2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID warning

771-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
WARNING
●If electric wires are exposed
inside or outside your vehicle,
an electric shock may occur.
Never touch exposed electric
wires.
●If a fire occurs in the Hybrid
Electric Vehicle, leave the vehi-
cle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is
not meant for electric fires.
Using even a small amount of
water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be
towed, do so with four wheels
raised. If the wheels connected
to the electric motor (traction
motor) are on the ground when
towing, the motor may continue
to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. (P.451)
●Carefully inspect the ground
under the vehicle. If you find
that liquid has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system may
have been damaged. Leave the
vehicle as soon as possible.
AXAH54L models*
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not
touch the fluid as it may be
strong alkaline electrolyte from
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it
off immediately with a large
amount of water or, if possible,
boric acid solution. Seek imme-
diate medical attention.
*: The model code is indicated on
the Certification Regulation
Label. ( P.496)
AXAL54L models*
●Do not touch the battery if liquid
is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based
organic electrolyte) from the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
comes into contact with the
eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the
unlikely event that it comes into
contact with the eyes or skin,
wash it off immediately with a
large amount of water, and seek
immediate medical attention.
●If electrolyte is leaking from the
hybrid battery (traction battery),
do not approac h the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is damaged, the internal
construction of the battery will
prevent a large amount of elec-
trolyte from leaking out. How-
ever, any electrolyte that does
leak out will give off a vapor.
This vapor is an irritant to skin
and eyes and could cause acute
poisoning if inhaled.
●Do not bring burning or high-
temperature items close to the
electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and
cause a fire.
*: The model code is indicated on
the Certificatio n Regulation
Label. ( P.496)
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
●AXAL54L models*: Your vehi-
cle contains a sealed lithium-ion
battery.
*: The model code is indicated on
the Certificatio n Regulation
Label. ( P.496)

781-4. Hybrid system
There is an air intake vent under
the right side of the rear seat
with the purpose of cooling the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
If the vent is blocked, it may inter-
fere with the cooling of the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
If input/output of t he hybrid battery
(traction battery) becomes limited
and the distance that the vehicle
can be driven using the electric
motor (traction motor) is reduced,
the fuel economy may be reduced.
WARNING
●Never resell, hand over or mod-
ify the hybrid battery. To prevent
accidents, hybrid batteries that
have been removed from a dis-
posed vehicle are collected
through Toyota dealer. Do not
dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly col-
lected, the follo wing may occur,
resulting in dea th or serious
injury:
• The hybrid battery may be ille- gally disposed of or dumped,
and it is hazardous to the envi-
ronment or someone may touch
a high voltage part, resulting in
an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your
Hybrid Electric Vehicle. If the
hybrid battery is used outside of
your vehicle or modified in any
way, accidents such as electric
shock, heat generation, smoke
generation, an explosion and
electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over
your vehicle, the possibility of an
accident is extremely high
because the person receiving the
vehicle may not be aware of these
dangers.
●If your vehicle is disposed of
without the hybrid battery hav-
ing been removed, there is a
danger of serious electric shock
if high voltage parts, cables and
their connectors are touched. In
the event that your vehicle must
be disposed of, the hybrid bat-
tery must be disposed of by
your Toyota dealer or a qualified
service shop. If the hybrid bat-
tery is not dispos ed of properly,
it may cause electric shock that
can result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Do not carry large amounts of
water such as water cooler bottles
in the vehicle.
If water spills onto the hybrid bat-
tery (traction batte ry), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent

791-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor,
the emergency shut off system
blocks the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution
and fuel leakage. If the emer-
gency shut off system activates,
your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction
occurs in the hybrid system or
an improper operation is
attempted.If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions.
■If a warning light comes on, a
warning message
is displayed,
or the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The hybrid system may not start. In
this case, try to start the system
again. If the “READY” indicator does
not come on, contact your Toyota
dealer.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vent
●Make sure not to block the air
intake vent with anything, such
as a seat cover, luggage, or car-
pet. The input/output of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
may be restricted, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) output and a mal-
function.
●Periodically clean the air intake
vent to prevent it from clogging.
(  P.426)
●Do not get water or foreign
materials in the air intake vent
as this may cause a short circuit
and damage the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Emergency shut off sys-
tem
Hybrid warning message

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-tion and indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 86
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch multi-information dis-
play) ............................. 93
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-informa-
tion display) .................. 99
Multi-information display (with 7-inch multi-informa-
tion display) ............... 105
Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch multi-infor-
mation display) .......... 115
Energy monitor/consump- tion screen................. 125

862-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
■With 7-inch multi-information display
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types,
analog or digital. ( P.110)
When analog speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on
the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver
of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster

882-1. Instrument cluster
Type 2
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Type 3
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on
the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.456)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.456)

892-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the
power switch is turned to ON to
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.456)
Charging system warning
light
*1 (  P.456)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.457)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 (  P.457)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.457)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.457)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.457)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.458)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.458)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.458)
(Red)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(  P.458)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(  P.458)
(Flashes
or illumi- nates)
PCS warning light*1
(  P.459)
(Orange)
LTA indicator ( P.459)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3 (if
equipped) ( P.459)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.460)
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.460)
Slip indicator light
*1
(  P.460)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2
(  P.461)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.461)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.461)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
( P.461)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.462)
Low fuel level warning
light ( P.462)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.462)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
*4
(  P.463)
Rear passengers’
seat belt reminder
lights ( P.463)

902-1. Instrument cluster
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybr id system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the light does not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-informatio n display with a
message.
*3: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.
*4: Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-information display
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SR S warning light
not come on when you start the
hybrid system, this could mean
that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P.230)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.237)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.237)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.240)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.240)
Fog light indicator (if
equipped) ( P.244)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*1 (  P.219)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.282)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(  P.282)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( P.282)
(white)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.273)
(Green)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.273)
(Orange)
(Flashes)
LTA indicator*2 (  P.257,
273)