2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID sport mode

1703-1. Instrument cluster
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-
information display with a message.
*2: Depending on the operating condi-
tion, the color and illuminating/flash-
ing state of the light change.
*3: The light comes on when the system
is turned off.
*4: Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF
indicator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Toyota parking assist-sensor func-
tion is on. It will turn off after a few
seconds.
*5: 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 lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside
rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light*5
(P.392)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 5
(P.393)
PCS warning light
*3, 5 (if
equipped) (P.313)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*5, 6 (if
equipped) (P.349)
BSM OFF indicator
*3, 5
(if equipped) (P.349)
RCTA OFF indicator
*3, 5
(if equipped) (P.349)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*5 (P.285)
Brake hold operated
indicator
*5 (P.285)
Security indicator
(P.76, 78)
“READY” indicator
(P.273)
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator
*7
(P.175)
EV indicator (P.90)
Parking brake indicator
(P.282)
EV drive mode indica-
tor
*8 (P.86)
AUTO EV/HV mode
indicator
*8 (P.86)
HV drive mode indica-
tor
*8 (P.86)
Hybrid battery charge
mode indicator
*8
(P.87)
Eco drive mode indica-
tor (P.387)
Sport mode indicator
(P.387)
Trail Mode indicator
(P.389)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
*5, 9 (if equipped)
(P.48)

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3 3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
QDrive information
2 items that are selected using the
“Drive Info Items” setting (average
speed, distance and total time) can
be displayed vertically.
The displayed information changes
according to the “Drive Info Type”
setting (since the system was
started or between resets).
(P.184)
Use the displayed information as a ref-
erence only.
Following items will be displayed.
“Trip”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the aver-
age vehicle speed since hybrid sys-
tem start
*
• “Distance”: Displays the distance
driven since hybrid system start*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since hybrid system start*
*
: These items are reset each time the
hybrid system stops.
“Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the aver-
age vehicle speed since the display
was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displays the distance
driven since the display was reset*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since the display was reset*
*
: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold .
QEnergy monitor
P.193
QTire pressure
P.465
QAWD system display
Front tire direction display
Displays the operation amount and
direction of the steering wheel via
changes to the front tires on the dis-
play.
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each wheel
in 6 steps from 0 to 5.
G-force display*
Displays the size and direction of the G-
force applied to the vehicle via changes
to the position of the ball on the display.
Maximum G-force course*
This item is linked with the G-force dis-
play and the course of the past move-
ment of the ball is displayed.
Press and hold to reset the record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spinning, its icon on the
display changes its color and blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when driv-
ing mode is set to sport mode.
Vehicle information display
A
B
C
D
E

2785-2. Driving procedures
shifting to 5 or 4. ( P.279, 280)
OWhen switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P.387)
QRestraining sudden start (Drive- Start Control)
 P.262
While the power switch is
in ON and the brake pedal
depressed*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release but-
ton on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever nor-
mally.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped and the brake
pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle to be able to be
WARNING
QWhen driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sud-
den acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
QHybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) will not be charging, even when the engine is
running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift lever in N for a long
period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not
being able to start.
Shifting the shift lever

2805-2. Driving procedures
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D6, will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
QShift ranges and their functions
OYou can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine braking force.
OA lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and engine braking
force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
QDownshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per- formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some cir- cumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift
switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
QAutomatic deactivation of shift
range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situa-
tions:
OWhen the vehicle comes to a stop
OIf the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
OWhen the shift lever is shifted to a
position other than D
OWhen the “+” paddle shift switch is
held down for a period of time
When the shift lever is in the S posi-
tion, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped) can be oper-
ated as follows:
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1 to S6,
will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The initial shift range in S mode is
set automatically to S4.*
*: It is set to S3 when the driving mode
is set to sport mode. ( P.387)
Changing shift ranges in S
mode

3885-5. Using the driving support systems
The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch is pressed while in
Eco drive mode or sport mode.
3 Sport mode
Controls the steering feeling and hybrid
system to create an acceleration
response that is suitable for sporty driv-
ing. Suitable for when crisp handling is
desired, such as when driving on
mountainous roads.
When the switch is turned to the right
while not in sport mode, the system
switches to sport mode and the sport
mode indicator illuminates on the multi-
information display.
QWhen changing to a driving mode
other than normal mode
OThe background color of the multi-
information display changes accord- ing to the selected driving mode.
OWhen the speedometer is set to ana-log display, the speedometer display color also changes.
OThe color of the switch changes according to the selected driving
mode. (On some models)
QAir conditioning system operation in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling oper-
ations and the fan speed is controlled to improve fuel efficiency. Perform the fol-lowing procedures to increase the air
conditioning performance.
OAdjust the fan speed ( P.407)
OCancel Eco drive mode
QCanceling a driving mode
OSport mode is automatically canceled and the driving mode returns to nor-mal mode when the power switch is
turned off.
ONormal mode and Eco drive mode are
not canceled until another driving mode is selected. (Even if the power
switch is turned off, normal mode and
Eco drive mode will not be automati- cally canceled.)

598Alphabetical Index
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 349
Folding ....................................... 246
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
................................................. 408
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 491
Turn signal lever ........................ 281
Side windows ................................ 247
Smart entry & start system .......... 221
Antenna location ................ 209, 221
Entry functions ........................... 203
Starting the hybrid system ......... 273
Warning message ...................... 518
Snow tires ..................................... 398
Spare tire
Storage location ......................... 534
Spark plug ..................................... 563
Specifications ............................... 558
Speed limiter ................................. 347
Speedometer ................................. 172
Sport mode ................................... 387
SRS airbags .................................... 39
Steering lock
Column lock release .................. 274
Steering lock system warning mes-
sage ......................................... 274
Steering wheel
Adjustment ................................. 234
Heated steering wheel ............... 416
Meter control switches ............... 178
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 491
Storage feature ............................. 422
Storage precautions ..................... 423
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...... 555
Sunshade ...................................... 250
Sun visors ..................................... 430
Switches
“ODO TRIP” switch .................... 176
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .......... 86Automatic High Beam switch ..... 290
Brake hold switch .......................285
Cruise control .............................344
Digital Rear-view Mirror control
switches ...................................236
Door lock switch ......................... 206
Driving mode select switch......... 387
Driving position memory switches
................................................. 229
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................333
Electronic sunshade switch ........ 250
Emergency flashers switch ........ 500
EV/HV mode selection switch ...... 86
Fog light switch .......................... 293
Fuel filler door opener switch ..... 299
Heated steering wheel ............... 416
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 273
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor can-
cel switch ................................... 79
Light switch ................................ 288
LTA switch.................................. 323
Meter control switches ............... 178
Outside rear view mirror switches
................................................. 245
Paddle shift switches..........279, 280
Panoramic moon roof switches .. 250
Parking brake switch ..................282
Power back door switch ..... 211, 212
Power switch .............................. 273
Power window switch ................. 247
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch............408
Rear window wiper and washer
switch ....................................... 296
Seat heater switches ..................417
Seat ventilators switches............417
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
................................................. 333
VSC OFF switch......................... 393
Window lock switch .................... 249