2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID roof

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5-6. Driving tips
Driving
Perform the following according to
the driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a win-
dow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the
frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to
prevent it from freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accu-
mulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
 Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the exte-
rior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from
the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep
a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a
reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
 Park the vehicle and move the
shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the park-
ing brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be danger-
ous because it may cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly,
possibly leading to an accident.
When the parking brake is in automatic
mode, release the parking brake after
shifting the shift lever to P. ( P.282)
If the vehicle is left parked with
the brakes damp in cold tem-
peratures, there is a possibility of
the brakes freezing.
 If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake, con-
firm that the shift lever cannot be
moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is
attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a prob-
lem with the shift lock system. Have
the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
WARNING
QWhen parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without
applying the parking brake, make sure to chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly, possibly result- ing in an accident.

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5-6. Driving tips
Driving
 Specific design characteristics
give it a higher center of gravity
than ordinary passenger cars.
This vehicle design feature
causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. And, utility
vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
 An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better view
of the road allowing you to antici-
pate problems.
 It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary
passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. There-
fore, sharp turns at excessive
speeds may cause the vehicle to
rollover.
When driving your vehicle off-road,
please observe the following pre-
Utility vehicle precau-
tions
This vehicle belongs to the
utility vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and
narrower tread in relation to
the height of its center of grav-
ity to make it capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off-
road applications.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
QUtility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury or damage to your vehi-cle:
OIn a rollover crash, an unbelted per-son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Therefore, the driver and all pas- sengers should always fasten their seat belts.
OAvoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-vers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or
serious injury.
OLoading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier (if equipped) will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts,
sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
OAlways slow down in gusty cross-winds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehi-
cle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have
better control.
ODo not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehi-
cle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or back-ward.
Off-road driving

4427-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.Mainte nance a nd care
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use
car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
QBefore car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and
charging port lid on your vehicle are
closed properly.
QAutomatic car washes
OBefore washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if
equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
OBrushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
ORear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of dam-
age to vehicle.
QHigh pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not
bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the
windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.
QNote for a smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash
the vehicle:
OPlace the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed.
(Take care to ensure that the key is
not stolen.)
OSet the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.222)
QWheels and wheel ornaments
ORemove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
OWash detergent off with water imme-
diately after use.
OTo protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent.
• Do not use hard brushes.
• Do not use detergent on the wheels
when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to pro-
tect the vehicle and maintain it
in prime condition:
Cleaning instructions

5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
OIf the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steer-
ing wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have
separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire
inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3
kgf/cm2 or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.
NOTICE
QWhen performing an emergency repair
OA tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair kit if the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw
passing through the tire tread. Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object
may widen the opening and disen- able emergency repair with the
repair kit.
OThe repair kit is not waterproof.
Make sure that the repair kit is not exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
ODo not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at
the side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunc-tion may occur.
OMake sure to stand the kit with the bottle vertical. The kit cannot work
properly if it is laid on its side.
QPrecautions for the emergency
tire puncture repair kit
OThe repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use.
Do not connect the repair kit to any other source.
OIf fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take care not to allow fuel to contact it.
OPlace the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt
or water.
OStore the repair kit in the luggage
compartment out of reach of chil- dren.
ODo not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as the air pressure indicator to
impacts. This may cause a mal- function.
QTo avoid damage to the tire pres-sure warning valves and trans-mitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate
properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or other qualified ser- vice shop as soon as possible. After use of liquid sealant, make sure to
replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when repairing or replacing the tire. ( P.465)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Use the mechanical key ( P.202)
in order to perform the following
operations.
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
QKey linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the pan-
oramic moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2
2 Opens the windows and the pan-
oramic moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2
*1: If equipped
*2: These settings must be customized
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P
and depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the area behind the but-
tons on the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the power switch
will turn to ON.
When the smart entry & start system is deactivated in customization setting,
the power switch will turn to ACC.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal
and check that is dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
Locking and unlocking the
doors
WARNING
QWhen using the mechanical key and operating the power win-
dows or the panoramic moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or the
panoramic moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibil-ity of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or the panoramic moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for chil- dren and other passengers to get caught in the power window or the
panoramic moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system

5769-2. Customization
QOutside rear view mirrors (P.245)
QPower windows and panoramic moon roof* (P.247, 250)
*: If equipped
QLights (P.288)
QAutomatic light control system (P.288)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Automatic folding and extend-
ing operationLinked to lock-
ing/unlocking of
the doorsOff
––OLinked to power
switch operation
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Key linked operation (open)OffOn––O
Key linked operation (close)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (open)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (close)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff––O
Side windows open warning
functionOnOff––O
Sliding roof open warning func-
tion OnOff––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light reminder buzzerOnOff––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard–2 to 2O–O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

5829-3. Initialization
9- 3. In it ia li za ti on
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
P.216
Power windows• When functioning abnormallyP.247
Panoramic moon roof*P.251
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire
• After registering the ID codes
P.468
Toyota parking assist monitor*
• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
Refer to
“Navigation
and multime-
dia system
Owner’s
manual” or
“Multimedia
Owner’s
Manual”
Panoramic view monitor*

589Alphabetical Index
When charging cannot be carried
out ............................................ 155
Charging port ................................ 105
If the charging port lid does not open
................................................. 120
Locking and unlocking ............... 120
Opening and closing .................. 106
Child-protector.............................. 207
Child restraint system .................... 50
Child restraint system installation
method....................................... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ................... 60
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchor-
age ............................................. 62
Points to remember...................... 51
Riding with children ...................... 49
Using a top tether anchorage....... 63
Child safety ..................................... 49
12-volt battery precautions. 461, 550
Airbag precautions ....................... 44
Back door precautions ............... 208
Charging precautions ................. 132
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 416
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Panoramic moon roof precautions
................................................. 252
Power window lock switch ......... 249
Power window precautions ........ 248
Rear door child-protectors ......... 207
Seat belt precautions ................... 35
Seat heater precautions ............. 416
Cleaning ................................ 442, 445
Aluminum wheels ....................... 442
DC/DC Converter air intake vent 479
Exterior....................................... 442
Front camera.............................. 301
Interior ........................................ 445
Radar sensor ............................. 301
Seat belts ................................... 445Water-repellent coating .............. 443
Clock ..............................................177
Coat hooks .................................... 439
Condenser ..................................... 458
Console box .................................. 423
Consumption screen .................... 193
Convenience Services (Suggestion
function) ...................................... 187
Coolant
Capacity ..................................... 562
Checking .................................... 457
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 398
Warning light .............................. 509
Cooling system .............................457
Engine overheating .................... 551
Hybrid system overheating......... 553
Cruise control
Cruise control .............................344
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................332
Cup holders ...................................424
Current fuel consumption ............196
Current fuel economy................... 179
Curtain shield airbags ....................39
Customizable features ................. 569
D
Daytime running light system ..... 288
Replacing light bulbs ..................491
DC/DC converter air intake vent .... 98
Cleaning ..................................... 479
Deck board .................................... 426
Deck under tray.............................427
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 408
Rear window .............................. 408
Windshield.................................. 407
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............... 236
Dimensions ...................................558
Display