2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Toyota Safety Sense
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regard-
ing installation of an RF-transmitter
system.
Further information regarding fre-
quency bands, power levels,
antenna positions and installation
provisions for the installation of RF-
transmitters, is available on request
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
High voltage parts and cables on
the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the radio frequency
transmitter (RF-transmitter).
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:• Engine speed/Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for the location of
recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according
to the vehicle grade level, options
and destinations with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and only
record images outside of the vehi-
cle in certain situations.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in
this computer to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and develop-
ment, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded
data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner
or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by
the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the
data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Recorded image information can
be erased by any authorized
Vehicle data recording

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Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer
The image recording function can be
disabled. However, if the function is dis-
abled, data from when the system oper-
ates will not be available.
The SRS airbag and seat belt pre-
tensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemicals. If the
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have
the systems of the SRS airbag and
seat belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified service
shop or any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer,
before you scrap your vehicle.
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Ave-
nue du Bourget 60-1140 Brussels,
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com
Toyota (GB) PLC Great Burgh,
Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey, KT18
5UX, UK
Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
■General precautions while driv- ing
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have
impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment
and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might
make and be ready to avoid acci- dents.
Driver distraction: Always give your
full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehi- cle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children
may injure themselves by playing with the side windows, the panoramic moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this
manual
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that, if
not obeyed, could cause
death or serious injury to
people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if
not obeyed, could cause
damage to or a malfunc-
tion in the vehicle or its
equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numerical
order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and
other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this, or Do not let this
happen.

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■Searching by name
Alphabetical index: P.615
■Searching by installation posi-
tion
Pictorial index: P.12
■Searching by symptom or
sound
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing): P.612
■Searching by title
Table of contents: P.2How to search

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12Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Side doors ..................................................................................... P.235
Locking/unlocking ........................................................................... P.235
Opening/closing the side windows .................................................. P.279
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ............................. P.571
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Back door ...................................................................................... P.240
Locking/unlocking ........................................................................... P.241
Opening from inside the cabin*1..................................................... P.243
Opening from outside.............................................................. P.242, 243
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Outside rear view mirrors ............................................................ P.277
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................... P.277
Folding the mirrors .......................................................................... P.278
Defogging the mirrors ..................................................................... P.432
Windshield wipers ........................................................................ P.332
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Precautions against winter season ................................................. P.422
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1............................. P.435
Precautions against car wash ......................................................... P.467
Replacing the wiper insert............................................................... P.508
Fuel filler door ............................................................................... P.336
Refueling method ............................................................................ P.336
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ............................................................ P.586
Charging port ................................................................................ P.106
Charging method ............................................................................ P.127
Tires ............................................................................................... P.487
Tire size/inflation pressure .............................................................. P.590
Winter tires/tire chain ...................................................................... P.422
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ............................. P.487
Coping with flat tires................................................................ P.548, 559
Hood ............................................................................................... P.476
Opening .......................................................................................... P.476
Engine oil ........................................................................................ P.587
Coping with overheat ...................................................................... P.578
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........... P.326
Turn signal lights .......................................................................... P.319
Front fog lights.............................................................................. P.331
Stop lights/tail lights..................................................................... P.326
Tail lights ....................................................................................... P.326
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................. P.315
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.516, Watts: P.591)
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Rear fog light
*2.............................................................................. P.331
License plate lights....................................................................... P.326
*1: If equipped
*2: It may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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