2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID brake

2144-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
QBack door closer
In the event that the back door is left
slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed
position.
Whatever the state of the power switch,
the back door closer operates.
QPower back door operating condi-
tions
The power back door can automatically
open and close under the following con-
ditions:
OWhen the power back door system is
enabled. (P.184)
OWhen the back door is unlocked.
However, if the back door opener switch
is pressed and held while carrying the
electronic key on your person, the
power back door will be operated even if
the back door is locked. (P.212)
OWhen the power switch is in ON, in
addition to the above for the opening
operations, the back door operates for
any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P.
QOperation of the power back door
OA buzzer sounds to indicate that the
back door is opening/closing.
OWhen the power back door system is
disabled, the power back door does
not operate but it can be opened and
closed by hand.
OWhen the power back door automati-
cally opens, if an abnormality due to
people or objects is detected, opera-
tion will stop.
QJam protection function
Sensors are equipped on both sides of
the power back door. If anything
obstructs the power back door while it is
closing, the back door will automatically
operate in the opposite direction or stop.
QFall-down protection function
While the power back door is opening
automatically, applying excessive force
to it will stop the opening operation to
prevent the power back door from sud-
denly shutting.
QBack door closing assist
If the back door is lowered manually
when the back door is stopped at an
open position, the back door will fully
close automatically.
QBack door reserve lock function
This function is a function which
reserves locking of all doors, before-
hand, when the power back door is
open.
When the following procedure is per-
formed, all the doors except the power
back door are locked and then power
back door will also be locked at the
same time it is closed.
1Close all doors, except the back
door.
2During the power back door closing
operation, lock the doors using the
smart entry & start system from the
front doors (P.203) or the wireless
remote control. (P.203)
Operation signals will indicate that all
the doors have been closed and locked.
(P.204)
OIf the electronic key is placed inside
the vehicle after starting a close oper-
ation via the door reserve lock func-
tion, the electronic key may become
locked inside the vehicle.
OIf the power back door does not fully
close due to the operation of the jam
protection function, etc., while the
back door is automatically closing

2284-3. Adjusting the seats
QBefore folding down the seat-
backs
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake (P.282) and shift the shift lever to P. ( P.278)
2Adjust the position of the front
seat and the angle of the seat-
back. ( P.226)
Depending on the position of the front
seat, if the seatback is folded back- ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
3 Lower the head restraint of the
rear seat. ( P.232)
4 Stow the armrest of the rear
seat if it is pulled out. ( P.439)
This step is not necessary when oper-
ating the left side seat only.
QFolding down the seatbacks
While pulling the seatback angle
adjustment lever , fold the seat-
back down.
QReturning the rear seatbacks
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt out-
side the seat belt guide and
then return the seatback securely
to the locked position.
WARNING
OAfter adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visi-ble. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.
Folding down the rear seat-
backs
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
QWhen folding the rear seatbacks down
ODo not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
OStop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
ODo not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage
compartment while driving.
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5
Driving
Driving
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 256
Cargo and luggage ........... 262
Trailer towing .................... 264
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 273
Hybrid transmission .......... 277
Turn signal lever ............... 281
Parking brake ................... 282
Brake Hold ........................ 285
5-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch ............... 288
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
....................................... 290
Fog light switch ................. 293
Windshield wipers and washer
....................................... 294
Rear window wiper and washer
....................................... 296
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. 298
5-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ........ 300
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
....................................... 311
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 318
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ... 328
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ...... 332
Cruise control ................... 344
Speed limiter ..................... 347
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) . 349
Toyota parking assist-sensor
........................................ 371
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
........................................ 379
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ................ 383
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .. 386
Driving mode select switch 387
Trail Mode ......................... 389
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ...................... 390
Driving assist systems ...... 391
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 398
Utility vehicle precautions . 401

2565-1. Before driving
5- 1. B ef ore dr iv in g
QBefore starting the hybrid sys-
tem
Check that the AC charging cable is
disconnected. (P.134)
QStarting the hybrid system
P.273
QDriving
1With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D.
(P.277)
2Release the parking brake.
(P.282)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake is released
automatically when shifting the shift
lever to any position other than P.
(P.283)
3Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate
the vehicle.
QStopping
1With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2If necessary, set the parking
brake. (P.282)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P. (P.277)
QParking the vehicle
1With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2Set the parking brake (P.282),
and shift the shift lever to P.
(P.277)
3Turn the power switch to OFF to
stop the hybrid system.
4Lock the door, making sure that
you have the key on your per-
son.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
QStarting off on a steep uphill
1With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D.
(P.277)
2Pull the parking brake switch to
set the parking brake manually.
(P.282)
3Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Parking brake automatic release func-
tion (P.283)
QWhen starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(P.392)
QFor electricity-saving and fuel-effi-
cient driving
Understand the system characteristics
of the vehicle to use the functions of the
hybrid system. Also, keep in mind that
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles are sim-
ilar to conventional vehicles, and it is
necessary to refrain from activities such
as sudden acceleration. Refer to “Plug
in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips”
(P.99).
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to ensure
safe driving:
Driving procedure

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5-1. Before driving
Driving
QDriving in the rain
ODrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road could be slippery.
ODrive carefully when it starts to rain, as the road surface could be espe-cially slippery.
ORefrain from high speeds when driv-ing on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-face, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
QECO Accelerator Guidance ( P.180)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly
manner by driving while referring to the ECO Accelerator Guidance display. Also, by using the ECO Accelerator
Guidance it is easier to increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.
OWhen starting off: While staying within the ECO Accelerator Guidance range, gradually depress the accelerator
pedal and accelerate to the desired speed. If excessive acceleration is avoided, the “Start” score will
increase.
OWhen driving: After accelerating to the
desired speed, release the accelera- tor pedal and drive at a stable speed within the ECO Accelerator Guidance
range. By keeping the vehicle within the ECO Accelerator Guidance range, the “Cruise” score will increase.
OWhen stopping: When stopping the vehicle, early releasing the accelera-
tor pedal will cause the “Stop” score to increase.
QRestraining the hybrid system out-put (Brake Override System)
OWhen the accelerator and brake ped-als are depressed at the same time,
the hybrid system output may be restrained.
OA warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and
head-up display (if equipped) while
the system is operating.
QBreaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observ- ing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
OFor the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
OFor the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
OFor the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
QOperating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle regis-
tration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. ( P.560)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
QWhen starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

2585-1. Before driving
WARNING
QWhen driving the vehicle
ODo not drive if you are unfamiliar
with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accel- erator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden accelera-
tion that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving
posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accel-
erator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-ing in an accident.
OThe driver should pay extra atten-tion to pedestrians when the vehicle
is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s move- ment. Even though the vehicle is equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle
Alerting System, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
ODo not drive the vehicle over or
stop the vehicle near flammable materials such as leaves, paper or rags.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is
any flammable material nearby.
ODuring normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will
not cause loss of steering or brak- ing control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way:  P.500
OUse engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. ( P.277)
ODo not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the
inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.Doing so may result in a loss of
vehicle control.
OAlways check that all passengers’
arms, head or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
QWhen driving on slippery road surfaces
OSudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
OSudden acceleration, engine brak-ing due to shifting, or changes in
engine speed could cause the vehi- cle to skid.

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5-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
OAfter driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to
make sure that the brakes are func- tioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not func-tioning properly, steering control
may be affected.
QWhen shifting the shift lever
ODo not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R. Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
ODo not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmis- sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
ODo not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmis- sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
ODo not shift the shift lever to a driv-ing position while the vehicle is
moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmis-sion and may result in a loss of
vehicle control.
OMoving the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system
disengaged.
OBe careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unex-pected rapid acceleration of the
vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury. Doing so can damage the transmis-
sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
QIf you hear a squealing or scrap-ing noise (brake pad wear indica-tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.Rotor damage may result if the pads
are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake
pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
QWhen the vehicle is stopped
ODo not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-erate suddenly and unexpectedly,
causing an accident.
OIn order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
OIf the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent acci-dents caused by the vehicle rolling
forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as
needed.

2605-1. Before driving
WARNING
OAvoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to over-heat, which could result in a fire if
combustible material is nearby.
QWhen the vehicle is parked
ODo not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the
sun. Doing so may result in the follow-ing:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to
deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, caus- ing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical components.
ODo not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat
is adjusted, causing a fire.
ODo not attach adhesive discs to the
windshield or windows. Do not place containers such as air fresh-eners on the instrument panel or
dashboard. Adhesive discs or con- tainers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
ODo not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated
with a metallized film such as a sil- ver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a
lens, causing a fire.
OAlways apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unat- tended while the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not set, the vehicle may start to
move, possibly leading to an acci- dent.
ODo not touch the exhaust pipes while the “READY” indicator is illu-minated or immediately after turn-
ing the hybrid system off. Doing so may cause burns.
QWhen taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move
the shift lever or depress the acceler- ator pedal, this could cause an acci-dent or fire due to hybrid system
overheating. Additionally, if the vehi- cle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and
enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
QWhen braking
OWhen the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to
brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
OIf the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual.
Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.