2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
OThe outside temperature is extremely
low
OWhen the hybrid system is cool (for
example, after being left for a long time in low temperatures)
QWindshield defogger
When defogging the windshield using
the Remote Air Conditioning System, defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than during
normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity
or air conditioning set temperature.
QUsing the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System
OWhen the outside temperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to restricted operation of the air condi-
tioning.
OWhen the outside heat exchanger
becomes frosted over, heating perfor- mance may decline due to automati-cally switching to the frost removal
operation. ( P.406)
QSecurity feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operating.
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
QConditions affecting operation
 P.222
QWhile the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
ODepending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-tem, the air conditioning compressor
or cooling fan may spin and an operat- ing noise may be heard.However, this does not indicate a mal-
function.
OThe air conditioning operation
switches, etc. will not operate while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
QElectronic key battery depletion
 P.200
QWhen the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P.486
QCustomization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.569)
WARNING
QPrecautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
ODo not use the system if people are in the vehicle. Even when the system is in use, the
internal temperature may still reach a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off.
Children and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehy-dration or hypothermia, or could
result in death or serious injury.
ODepending on the surrounding envi-
ronment, signals from the wireless switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when neces-sary.
ODo not operate “A/C” on the wire-less remote control if the hood is
open. The air conditioning may operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical
cooling fan.
NOTICE
QTo prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being dis-charged
Use “A/C” on the wireless remote control only when necessary.

4166-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
QOperation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/Front seat heat-
ers*/Front seat heaters
and ventilators*/Rear
seat heaters
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters
Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery
 Front seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pull-
ing air through the Front seat
upholstery
 Rear seat heaters
Warm up the rear seat upholstery
WARNING
QTo prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
OBabies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
OPersons with sensitive skin
OPersons who are fatigued
OPersons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
QTo prevent causes of overheat-ing and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
ODo not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
ODo not use seat heater more than
necessary.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles,
nails, etc.) into the seat.
QTo prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
Turns the seat heaters on/off
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in
the neutral position. The indicator
will turn off.
Turns the front seat heaters and
ventilators on/off
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
1Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators (yellow) light
up during operation.
2 Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indicators (green) light up
during operation.
QOperation condition
The power switch is in ON.
QAir conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.
QCustomization
Seat ventilation blower level can be cus-
tomized. (Customizable features: P.580)
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
Operating the front seat
heaters
Operating the front seat
heaters and ventilators
Operating the rear seat heat-
ers
A
A

4186-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
QOperation condition
The power switch is in ON.

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6 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.420)
Front interior lights/personal lights (P.419, 420)
Open tray lights (if equipped)
*
Footwell lights*
Front cup holder lights (if equipped)*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these lights will
reduce intensity.
QFront interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E
Operating the interior lights

4206-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the switch to the door posi-
tion (door linked)
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
1 Turns the door position on
2 Turns the lights off
QRear interior light
1 Turns the light on
2 Turns the door-linked function
on (door position)
The light turns on/off according to the
opening/closing of the doors.
Turns the lights on/off
QIlluminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether
the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
QTo prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
QThe interior lights may turn on automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the interior lights will turn on automati-cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati- cally after approximately 20 minutes. The interior lights can be turned off man-
ually. However, in order to help prevent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be
ensured. (The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
QCustomization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before the
lights turn off) can be changed. (Cus- tomizable features: P.580)
Operating the personal
lights

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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
NOTICE
QTo prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

4226-3. Using the storage features
6-3.Using the s torage feature s
Open tray (P.425)
Auxiliary box (if equipped) (P.425)
Card holder (if equipped) (P.425)
Bottle holders (P.424)
Console box (P.423)
Cup holders (P.424)
Glove box (P.423)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
E
F
G