2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV cover

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5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WARNING
●When driving over roads with pot -
holes or uneven surfaces
■TRC/VSC may not operate effec -
tively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip -
pery road surfaces , even if the
TRC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in condi - tions where stabilit y and power may
be lost.
■Active Cornering Assist does not
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active Corner - ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when
accelerating down slopes or driving on slippery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist fre - quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operat -
ing to ensure prop er operation of the brakes, TRC and VSC.
■Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist
control. Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on steep
inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start
assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not
attempt to use hill-start assist con -
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an acci-
dent.
■When the TRC/ABS/VSC/Trailer
Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicat or light flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a
speed appropriate t o the road condi- tions. As these ar e the systems to
help ensure vehicl e stability and driv-
ing force, do not turn the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys -
tems off unle ss necessary.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if
VSC is turned off or experiences a
malfunction.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern
and total load capac ity. In addition,
make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pres -
sure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems will not function cor -
rectly if different ti res are installed on
the vehicle. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota a uthorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspen -
sion
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may
cause a system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway C ontrol system is not able to reduce tr ailer sway in all
situations. Depending on many fac -
tors such as the conditions of the
vehicle, trailer, road surface and driv - ing environment, the Trailer Sway
Control system may not be effective.
Refer to your traile r owner’s manual for information on how to tow your
trailer properly.

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6-1. Using the air conditi oning system and defogger
Interior features
■Adjusting the air flow direction
and opening/closing the air
outlets
Front
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
Rear
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
WARNING
■To not interrupt the windshield
defogger from operating
Do not place anyth ing on the instru- ment panel which may cover the air
outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the wind - shield, a sensor which monitors the
temperature of the windshield, the
surround humidity, etc. is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damag -
ing the sensor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on
the sensor or subject it to strong
impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor

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

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.

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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.

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6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
WARNING
●Do not allow childr en to climb on
the luggage cover. Climbing on the
luggage cover coul d result in dam- age to the luggage cover, possibly
causing death or serious injury to
the child.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the lug - gage cover
Do not place anything on top of the
luggage cover. When rolling up the luggage cover, objects may be caught
in the cover, damaging the cover and
generating noise.

4766-4. Using the other interior features
6-4.Using the other interior features
1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Automatic light off to prevent 12-
volt battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF, the lights
will go off automat ically after 20 min-
utes.
The ashtray can be installed in the
cup holder.
The power outlet can be used for
the following components:
12 V: Accessories t hat run on less
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the vani ty lights on for extended periods while the hybrid
system is off.
Portable ashtray (if
equipped)
WARNING
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed. In the event
of sudden braking, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ashtray or ash flying out.
■To prevent fire
●Fully extinguish matches and ciga- rettes before putting them in the
ashtray, then make sure the ash -
tray is fully closed.
●Do not place paper or any other
type of flammable object in the ash- tray.
Power outlet