2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID warning

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Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function/RCTA func-
tion on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind
spot of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside
rear view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, both outside rear view mirror
indicators will flash.
Multimedia Display (RCTA func-
tion only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon ( P.392) for
the detected side will be displayed.
BSM OFF indicator/RCTA OFF
indicator
When the Blind Spot Monitor is dis-
abled, the BSM OFF indicator illumi-
nates.
When the RCTA function is disabled,
the RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function
only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer will sound from
behind the rear seat.
The BSM function and the RCTA
function can be enabled/disabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.206, 217)
The BSM function/RCTA function will
be enabled each time the power switch
is turned to ON.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the RCTA function
There is a limit to the degree of recog- nition accuracy and control perfor-mance that this system can provide,
do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for pay-ing attention to the vehicle’s sur-
roundings and driving safely.
System components
A
B
Turning the BSM func-
tion/RCTA function on/off
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■Outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to
hear over loud noises such as high audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavail-able” or “RCTA Unavailable” is
shown on the multi-information display
The sensor voltage has become abnor-
mal, or water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of the rear bumper. ( P.388)
Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function nor- mally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” or “RCTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information
display
There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected
at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.206, 217)
WARNING
■To ensure the system can oper- ate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed inside the left and right sides of the rear bumper respectively.
Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can function cor-rectly.
●Keep the sensors and the sur-rounding areas on the rear bumper
clean at all times. If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message ( P.388) will be
displayed. In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehi-cle with the operation conditions of
the BSM function ( P.390) satis- fied for approximately 10 minutes. If the warning message does not dis-
appear, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

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■Vehicles that can be detected
by the Blind Spot Monitor
The BSM function uses radar sen-
sors to detect the following vehicles
traveling in adjacent lanes and
advises the driver of the presence
of such vehicles via the indicators
on the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in
areas that are not visible using
the outside rear view mirrors
(the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching
rapidly from behind in areas that
are not visible using the outside
rear view mirrors (the blind
spots)
■The BSM function detection
areas
The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.
WARNING
●Do not subject a sensor or its sur- rounding area on the rear bumper
to a strong impact. If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may mal-
function and vehicles may not be detected correctly. In the following situations, have
your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers), alu-minum tape, etc. to a sensor or its
surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or sur-rounding area on the rear bumper.
●If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.
The Blind Spot Monitor
function
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To re-enable the system, select on
the multi-information display, select
and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain
off even if the power switch is turned to
ON after the power switch has been
turned off.
■The system can be operated when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Toyota parking assist-sensor function is on.
●The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
●The shift lever is in other than P.
■If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on the multi-information
display
A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow,
dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at
low temperatures, a warning message
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
There is a limit to the degree of recog- nition accuracy and control perfor-mance that this system can provide,
do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for pay-ing attention to the vehicle’s sur-
roundings and driving safely.
■To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
●Do not attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate (especially fluo-
rescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wireless antenna near a radar sensor.
●Do not subject the surrounding area of the sensor to a strong impact. If
subjected to an impact, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the front or rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
●Do not attach a license plate cover.
●Keep your tires properly inflated.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable the
function as it may operate even though there is no possibility of a colli-sion.
●Failing to observe the warnings above.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.
■Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water
or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not
spray the sensors directly, as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunc-tion.
●When using steam to clean the vehicle, do not direct steam too
close to the sensors as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

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may be displayed or the sensor may not
be able to detect an object. Once the ice
melts, the system will return to normal.
If a warning message is displayed even
if the sensor is clean, there may be a
sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is
displayed on the multi-information
display (vehicles with PKSB)
Water may be continuously flowing over
the sensor surface, such as in a heavy
rain. When the system determines that it
is normal, the system will return to nor-
mal.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are lim-
ited to the areas around the vehicle’s
front and rear bumpers.
●The following situations may occur
during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object
and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may
be impossible.
• Detection may be impossible if static
objects draw too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between
static object detection and display
(warning buzzer sounds). Even at low
speeds, there is a possibility that the
object will come within 25 cm (9.8 in.)
before the display is shown and the
warning buzzer sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer
due to the volume of the audio system
or air flow noise of the air conditioning
system.
• It may be difficult to hear the sound of this system due to the buzzers of
other systems.
■Objects which the system may not
properly detect
The shape of the object may prevent the
sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●Cotton, snow and other materials that
absorb sound waves
●Sharply-angled objects
●Low objects
●Tall objects with upper sections pro-
jecting outwards in the direction of
your vehicle
People may not be detected if they are
wearing certain types of clothing.
■Situations in which the system may
not operate properly
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-
rounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect
objects. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
●There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this
problem.)
●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area
will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor
is frozen the sensor display may be
displayed abnormally, or objects, such
as a wall, may not be detected.
●When a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●When vehicle horns, vehicle detec-

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*: If equipped
■Parking Support Brake func-
tion (static objects)
 P.407
■Parking Support Brake func-
tion (rear-crossing vehicles)
 P.410
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)*
The Parking Support Brake
system consists of the follow-
ing functions that operate
when driving at a low speed or
backing up, such as when
parking. When the system
determines that the possibility
of a collision with a detected
object is high, a warning oper-
ates to urge the driver to take
evasive action. If the system
determines that the possibility
of a collision with a detected
object is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the colli-
sion or help reduce the impact
of the collision.
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.
Always drive while checking the
safety of the surroundings of the vehi- cle.
Depending on the vehicle and road
conditions, weather, etc., the system may not operate.
The detection capabilities of sensors
and radars are limited. Always drive while checking the safety of the sur-roundings of the vehicle.
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully,
taking care to observe your sur- roundings. The Parking Support Brake system is designed to pro-
vide support to lessen the severity of collisions. However, it may not operate in some situations.
●The Parking Support Brake system is not designed to stop the vehicle
completely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal immediately as brake control will be canceled after approximately 2 seconds.
●It is extremely dangerous to check the system operations by intention-
ally driving the vehicle into the direction of a wall, etc. Never attempt such actions.
■When to disable the Parking Sup-port Brake
In the following situations, disable the Parking Support Brake as the system may operate even though there is no
possibility of a collision.
●When inspecting the vehicle using
a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free roller.

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The Parking Support Brake can be
enabled/disabled on the screen
of the multi-information display. All
of the Parking Support Brake func-
tions (static objects and rear-cross-
ing vehicles) are enabled/disabled
simultaneously. ( P.206, 217)
When the Parking Support Brake is dis-
abled, the PKSB OFF indicator
( P.184) illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
To re-enable the system, select on
the multi-information display, select
and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain
off even if the power switch is turned to
ON after the power switch has been
turned off.
WARNING
●When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport ves-
sel.
●If the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than specified are installed.
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.
●When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a tow-ing eyelet, bumper protector (an
additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow.
●When using automatic car washing devices.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or
is malfunctioning.
●When the vehicle is driven in a
sporty manner or off-road.
●When the tires are not properly
inflated.
●When the tires are very worn.
●When tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture
repair kit are used.
●When your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency towing.
NOTICE
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display and the PKSB OFF indicator illuminates
If this message is displayed immedi-
ately after the power switch is changed to ON, operate the vehicle carefully, paying attention to your sur-
roundings. It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for a certain amount of time before the system returns to
normal. (If the system does not return to normal after driving for a while, clean the sensors and their surround-
ing area on the bumpers.)
Enabling/Disabling the Park-
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If the hybrid system output restric-
tion control or brake control oper-
ates, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display, head-up
display (if equipped) or Multimedia
Display, to alert the driver.
Depending on the situation, hybrid sys-
tem output restriction control will oper-
ate to either limit acceleration or restrict
output as much as possible.
Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (accelera-
tion restriction)
Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Multi-information display and head-up
display: “Object Detected Ahead Speed
Reduced” (no warning displayed on the
head-up display)
Multimedia Display: No warning dis-
played
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Does not sound
Hybrid system output restriction
control is operating (output
restricted as much as possible)
The system has determined that stron-
ger-than-normal brake operation is nec-
essary.
Multi-information display and head-up
display: “Brake!”
Multimedia Display: “BRAKE!”PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Brake control is operating
The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Multi-information display and head-up
display: “Brake!”
Multimedia Display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Vehicle stopped by system oper-
ation
The vehicle has been stopped by brake
control operation.
Multi-information display and head-up
display: “Switch to brake” (If the accel-
erator pedal is not depressed, “Press
Brake Pedal” will be displayed.)
Multimedia Display: “Press Brake
Pedal”
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated (If the
accelerator pedal is not depressed, the
indicator is not illuminated.)
Buzzer: Short beep
If the Parking Support Brake deter-
mines that a collision with a
detected object is possible, the
hybrid system output will be
restricted to restrain any increase in
the vehicle speed. (Hybrid system
output restriction control: See figure
2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal
continues to be depressed, the
brakes will be applied automatically
to reduce the vehicle speed. (Brake
Display and buzzer for
hybrid system output
restriction control and brake
control
System overview