2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID ESP

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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
stops the fuel pump to minimize the
risk of electrocuti on and fuel leak-
age.
If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid sys -
tem, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
A message is automatically dis -
played when a malfunction occurs
in the hybrid system or an improper
operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-informat ion display, read
the message and follow the instruc -
tions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warn - ing message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that
case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not come on,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli - able repairer.
Primarily using EV mode and
AUTO EV/HV mode when driving in
cities and using HV mode when
driving on highways (or freeways)
can help conserve fuel and electric -
ity. ( →P.86)
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accel -
erator pedal depression amount
can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In
addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cool -
ing) will be minim ized, improving
fuel and electricity economy.
( →P.434)
Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the Hybrid System Indica -
tor within Eco area. ( →P.177)
Hybrid warning message
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the
following points:
Using EV mode, AUTO
EV/HV mode and HV mode
effectively
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indi -
cator

1402-2. Charging
WARNING
●Do not let the wheels on the AC
charging cable, plug, charging con -
nector and CCID (C harging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an ex tension cord and
converting adaptor.
●Close the hood bef ore using the
charging system. The cooling fan may start operating
suddenly. Touching or getting close
to rotating parts such as the fan may cause your hands or clothes
(especially a neckt ie or scarf) to
become caught and result in a seri - ous injury.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
●If the power indica tor on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi -
ately.
■If the error warnin g indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter -
rupting Device) illuminates or
flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in
the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the AC charging cable or CCID (Cha rging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device). Refer to P.112 and
follow the correcti on procedure. If the error warning indicator does not turn
off even after performing the correc -
tion procedure, immediately stop charging, remove the AC charging
cable and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con -
tinuing to charge the vehicle in that
condition may le ad to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger
is located under the rear seats. Make
sure to observe the following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction
battery charger. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and
electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery char - ger is hot during charging. Do not
touch the onboard traction battery
charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod - ify the onboard traction battery
charger. When the onboard traction
battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

1783-1. Instrument cluster
changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the sys -
tem may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Displays the outsi de temperature
within the range o f -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
the indicator will flash for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
→ P.180
■Customization
Settings (e. g. mete r display) can be
changed on the scre en of the multi-
information display. ( →P.186)
Switches the items of the odome-
ter, trip meter A, trip meter B and
the brightness of the instrument
cluster lights by pressing the “ODO
TRIP” switch.
 When the trip meter is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch
will reset the tr ip meter.
 When the instrument cluster light
control display is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch
will adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster lights.
■Instrument cluster brightness
adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
WARNING
■The information display at low
temperatures
Allow the interior o f the vehicle to
warm up before usin g the liquid crys-
tal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display moni -
tor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between
the driver’s shifting and the new shift
range appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down -
shift again, causing rapid and exces -
sive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine
and its components
●The engine may be overheating if “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-information display. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled
completely. ( →P.611)
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch

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3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
• “Drive Info Type”
Select to change the drive information
type display between trip and total.
( →P.185).
• “Drive Info Items”
Select to set the items on the upper and
lower side of the drive information
screen from three items, average
speed, distance and total time.
 “Closing Display”
Select to set the items displayed when
the power switch is turned off.
 “Pop-Up Display” (if equipped)
Select to enable/disable the following
pop-up displays, which may appear in
some situations.
• Intersection guidance display of the
navigation system-linked system (if
equipped)
• Incoming call disp lay of the hands-
free phone system (if equipped)
• Audio operation
• Volume operation
• Voice control (if equipped)
 “Calender”
Select to set up the calender.
This can only be set if GPS calibration
of clock is turned off in the multimedia
system settings.
 “MID OFF”
A blank screen is displayed
“Default Settings”
Select to reset the meter display set-
tings.
■Suspension of the settings display
●In the following situations, operation of
the settings display will be temporarily suspended.
• When a warning message appears on
the multi-information display
• When the vehicle begins to move
●Settings for functions not equipped to
the vehicle are not displayed.
●When a function is turned off, the
related settings for that function are not selectable.
Select to display warning mes -
sages and measures to be taken if
a malfunction is detected.
( →P.578)
Displays suggestions to the driver
in the following situations. To select
a response to a displayed sugges -
tion, use the meter control
switches.
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the
display
As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the dis -
play, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful car -
bon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting u p the display
To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge,
ensure that the hyb rid system is oper-
ating while setting up the display fea- tures.
Warning message display
Suggestion function

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3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
*: If equipped
Illustrations used in this text are
intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually dis -
played by the head-up display.
Driving support system informa -
tion/navigation system-linked
display area (if equipped)
( →P.193)
Shift position display area/RSA
(Road Sign Assist) display area
(if equipped) ( →P.321, 372)
Vehicle speed display
Hybrid System Indica -
tor/tachometer ( →P.194)
■Head-up display will operate when
The power switch is in ON.
■When using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or
hard to see when v iewed through sun- glasses, especiall y polarized sun-
glasses. Adjust t he brightness of the
head-up display or remove your sun - glasses.
■Street name displ ay (vehicles with
navigation system)
Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.
Head-up display*
The head-up display projects a
variety of driving-related infor -
mation and the operating state
of the driving support systems
on the windshield.
System components
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■When using the head-up display
●Check that the position and bright -
ness of the head-up display image does not interfere with safe driving.
Incorrect adjustment of the image’s
position or bright ness may obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an
accident, resulti ng in death or seri-
ous injury.
●Do not continuously look at the
head-up display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians,
objects on the roa d, etc. ahead of
the vehicle.
NOTICE
■Head-up display projector
●Do not place any drinks near the
head-up display projector. If the projector gets wet , electrical mal-
functions may result.

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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm sys - tem. ( →P.78)
■Conditions affecting the operation
of the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control
→ P.225
■If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( →P.604)
●Replace the key battery with a new
one if it is depleted. ( →P.543)
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and
unlocked using the smart entry & start
system or wireless rem ote control. Lock or unlock the doors using the mechani -
cal key. ( →P.604)
■Rear seat reminder function
●In order to remind you not to forget
luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when
the power switch i s turned to OFF after any of the fo llowing conditions
are met, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on the multi-information di splay for approxi-
mately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a
rear door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hy brid system was
started.
However, if a rear door is opened and
then closed within approximately 2 sec-
onds, the rear seat reminder function
may not operate.
●The rear seat reminder function deter - mines that luggage, etc. has been
placed in a rear seat based on open -
ing and closing of a rear door. There - fore, depending on t he situation, the
rear seat reminder function may not
operate and you may still forget lug - gage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may
operate unnecessarily.
●The rear seat reminder function can
be enabled/disabled. ( →P.629)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P.633)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant could be thrown out of the v ehicle, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doo rs are properly closed.
●Do not pull the in side handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially care ful for the front
doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in
locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector
locks when childre n are seated in
the rear seats.
■When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough
space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blowing. When open -
ing or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

2764-3. Adjusting the seats
■Front seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button .
■Rear seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button .
■Adjusting the height of the head
restraints (front seats)
Make sure that the h ead restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
Pull the head res traint up while
pressing the lock release button
.
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided
for all seats.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct positio n at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head
restraints removed.
Vertical adjustment
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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
*: If equipped
The height of the rear view mirror
can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of bright -
ness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflecte d light is auto-
matically reduced.
Changing automat ic anti-glare
function mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illumi-
nates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power swit ch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the function
to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate
properly, do not touch or cover them.
Inside rear view mirror*
The rear view mirror’s position
can be adjusted to enable suf -
ficient confirmation of the rear
view.
Adjusting the height of rear
view mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mir-
ror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of
the vehicle and c ause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function
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