2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME overheating

1072-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Unlocking the charging port
lid
1 Unlock the doors using the
smart key system or wireless
remote control.
2 Press the central rear edge
of the charging port lid (the
WARNING
●The plug can be securely
inserted into the outlet.
●The plug does not get extremely
hot during use.
●The tip of the plug has not been
deformed.
●The plug is not dirtied by dust
etc.
Remove the plug from the outlet
before inspecting it. If any abnor-
malities are fo und in the AC
charging cable as a result of the
inspection, immediately stop use
and consult your Toyota dealer.
■Maintaining the AC charging
cable
When the AC charging cable is
dirty, first remove the dirt with a
hard, wringed cloth, and then
wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with
water. If the AC charging cable is
washed with water , fire or electric
shock may occur during charging,
possibly resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When not using the AC
charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet.
Dust could accumulate on the
plug or in the outlet, possibly
causing overheating which could
lead to a fire.
Also, keep the ca ble in a place
free from moisture.
Locking an d unlock-
ing the charging port
lid and cha rging con-
nector
The charging port lid and
charging connector can be
locked/unlocked by the fol-
lowing procedures.
 Using the smart key sys-
tem
*:  P.198
 Using the wireless remote
control
*:  P.196
*: If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly, use the
mechanical key. ( P.537)
Locking and unlocking
the charging port lid

1252-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. ( P.105)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
(  P.130)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.125 and follow the correc-
tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn
off when charging is interrupted. In
this case, refer to P.147.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.130) is
registered and charging cannot be
performed. To cancel charging
using the charging schedule and
start charging, per form any of the
following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on ( P.137,
142)
●While the charging indicator is
flashing, remove and reconnect
the charging connector within 5
seconds
■When the charging connector
cannot be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
 P.109
■Charging time
 P.114
■Safety function
If the latch release button is
pressed, charging will not begin
even if the AC cha rging cable is
connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the
latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during
charging. When restarting charging,
reinsert the charging connector after
pulling it out, and check that the
charging indicator of the charging
port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
 P.115
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to
ON and the energy monitor is dis-
played on the audio system screen,
the charging connector is displayed
on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is dis-
played ( P.187).
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
(vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger)
By installing a temp erature sensor
to the AC charging inlet, prevents
parts from melti ng when the tem-
perature rises due to foreign matter
entering the charging connector.
When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediat ely and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. After the
temperature has decreased,
charging resumes by performing the
operation to start charging again.

1693-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
●Displays the outside temperature
within the range of -40°F (-40°C)
to 122°F (50°C).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash
for approximately 10 seconds,
then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.171
■Customization
Settings (e. g. meter display) can be
changed on the screen of the
multi-informat ion display. ( P.177)
Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A and trip meter
B by pressing the “ODO TRIP”
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.WARNING
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before u sing the liquid
crystal informat ion display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
display monitor 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 downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive
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 displa y. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and c heck the engine
after it has cooled completely.
(  P.544)
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch
Instrument panel light
control

2805-2. Driving procedures
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is extremely cold (below
approximately -22°F [-30°C])
under the influence of the outside
temperature, it may not be possi-
ble to start the hybrid system. In
this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tem-
perature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
 P.83
■If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be
started using the smart key system.
Refer to P.539 to r estart the hybrid
system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.194
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.218
■Note for the entry function
 P.219
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch to
OFF and opening and closing the
doors, the steer ing wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the power
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push power switch while turning the steering wheel in
either direction” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in
P. Press the power switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating
, the motor may
be suspended if the hybrid system
is turned on and off repeatedly in
a short period of ti me. In this case,
refrain from operating the power
switch. After about 10 seconds,
the steering lo ck motor will
resume functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the
smart key system
If “Smart Key System Malfunction”
is displayed on the multi-information
display, the system may be mal-
functioning. Hav e the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
 P.308
■If the hybrid sys tem is malfunc-
tioning
 P.92
■Electronic key battery
 P.493

2925-2. Driving procedures
described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●When the power switch is turned
off with the parking brake set, the
parking brake indicator light will
stay on for about 15 seconds. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake
setting and releas ing) will be turned
on automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.258
■Parking brake engaged warning
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play (with the v ehicle reaching a
speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
■If the brake system warning
light comes on
 P.511
■Usage in winter time
 P.388
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally by a child
and there is the danger of the
vehicle moving that may lead to
an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any o bjects near the
parking brake switch. Objects
may interfere with the switch and
may lead the parking brake to
unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift
the shift lever to P, set the parking
brake and make s ure that the
vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunc-
tions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake
components overheating, which
may affect braking performance
and increase brak e wear. Have
the vehicle insp ected by your
Toyota dealer immediately if this
occurs.

3835-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
edly, when the hybrid system is
started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does
not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions
may occur when the above sys-
tems are operating. None of these
indicates that a malfunction has
occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the
vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■ECB operating sound
ECB operating sound may be heard
in the following cases, but it does
not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred.
●Operating sound heard from the
engine compartment when the
brake pedal is operated.
●Motor sound of the brake system
heard from the front part of the
vehicle when the driver’ door is
opened.
●Operating sound heard from the
engine compartment when one or
two minutes passed after the stop
of the hybrid system.
■Active Cornering Assist opera-
tion sounds and vibrations
When the Active Cornering Assist is
operated, operation sounds and
vibrations may b e generated from
the brake system, but this is not a
malfunction.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is oper-
ated, a motor sou nd (whirring
sound) may be heard. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of
TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and
VSC systems
After turning the TRAC, Trailer
Sway Control and VSC systems off,
the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
●When the power switch is turned
off.
●If only the TRAC sy stem is turned
off, the TRAC will turn on when
vehicle speed increases.
If both the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems are turned of f, automatic re-
enabling will not occur when vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Operating conditions of Active
Cornering Assist
The system operates when the fol-
lowing occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
●The driver is attempting to accel-
erate while turning
●The system detects that the vehi-
cle is drifting to the outer side
●The brake pedal is released
■Reduced effectiveness of the
EPS system
The effect iveness of the EPS sys-
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-
tem from overheating when there is
frequent steering input over an
extended period of time. The steer-
ing wheel may feel heavy as a
result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle a nd turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should
return to normal within 10 minutes.
■Secondary Collision Brake
operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS
airbag sensor de tects a collision
while the vehicle is in motion. How-
ever, the system does not operate in
any of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph
(10 km/h)
●Components are damaged
■Secondary Collision Brake
automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of th e following situa-
tions.

3845-5. Using the driving support systems
●The vehicle speed drops below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
●A certain amount of time elapses during operation
●The accelerator pedal is
depressed a large amount
■If a message about AWD is shown
on the multi-information display
Perform the following actions.
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Over- heated Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheating.
Drive the vehicle at low speeds and stop the
vehicle in a safe plac e with the hybrid sys-
tem operating until the message is cleared.
Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, there is no problem continu-
ing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Over- heated 2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD)
to front wheel drive due to overheating.
 Drive the vehicle at low speeds and stop the
vehicle in a safe plac e with the hybrid sys-
tem operating until the message is cleared.
Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to
normal.
If the message does not disappear, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Malfunc- tion 2WD Mode
Engaged Visit Your Dealer”A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.
 Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate
effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping perfor-
mance have been exceeded
(such as excessively worn tires
on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while
driving at high speed on wet or
slick roads.

5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.544)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.544)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engi ne control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.