be necessary to plug in
the vehicle to warm-up and charge the traction battery before driving.
■ When the P position cont rol system malfunctions
The “POWER” switch will not be able to be turned off. In such a case, the
switch can be turned off after applying the parking brake.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 104
■ Note for the entry function
P. 105

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■If the EV system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 149)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● The charging cable may be connected to the vehicle. ( P. 82)
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ When the “POWER” switch in dicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the “POWER”
switch with the shift position in P and the brake pedal pressed, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the EV system is malfunctioning
P. 428
■ When the electronic key battery is discharged
P. 383
The green indicator light on the “POWER”
switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the “POWER” switch again while
turning the steering wheel left and right.

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When driving
CAUTION
■
When starting the EV system
Always start the EV system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the EV system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the EV system in an emergency
If you want to stop the EV system in an emergency while driving the vehi\
cle,
press and hold the “POWER” switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 479)
However, do not touch the “POWER” switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the EV system off while driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long
periods of time without the EV system on.
■ When starting the EV system
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
● If the EV system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and ensure correct shifting operation.
When shifting to D or R positions, move the shift lever along
the shift gate.
To shift to N position, slide the shift lever to the left and hold
it. The shift position will change to N.
Shifting to B is only possible when shift position D is
selected.
The shift lever always returns to this original position after a
shifting operation.
When shifting from P to N, D or R; from D to R; or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is be ing depressed and the vehicle is
stationary.

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Shift position indicator
The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in
accordance with the current shift position.
When a shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward B
and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position,
make sure that the shift position
has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift
position indicator provided on the instrument panel.
■ Shift position purpose
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the EV system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving
BApplying regenerative braking when driving down
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■SPORT mode
By increasing the motor's out-
put when compared to normal
mode, the vehicle's accelera-
tion power and maximum
speed is increased. This mode
provides a more dynamic driv-
ing experience.
When the SPORT mode button
is pressed, the SPORT mode
indicator comes on and a mes-
sage is shown on the multi-
information display.
When the SPORT mode button
is pressed again: the indicator
turns off, the message “Sport
Driving Mode Deactivated Max
Vehicle Speed Decreased” is
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and normal mode
is returned to.