2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Owners Manual

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Before driving
*: This is a function for the optical
mirror mode, however, the setting
can also be changed while using
the digital mirror mode.
■Enabling/disabling the
automatic anti-glare func-
tion (optical mirror mode)
The automatic anti-glare func-
tion in the optical mirror mode
can be enabled/disabled. The
setting can be changed in both
the digital mirror mode and the
optical mirror mode.
When using the digital mirror
mode
 P.174
When using the optical mirror
mode
1 Press the menu button.
The icons will be displayed.
2Press the menu button
repeatedly and select .
The setting display will be dis-
played.
3Press or to
enable (ON)/disable (OFF)
the automatic anti-glare func-
tion.
The icons will disappear if a button
is not operated fo r approximately 5
seconds or more.
■Adjusting the display (digital
mirror mode)
●If the displayed image is adjusted,
it may appear distorted. This is not
a malfunction.
●If the brightness of the Digital
Rear-view Mirror is set too high, it
may cause eye strain. Adjust the
Digital Rear-view Mirror to an
appropriate brightness. If your
eyes become tired, change to
optical mirror mode.
●The brightness of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will change automati-
cally according to the brightness
of the area in front of your vehicle.
Select to enable/disable the
automatic anti-glare func-
tion.
*
Responding to the bright-
ness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automati-
cally adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare
function is enabled each
time the power switch is
changed to ON.
Select to display
HomeLink
® Training Tuto-
rial to assist c ustomers to
train their Garage Door
Opener System. ( P.375)
Select to change the lan-
guage of the Homelink
®
Training Tutorial.
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■To prevent the light sensors
from malfunctioning
To prevent the light sensors from
malfunctioning, do not touch or
cover them.
■Cleaning the mirror surface
If the mirror surface is dirty, the
image on the display may be dif-
ficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently
using a soft dry cloth.
■Cleaning the camera
If the camera lens is dirty, the
displayed image may not be
clear. In this case, clean it with a
soft cloth dampened with water
or a swab.
■The camera
The camera for the Digital Rear-
view Mirror is located as shown.
■The cooling fan
There is a cooling fan in the Digital
Rear-view Mirror. Cooling fan
sounds may be heard when using
the system.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the
Digital Rear-v iew Mirror or
adjust the display settings while
driving.
Stop the vehicle and operate
the Digital Rear -view Mirror
control switches.
Failure to do so may cause a
steering wheel operation error,
resulting in an unexpected acci-
dent.
●Always pay attention to the
vehicle’s surroundings.
The size of the vehicles and other
objects may look different when in
digital mirror mode and optical
mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to
directly check the safety of the
area around your vehicle, espe-
cially behind the vehicle.
Additionally, if a vehicle
approaches from the rear in the
dark, such as at night, the sur-
rounding area may appear dim.
■To prevent causes of fire
If the driver continues using the
Digital Rear-view Mirror while
smoke or odor comes from the
mirror, it may result in fire. Stop
using the system immediately and
contact your Toyota dealer.
Cleaning the Digital Rear-
view Mirror

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Before driving
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following
table for the likely cause and the solution.
NOTICE
■To prevent the Digital Rear-
view Mirror from malfunction-
ing
●Do not use detergents, such as
thinner, benzene, and alcohol to
clean the mirror. They may dis-
color, deteriorate or damage the
mirror surface.
●Do not smoke, use matches,
use cigarette lighters or allow
open flames near the mirror. It
may damage the mirror or
cause a fire.
●Do not remove, disassemble or
modify the mirror.
■To prevent the camera from
malfunctioning
●Observe the following precau-
tions, otherwise the Digital
Rear-view Mirror may not oper-
ate properly.
• Do not strike or hit the camera
or subject it to a strong impact,
as the camera installation posi-
tion and angle may be changed.
• Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not allow an organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or
glass coating to adhere to the
camera. If this happens, wipe it
off as soon as possible.
• When cleaning the camera lens, wipe the camera lens with a
damp soft cloth.
Do not strongly rub the camera
lens, as it may be scratched and
will not be able to transmit a
clear image.
• When applying colored film (including transparent film) to
the rear window glass, do not
apply it to the area in front of the
camera.
If film is applied to the area in
front of the camera, the image
from the camera may not dis-
play properly.
●Do not subject the camera to a
strong impact as this could
cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
●Do not block the vent holes of
the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror
may be hot, leading to a mal-
function or a fire.
If you notice any symptoms

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If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is
difficult to see.
The mirror surface is dirty.
Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry
cloth.
Sunlight or headlights are shin-
ing directly into the Digital Rear-
view Mirror.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming
through the moon roof [if
equipped] or panoramic
moon roof [if equipped],
close the sunshade or
electronic sunshade.)
• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV tower, broadcasting station,
electric power plant, or other
location where strong radio
waves or electrical noise may
be present.
• The temperature around the camera is extremely high/low.
• The ambient te mperature is
extremely low.
• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the cam-
era lens.
• The vehicle is under fluores- cent lights, sodium lights,
mercury lights, etc.
• Exhaust gas is obstructing the camera.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital
mirror mode when the
conditions have
improved.)
Foreign matters such as water
droplets or dust is on the cam-
era lens.Wipe the camera lens
with a damp soft cloth.

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Before driving
The image is
difficult to see.
The luggage in the luggage
compartment is reflected off the
rear window glass and obstruct-
ing the camera.
• Change to optical mirror mode.
• Move the luggage to a position where it does
not obstruct the cam-
era or cover it with a
black cloth to reduce
the amount it is
reflected off the rear
window glass.
The rear window glass is
fogged up.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
After defogging the rear
window using the rear
window defogger
( P.344), use the digital
mirror mode again.
The outside of the rear window
glass is dirty.Use the rear window
wiper to remove dirt.
The inside of the rear window
glass is dirty.Wipe the inside of rear
window glass with a damp
soft cloth.
The image is
out of align-
ment.
The back door is not fully
closed.Fully close the back door.
The camera or its surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The display is
dim and is
displayed.
The system may be malfunc-
tioning.
Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
goes off.
SymptomLikely causeSolution

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is dis-
played.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror is
extremely hot.
(The display will gradually
become more dim. If the tem-
perature continues to increase,
the Digital Rear-view Mirror will
turn off.)
Reducing the cabin tem-
perature is recom-
mended to reduce the
temperature of the mirror.
( will disappear when
the mirror becomes cool.)
If does not disappear
even though the mirror is
cool, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The lever can-
not be oper-
ated properly.The lever may be malfunction-
ing.
Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
(To change to optical mir-
ror mode, press and hold
the menu button for
approximately 10 sec-
onds.)
SymptomLikely causeSolution

1813-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
■When using the outside rear
view mirrors in a cold weather
When it is cold and the outside rear
view mirrors are frozen, it may not
be possible to fold /extend them or
adjust the mirror surface. Remove
the ice, snow, etc . covering the out-
side rear view mirrors.
■Defogging the mirrors (if
equipped)
The outside rear v iew mirrors can
be cleared using the mirror defog-
gers. Turn on the rear window
defogger to turn on the outside rear
view mirror defoggers.
(  P.344)
1 To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
2 To adjust the mirror, press
the switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
Outside rear view mir-
rors
The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions
while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss
of control of the vehicle and cause
an accident, resul ting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while
driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors
folded.
●Both the driver and passenger
side mirrors must be extended
and properly adjusted before
driving.
■When the mirror defoggers
are operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces, as they can become
very hot and burn you.
Adjustment procedure
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted
when
The power switch i s in ACC or ON.
Push the mirror back in the
direction of the vehicle’s rear.
Folding the mirrors
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mir-
ror malfunction, be careful not to
get your hand caught by the mov-
ing mirror.