2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Before driving
ror mode and the optical mirror
mode.
When using the digital mirror
mode
 P.270
When using the optical mirror
mode
1 Press the menu button.
The icons will be displayed.
2Press or to
enable (ON)/disable (OFF) the
automatic anti-glare function.
The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 sec-onds or more.
■Adjusting the display (digital mirror mode)
●If the displayed image is adjusted, it may appear distorted. This is not a
malfunction.
●If the brightness of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror is set too high, it may cause eye strain. Adjust the Digital Rear-view Mirror to an appropriate
brightness. If your eyes become tired, change to optical mirror mode.
●The brightness of the Digital Rear-view Mirror will change automatically according to the brightness of the
area in front of your vehicle.
■To prevent the light sensors from
malfunctioning
To prevent the light sensors from mal- functioning, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the
Digital Rear-view Mirror or adjust the display settings while driving.Stop the vehicle and operate the
Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches. Failure to do so may cause a steer-
ing wheel operation error, resulting in an unexpected accident.
●Always pay attention to the vehi-cle’s surroundings.
The size of the vehicles and other
objects may look different when in digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to directly check the safety of the area around your vehicle, especially
behind the vehicle. Additionally, if a vehicle approaches from the rear in the dark, such as at
night, the surrounding area may appear dim.

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■Cleaning the mirror surface
If the mirror surface is dirty, the
image on the display may be diffi-
cult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently
using a soft dry cloth.
■Cleaning the camera
If the camera lens is dirty, the dis-
played image may not be clear. In
this case, clean it with a soft cloth
dampened with water or a swab.
■The camera
The camera for the Digital Rear-view Mirror is located as shown.
■The cooling fan
There is a cooling fan in the Digital
Rear-view Mirror. Cooling fan sounds may be heard when using the system.
WARNING
■To prevent causes of fire
If the driver continues using the Digi-
tal Rear-view Mirror while smoke or odor comes from the mirror, it may result in fire. Stop using the system
immediately and contact any autho- rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Cleaning the Digital Rear-
view Mirror
NOTICE
■To prevent the Digital Rear-view Mirror from malfunctioning
●Do not use detergents, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol to clean the mirror. They may discolor,
deteriorate or damage the mirror surface.
●Do not smoke, use matches, use
cigarette lighters or allow open flames near the mirror. It may dam-age the mirror or cause a fire.
●Do not remove, disassemble or modify the mirror.
■To prevent the camera from mal-functioning
●Observe the following precautions,
otherwise the Digital Rear-view Mir- ror may not operate properly.
• Do not strike or hit the camera or
subject it to a strong impact, as the camera installation position and angle may be changed.
• Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not allow an organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat-
ing to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as pos-sible.
• When cleaning the camera lens, wipe the camera lens with a damp
soft cloth. Do not strongly rub the camera lens, as it may be scratched and
will not be able to transmit a clear image.
• When applying colored film (includ- ing transparent film) to the rear win-dow glass, do not apply it to the
area in front of the camera. If film is applied to the area in front of the camera, the image from the
camera may not display properly.

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If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following table for
the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
NOTICE
●Do not subject the camera to a strong impact as this could cause a
malfunction. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
●Do not block the vent holes of the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror may
be hot, leading to a malfunction or a fire.
If you notice any symptoms

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SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is dif-
ficult to see.
The mirror surface is dirty.Clean the mirror surface gently,
using a soft dry cloth.
Sunlight or headlights are shin-
ing directly into the Digital Rear-
view Mirror.
Change to optical mirror mode.
(If the light is coming through
the panoramic moon roof [if
equipped], close the electronic
sunshade.)
• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV
tower, broadcasting station,
electric power plant, or other
location where strong radio
waves or electrical noise may
be present.
• The temperature around the
camera is extremely high/low.
• The ambient temperature is
extremely low.
• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the cam-
era lens.
• The vehicle is under fluores-
cent lights, sodium lights,
mercury lights, etc.
• Exhaust gas is obstructing the
camera.
Change to optical mirror mode.
(Change back to digital mirror
mode when the conditions have
improved.)
Foreign matters such as water
droplets or dust is on the cam-
era lens.Wipe the camera lens with a
damp soft cloth.

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The image is dif-
ficult to see.
The luggage in the luggage
compartment is reflected off the
rear window glass and obstruct-
ing the camera.
• Change to optical mirror
mode.
• Move the luggage to a posi-
tion where it does not obstruct
the camera or cover it with a
black cloth to reduce the
amount it is reflected off the
rear window glass.
The rear window glass is fogged
up.
Change to optical mirror mode.
After defogging the rear window
using the rear window defogger
(P.432), use the digital mirror
mode again.
The outside of the rear window
glass is dirty.Use the rear window wiper to
remove dirt.
The inside of the rear window
glass is dirty.Wipe the inside of rear window
glass with a damp soft cloth.
The image is out
of alignment.
The back door is not fully
closed.Fully close the back door.
The camera or its surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.
Change to optical mirror mode
and have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The display is
dim and is
displayed.
The system may be malfunc-
tioning.
Change to optical mirror mode
and have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
goes off.
SymptomLikely causeSolution

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is dis-
played.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror is
extremely hot.
(The display will gradually
become more dim. If the tem-
perature continues to increase,
the Digital Rear-view Mirror will
turn off.)
Reducing the cabin temperature
is recommended to reduce the
temperature of the mirror.
( will disappear when the
mirror becomes cool.)
If does not disappear even
though the mirror is cool, have
the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
The lever cannot
be operated
properly.The lever may be malfunction-
ing.
Change to optical mirror mode
and have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(To change to optical mirror
mode, press and hold the menu
button for approximately 10 sec-
onds.)
SymptomLikely causeSolution

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■When using the outside rear view mirrors in a cold weather
When it is cold and the outside rear view mirrors are frozen, it may not be possi-ble to fold/extend them or adjust the mir-
ror surface. Remove the ice, snow, etc. covering the outside rear view mirrors.
■Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers.
( P.432)
1To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
Outside rear view mir-
rors
The rear view mirror’s position
can be adjusted to enable suf-
ficient confirmation of the rear
view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions
while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driv-
ing.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are
operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur- faces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
Adjustment procedure
A
B
A
B
C
D

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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.