2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID sport mode

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3 3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-
information display with a message.
*2: Depending on the operating condi-
tion, the color and illuminating/flash-
ing state of the light change.
*3: The light comes on when the system
is turned off.
*4: Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF
indicator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Toyota parking assist-sensor func-
tion is on. It will turn off after a few
seconds.
*5: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside
rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
the indicator will flash for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8: The displayed indicator changes
according to the current plug-in
hybrid system operation mode.
*9: This light illuminates on the center
panel. BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*5, 6 (if equipped)
(P.387)
BSM OFF indicator
*3, 5 (if
equipped) (P.387)
RCTA OFF indicator
*3, 5 (if
equipped) (P.387)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*5 (P.323)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*5 (P.323)
Security indicator
*9 (P.77,
79)
“READY” indicator (P.310)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*7 (P.190)
EV indicator (P.90)
Parking brake indicator
(P.320)
EV drive mode indicator
*8
(P.86)
AUTO EV/HV mode indica-
tor
*8 (P.86)
HV drive mode indicator
*8
(P.86)
Hybrid battery charge mode
indicator
*8 (P.87)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P.411)
Sport mode indicator
(P.411)
Trail Mode indicator
(P.413)
PASSENGER AIR BAG
indicator
*5, 9 (P.48)

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3 3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
setting (since the system was
started or between resets).
(P.206)
Use the displayed information as a ref-
erence only.
Following items will be displayed.
“Trip”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the aver-
age vehicle speed since hybrid sys-
tem start
*
• “Distance”: Displays the distance
driven since hybrid system start*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since hybrid system start*
*
: These items are reset each time the
hybrid system stops.
“Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the aver-
age vehicle speed since the display
was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displays 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.226
■Tire pressure
P.488
■AWD system display
Front tire direction display
Displays the operation amount and
direction of the steering wheel via
changes to the front tires on the dis-
play.
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each 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 linked with the G-force dis-
play and the course of the past move-
ment of the ball is displayed.
Press and hold to reset the record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spinning, its icon on the
display changes its color and blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when driv-
ing 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-information display.
A
B
C
D
E

3005-1. Before driving
Except for GR SPORT models
457 mm (18.0 in.)
461 mm (18.1 in.)
Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch
ball
A
B

3025-1. Before driving
For GR SPORT models
457 mm (18.0 in.)
461 mm (18.1 in.)
536 mm (21.1 in.)
538 mm (21.2 in.)
A
B
C
D

3045-1. Before driving
Except for GR SPORT models
2 mm (0.07 in.)
13 mm (0.5 in.)
A
B

3065-1. Before driving
For GR SPORT models
2 mm (0.07 in.)
13 mm (0.5 in.)
A
B

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5
5-2. Driving procedures
Driving*1: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever to
D for normal driving.
*2: Vehicles with paddle shift switches
only: Selecting shift ranges in the D
position allows suitable use of
engine braking. ( P.317)
*3: By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerating
force and engine braking force.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range or cruise control activated (if
equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, or cruise
control will not be canceled.
●While driving in D or S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. ( P.317, 318)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P.411)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive- Start Control)
 P.294
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose and
functions
Shift
positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/start-
ing the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1, 2
SS mode driving*3
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sud-
den acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) will not be charging, even when the engine is
running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift lever in N for a long
period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not
being able to start.

3185-2. Driving procedures
●When the shift lever is shifted to a
position other than D
●When the “+” paddle shift switch is
held down for a period of time
When the shift lever is in the S posi-
tion, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped) can be oper-
ated as follows:
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1 to S6,
will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The initial shift range in S mode is
set automatically to S4.*
*: It is set to S3 when the driving mode
is set to sport mode. ( P.411)
■S mode
●You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine braking force.
●A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and engine braking
force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
●To prevent the engine from over-rev-ving, upshifting may automatically
occur when the shift range is 1 or 2.
●When the shift range is 4 or lower,
holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to 6.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per- formance, downshifting operation may sometimes be restricted. In some cir-
cumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches (if equipped) is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately. (In this situation, the transmission will oper-ate in the same manner as when the
shift lever is in D.)
Changing shift ranges in S
mode