2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID change time

3105-2. Driving procedures
5-2.Driving pro cedu res
1Check that the AC charging
cable is disconnected. (P.135)
2Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set. (P.320)
The parking brake indicator will come
on.
3Check that the shift lever is set
in P.
4Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system
cannot be started.
5Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
6Check that the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power
switch illumination operates as follows.
●When driver’s door or front passen-
ger’s door is opened, the power
switch illumination illuminates.
●When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electronic key on your
person, the power switch illumination
blinks.
●When the power switch is in ACC or
ON, the power switch illumination illu-
minates.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to OFF, the
power switch illumination illuminates
for a certain amount of time. After-
wards, the power switch illumination
turns off.
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. (P.77)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the
instructions.
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following oper-
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or
changes power switch modes.
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Driving
■When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving
conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the
flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is
until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is
able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the
hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tempera-
ture increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
P.91
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart entry & start system.
Refer to P.573 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P.232
■Conditions affecting operation
P.254
■Note for the entry function
P.255
■Steering lock function (if equipped)
●After turning the power switch to OFF
and opening and closing the doors,
the steering wheel will be locked due
to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the power switch again automati-
cally cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push POWER Switch while
Turning The Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power switch shortly and firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may be
suspended if the hybrid system is
turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain
from operating the power switch. After
about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
If “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion” or “Smart Key System Malfunction”
is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not
come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator
does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the
vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunction-
ing
P.100
■Electronic key battery
P.511
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the hybrid system may not
start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-

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5-2. Driving procedures
Driving
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake
pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
“ACCESSORY”
“IGNITION ON”
1 OFF*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
3 ON
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other
than P or the shift lever button is
pressed when turning off the hybrid
system, the power switch will remain
ON, will not turn to OFF.
■Auto power off function
●If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than 20 minutes with the shift
lever is in P or the shift lever button is not pressed, the power switch will automatically turn to OFF.
●If the 12-volt battery is low with the
WARNING
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid sys-tem in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the
power switch for more than 2 sec- onds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P.526)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the hybrid sys-
tem off while driving will not cause a loss of steering or braking control. However, power assist for the
steering wheel may be lost making it difficult to steer smoothly before stopping the vehicle depending 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.
●If the power switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warn-ing message will be shown on the
multi-information display and a buzzer sounds.
●When restarting the hybrid system after an emergency shutdown, shift the shift lever to N and press the
power switch shortly and firmly.
Changing power switch
modes
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B

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5-2. Driving procedures
Driving
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3 Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster than
usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing
before a lane change has been per- formed
Operate the lever again.
■To discontinue flashing of the turn
signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direc- tion.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
4 Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pushing the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■Back door opening linked rear win- dow wiper stop function
When the rear window wiper is operat-
ing, if the back door is opened while the vehicle is stopped, operation of the rear window wiper will be stopped to prevent
anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wiper. When the back door is closed, wiper operation
will resume.*
*: The setting must be customized at
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Reverse-linked rear window wiper function
When the shift lever is shifted to R when
the front wipers are operating, the rear window wiper will operate once.
■Customization
Setting of the reverse-linked function can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.604)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually
as the washer fluid pump may over- heat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
Do not leave the wiper on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Driving
■If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the sys-
tem.
●In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the nor-
mal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system
will become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been
driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are detected, the mes-
sage will disappear and the system will become operational.
SituationActions
When the area around a camera is cov-
ered with dirt, moisture (fogged up, cov-
ered with condensation, ice, etc.), or
other foreign matterUsing the wiper and A/C function,
remove the dirt and other attached mat-
ter. (P.431)
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of the operational
range, such as when the vehicle is in the
sun or in an extremely cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after
the vehicle had been parked in the sun,
use the air conditioning system to
decrease the temperature around the
front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle
was parked, depending on its type, the
sunlight reflected from the surface of the
sunshade may cause the temperature of
the front camera to become excessively
high.
If the front camera is cold, such as after
the vehicle is parked in an extremely cold
environment, use the air conditioning
system to increase the temperature
around the front camera.
The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is
open or a sticker is attached to the part of
the windshield in front of the front cam-
era.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc.
to clear the obstruction.
When “Pre-Collision System Radar In
Self Calibration Unavailable See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed.Check whether there is attached materi-
als on the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover, and if there is, remove it.

3465-5. Using the driving support systems
■Enabling/disabling the pre-col-
lision system
The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on the screen
( P.206, 217) of the multi-informa-
tion display.
The system is automatically enabled
each time the power switch is turned to
ON.
If the system is disabled, the PCS
warning light will turn on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
■Changing the pre-collision
warning timing
The pre-collision warning timing
can be changed on the screen
( P.206, 217) of the multi-informa-
tion display.
WARNING
• When the emergency steering assist is operating, if the steering
wheel is held firmly or is operated in the opposite direction to that which the system is generating torque, the
function may be canceled.
■When to disable the pre-colli-
sion system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
●When the vehicle is being towed
●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
●When the vehicle is raised on a lift
with the hybrid system on and the tires are allowed to rotate freely
●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dynamometer or speedometer tes-
ter, or when using an on vehicle wheel balancer
●When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to an accident or other reasons
●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 tires of a size other than
specified are installed
●When tire chains are installed
●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or
front camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle
Changing settings of the
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5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
The warning timing setting is retained
when the power switch is turned to
OFF. However, if the pre-collision sys-
tem is disabled and re-enabled, the
operation timing will return to the
default setting (middle).
If the pre-collision warning timing is
changed, emergency steering
assist timing will also be changed
accordingly.
If late is selected, emergency steer-
ing assist would not operate in case
of an emergency. 1 Early
2 Middle
This is the default setting.
3Late
■Operational conditions for each pre-collision function
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the possibility of
a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
• If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
• If the shift lever is in R
• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function
will be operational)
The operation speeds and operation cancellation for each function is listed below.
●Pre-collision warning
While the pre-collision warning function is operating, if the steering wheel is operated
heavily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be canceled.
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding and stopped
vehicles
Approx. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Approx. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Oncoming vehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
Approx. 20 to 180 km/h (13
to 110 mph)
Bicyclists and pedestriansApprox. 10 to 80 km/h (7 to
50 mph)
Approx. 10 to 80 km/h (7 to
50 mph)