2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID tow

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5 5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
cles correctly in the following situations:
OWhen the sensor is misaligned due to
a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area.
OWhen mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc.,
is covering the sensor or surrounding
area on the rear bumper.
OWhen driving on a road surface that is
wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or
fog.
OWhen multiple vehicles are approach-
ing with only a small gap between
each vehicle.
OWhen a vehicle is approaching at high
speed.
OWhen equipment that may obstruct a
sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-
tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,
or snow plow.
OWhen backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade.
OWhen backing out of a sharp angle
parking spot.
OWhen towing a trailer.
OWhen there is a significant difference
in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection
area.
OWhen a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold.
OIf the suspension has been modified
or tires of a size other than specified
are installed.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load.
OWhen turning while backing up.
OWhen a vehicle turns into the detec-
tion area.
QSituations in which the system may
operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision
Instances of the RCTA function unnec-
essarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situ-
ations:

3705-5. Using the driving support systems
OWhen the parking space faces a
street and vehicles are being driven
on the street.
OWhen the distance between your vehi-
cle and metal objects, such as a
guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle,
which may reflect electrical waves
toward the rear of the vehicle, is short.
OWhen equipment that may obstruct a
sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-
tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,
or snow plow.
OWhen a vehicle passes by the side of
your vehicle.
OWhen a detected vehicle turns while
approaching the vehicle.
OWhen there are spinning objects near
your vehicle such as the fan of an air
conditioning unit.
OWhen water is splashed or sprayed
toward the rear bumper, such as from
a sprinkler.
OMoving objects (flags, exhaust fumes,
large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain
water on the road surface, etc.).
OWhen the distance between your vehi-
cle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that
enters the detection area is short.
OGratings and gutters.
OWhen a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold.
OIf the suspension has been modified
or tires of a size other than specified
are installed.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load.

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Driving
the side of the vehicle.
OIf the orientation of a sensor has been
changed due to a collision or other
impact.
OWhen equipment that may obstruct a
sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-
tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,
or snow plow.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load.
OIf the vehicle cannot be driven in a
stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is
malfunctioning.
OWhen tire chains, a compact spare
tire or an emergency tire puncture
repair kit are used.
QSituations in which the system may
operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision
In some situations, such as the follow-
ing, the system may operate even
though there is no possibility of a colli-
sion.
OWhen driving on a narrow road.
OWhen driving toward a banner, flag,
low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad cross-
ings, toll gates and parking lots).
OWhen there is a rut or hole in the sur-
face of the road.
OWhen driving on a metal cover (grat-
ing), such as those used for drainage
ditches.
OWhen driving up or down a steep
slope.
OIf a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a
flooded road.
OThere is dirt, snow, water drops or ice
on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors
will resolve this problem.)
OA sensor is coated with a sheet of
spray or heavy rain.
OWhen driving in inclement weather
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
OWhen strong winds are blowing.
OWhen vehicle horns, vehicle detec-
tors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of
other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the
vehicle.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load.
OIf the orientation of a sensor has been
changed due to a collision or other
impact.
OThe vehicle is approaching a tall or
curved curb.
ODriving close to columns (H-shaped
steel beams, etc.) in multi-story park-
ing garages, construction sites, etc.
OIf the vehicle cannot be driven in a
stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is
malfunctioning.
OOn an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass.

3805-5. Using the driving support systems
The Parking Support Brake can be
enabled/disabled on the screen
of the multi-information display. All
of the Parking Support Brake func-
tions (static objects and rear-cross-
ing vehicles) are enabled/disabled
simultaneously. ( P.184)
When the Parking Support Brake is dis-
abled, the PKSB OFF indicator
( P.169) illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
To re-enable the system, select on
the multi-information display, select
and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain
off even if the power switch is turned to
ON after the power switch has been
turned off.
WARNING
OWhen loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport ves-
sel.
OIf the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than specified are installed.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.
OWhen equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a tow-ing eyelet, bumper protector (an
additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow.
OWhen using automatic car washing devices.
OIf the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or
is malfunctioning.
OWhen the vehicle is driven in a
sporty manner or off-road.
OWhen the tires are not properly
inflated.
OWhen the tires are very worn.
OWhen tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture
repair kit are used.
NOTICE
QIf “Parking Support Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display and the PKSB OFF indicator illuminates
If this message is displayed immedi-
ately after the power switch is changed to ON, operate the vehicle carefully, paying attention to your sur-
roundings. It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for a certain amount of time before the system returns to
normal. (If the system does not return to normal after driving for a while, clean the sensors and their surround-
ing area on the bumpers.)
Enabling/Disabling the Park-
ing Support Brake

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5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WARNING
QTrailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is
not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations. Depending on many fac-tors such as the conditions of the
vehicle, trailer, road surface and driv- ing environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective.
Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
QIf trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
OFirmly grip the steering wheel.
Steer straight ahead. Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
OBegin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradu-
ally to reduce speed. Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction
with the steering or brakes, your vehi-
cle and trailer should stabilize.
( P.264)
QSecondary Collision Brake (if
equipped)
Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is
designed to help reduce the possibil- ity of further damage due to a second-ary collision, however, that effect
changes according to various condi- tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
Push the lid.
Driver’s side
Front passenger’s side
NOTICE
QItems that should be not stowed in the bottle holders
Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box (if equipped)
WARNING
QCaution while driving
Do not leave the auxiliary box open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
QItems unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 200 g (0.44 lb.).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.
Card holder (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Open tray

4266-3. Using the storage features
Center
Vehicles with wireless charger:
 P.433
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Pull the tab and open the deck
board.
WARNING
QItems unsuitable for the open tray
Observe the following precautions when putting items in the open tray.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of sudden braking or steering. In
these cases, the items may interfere with pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.
ODo not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
ODo not stack items in the tray higher than the tray’s edge.
ODo not put items in the tray that may protrude over the tray’s edge.
Luggage compartment
features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
QWhen cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.
Deck board

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2Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it onto the anchors.
QRemoving the luggage cover
1 Release the cover from the left
and right anchors and allow it to
retract.
2 Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the luggage
cover up.
QStowing the luggage cover
(except for vehicles with spare
tire)
1 Open the rear deck board and
remove the deck side cover.
2 Place the both ends of the lug-
gage cover into the holder.
WARNING
QLuggage cover
OWhen installing/stowing the lug-
gage cover, make sure that the lug- gage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a colli-sion.
ODo not place anything on the lug-gage cover. In the event of sudden
braking or turning, the item may go flying and strike an occupant. This could lead to an unexpected acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.