2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be cor- rectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
• EPS
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped)
• BSM (if equipped)
• RCTA (if equipped)
• PKSB (if equipped)
• Toyota parking assist-sensor
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if
equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following sys- tem not be utilized fully, but it may
actually negatively affect the drive- train components:
• E-Four (Electronic On-Demand
AWD system)
■Speed limit when using the com-
pact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds.
Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possi-bility of personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare
tire installed on the vehicle
The vehicle height may become lower when driving with the compact spare
tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driv-ing over uneven road surfaces.

5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The AC charging cable may be
attached to the vehicle.
( P.135)
 The electronic key may not be
functioning properly. ( P.571)
 There may not be sufficient fuel
in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.336)
 There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( P.77)
 There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system (if
equipped).
 The hybrid system may be mal-
functioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key
battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, depending on the type
of malfunction, an interim mea-
sure is available to start the
hybrid system. ( P.569)
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle
body and adversely affect driving per- formance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be dam-aged if not handled correctly.
If the hybrid system will
not start
Reasons for the hybrid system
not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follow-
ing and perform the appropri-
ate procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed ( P.310)

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When trouble arises
 There is a possibility that the
temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is extremely low
(approximately below -30°C [-
22°F]). ( P.311)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.573)
 The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be loose or cor-
roded. ( P.486)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.573)
 One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.486)
Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer if
the problem cannot be repaired, or
if repair procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not
start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start
the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
1 Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set. ( P.320)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the power switch to ACC.
4 Press and hold the power switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal
firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at
a low volume
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the
horn does not sound
Starting the hybrid system
in an emergency

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Remove the cover inside the
luggage compartment by insert-
ing a screwdriver.
When removing the cover, to prevent damage, cover the tip of the screw-driver with a rag.
2 Pull the lever.
Using the lever to open the fuel filler
door may not allow for an adequate reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling
out, turn the cap slowly when removing it.
During refueling, fuel may spill out from
the filler opening due to air being dis- charged from inside the fuel tank.
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be
made by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer using the other
key and the key number
stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not
in the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with your vehicle.
If the fuel filler door can-
not be opened
If the fuel filler door opener
switch cannot be operated,
contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer to service the vehicle.
In case where refueling is
urgently necessary, the follow-
ing procedure can be used to
open the fuel filler door.
Opening the fuel filler door

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When trouble arises
Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and
slowly.
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features: P.601)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P.254)
●The electronic key function may have
stopped. ( P.254)
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P.254) or the
electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry &
start system, push button start
and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases,
the doors can be opened and
the hybrid system can be
started by following the proce-
dure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction, or other key
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec- tronic keys provided with your vehicle
to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Use the mechanical key (P.234)
in order to perform the following
operations.
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the pan-
oramic moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2
2 Opens the windows and the pan-
oramic moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2
*1: If equipped
*2: These settings must be customized
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P
and depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the area behind the but-
tons on the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a buzzer sounds and the power switch
will turn to ON.
When the smart entry & start system is deactivated in customization setting,
the power switch will turn to ACC.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal
and check that is dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
Locking and unlocking the
doors
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power win-
dows or the panoramic moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or the
panoramic moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibil-ity of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or the panoramic moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for chil- dren and other passengers to get caught in the power window or the
panoramic moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system

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4 Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system
still cannot be started, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake and press the power switch as
you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is
depleted. ( P.511)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechani- cal key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered. ( P.79)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step 3 above. The hybrid system does not start and
modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. ( P.313)
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can
jump start your vehicle by following
the steps below.
1 Vehicles with alarm system:
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situ-
ation, the alarm may activate and the doors locked. ( P.80)
2Open the hood (P.476) and
fuse box cover.
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The following procedures may
be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid sys-
tem

5748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Push claw and to completely
release the lock, and then lift up the cover.
3 Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and con-
nect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on the sec-
ond vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to on the second
vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to
.
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump
starting terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustration
5 Start the engine of the second
vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately 5
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