2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID lights

1002-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift
lever to P when parking. When
using the N, there is no positive
effect on fuel consumption. In the
N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air condition-
ing system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accelera-
tion and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric
motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine
power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (traction
battery) power, resulting in poor
fuel consumption. Battery power
can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly
released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and a timely manner. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be regenerated when slowing
down.
Repeated acceleration and decel-
eration, as well as long waits at traf-
fic lights, will lead to high fuel and
electricity consumption. Check traf-
fic reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible. When
driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly
while avoiding overuse of the accel-
erator pedal. Doing so can help
control excessive electricity and
fuel consumption.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar,
allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply
the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be regener-
ated when slowing down.
Electricity consumption will
increase significantly when driv-
ing at high speeds in EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode. If there will
be a long distance to the next
external charging point after
leaving a freeway, it is recom-
mended to drive in HV mode
while on the freeway and change
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays
Highway driving

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2 2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
such as the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery), the
outside temperature and specifica-
tions of an AC charger.
*4: When using “My Room Mode”
(P.152), the time required for
charging to complete may be longer
or the charging may not be com-
pleted.
*5: If equipped
QCharging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time
may become longer than normal:
OIn very hot or very cold temperatures.
OWhen the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes hot, such as immedi-
ately after high-load driving.
OThe vehicle is consuming a lot of elec-
tricity, for example, when the head-
lights are on etc.
OWhen using “My Room Mode”.
(P.152)
OThere is a power outage during
charging.
OThere is an interruption in the electri-
cal supply.
OThere is a drop in the voltage of exter-
nal power source.
OThe charge in the 12-volt battery is
low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of
time.
OThe maximum charging current is set
to 8A or 16A* through “Vehicle Set-
tings”. (P.124)
OWhen the “Battery Heater” operates.
(P.127)
OWhen the “Battery Cooler” is operated
before charging. (P.128)
OWhen the plug generates heat due to
a loose socket connection etc.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
QUsing a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this
vehicle.
QCharging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.3 kW or 6.6 kW
*.
However, depending on the used char-
ger or AC charging cable, charging elec-
tricity may be limited.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
This vehicle is equipped with sev-
eral functions that are linked with
charging.
Q“My Room Mode” (P.152)
When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, electrical
components such as the air condi-
tioning system or audio system can
be used using the external power
source
*.
*: The power of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) may be used depending
on the situation.
Q“Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature is
low and the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, this func-
tion automatically warms the hybrid
battery (traction battery) until it
reaches or exceeds a certain tem-
perature.
“Battery Heater” will operate when
the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on. (P.185)
Charging-linked functions

1322-2. Charging
This vehicle has been designed to
allow charging from an external
power source using a AC charging
cable for exclusive use with stan-
dard household AC sockets.
However, the vehicle differs greatly
from standard household electrical
goods in the following ways, and
incorrect usage could cause fire or
electric shock, possibly leading to
death or serious injury.
 The charging operation is
designed to operate at 8A-10A
continuously for the charge dura-
tion (approximately 9 hours).
( P.126)
 Charging can be conducted out-
doors.
To charge properly, follow the pro-
cedure after reading the explana-
tion below. Charging is intended to
be carried out by licensed drivers
only who properly understand the
charging procedure.
 Do not allow children to use the
AC charging cable without
supervision. Also, keep the AC
charging cable out of reach of
infants.
 When charging with a charger,
follow the procedures for using
each charger.
 When charging using a public
charging facility, check the set-
ting of the charging schedule
function.
• When the charging schedule is regis-
tered, temporarily turn off the function
or turn “Charge Now” on. ( P.144)
• When the charging schedule is set to
on, charging will not start even if the
AC charging cable is connected.
Also, charging fee may occur due to
connection of the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check the
following items.
 The parking brake is applied.
( P.282)
 Lights such as the headlights,
emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are turned off.
If these light switches are turned on,
then these features will consume elec-
tricity, and charging time will increase.
 The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.276)
Before charging, make sure that
WARNING
QWhen the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely event that the AC charging cable has been damaged,
the shift position may change from P to another position and the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an
accident.
Charging precautions
Confirm the following before
charging
Inspecting the AC charging
cable

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2 2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
QWhen a door is unlocked while
using “My Room Mode”
The charging connector unlocks,
charging stops and “My Room Mode”
stops. In order to use “My Room Mode”
again, reconnect the AC charging cable
and start “My Room Mode” (P.152).
When using “My Room Mode” with pub-
lic charging station, operation to start
charging using the charger may be
required again before starting “My Room
Mode”.
QMeter display during charging
If “My Room Mode” is not turned on for
approximately 100 seconds after the
power switch is turned on during
charging, the power switch will automat-
ically turn off.
QWhile using “My Room Mode”
Any of the following may occur.
OWhen the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
reaches the lower limit, the air condi-
tioning system automatically turns off.
In this situation, the air conditioning
system cannot be used until the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) increases. Turn the
power switch off and use “My Room
Mode” after the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
restored.
OWhen the outside temperature is low,
the heater output may be limited due
to the air conditioning system opera-
tion being restricted.
OWarning lights and indicators such as
electric power steering system warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indi-
cator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the surrounding area is
dark, the headlights are turned on.
(P.288)
QWhen a charging schedule is regis-
tered
When “My Room Mode” starts while the
charging schedule is on standby, charging schedules are ignored and
charging starts.
QWhen “My Room Mode” is used
while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged
When the power switch is turned on
while the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged and the charging con-
nector that supplies power is connected,
“Charging Port Lid is Open” is displayed
on the multi-information display. In this
case, press of the meter control
switches to display the setting screen of
“My Room Mode”, and then select “My
Room Mode”.
When “My Room Mode” is used while
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
fully charged, the electric power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) may be
consumed. In this case, charging may
be performed again.
QWhen a message related to “My
Room Mode” is displayed
When a message is displayed on the
multi-information display while using or
attempting to start “My Room Mode”,
take the following correction proce-
dures.
O“Traction battery is too low for “My
Room Mode””
There is insufficient remaining charge in
the hybrid battery (traction battery) for
starting “My Room Mode”.
Wait until the charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) increases, then
start “My Room Mode”.
O““My Room Mode” has stopped due to
low traction battery”
The remaining charge in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is insufficient.
Stop using “My Room Mode” and
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
O““My Room Mode” will stop when trac-
tion battery is too low Reduce power
usage to continue using “My Room

1642-2. Charging
QIf “Charging Stopped High Energy Use See Owner’s Manual” is
shown
QIf “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is shown
QIf “The Traction Battery Temp is low System put priority on
charging to preserve battery condition” is shown (Greenland only)
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Power is being consumed by electrical
components of vehicle
Check the following items, and then carry
out charging again.
If the headlights and audio are turned
on, turn them off.
Turn the power switch off.
If charging cannot be carried out, even
after performing the above, the auxiliary
battery may not be sufficiently charged.
Operate the hybrid system for approxi-
mately 15 minutes or more to charge the
auxiliary battery.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Malfunction occurred in charging system
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
The Hybrid battery (traction battery)
warming control was operated (P.128)
When the hybrid battery (traction battery)
warming control operates, the charging
schedule is not used and charging is per-
formed.
This is a control to protect the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), and not a malfunc-
tion.

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-
tion and indicators
3-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
....................................... 166
Gauges and meters .......... 172
Multi-information display ... 177
Head-up display................ 189
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................. 193

1663-1. Instrument cluster
3-1.In strument clu ste r
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types, analog or
digital. ( P.184)
QWhen analog speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the tar-
get region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster

1683-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of
malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-
Warning lights
(Red)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (P.508)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (P.508)
Charging system warn-
ing light
*1 (P.509)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (P.509)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 (P.509)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (P.509)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 (P.510)
SRS warning light
*1
(P.510)
ABS warning light
*1
(P.510)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(P.510)
(Flashes or illu-
minates)
PCS warning light*1 (if
equipped) (P.511)
(Orange)
LTA indicator (if
equipped) (P.511)
Toyota parking assist-
sensor OFF indicator
*3
(P.512)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) (P.512)
BSM OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped) (P.513)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped)
(P.513)
Slip indicator light
*1
(P.513)
Inappropriate pedal oper-
ation warning light
*2
(P.514)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 (P.514)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
(P.514)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (P.515)
Low fuel level warning
light (P.515)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P.515)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P.516)