2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID power steering

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Smart entry & start system . 221
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 226
Rear seats .......................... 227
Driving position memory ..... 229
Head restraints ................... 232
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................... 234
Inside rear view mirror ........ 235
Digital Rear-view Mirror ...... 236
Outside rear view mirrors.... 245
4-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 247
Panoramic moon roof ......... 250
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 sys-
tems
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 Filter)
system .............................. 390
Driving assist systems ........391
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 398
Utility vehicle precautions ... 401
5Driving

17Pictorial index
QSwitches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Driving position memory switches*1........................................... P.229
Window lock switch ...................................................................... P.249
Power window switches ............................................................... P.247
Door lock switches ....................................................................... P.206
Outside rear view mirror switches .............................................. P.245
“ODO TRIP” switch ....................................................................... P.176
Automatic High Beam switch*1.................................................... P.290
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1............................................... P.411
Heated Windshield Defroster switch*1........................................ P.411
Camera switch*1, 2
Heated steering wheel switch*1................................................... P.416
Power back door switch*1............................................................ P.211
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
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25Pictorial index
QSwitches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
“ODO TRIP” switch ....................................................................... P.176
Driving position memory switches*1........................................... P.229
Outside rear view mirror switches .............................................. P.245
Window lock switch ...................................................................... P.249
Power window switches ............................................................... P.247
Door lock switches ....................................................................... P.206
Automatic High Beam switch*1.................................................... P.290
Camera switch*1, 2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1............................................... P.411
Heated steering wheel switch*1................................................... P.416
Power back door switch*1............................................................ P.211
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
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2 2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
to EV mode or AUTO EV/HV
mode after leaving the freeway.
(P.86)
Turn the “A/C” switch off when it
is not needed. Doing so can help
reduce excessive electricity and
fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the
burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce electricity and fuel con-
sumption as well.
In winter: Avoid excessive and unnec-
essary use of the heater. Usage of the
heated steering wheel (if equipped)
(P.416) and seat heaters (P.417)
are effective.
Using the Remote Air Condition-
ing System (P.414) while the
AC charging cable is connected
to the vehicle can reduce elec-
tricity consumption immediately
after starting off by operating air
conditioning mainly using elec-
tricity from an external power
source.
When setting the charging
schedule, setting the charging
mode to “Departure” and “Cli-
mate Prep” to on can reduce
electricity consumption immedi-
ately after starting off by operat-
ing air conditioning before
charging is completed. (P.143)Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. If there is
improper tire inflation pressure in
the tires, the EV driving range will
become shorter, and fuel consump-
tion when in HV mode will increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to increased fuel
and electricity consumption.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a
large roof rack will also cause poor
fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up
and cuts out automatically, warm-
ing up is not necessary.
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Luggage
Warming up before driving

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2 2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
QWhen starting off, depress the
accelerator pedal smoothly to
accelerate
As a guide, accelerate up to
approximately 20 km/h (12mph) in
the first 5 seconds.
Electrical and fuel efficiency can be
improved just by using the ECO
Accelerator Guidance displayed on
the multi-information display and
taking care to start off gently.
(P.180)
When the driving mode is set to Eco
drive mode, depressing the accelerator
pedal generates smooth torque that
makes it easier to operate the accelera-
tor gently.
QMaintain sufficient vehicle-to-
vehicle distance and do not
accelerate or decelerate
unnecessarily
Try to maintain a fixed speed while
driving. Driving at a short vehicle-
to-vehicle distance will result in
repeating wasteful acceleration and
deceleration, which will worsen the
electrical and fuel efficiency.
QRelease the accelerator pedal
early before stopping the vehi-
cle, such as at a traffic light
The regenerative brake will operate
to convert the kinetic energy of the
vehicle into electrical energy, which
will charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
The regeneration status can be
checked from the Hybrid System
Indicator. (P.175)When the brake pedal is depressed
lightly during deceleration, the
regeneration amount increases,
enabling more electrical energy to
be recovered.
If the brake pedal is depressed too
strongly, the recovered amount indica-
tor will reach the maximum level and
the upper limit of the recoverable
energy will be exceeded. Therefore, be
sure to operate the brake pedal early.
QUse the air conditioning sys-
tem appropriately, and also
utilize the heated steering
wheel (if equipped) and seat
heaters
In EV mode, the vehicle is cooled
and heated by electrical energy.
(Except in extremely cold tempera-
tures of approximately -10°C (14°F)
or less.)
Preventing excessive cooling or
heating of the vehicle will reduce
power consumption and improve
electrical efficiency.
The heated steering wheel (if
equipped) and seat heaters are effi-
cient heating device that directly
warm the body using less electric
power.
When used together with the air condi-
tioning system, a low temperature set-
ting can be used to improve electrical
and fuel efficiency.
QCheck the tire pressure
If the tire pressure is lower than the
specified value, it will worsen the
electrical and fuel efficiency.

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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

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)

1783-1. Instrument cluster
A variety of information can be dis-
played by selecting a menu icon.
Additionally, warning or sugges-
tion/advice pop-up displays will be dis-
played in some situations.
Menu icons ( P.178)
QThe multi-information display is
displayed when
The power switch is in ON.
QWhen changing driving mode
OBackground color of the multi-informa- tion display is changed following the selected driving mode. ( P.387)
OBackground color of the multi-informa- tion display is changed following the
selected driving mode or when Trail Mode is turned on. ( P.387, 389)
QLiquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear
on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
Scroll the screen*/switch the dis-
play*/move the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset/Display
customizable items
Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and his-
tory display (if equipped)
Linked with the hands-free sys-
tem, sending or receiving call is
displayed. For details regarding
the hands-free system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia sys-
tem owner’s manual” or “Multi-
media Owner’s Manual”.
*: On screens where the screen can be
scrolled and the display can be
switched, a scroll bar or a round icon
that shows the number of registered
screens is displayed.
Information related to each icon
can be displayed by selecting the
icon with the meter control
switches.
Some of the information may be dis-
played automatically depending on the
situation.
Changing the display
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WARNING
QCaution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continu- ously at the multi-information display while driving. Stop the vehicle and
operate the meter control switch. Fail- ure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an
unexpected accident.
Menu icons
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