2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 38
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 51
Safety information for children ........................ 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 74
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 75
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 84 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 88
Gauges and meters ............. 93
Multi-information display ...... 97
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 101
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 108
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 113
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system .............. 136
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 145
Rear seats ......................... 147
Driving position memory .... 150
Head restraints .................. 152
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 155
Inside rear view mirror ....... 157
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 159
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 162
Moon roof .......................... 165
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 170
Cargo and luggage............ 180
Vehicle load limits ............. 184
Trailer towing..................... 185
Dinghy towing.................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 201
EV drive mode................... 206
Hybrid transmission........... 208
Turn signal lever................ 214
Parking brake .................... 215
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 216
Automatic High Beam ....... 221
Fog light switch ................. 226
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 227
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 231 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 234
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 244
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 259
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 268
Cruise control .................... 280
Intuitive parking assist ....... 284
Rear view monitor system ............................. 292
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 302
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 306
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 309
Driving assist systems ....... 312
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 318
Winter driving tips .............. 321
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 325
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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 332
Audio system..................... 333
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 337
AUX port/USB port ............ 338
Basic audio operations ...... 339
5-2. Setup Setup menu ....................... 341
General settings ................ 342
Audio settings.................... 345
Display settings ................. 346
Voice settings .................... 348
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ............................. 349
List screen operation ......... 350
Optimal use of the audio system............................. 352
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 353
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 355
CD player and disc information ...................... 356
5-6. Using an external device iPod player operation ........ 362
USB memory device player operation .............. 367
Using the AUX port ........... 372 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to
use wireless
communication ................ 373
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ........................... 376
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time ........................... 377
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 378
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 380
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 382
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ............................ 383
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 385
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone .............................. 387
Making a call...................... 389
Receiving a call ................. 392
Speaking on the phone...... 393
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 396
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 401
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ............................ 402
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5-10. PhonebookContact/Call History Settings ........................... 404
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 414
Bluetooth
®......................... 418
5-12. Other function Voice command system............................. 424
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 430
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters .......... 438
• Heated steering wheel ............................ 439
• Seat heaters ................. 439
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 440• Interior lights ................. 441
• Personal lights .............. 441
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 443• Glove box...................... 444
• Console box .................. 444
• Cup holders .................. 445
• Bottle holders ................ 446
• Auxiliary box ................. 446
Luggage compartment features ........................... 447 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features........ 457 • Sun visors .................... 457
• Vanity mirrors ............... 457
• Power outlets ................ 458
• Armrest.......................... 459
• Coat hooks .................... 459
• Assist grips ................... 460
Garage door opener .......... 461
Compass ........................... 468
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 474
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 477
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 480
General maintenance ........ 483
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 486
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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 487
Hood.................................. 489
Positioning a floor jack ...... 491
Engine compartment ......... 492
12-volt battery ................... 500
Tires .................................. 505
Tire inflation pressure........ 514
Wheels .............................. 517
Air conditioning filter .......... 520
Electronic key battery ........ 522
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 524
Light bulbs ......................... 527 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 542
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 543
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 544
If you think something is wrong ......... 550
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 551
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 560
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 593
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 595
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 597
If your vehicle overheats.... 602
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 607
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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 610
Fuel information ................ 619
Tire information ................. 622
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 635
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize................ 645
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 648
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 649
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 651
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 662
Alphabetical index...................... 665
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio with Navigation or Entune
Audio Plus, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for informati on regarding the equipment listed
below.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota