2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME Owners Manual (in English)

RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
1Plug-in hybrid system
2Charging operation
3Things you must know
The quick guide is not intended as a substitute for your “OWNER’S
MANUAL”. We strongly encourage you to review the “OWNER’S MANUA L”
and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

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1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both econom-
ical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehi-
cles.
● EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an
external power source.
*
●If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (t raction
battery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled i n
such a way that it can be driven as a hybrid vehicle through the
joint use of the gasoline engine.
*: The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions s uch as
vehicle speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid bat tery
(traction battery) and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gaso-
line engine may also be used simultaneously in accordance with driving
conditions.
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■Charging from an external power source
This is a charging method used when charging from an AC outlet
(120 V) with the AC charging cable equipped to the vehicle or
charging at a public charging station.
The charging start time (or departure time) and day can be set to carry
out charging using the charging schedule at the desired date an d time.
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Using the hybrid battery (tr action battery) charge mode
The plug-in hybrid system can be switched to hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode to charge the hybrid battery (tractio n bat-
tery) using electric ity generated by gas oline engine operation.
The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80% of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power source.
Types of charging methods

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■EV mode
When a sufficient amount of
electricity is remaining after
charging, EV driving is per-
formed using electricity stored
in the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
When in EV mode, the EV drive
mode indicator illuminates.
■
AUTO EV/HV mode
Normally, the electricity stored
in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is used for EV driving.
However, when more power is
required, such as for driving
uphill or accelerating suddenly,
the gasoline engine starts and
provides powerful acceleration
by strongly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is in a conditi on where EV driving is possible , EV
mode and AUTO EV/HV mode can be switched by operating the
switch.
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
Plug-in hybrid syst em operation mode

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■HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle
is driven using both the gaso-
line engine and electric motor.• If electricity needed for EV driving in EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode is not remain-
ing, the operation mode will
be automatically switched to
HV mode.
• The operation mode can be switched to HV mode at any timing by operating the switch to keep electricity for EV driving etc.
Switching to HV mode when driving on a highway or when driv-
ing uphill is recomme nded in order to conse rve battery power.
When in HV mode, the HV drive mode indicator illuminates.
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
Electricity generated in the gas-
oline engine can be charged in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) by switching to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode when electricity needed
for EV driving is not remaining. • The system may not be able to switch to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode due to the state of the
plug-in hybrid system.
• Charging time differs depending on the driving state of the ve hi-
cle when driving in hybrid batte ry (traction battery) charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery charge mode indicator illuminates.

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The plug-in hybrid system operation modes can be switched using the
switches.
■Switching the plug-in hybrid system operation modes
Press the AUTO EV/HV mode switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch to change modes as t he following table shows.
When in EV mode, the EV drive mode indicator illuminates.
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
When in HV mode, the HV drive mode indicator illuminates.
Plug-in hybrid system opera tion mode selection switches
AUTO EV/HV mode switchEV/HV mode selection switch
Current modeMode after
switchingCurrent modeMode after switching
EV modeAUTO EV/HV modeEV modeHV mode
AUTO EV/HV modeEV modeAUTO EV/HV modeHV mode
HV modeAUTO EV/HV mode
*HV modeEV mode*
*: If there is not enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV
driving, AUTO EV/HV mode will
not be selectable.*: If there is not enough chargeremaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV
driving, EV mode will not be
selectable.

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■Switching to the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
Press and hold the EV/HV
mode selection switch.
Take your hand off the switch
once the hybrid battery charge
mode indicator starts to blink.
The hybrid battery charge mode
indicator illuminates when the
switch to hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode is com-
plete.
When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged
*, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge mode is automatically cancele d and the
operation mode will be switched to HV mode.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode will be cance led by
pressing AUTO EV/HV mode switch or EV/HV mode selection switch.
*: The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction batt ery)
charge mode is approximately 80% of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power source.
■ If the plug-in hybrid system ope ration mode cannot be changed
In the following situations, the plug-in hybrid system operation mode cannot
be changed even if the AUTO EV/HV mode switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch is pressed. (In this case, the warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display when the switch is pressed.)
● When electricity needed for EV driving is not remaining (when in EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode)
● When the traction battery is almost completely charged (hybrid battery [trac-
tion battery] charge mode)
■ When switching from EV mode to another mode using the switch
When the power switch is turned of f, operation mode switching is canceled
and the system returns to EV mode the next time the vehicle is started.
*
*
: If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) to allow EV driving, th e system switches to HV mode.

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■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode or cannot
cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or stops even after switching to hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) charge mode
● If a load to the system is large, such as when the power consumption of the
air conditioning system is large or when the temperature of the engine cool-
ant is high, it may take longer time than usual to charge using the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge mode, or charging to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may not be performed.
When driving with the gasolin e engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach.
The sound will stop when the vehicle speed exceeds approximatel y 22
mph (35 km/h).
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System