2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID battery location

3525-2. Using the interior lights
5-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.353)
Front interior lights/personal lights ( P.353)
Open tray lights (if equipped)
*
Footwell lights (if equipped)*
Front cup holder lights (if equipped)*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a pos ition other than P, the brightness of these
lights will reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
The lights automati cally turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when
the power switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■The interior li ghts may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the in terior lights will
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

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.

4266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Scheduled maintenance of the
air intake vent is necessary
when
In some situations such as when the
vehicle is used frequently or in
heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air
intake vent may need to be cleaned
more regularly. For details, refer to
“Owner’s Warranty Information
Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement”.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
Improper handling of the air intake
vent cover and filter may result in
damage to them. If you have any
concerns about cleaning the filter,
contact your Toyota dealer.
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.
3 Remove the air intake vent
cover.
Pull the right corner of the air intake
vent cover, remove the claws in the
8 locations shown in the illustration
and pull the air intake vent cover to
the front of the vehicle to remove it.
Cleaning the hybrid
battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vent
To prevent the fuel econ-
omy from being affected,
visually inspect the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air
intake vent periodically for
clogs.
If it is dusty or clogged or if
“Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner’s Manual”
is displayed on the multi-
information display, clean
the air intake vent using the
following procedures:
NOTICE
■If “Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Clean the air intake vent immedi-
ately. If the vehicle is continuously
driven with the warning message
displayed, it may cause a mal-
function or output restriction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
Cleaning procedure

554Alphabetical Index
with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 282
Warning message ................ 466
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ...................... 326
Eco drive mode ...................... 323
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 327
Elapsed time ................... 109, 120
Electric motor Location.................................. 70
Specification ......................... 498
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 327
Warning light ........................ 458
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 326
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 156
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
Replacing the battery ........... 433
Electronic sunshade .............. 189 Jam protection function ........ 190
Operation ............................. 189
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 456
If a warning light turns on ..... 456
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 466
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..450
If you have a flat tire .............471
If you lose your keys.............481
If you think something is wrong ...........................................455
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................451
If your vehicle ove rheats ......490
Emergency flashers ...............448
Energy monitor .......................125
Engine Compartment........................401
Hood .....................................398
Identification number ............497
Tachometer ............................99
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................500
Checking ..............................403
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Engine coolant temperature ..93, 99
Engine oil Capacity ...............................498
Checking ..............................401
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............326
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............326
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................327
Warning light ........................458
EV drive mode.........................224
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8

556Alphabetical Index
Hood ........................................ 398
HooksCargo hooks ......................... 359
Coat hooks ........................... 374
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 169
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 498
Hybrid battery air vent ............. 78
Hybrid system .......................... 70 Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 125
EV drive mode...................... 224
High voltage components....... 75
How to start the hybrid system ................................... 217, 219
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips...................................... 332
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 93
Hybrid system precautions ..... 75
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 449
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................... 217, 219
Overheating.......................... 490
Power (ignition) switch . 217, 219
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Starting the hybrid system.. 217, 219
Hybrid System Indicator .. 93, 102
Hybrid transmission .............. 226 S mode ................................. 228
I
I/M test ..................................... 394
Identification numberEngine .................................. 497
Vehicle ................................. 496 Ignition switch (power switch)
.......................................217, 219Auto power off fun ction.........223
Changing the power switch modes.........................218, 222
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
Starting the hybrid system ..217, 219
Immobilizer system ..................80
Indicators ..................................86
Initialization Items to initialize ...................531
Maintenance .........................391
Moon roof .............................187
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Parking Support Brake .........316
Power back door ..................150
Power windows ....................183
Tire pressure warning system ...................................414, 415
Inside rear view m irror ...170, 172
Instrument panel light control97, 104
Interior lights...........................352 Switch ...................................353
Intuitive parking assist Function................................298
Warning message . ...............301
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .........399
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........472
Jack handle .............................472
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............190
Moon roof .............................186
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Power back door ..................148
Power windows ....................183

Alphabetical Index563
Trailer sway control .............. 326
Trailer towing........................ 206
Toyota Safety Sen se 2.5 ........ 252
Automatic High Beam .......... 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 282
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 268
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 257
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 279
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 326
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ................................................. 75Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents............................................. 78
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 498
Warning messages ................ 79
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 326
Traction motor (e lectric motor)70
Trailer sway control ............... 326
Trailer towing .......................... 206
Trail Mode ............................... 324
Transmission Driving mode select switch... 323
Hybrid transmission.............. 226
Trip meters ....... ................. 93, 104
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504
U
USB charging ports................ 365
Utility vehicle precautions ..... 337
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 364
Vanity mirrors ......................... 364
Vehicle data recordings ............. 7 Vehicle identification number496
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
...............................................326
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .349
VSC (Vehicle Stab ility Control)
...............................................326
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................289
Brake hold ............................461
Brake Override System ........461
Brake system ........................456
Downshifting .........................229
Drive-Start Control ................461
Electric power steering .........458
High coolant temperature .....457
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................459
Intuitive parking assist ..........298
Low engine oil pressure .......457
LTA (Lane Traci ng Assist) ....268
LTA indicator ........................459
Open door ............................140
Open hood............................140
Open window........................184
PKSB OFF indicator .............460
Pre-collision warn ing ............257
RCTA OFF indicator .............460
Seat belt reminder ........462, 463
Vehicle sway warning ...........272
Warning lights ABS ......................................458
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................461
Brake Override System ........461
Brake system ........................456
Charging system ..................456
Drive-Start Control ................461
Electric power steering .........458
Engine ..................................457
High coolant temperature .....457