2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID stop start

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the hybrid system. Set the
parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Do not press the shift lever button after shifting the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the stuck tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution,
depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehi-
cle
Press to turn off TRC. ( P.417)
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the
vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear to avoid
striking other vehicles, objects or peo- ple. The vehicle may also lunge for-ward or lunge back suddenly as it
becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid
acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmis-sion and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even
after these procedures are per- formed, the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

6089-2. Customization
■Illumination (P.443)
*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift position linked door locking
function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed linked door locking
function would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the speed linked door locking func-
tion will operate.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be
locked.
●When the smart entry & start system is off, the selecting door to unlock cannot be
customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic door
lock function is activated, the signals will be generated in accordance with the
Operation signal (emergency flashers) settings.
Stopping operation using the
“A/C” button on the wireless
remote control
Press twice
Press once
––O
Press and hold
(short)
Press and hold
(long)
Off
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O–O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power switch
is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff––O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff––O
Footwell lighting*OnOff––O
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
settingABC
ABC

613What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
can be started in a temporary
way. ( P.572)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.573)
 Is the power switch in ON? If you
cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON.
( P.316)
 It is locked automatically to pre-
vent theft of the vehicle.
( P.311)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock
switch is pressed. ( P.281)
 The auto power off function will
be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACC or ON (the hybrid system
is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P.313)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( P.541, 542)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.320)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.534, 544)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.79)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.544)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot
be turned after the hybrid
system is stopped (vehicles
with steering lock function)
The windows do not open or
close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is turned
off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle

619Alphabetical Index
Operation ................................... 282
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 534
If a warning light turns on ........... 534
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 544
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 573
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 571
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ................. 527
If you have a flat tire........... 548, 559
If you lose your keys .................. 570
If you think something is wrong.. 532
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 582
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 529
If your vehicle overheats ............ 578
Emergency brake signal .............. 416
Emergency flashers ..................... 526
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
..................................................... 548
Energy monitor ............................. 226
Engine
Compartment ............................. 479
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 47
Hood .......................................... 476
How to start the hybrid system... 310
Identification number.................. 585
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Overheating ............................... 578
Power switch .............................. 310
Engine coolantCapacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
High coolant temperature warning
light .......................................... 535
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Engine coolant temperature 187, 193
Engine oil
Capacity ..................................... 587
Checking .................................... 479
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
EV/HV mode selection switch........ 86
EV driving range ........................... 103
EV mode ..........................................85
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 47
Extended Headlight Lighting system
..................................................... 327
F
Flat tire ................................... 548, 559
Tire pressure warning system .... 488
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 590
Hybrid transmission.................... 589
Rear differential .......................... 589
Washer ....................................... 483
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Footwell lights............................... 443
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

620Alphabetical Index
light.............................................. 541
Front position lights
Light switch ................................ 326
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .......................... 435
Front seat heaters ........................ 440
Front seats .................................... 258
Adjustment ................................. 258
Cleaning ..................................... 469
Correct driving posture................. 33
Driving position memory ............ 261
Head restraints........................... 264
Memory recall function ............... 262
Seat heaters............................... 440
Seat position memory ................ 261
Seat ventilators .......................... 440
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Turn signal lever ........................ 319
Fuel
Capacity ..................................... 586
Fuel gauge ......................... 187, 193
Gas station information .............. 716
Information ................................. 592
Refueling .................................... 336
Type ........................................... 586
Warning light .............................. 541
Fuel filler door .............................. 337
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
Opener ....................................... 337
Refueling .................................... 336
Fuel gauge ............................ 187, 193
Fuses ............................................. 513
G
Gas station information ............... 716
Gauges .................................. 187, 193
Glove box ...................................... 446
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) system ......................................... 414
H
Headlight cleaner .......................... 332
Headlights ..................................... 326
Automatic headlight leveling ...... 327
Automatic High Beam (AHB)...... 328
Extended Headlight Lighting system
................................................. 327
Light switch ................................ 326
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Head restraints.............................. 264
Head-up display ............................ 222
Heated steering wheel ..................440
Heated Windshield Defroster....... 435
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Heated steering wheel ............... 440
Hybrid battery (traction battery).. 128
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 432
Seat heaters ............................... 440
High coolant temperature warning
light ..............................................535
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
High voltage components ..............95
Hill-start assist control ................. 416
Hood............................................... 476
Warning message ...................... 544
Hooks
Cargo hooks ............................... 449
Coat hooks ................................. 463
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .......... 32
Horn ............................................... 266
HV mode ..........................................85
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Charging............................. 127, 135
Location........................................ 95
Specification ............................... 586
Hybrid battery (traction battery)

621Alphabetical Index
charge mode ................................. 85
Hybrid system
ACCESSORY mode .................. 313
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Brake Override System .............. 289
Emergency shut off system.......... 99
Energy monitor/consumption screen
................................................. 226
High voltage components ............ 95
How to start the hybrid system... 310
Hybrid System Indicator ..... 187, 196
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 310
Overheating ............................... 578
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Plug-in hybrid system precautions95
Power (ignition) switch ............... 310
Regenerative braking ................... 90
Starting the hybrid system ......... 310
Hybrid System Indicator ...... 187, 196
Hybrid transmission ..................... 315
I
Identification number
Engine ........................................ 585
Vehicle ....................................... 584
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 310
Auto power off function .............. 313
Changing the power switch modes
................................................. 313
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Starting the hybrid system ......... 310
Illuminated entry system ............. 443
Immobilizer system ........................ 77
Indicators ...................................... 180
Initialization
Items to initialize ........................ 609
Panoramic moon roof................. 283Power back door ........................ 248
Power windows .......................... 279
Tire pressure warning system .. 492,
493
Inside rear view mirror ......... 267, 268
Installing a child restraint system to
a front passenger seat ................. 52
Instrument cluster light control. 191,
199
Interior lights ................................. 443
Switch......................................... 444
Intrusion sensor.............................. 80
ISOFIX lower anchorages ..............63
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............... 477
Vehicle-equipped jack ........ 549, 560
Jack handle ...........................549, 560
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade ................... 283
Panoramic moon roof ................. 283
Power back door opener and closer
................................................. 246
Power windows .......................... 279
K
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system ......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Keys ............................................... 232
Battery-saving function............... 254
Electronic key .............................232
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
If you lose your keys ..................570
Key number plate .......................232
Keyless entry...................... 233, 253
Mechanical key .......................... 234
Power switch .............................. 310

624Alphabetical Index
Function ..................................... 343
Warning light .............................. 537
Warning message .............. 341, 547
Personal lights .............................. 444
Switch ........................................ 444
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ... 403
Indicator ..................................... 184
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ........... 410
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ......................... 407
Warning light .............................. 538
Plug-in hybrid system .................... 84
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .......... 86
AUTO EV/HV mode ..................... 85
Driving tips ................................. 100
EV driving range ........................ 103
EV mode ...................................... 85
EV/HV mode selection switch ...... 86
Features ....................................... 84
How to charge ............................ 135
HV mode ...................................... 85
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode .............................. 85
Power back door switch ...... 243, 244
Power control unit coolant .......... 481
Capacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 482
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 422
Radiator ..................................... 482
Power outlets ................................ 453
Power sources .............................. 124
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ........................ 416
Warning light .............................. 536
Power switch ................................ 310
Auto power off function .............. 313
Changing the power switch modes
................................................. 313
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 526
Starting the hybrid system.......... 310
Power windows
Catch protection function ........... 279
Door lock linked window operation
................................................. 280
Jam protection function .............. 279
Operation ...................................279
Window lock switch .................... 281
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Enabling/disabling the pre-collision
system...................................... 346
Function ..................................... 343
Warning light .............................. 537
Warning message .............. 341, 547
Predictive efficient drive ................ 93
R
Radar cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................368
Radiator ......................................... 482
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert)
RCTA Function................... 386, 391
Warning message ...................... 388
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert (RCTA)
..................................................... 386
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder
light ..............................................542
Rear seat........................................259
Folding down the rear seatbacks260
Head restraints ........................... 264
Seat heaters ............................... 441
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Turn signal lever......................... 319
Wattage ...................................... 591
Rear view mirror

626Alphabetical Index
Side airbags .................................... 39
Side doors ..................................... 235
Side mirrors .................................. 277
Adjustment ................................. 277
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 387
Folding ....................................... 278
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
................................................. 432
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Turn signal lever ........................ 319
Side windows ................................ 279
Smart entry & start system .......... 253
Antenna location ................ 241, 253
Entry functions ........................... 235
Starting the hybrid system ......... 310
Warning message ...................... 544
Snow tires ..................................... 422
Spare tire
Storage location ......................... 560
Spark plug ..................................... 589
Specifications ............................... 584
Speed limiter ................................. 384
Speedometer ......................... 187, 193
Sport mode ................................... 411
SRS airbags .................................... 39
Steering lock
Column lock release .................. 311
Steering lock system warning mes-
sage ......................................... 311
Steering wheel
Adjustment ................................. 266
Heated steering wheel ............... 440
Meter control switches ....... 200, 212
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Storage feature ............................. 445
Storage precautions ..................... 446
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...... 582
Sunshade ...................................... 282Sun visors ..................................... 453
Switches
“ODO TRIP” switch ............ 191, 199
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .......... 86
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 328
Brake hold switch .......................323
Cruise control .............................382
Digital Rear-view Mirror control
switches ...................................268
Door lock switch ......................... 238
Driving mode select switch......... 411
Driving position memory switches
................................................. 261
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................369
Electronic sunshade switch ........ 282
Emergency flashers switch ........ 526
EV/HV mode selection switch ...... 86
Fog light switch .......................... 331
Fuel filler door opener switch ..... 337
Heated steering wheel ............... 440
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 310
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor can-
cel switch ................................... 80
Light switch ................................ 326
LTA switch.................................. 358
Meter control switches ....... 200, 212
Outside rear view mirror switches
................................................. 277
Paddle shift switches..........317, 318
Panoramic moon roof switches .. 282
Parking brake switch ..................320
Power back door switch ..... 243, 244
Power switch .............................. 310
Power window switch ................. 279
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch............432
Rear window wiper and washer
switch ....................................... 334
Seat heater switches ..................441
Seat ventilators switches............441