2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID warning

2784-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
1Folds the mirrors
2 Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror
folding switch in the neutral position
sets the mirrors to automatic mode.
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
■Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.603)
Folding the mirrors
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.

2804-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
direction, and hold it there for
approximately 4 seconds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again. After the side win-
dow is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 sec-ond or more.
If you release the switch while the side window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the side window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehi-cle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Door lock linked power window operation
●The power windows can be opened
and closed using the mechanical key.*
( P.572)
●The power windows can be opened
and closed using the wireless remote
control.* ( P.235)
●Vehicles with alarm: The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the
power window is closed using the door lock linked power window opera-tion function. ( P.79)*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Power window open reminder func-
tion
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
when the power switch is turned to OFF and the driver’s door is opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable fea-tures: P.603)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■Closing the power windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental opera- tion, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows.
It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also,
when riding with a child, it is recom- mended to use the window lock switch. ( P.281)
●Check to make sure that all passen- gers do not have any part of their
body in a position where it could be caught when a power window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and oper-
ating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibil-
ity of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the side window. Also, do not let a child
operate the power window by the wireless remote control or mechani-cal key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Before driving
This function can be used to pre-
vent children from accidentally
opening or closing a passenger
window.
Press the switch.
The indicator will come on and the
passenger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
■The window lock switch can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■When the 12-volt battery is discon- nected
The window lock switch is disabled. If
necessary, press the window lock switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
WARNING
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch to OFF, carry the key
and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam pro-tection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the
side window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protection function.
●The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught
just before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught
in the side window.
Preventing accidental oper-
ation (window lock switch)
A

2844-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
approximately 10 seconds after the
panoramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade closes and reopens. The
panoramic moon roof and electronic
sunshade will start to close.*
4 Check that the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade are fully
closed and release the switch.*: If the switch is released at the incor-
rect time, the procedure will have to
be performed again from the begin-
ning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not fully close even after
performing the above procedure cor- rectly, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Panoramic moon roof open reminder function
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display when the power switch is turned to OFF
and the driver’s door is opened with the panoramic moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)
can be changed. (Customizable fea- tures: P.603)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the elec-tronic sunshade
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the electronic sun-
shade is being operated.
●Do not let a child operate the elec-
tronic sunshade. Closing the elec- tronic sunshade on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the panoramic moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or head outside the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the panoramic moon roof.
■Opening and closing the pan-oramic moon roof
●The driver is responsible for pan-oramic moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental oper- ation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the panoramic
moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof.

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Before driving
WARNING
●Check to make sure that all passen- gers do not have any part of their
body in a position where it could be caught when the panoramic moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and oper-
ating the panoramic moon roof, operate the panoramic moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any pas- senger having any of their body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate panoramic moon roof by the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the panoramic moon
roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch to OFF, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam pro-
tection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the panoramic moon roof or
electronic sunshade is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate while the
switch is being pressed. Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not get caught.
■To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the
underside of the panoramic moon roof and the electronic sunshade. Your hand may get caught and you
could injure yourself. Also, if the vehi- cle is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the panoramic
moon roof could become very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the pan-
oramic moon roof
●Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are
no foreign objects, such as stones or ice, around the opening.
●Do not hit the surface or edge of the panoramic moon roof with hard objects.
■After the vehicle has been washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon roof, wipe any water off the pan-oramic moon roof. Otherwise, water
may enter the cabin when the pan- oramic moon roof is opened.

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5-1. Before driving
Driving
ilar to conventional vehicles, and it is
necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. Refer to “Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips”
( P.100).
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged-up, and the road could be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, as the road surface could be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driv-
ing on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance ( P.202)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly manner by driving while referring to the ECO Accelerator Guidance display.
Also, by using the ECO Accelerator Guidance it is easier to increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.
●When starting off: While staying within the ECO Accelerator Guidance range,
gradually depress the accelerator pedal and accelerate to the desired speed. If excessive acceleration is
avoided, the “Start” score will increase.
●When driving: After accelerating to the desired speed, release the accelera-tor pedal and drive at a stable speed
within the ECO Accelerator Guidance range. By keeping the vehicle within the ECO Accelerator Guidance range,
the “Cruise” score will increase.
●When stopping: When stopping the
vehicle, early releasing the accelera- tor pedal will cause the “Stop” score to increase.
■Restraining the hybrid system out-
put (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake ped-
als are depressed at the same time,
the hybrid system output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is operating.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observ- ing the following precautions is recom-mended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (600 miles):• Do not drive at extremely high
speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration.• Do not drive continuously in low
gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle regis- tration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P.586)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.

2905-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar
with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accel- erator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden accelera-
tion that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving
posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accel-
erator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-ing in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra atten-tion to pedestrians when the vehicle
is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s move- ment. Even though the vehicle is equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle
Alerting System, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or
stop the vehicle near flammable materials such as leaves, paper or rags.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is
any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will
not cause loss of steering or brak- ing control. However, power assist for the steering wheel may be lost
making it difficult to steer smoothly before stopping the vehicle depend-ing on the remaining charge in the
12-volt battery or usage conditions. In this situation, you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P.526
●Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. ( P.315)
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors
while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, head or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road
surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage
and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine brak-ing due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehi-
cle to skid.

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5-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to
make sure that the brakes are func- tioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not func-tioning properly, steering control
may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R. Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmis- sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmis- sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driv-ing position while the vehicle is
moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmis-sion and may result in a loss of
vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system
disengaged.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unex-pected rapid acceleration of the
vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury. Doing so can damage the transmis-
sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
■If you hear a squealing or scrap-ing noise (brake pad wear indica-tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.Rotor damage may result if the pads
are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake
pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-erate suddenly and unexpectedly,
causing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent acci-dents caused by the vehicle rolling
forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as
needed.