2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID battery

2404-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Customization
Setting of the reverse-linked func-
tion can be changed. (Customizable
features: P.714)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes
blocked
In this case, conta ct your Toyota
dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or
other obje ct. The nozzle will be
damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the wiper on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.

2544-5. Using the driving support systems
●Pre-collision braking
The system may not operate in the following situations:
●If a 12-volt battery te rminal has been disc onnected and reconne cted and
then the vehicle has not been dr iven for a certain amount of time
●If the shift lever is in R
●When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning
function will be operational)
■Object detection function
The system detects objects based
on their size, profile, motion, etc.
However, an object may not be
detected depending on the sur-
rounding brightness and the motion,
posture, and angle of the detected
object, preventing the system from
operating properly. ( P.255)
The illustration sh ows an image of
detectable objects.
■Cancelation of t he pre-collision
braking
If either of the fo llowing occur while
the pre-collision braking function is
operating, it will be canceled:
●The accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly.
●The steering wheel is turned
sharply or abruptly.
■Conditions under which the
system may operate even if
there is no possibility of a colli-
sion
●In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, the system may determine
that there is a possibility of a fron-
tal collision and operate.
• When passing a detectable object, etc.
• When changing lanes while over-
taking a detectable object, etc.
• When approaching a detectable object in an adjacent lane or on
the roadside, such as when
changing the course of travel or
driving on a winding road
• When rapidly closing on a detect- able object, etc.
• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as detectable
objects, guardrails, utility poles,
trees, or walls
• When there is a d etectable object
or other object by the roadside at
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
VehiclesApprox. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 180 km/h)Approx. 7 to 110 mph (10 to 180 km/h)
Bicyclists and pedestri- ansApprox. 7 to 50 mph (10 to 80 km/h)Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 to 80 km/h)

2944-5. Using the driving support systems
■The system can be operated
when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Intuitive parking assist function is
on.
●The vehicle speed is less than
about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●The shift lever is in a position
other than P.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable
Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
A sensor may be co vered with ice,
snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice,
snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to
return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor
at low temperatures, a warning
message may be displayed or the
sensor may not be able to detect an
object. Once the ice melts, the sys-
tem will return to normal.
If a warning message is displayed
even if the sensor is clean, there
may be a sensor malfunction. Have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
●Water may be continuously flow-
ing over the sensor surface, such
as in a heavy rain. When the sys-
tem determines that it is normal,
the system will retu rn to normal.
●Initialization may not have been
performed after a 12-volt battery
terminal was disconnected and
reconnected. Initialize the sys-
tem. ( P.294) If this message
continues to be displayed even
after initialization, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If a 12-volt battery terminal has
been disconnected and recon-
nected
The system needs to be initialized.
WARNING
●Towing eyelets (if equipped) are
installed.
●A backlit license plate is
installed.
■When using the intuitive park-
ing assist
In the following s ituations, the
system may not function correctly
due to a sensor mal function, etc.
Have the vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer.
●The intuitive parking assist
operation display flashes or
shows continuously, and a
buzzer sounds when no objects
are detected.
●If the area around a sensor col-
lides with something, or is sub-
jected to strong impact.
●If the bumper or grille collides
with something.
●If the display flashes or is dis-
played continuously and a
buzzer does not sound, except
when the mute function has
been turned on.
■Notes when washing the vehi-
cle
Do not apply intensive bursts of
water or steam to the sensor
area.
Doing so may result in the sensor
malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure
washer to wash the vehicle, do
not spray the sensors directly,
as doing so may cause a sensor
to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the
vehicle, do not direct steam too
c los e to th e se ns or s a s do ing so
may cause a sens or to malfunc-
tion.

3024-5. Using the driving support systems
depressing the brake pedal or wait-
ing for approximately 2 seconds for
it to automatically be canceled.
Then, the vehicle can be operated
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
■Re-enabling the Parking Sup-
port Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support
Brake when it is disabled due to
operation of the Parking Support
Brake, either enable the system
again ( P.299), or turn the power
switch to OFF and then back to ON.
Additionally, if the object becomes
no longer in the traveling direction of
the vehicle or if the traveling direc-
tion of the vehicle changes (such as
changing from moving forward to
backing up, or from backing up to
moving forward) , the system will be
re-enabled automatically.
■If “Parking Support Brake
Unavailable” i s displayed on
the multi-information display
and the PKSB OFF indicator is
flashing
●If this message is displayed, a
sensor on the front or rear bumper
may be dirty. Clean the sensors
and their surrounding area on the
bumpers.
●Initialization ma y not have been
performed after a 12-volt battery
terminal was dis connected and
reconnected. Initialize the sys-
tem. ( P.302)
If this message continues to be
displayed even after initialization,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■If “Parking Support Brake
Unavailable” and “Parking
Assist Unavailable Clean Park-
ing Assist Sensor” are dis-
played on the multi-information
display and the PKSB OFF indi-
cator is flashing
●A sensor may be covered with ice,
snow, dirt, etc. In this case,
remove the ice, s now, dirt, etc.,
from the sensor to return the sys- tem to normal. If
this message is
shown even after removing dirt
from the sensor, or shown when
the sensor was not dirty to begin
with, have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer.
●A sensor may be frozen. Once the
ice melts, the sys tem will return to
normal.
●Water may be continuously flow-
ing over the sensor surface, such
as in a heavy rain. When the sys-
tem determines that it is normal,
the system will retu rn to normal.
■If a 12-volt battery terminal has
been disconnected and recon-
nected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the
vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately
22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

3334-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
The estimated course
lines move even
though the steering
wheel is straightThere is a malfunction in
the signals being output
by the steering sensor.Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Guide lines are not dis-
playedThe back door is open.
Close the back door.
If this does not resolve
the symptom, have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The estimated course
lines are not displayed
12-volt battery has
been reinstalled.
 The steering wheel
has been moved while
the 12-volt battery was
being reinstalled.
 12-volt battery power
is low.
 The steering sensor
has been reinstalled.
 There is a malfunction
in the signals being
output by the steering
sensor.
Stop the vehicle, and
turn the steering wheel
as far as it will go to the
left and right.
If this does not resolve
the symptom, have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
SymptomLikely causeSolution

3654-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
The estimated course
lines move even though
the steering wheel is
straightThere is a malfunction
in the signals being out-
put by the steering sen-
sor.Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Guide lines are not dis-
playedThe back door is open.
Close the back door.
If this does not resolve
the symptom, have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The estimated course
lines are not displayed
12-volt battery has
been reinstalled.
 The steering wheel
has been moved while
the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
 12-volt battery power
is low.
 The steering sensor
has been reinstalled.
 There is a malfunction
in the signals being
output by the steering
sensor.
Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The panoramic view dis-
play cannot be magni-
fied
The intuitive parking
assist may be malfunc-
tioning or dirty.
Follow the correction
procedures for malfunc-
tions of the intuitive
parking assist.
( P.291)
The see-through
view/moving view can-
not be displayed
Product license
SymptomLikely causeSolution

3764-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (P.366)
The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicator of
Hybrid System Indicator within
Eco area. ( P.95, 100)
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using the N position,
there is no positive effect on fuel
consumption. In the N position,
the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. Also, when using the air conditioning system, etc., the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.

Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays

3784-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.