2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID door lock

3946-2. Maintenance
The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.
When the 12-volt battery is
disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.
 When the fuel tank cap is
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors
operate
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire infla-tion pressure
correct?
• The tires should not be damaged
or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear
window without
streaking or skip-
ping.
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs
Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.
If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

4076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-
tery produces hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. There-
fore, observe the following precau-
tions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-
tery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on
the charger is off when connecting
and disconnecting the charger
cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery (vehicles
with smart key system)
●Unlocking the doors using the
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the 12-volt battery. If this
happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the
power switch in ACC. The hybrid
system may not start with the
power switch turned off. How-
ever, the hybrid system will oper- ate normally from the second
attempt.
●The power switch mode is
recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return the power
switch mode to the status it was in
before the 1
2-volt battery was dis-
connected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before discon-
nect the 12-volt battery. Take
extra care when connecting the
12-volt battery if the power switch
mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start
even after multiple attempts at all
methods above, contact your
Toyota dealer.
12-volt battery
Location
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-
tery
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid
and may produce hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive.
To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following
precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the 12-volt battery terminals
with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match
near the 12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the 12-volt
battery.
●Keep children away from the
12-volt battery.

4436-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
2 Remove the screws and
remove the unit.
Remove the lamp assembly by pull-
ing it directly backward from the
rear of the vehicle.
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise. 4
Remove the light bulb.
5 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
6 Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that
the pin on the light unit fit into
the hole.
Confirm that the light unit is com-

4446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
pletely secured.
7Reinstall the screws.
8 Reinstall the cover.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damag e to the cover,
protect the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip
before turning the bulb base.
3Remove the light bulb.

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
systems such as PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion system) or the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range is operating. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to
decelerate the vehicle or follow
the instruction sh own on the multi-
information display.
• A warning message is shown
when Brake Override System
operates. ( P.196)
• A warning message is shown
when Drive-Start Control or Park-
ing Support Brake (if equipped)
( P.201, 312) operates. Follow
the instructions o n the multi-infor-
mation display.
●If a message about an operation
of the power switch is shown (if
equipped)
An instruction for operation of the
power switch is shown when the
incorrect procedure for starting the
hybrid system is performed or the
power switch is operated incorrectly.
Follow the instructions shown on the
multi-information display to operate
the power switch again.
●If a message abou t a shift lever
operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift
lever may be sho wn on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message
and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an
open/close state of a part or
replenishment of a consumable is
shown
Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the
open door or replenishing a con- sumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunc-
tion”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.490)
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Braking Power Low”
●If “Maintenance Required for Trac-
tion Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is shown, the fil-
ter may be clogged, the air intake
vent may be blocked, or there may
be a gap in the duct. Therefore,
perform the follo wing correction
procedure.
• Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vents
( P.426)
If the warning message is shown
even if the vents ar e cleaned, have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■When the electronic key does
not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key sys-
tem has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is
off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P.523)
●Check if battery-saving mode is
set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P.157)
●The electronic key function may
have stopped. ( P.157)
Use the mechanical key
( P.134) in order to perform the
following operations.
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the
moon roof
*1 or panoramic moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
2 Opens the windows and the
moon roof
*1 or panoramic moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
*1
: If equipped
*2: These settings must be custom- ized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key
does not op erate prop-
erly (vehicles with
smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehi-
cle is interrupted ( P.157)
or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the hybrid
system can be started by
following the procedure
below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart key system
malfunction, or other key
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the
electronic keys provided with your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Locking and unlocking
the doors

4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Ensure that the shift lever is
in P and depress the brake
pedal.
2 Touch the Toyota emblem
side of the electronic key to
the power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake
pedal and check that is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
In the event that t he hybrid system
still cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the
parking brake and press the power
switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above proce dure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended
that the electronic key battery be
replaced immediately when the bat-
tery is depleted. ( P.433)
■Alarm (if equipped) (for Canada)
Using the mechanical key to lock
the doors will not set the alarm sys-
tem.
If a door is unl ocked using the
mechanical key when the alarm sys-
tem is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered.
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press
the power switch in step 3 above.
The hybrid system does not start
and modes will be changed each
time the switch is pressed.
(  P.222)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical
key and operating the power
windows or the moon roof (if
equipped) or panoramic
moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or the
moon roof or panoramic moon
roof after checking to make sure
that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the window
or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not allow chil-
dren to operate the mechanical
key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in
the power window or the moon
roof or panoramic moon roof.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
1Vehicles with alarm system:
Confirm that the electronic
key is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the ala rm may activate and the doors locked. (
P.83)
2 Open the hood ( P.398) and
fuse box cover.
Push claws and to com-
pletely release the lock, and then lift
up the cover.
3 Open the exclusive jump
starting terminal cover.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the
hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call your
Toyota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid sys-
tem
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