2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID traction control

4265-6. Driving tips
cautions to ensure your driving
enjoyment and to help prevent the
closure of areas to off-road vehi-
cles:
 Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are per-
mitted to travel.
 Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before enter-
ing private property.
 Do not enter areas that are
closed. Honor gates, barriers
and signs that restrict travel.
 Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or
travel delayed to prevent dam-
age to roads.
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury or damage to your vehi-
cle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the
underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the hybrid battery (traction battery),
hybrid system or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compart-
ment may cause severe damage to the hybrid system.
●Water entering the hybrid transmis-sion will cause deterioration in transmission quality. The malfunc-
tion indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may
also enter the hybrid transaxle case, reducing the gear oil’s lubri-cating qualities.

4386-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
If the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem is used while the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehicle,
electricity from an external power
source can be used minimizing the
drop in charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Charging will be conducted automati-
cally after the Remote Air Conditioning
System is stopped.
Check the temperature setting of
the air conditioning system.
(P.431)
The Remote Air Conditioning System
will operate in accordance with the tem-
perature settings of the air conditioning
system.
Press and hold “A/C” on the wire-
less remote control to operate the
Remote Air Conditioning System.
The system can be stopped by press-
ing “A/C” twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the
following conditions are met:
●The shift lever is in P.
●The power switch is off.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
■Remote Air Conditioning System
automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off
under the following conditions:
●About 20 minutes have passed since
operation began
●Any one of the operating conditions is
not met
The system may also shut off if the
charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low.
■Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the follow-
ing situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is low
Remote Air Conditioning
System
The Remote Air Conditioning
System uses electrical energy
stored in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and allows
the air conditioning to be oper-
ated by remote control.
Before leaving the vehicle
Activating the Remote Air
Conditioning System

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
●The outside temperature is extremely
low
●When the hybrid system is cool (for
example, after being left for a long time in low temperatures)
■Windshield defogger
When defogging the windshield using
the Remote Air Conditioning System, defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than during
normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity
or air conditioning set temperature.
■Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System
●When the outside temperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to restricted operation of the air condi-
tioning.
●When the outside heat exchanger
becomes frosted over, heating perfor- mance may decline due to automati-cally switching to the frost removal
operation. ( P.432)
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operating.
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.254
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-tem, the air conditioning compressor
or cooling fan may spin and an operat- ing noise may be heard.However, this does not indicate a mal-
function.
●The air conditioning operation
switches, etc. will not operate while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.232
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P.511
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.607)
WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle. Even when the system is in use, the
internal temperature may still reach a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off.
Children and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehy-dration or hypothermia, or could
result in death or serious injury.
●Depending on the surrounding envi-
ronment, signals from the wireless switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when neces-sary.
●Do not operate “A/C” on the wire-less remote control if the hood is
open. The air conditioning may operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical
cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being dis-charged
Use “A/C” on the wireless remote control only when necessary.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
• A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be shown while the driving assist systems such as PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if
equipped) or the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped) is operating. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to decel- erate the vehicle or follow the instruc-tion shown on the multi-information
display. • A warning message is shown when Brake Override System operates.
( P.289) • A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control or Parking Support
Brake function (if equipped) operates ( P.289, 403). Follow the instructions on the multi-information display.
●If a message about an operation of the power switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the power
switch is shown when the incorrect pro-
cedure for starting the hybrid system is
performed or the power switch is oper-
ated incorrectly. Follow the instructions
shown on the multi-information display
to operate the power switch again.
●If a message about a shift lever opera- tion is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that
requires shifting the shift lever may be
shown on the multi-information display.
In that case, follow the instruction of the
message and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replen-
ishment of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-
information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method
such as closing the open door or replen-
ishing a consumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Man-ual is displayed
●If the following messages are shown, follow the instructions, accordingly.
• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” ( P.388) • “RCTA Unavailable” ( P.388)
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.578) • “Exhaust Filter Full” ( P.414)
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
• “Plug-in Charging System Malfunc- tion”• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Charging system malfunction” • “Check Engine”• “Traction battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction” • “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-tion”
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-
tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
•“Oil Pressure Low” • “Braking Power Low”
●If any of the following messages are

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
12-volt battery.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to
a level surface and check if the mes- sage disappears.
■If a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-
played (if equipped)
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.341, 534)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)*
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
■If a message that indicates the mal- function of radar sensor is dis-
played
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.341, 534)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
■If “Radar Cruise Control Temporar- ily Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system (if equipped) is
suspended temporarily or until the prob- lem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods: P.341)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system (if equipped)
cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
■Warning buzzer
 P.542
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on the multi-information display
 P.543
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Par- tial Limit On AC/Heater Opera-
tion” is frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relat- ing to the charging system or the 12-
volt battery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Maintenance Reqd. For Trac-tion Battery At Your Dealer” is
shown
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is scheduled to be inspected or
replaced. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle with- out having the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) inspected will cause the hybrid system not to start.
●If the hybrid system does not start, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

616Alphabetical Index
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
Automatic headlight leveling system
..................................................... 327
Automatic High Beam (AHB) ....... 328
Automatic light control system ... 326
Auxiliary box ................................. 448
Average fuel economy . 201, 213, 216
Average vehicle speed ......... 204, 216
B
Back door ...................................... 240
Hands Free Power Back Door ... 244
Power back door ........................ 243
Wireless remote control ............. 243
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Wattage...................................... 591
Battery (12-volt battery) ............... 484
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 573
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 422
Replacing ................................... 576
Warning light .............................. 535
Battery (traction battery)................ 95
Charging ............................ 127, 135
Location ....................................... 95
Specification............................... 586
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............ 386
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 389
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
................................................. 391
Bottle holders ............................... 447
Brake
Brake Hold ................................. 323
Parking brake ............................. 320
Regenerative braking ................... 90Warning light .............................. 534
Brake assist...................................415
Brake Hold ..................................... 323
Brake Override System ................ 289
Break-in tips .................................. 289
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............386
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 389
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
................................................. 391
C
Card holder.................................... 448
Care
Aluminum wheels .......................466
Exterior ....................................... 466
Front camera .............................. 339
Interior ........................................469
Radar sensor.............................. 339
Seat belts ...................................469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467
Cargo hooks .................................. 449
Chains ............................................ 424
Charging
“My Room Mode” .......................164
AC charging cable ...................... 109
Charging equipment ................... 106
Charging indicator ...................... 107
Charging messages ................... 172
Charging procedure ................... 135
Charging schedule function........ 144
Charging time may increase ...... 134
High voltage components............. 95
How to charge ............................ 135
Information related to charging dis-
play .......................................... 131
Opening and closing the charging
port lid ...................................... 107
Power sources precautions ........ 126
Power sources that can be used 124
Safety functions.......................... 132
When charging cannot be carried

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)

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