2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID change time

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Approximately five hours after
the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for sev-
eral minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine
spare parts and accessories for
Toyota vehicles are currently
available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their per-
formance, repair, or replace-
ment, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect
they may have on, your Toyota
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied with non-genuine Toyota
products. Modification with non-
genuine Toyota products could
affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
the modification may not be cov-
ered under warranty.
Also, remodeling like this will
have an effect on advanced
safety equipment such as
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 and
there is a danger that it will not
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Noise from under vehicle
after turning off the hybrid
system
Accessories, spare parts
and modification of your
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711-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P.71)
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a
power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following si tuations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric
energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with the
recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released
while driving with the shift lever in
D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed
while driving with the shift lever in
D or S.
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
The on/off operation of the EV indi-
cator can be changed. (
P.110)
■Conditions in which the gaso-
line engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and
stops automatically. However, it
may not stop automatically in the
following conditions
*:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charging
●When the temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
high or low
●When the heater is switched on
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not
stop automatically in other situa-
tions.
■Charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
battery does not need to be charged
from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will slowly dis charge. For this
reason, be sure to drive the vehicle
at least once every few months for
at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16
km). If the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes fully discharged
and you are unabl e to start the
hybrid system, contact your Toyota
dealer.

952-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the vehicle speed
Clock
Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS
clock).
For details, refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank.
In the following sit uations, the actual quantity of fuel remain ing in the tank
may not be displayed correctly. Refer to P.96 if the actual quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank is not displayed correctly.
• A small amount of fuel is added.
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopp ed on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance th at the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Outside temperature ( P.96)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P.105)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.466)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.226)
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
Speedometer color is changed fol-
lowing the selected driving mode or
when Trail Mode is turned on.
(  P.323, 324)
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

1042-1. Instrument cluster
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
has been driven si nce the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B
can be used to record and display
different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed item will be changed.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.
1
Brighter
2 Darker
■Brightness of the meter lights
(day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights
can be adjusted individually.
In the following si tuations, the
meters changes between day mode
and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are
off or when the ta il lights are on
but the surrounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new gear number appearing
on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly
an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if
the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immed iately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled
completely. ( P.490)
Odometer and trip meter
display
Changing the instrument
panel light brightness

1062-1. Instrument cluster
full-speed range (P.282)
Information display area
A variety of information can be dis-
played by selecting a menu icon.
Additionally, warning or sugges-
tion/advice pop- up displays will be
displayed in some situations.
Menu icons ( P.106)
■The multi-information display is
displayed when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
Background color of the multi-infor-
mation display is changed following
the selected drivi ng mode or when
Trail Mode is turned on. ( P.323,
324)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may
appear on the display. This phe-
nomenon is character istic of liquid
crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the dis-
play.
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
Scroll the screen
*/switch the
display
*/move the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play customizable items
Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and
history display (if equipped)
Linked with the hands-free
system, sending or receiving
call is displayed. For details
regarding the hands-free sys-
tem, refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can
be switched, a scroll bar or a
round icon that shows the num-
ber of registered screens is dis-
played.
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-infor-
mation display while driving,
pay extra attention to the safety
of the area aroun d the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the
multi-information display while
driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the
road, etc. ahead o f the vehicle.
■The information display at
low temperatures
 P.96
B
C
Changing the display
A
B
C
D

1082-1. Instrument cluster
hybrid system stops.
■ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/“Eco Score”
Displays a reference operation
range for using the accelerator
pedal according to driving condi-
tions, and a score result that
evaluates the current driving
status.
ECO Accelerator Guidance
“Eco Score”
ECO Accelerator GuidanceECO area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.).
Current acceleration Reference operation range
A zone is displayed
in blue under
the Eco area which can be used as
a reference operation range for
using the accelerator pedal accord-
ing to driving conditions such as
starting off and cruising.
The ECO Accelerator Guidance
display changes according to the
driving status, such as when start-
ing off or cruising.
It is easier to drive in an Eco-
friendly manner by driving accord-
ing to the display showing the
accelerator pedal operations and
staying within the reference opera-
tion range.
“Eco Score”
The driving status for the follow-
ing 3 situations are evaluated in
5 levels: Smooth start-off accel-
eration (“Start”), driving without
sudden acceleration (“Cruise”)
and smooth stopping (“Stop”).
Each time the vehicle is
stopped, a score result is dis-
played out of a perfect score of
100 points.
Score result
“Start”
“Cruise”
A
B
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

1102-1. Instrument cluster
with full-speed range
(P.282)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.279)
Select to display the following
navigation system-linked infor-
mation.
 Route guidance
 Compass display
Select to enable selection of an
audio source or track on the dis-
play.
■Drive information
2 items that are selected using
the “Drive Info Items” setting
(average speed, distance and
total time) can be displayed ver-
tically.
The displayed information
changes according to the “Drive
Info Type” setting (since the sys-
tem was started or between
resets). ( P.110)
Use the displayed information as a
reference only.
Following items will be displayed.
“Trip”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the
average vehicle speed since
hybrid system start
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance
driven since hybrid system start
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since hybrid system
start
*
*
: These items are r eset each time
the hybrid system stops.
 “Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the
average vehicle speed since the
display was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays 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 .
■Energy monitor
 P.125
■AWD system display
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each
Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Audio system-linked dis-
play
Vehicle information dis-
play
A

1112-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
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 linke d with the G-force
display and the course of the past
movement of the ball is displayed.
Press and hold to reset the
record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spin ning, its icon on
the display change s its color and
blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when driving mode is set to sport mode.
The illustration used is intended
as an example, and may differ
from the image that is actually
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Vehicle settings and the content
displayed on the screen can be
changed by using the meter
control switches.
■Setting procedure
1 Operate or of the
meter control switches and
select .
2 Operate or of the
meter control switches and
select the desired item.
• If the function is turned on and off or the volume, etc. is
changed on the setting
screen, the setting is changed
each time is pressed.
• For functions that allow oper- ation contents, display con-
tents, etc., of function to be
selected, the setting screen is
displayed by pressing and
holding . When the setting
screen is displayed, select the
setting or desired value (time,
etc.) with .
3 After changing the settings,
press of the meter control
switches.
■ LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) ( P.268)
Select to set up the following
items.
 “Lane Center”
Select to enable /disable the lane
centering function.
 “Sensitivity”
Select to set the lane departure
alert sensitivity.
“Sway Warning”
Select to enable/disable the vehicle
sway warning.
“Sway Sensitivity”
Select to set the vehicle sway warn-
ing sensitivity.
■ PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) ( P.257)
Select to set up the following
items.
Settings display
B
C
D