2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV warning

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6
6-1. Using the air conditi oning system and defogger
Interior features
●The outside temperature is extremely
low
●When the hybrid syst em is cool (for
example, after being left for a long time in low temperatures)
■Windshield defogger
When defogging the windshield using
the Remote Air Conditioning System, defogging may be insufficient due to the
power being restricted more than during
normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield may fog up
due to the outside temperature, humidity
or air conditioning set temperature.
■Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System
●When the outside te mperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to
restricted operation of the air condi -
tioning.
●When the outside heat exchanger
becomes frosted ov er, heating perfor- mance may decline due to automati -
cally switchi ng to the frost removal
operation. ( →P.452)
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically
locked when the system is operating.
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked or the
system has been turned off.
■Conditions affecting operation
→ P.225
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys -
tem, the air condit ioning compressor
or cooling fan may spin and an operat -
ing noise may be heard. However, this does not indicate a mal -
function.
●The air conditi oning operation
switches, etc. will not operate while
the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→ P.202
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→ P.543
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features:
→ P.629)
WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are
in the vehicle. Even when the system is in use, the
internal temperature may still reach
a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off.
Children and pets left inside the
vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehy - dration or hypothermia, or could
result in death or serious injury.
●Depending on the surrounding envi -
ronment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and
use the switch only when neces- sary.
●Do not operate “A/C” on the wire - less remote contro l if the hood is
open. The air conditioning may
operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical
cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery ) from being dis-
charged
Use “A/C” on the wireless remote control only when necessary.

4626-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/Front seat heat-
ers*/Front seat heaters
and ventilators*/Rear
seat heaters
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters
Warm up the fr ont seat uphol-
stery
 Front seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pull -
ing air through the Front seat
upholstery
 Rear seat heaters
Warm up the rear seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the
following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the p hysically chal-
lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■To prevent causes of overheat - ing and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket
or cushion when using the seat
heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than
necessary.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles,
nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis -
charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel

469
6
6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull up the lever)
Lift the lid while pushing the button
to release the lock.
■Console box tray
The tray can be removed and stored in
the bottom of the console box.
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in
the vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as
this may cause the following when
cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat
or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into contact
with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may
release gas, causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the
event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due
to an occupant be ing struck by the
open glove box or t he items stored inside.
A
B
C
Console box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.

4706-3. Using the storage features
Front
Rear
Pull the armrest down
Front
Rear
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depend-
ing on its size or shape.
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup
holders
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans i n the cup holders.
Inappropriate item s must not be
stored in the cup holders even if the lid is closed.
Other items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury. If
possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
Bottle holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holders
Do not place anyth ing other than a
bottle in the bottle holders. Other items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

471
6
6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
Push the lid.
Driver’s side
Front passenger’s side
Front of console
Vehicles with wireless charger:
→ P.479
NOTICE
■Items that should be not stowed
in the bottle holders
Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in
the bottle holders. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box (if equipped)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the auxiliary box open
while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 200 g
(0.44 lb.).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box
to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.
Card holder (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Open tray

4726-3. Using the storage features
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Pull the tab and open the deck
board.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the open
tray
Observe the following precautions when putting items in the open tray.
Failure to do so m ay cause items to
be thrown out of the tray in the event
of sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere
with pedal operation or cause driver
distraction, resulting in an accident.
●Do not store items in the tray that
can easily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items in the tray higher
than the tray’s edge.
●Do not put items i n the tray that
may protrude over the tray’s edge.
Luggage compartment
features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks to their stowed positions when
not in use.
Deck board

473
6
6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
Pull the tab and open the deck
board.
The AC charging cable, etc., can be
stored.
Vehicles without spare tire
Vehicles with spare tire
■Installing the luggage cover
1 Compress the both ends of the
luggage cover and insert into
the recess to install.
WARNING
■When operating the deck board
Do not place anything on the deck
board when operatin g the board. Oth- erwise, your fingers may be caught or
an accident may res ult causing inju-
ries.
■Caution while driving
Keep the deck board closed.
In the event of s udden braking, an accident may occur due to an occu -
pant being struck b y the deck board
or the items stor ed under the deck board.
Deck under trayWARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the deck board closed.
In the event of s udden braking, an
accident may occur due to an occu -
pant being struck by the deck board or the items stored in the deck under
tray.
Luggage cover (if equipped)

4746-3. Using the storage features
2Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it onto the anchors.
■Removing the luggage cover
1 Release the cover from the left
and right anchors and allow it to
retract.
2 Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the luggage
cover up.
■Stowing the luggage cover
(except for vehicles with spare
tire)
1 Open the rear deck board and
remove the deck side cover.
2 Place the both ends of the lug-
gage cover into the holder.
WARNING
■Luggage cover
●When installing/st owing the lug-
gage cover, make sure that the lug - gage cover is securely
installed/stowed. Failure to do so
may result in seri ous injury in the event of sudden braking or a colli -
sion.
●Do not place anything on the lug -
gage cover. In the event of sudden
braking or turning, the item may go flying and strike an occupant. This
could lead to an unexpected acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.