2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID light

RAV4 HEV_OM_OM0R102U_(U)
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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................6
Reading this manual ................ 11
How to search .......................... 12
Pictorial index .......................... 14
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 26
For safe driving ................ 27
Seat belts ......................... 29
SRS airbags ..................... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 43
Exhaust gas precautions.. 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 49
Child restraint systems..... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 65
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .... 70
Hybrid system precautions ....................................... 75
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 80
Alarm................................ 81
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators....................................... 86
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch multi-information dis-
play) ............................... 93Gauges and meters (with
12.3-inch multi-information
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/consumption screen.......................... 125
3-1. Key information Keys .............................. 130
3-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 135
Back door ...................... 141
Smart key system .......... 155
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 160
Rear seats ..................... 161
Driving position memory 163
Head restraints .............. 166
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............... 169
Inside rear view mirror ... 170
Digital Rear-view Mirror . 172
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 181
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 183
Moon roof ...................... 186
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators
3Before driving

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Panoramic moon roof....189
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......... 195
Cargo and luggage ....... 202
Vehicle load limits ......... 205
Trailer towing ................ 206
Dinghy towing ............... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehi-cles without smart key sys-
tem) ............................. 217
Power (ignition) switch (vehi- cles with smart key system).................................... 219
EV drive mode .............. 224
Hybrid transmission ...... 226
Turn signal lever ........... 230
Parking brake ................ 231
Brake Hold .................... 235
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............ 237
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 240
Fog light switch ............. 244
Windshield wipers and washer......................... 244
Rear window wiper and washer......................... 247
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 2494-5. Using the driving support
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 252
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 268
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 279
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ... 282
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 293
Intuitive parking assist ... 298
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function .............. 307
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................... 312
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) ...... 318
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles)
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Driving mode s elect switch
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Trail Mode (AWD vehicles) .................................... 324
Driving assist systems ... 326
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid Electric Vehicle driv-ing tips ......................... 332
Winter driving tips .......... 334
Utility vehicle precautions .... ...

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4Driving

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5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................... 342
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 349
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 352
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 355
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 359
5-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 364
Garage door opener...... 375
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 384
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 387
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 390
General maintenance.... 392
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams .......................... 394
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service pre-cautions ....................... 396Hood ..............................
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Positioning a floor jack .. 399
Engine compartment ..... 401
12-volt battery................ 407
Tires .............................. 409
Tire inflation pressure .... 420
Wheels .......................... 422
Air conditioning filter ...... 424
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent.............................. 426
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 429
Wireless remote control/elec- tronic key battery ......... 433
Checking and replacing fuses ............................ 436
Headlight aim ................ 438
Light bulbs ..................... 439
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers....... 448
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 449
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising.................................... 450
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 451
If you think something is wrong........................... 455
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................... 456
If a warning message is dis- played.......................... 466
If you have a flat tire...... 471
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 480
If you lose your keys ..... 481
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ................... 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system) 483
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ....................... 485
If your vehicle overheats 490
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 493
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 496
Fuel information ............ 505
Tire information ............. 507
8-2. Customization Customizable features .. 517
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........... 531
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 534Reporting safet
y defects for
Canadian owners ........ 535
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 535
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 537
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 544
What to do if... (Trouble- shooting) ..................... 548
Alphabetical Index ........ 551
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors ......... ................................. ................................P.135
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.135
Opening/closing the side windows ............................... ........P.183
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ..........P.136, 483
Warning messages ..............................................................P.466
Back door ...................................................... .....................P.141
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.143
Opening from inside the cabin
*............................................P.145
Opening from outside........................................... ........P.144, 145
Warning messages ..............................................................P.466
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................P.181
Adjusting the mirror angle ..................................... ...............P.181
Folding the mirrors ...............................................................P.182
Defogging the mirrors
*.........................................................P.344
Windshield wipers .............................................. ...............P.244
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Precautions against winter season ......................................P.334
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.347
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.385
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.429
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.249
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.249
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.497
Tires ....................................................................................P.409
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.502
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.334
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.409
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.471
Hood ....................................................................................P.398
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.398
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.498
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.490
Warning messages ..............................................................P.466
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.237
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.230
Parking lights .....................................................................P.237
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.237
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.237
Fog lights
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LED accessory lights
*........................................................P.237
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights ....................P.230, 237
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.237
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.439, Watts: P.504)
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Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ...................................................P.226
License plate lights........................................... .................P.237
Side turn signal lights
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