2014 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
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

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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 System
(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.

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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

20 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
System Details
ChargingCharge 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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Extended charge mode
Step 1 Turn the EV System off. The screen will change to the charging schedule
screen. The screen will turn off after about 30 seconds if no operations
are performed. Depending on “Charging & Pre-climate Setup” settings, the
displayed screen will differ.
Step 2 Touch “Extended Charge.”
Charge modes
The RAV4 EV has two charge modes which can be selected depending on your
intended usage.
* An approximation based on a traction battery without any capacity deterioration.
This value will fluctuate depending on conditions such as air conditioning system
usage, road conditions, years of usage, etc.
Changing to extended charge mode
Charge
modeCharge
amount*Details
Normal
charge
modeApprox.
80%Maximizes traction battery life.
Recommended whenever long distance driving
is not necessary.
Extended
charge
modeApprox.
100%Maximizes driving range on a single charge.
However, frequent use of this mode may
shorten traction battery life.

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Confirming charge settings
The amount of charge remaining in the traction battery and charging/Pre-climate
schedule settings can be confirmed, and the schedule can be adjusted according
to your next departure time.
Step 1 Touch EV.
Step 2 Touch “Charge Summary.”
The next scheduled charge (if previously set) will also be shown on this screen. If
an earlier charge time is desired, a one-time departure may be scheduled here.
Step 3 Touch “Edit.”
Step 4 Touch “Yes.”
The previously scheduled charge
will be ignored until the one-time
departure is completed.
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.
For details on setting one-time departure, see Charging section.