2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C
“My Room Mode” ....................... 164
Air conditioning filter................... 500
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .... 415
Function ..................................... 415
Warning light .............................. 536
ACA (Active Cornering Assist).... 416
AC charging cable ........................ 109
AC charging cable types ............ 111
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) .................................... 110
If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked .................................. 123
Indicator ..................................... 114
Locking and unlocking ............... 122
Maintenance .............................. 117
Replacing the plug-cord ............. 115
Safety functions ......................... 113
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Active Cornering Assist (ACA).... 416
Airbag manual on-off system ........ 48
Airbags ............................................ 39
Airbag manual on-off system ....... 48
Airbag operating conditions ......... 41
Airbag precautions for your child . 44
Airbag warning light ................... 536
Correct driving posture................. 33
Curtain shield airbag operating con-
ditions ........................................ 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions 44
General airbag precautions.......... 44
Locations of airbags ..................... 39Modification and disposal of airbags
................................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions .. 41
Side airbag precautions ............... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags oper-
ating conditions .......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags pre-
cautions...................................... 44
SRS airbags ................................. 39
SRS warning light.......................536
Air conditioning filter ................... 500
Air conditioning system
“My Room Mode” .......................164
Air conditioning filter ................... 500
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW).......................435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
Air intake vent (DC/DC converter) . 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Alarm................................................79
Warning buzzer .......................... 534
Antenna
Smart entry & start system ......... 253
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 415
Function ..................................... 415
Warning light .............................. 536
Approach warning ........................ 375
Armrest .......................................... 462
Ashtray .......................................... 453
Assist grips ...................................462
Audio system-linked display204, 216
AUTO EV/HV mode .........................85
AUTO EV/HV mode switch ............. 86
Automatic air conditioning system
..................................................... 430
“My Room Mode” .......................164
Air conditioning filter ................... 500

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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

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out ............................................ 167
Charging port ................................ 106
If the charging port lid does not open
................................................. 121
Locking and unlocking ............... 121
Opening and closing .................. 107
Child-protector.............................. 239
Child restraint system .................... 50
Child restraint system installation
method....................................... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ................... 61
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchor-
age ............................................. 63
Points to remember...................... 51
Riding with children ...................... 49
Using a top tether anchorage....... 64
Child safety ..................................... 49
12-volt battery precautions. 485, 577
Airbag precautions ....................... 44
Back door precautions ............... 240
Charging precautions ................. 132
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 440
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Panoramic moon roof precautions
................................................. 284
Power window lock switch ......... 281
Power window precautions ........ 280
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Seat belt precautions ................... 35
Seat heater precautions ............. 440
Cleaning ................................ 466, 469
Aluminum wheels ....................... 466
DC/DC Converter air intake vent 504
Exterior....................................... 466
Front camera.............................. 339
Interior ........................................ 469
Radar sensor ............................. 339
Seat belts ................................... 469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467Clock ......................................192, 193
Coat hooks .................................... 463
Condenser ..................................... 482
Console box .................................. 446
Consumption screen .................... 226
Convenience Services (Suggestion
function) ...................... 209, 221, 596
Coolant
Capacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Cooling system .............................481
Engine overheating .................... 578
Hybrid system overheating......... 580
Cruise control
Cruise control .............................381
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................368
Cup holders ...................................447
Current fuel economy... 201, 213, 216
Curtain shield airbags ....................39
Customizable features ................. 594
D
Daytime running light system ..... 326
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
DC/DC converter air intake vent .... 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Deck board .................................... 449
Deck under tray.............................450
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 432
Rear window .............................. 432
Windshield.................................. 431
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............... 268
Dimensions ...................................584
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 387
Consumption screen ..................226

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Cruise control ............................. 381
Drive information ................ 204, 216
Driving information ............. 201, 216
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ....................... 368
Energy monitor........................... 226
Head-up display ......................... 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ......... 359
Multi-information display .... 199, 211
Parking Support Brake function . 405
Pre-collision warning .................. 343
RCTA ......................................... 387
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 365
Toyota parking assist-sensor ..... 395
Warning messages .................... 544
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 472, 474
Door lock
Back door ................................... 240
Side doors .................................. 235
Smart entry & start system......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlock-
ing system ............................... 239
Back door ................................... 240
Door glasses .............................. 279
Door lock .................................... 235
Open door warning buzzer......... 238
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Side doors .................................. 235
Double locking system .................. 78
Drive information .................. 204, 216
Driver’s seat belt reminder light.. 541
Driver’s seat position memory .... 261
Driving position memory ............ 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Drive-Start Control (DSC)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Driving
Break-in tips ............................... 289Correct posture ............................ 33
Driving mode select switch......... 411
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Procedures ................................. 288
Winter drive tips ......................... 422
Driving information display . 201, 212
Driving mode select switch ......... 411
Driving position memory ............. 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Driving support system information
display ................................. 204, 216
DSC (Drive-Start Control)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Function ..................................... 368
Warning message ...................... 544
E
eCall ................................................. 66
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake
System) ....................................... 415
Eco drive mode .............................411
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD
system) ........................................416
Elapsed time.......................... 204, 216
Electric motor
Location........................................ 84
Specification ............................... 586
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem (ECB) .................................... 415
Electronic key
Battery-saving function............... 254
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
Replacing the battery ................. 511
Electronic sunshade..................... 282
Jam protection function .............. 283

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Operation ................................... 282
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 534
If a warning light turns on ........... 534
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 544
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 573
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 571
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ................. 527
If you have a flat tire........... 548, 559
If you lose your keys .................. 570
If you think something is wrong.. 532
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 582
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 529
If your vehicle overheats ............ 578
Emergency brake signal .............. 416
Emergency flashers ..................... 526
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
..................................................... 548
Energy monitor ............................. 226
Engine
Compartment ............................. 479
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 47
Hood .......................................... 476
How to start the hybrid system... 310
Identification number.................. 585
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Overheating ............................... 578
Power switch .............................. 310
Engine coolantCapacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
High coolant temperature warning
light .......................................... 535
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Engine coolant temperature 187, 193
Engine oil
Capacity ..................................... 587
Checking .................................... 479
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
EV/HV mode selection switch........ 86
EV driving range ........................... 103
EV mode ..........................................85
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 47
Extended Headlight Lighting system
..................................................... 327
F
Flat tire ................................... 548, 559
Tire pressure warning system .... 488
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 590
Hybrid transmission.................... 589
Rear differential .......................... 589
Washer ....................................... 483
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Footwell lights............................... 443
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

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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)

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charge mode ................................. 85
Hybrid system
ACCESSORY mode .................. 313
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Brake Override System .............. 289
Emergency shut off system.......... 99
Energy monitor/consumption screen
................................................. 226
High voltage components ............ 95
How to start the hybrid system... 310
Hybrid System Indicator ..... 187, 196
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 310
Overheating ............................... 578
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Plug-in hybrid system precautions95
Power (ignition) switch ............... 310
Regenerative braking ................... 90
Starting the hybrid system ......... 310
Hybrid System Indicator ...... 187, 196
Hybrid transmission ..................... 315
I
Identification number
Engine ........................................ 585
Vehicle ....................................... 584
Ignition switch (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
Illuminated entry system ............. 443
Immobilizer system ........................ 77
Indicators ...................................... 180
Initialization
Items to initialize ........................ 609
Panoramic moon roof................. 283Power back door ........................ 248
Power windows .......................... 279
Tire pressure warning system .. 492,
493
Inside rear view mirror ......... 267, 268
Installing a child restraint system to
a front passenger seat ................. 52
Instrument cluster light control. 191,
199
Interior lights ................................. 443
Switch......................................... 444
Intrusion sensor.............................. 80
ISOFIX lower anchorages ..............63
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............... 477
Vehicle-equipped jack ........ 549, 560
Jack handle ...........................549, 560
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade ................... 283
Panoramic moon roof ................. 283
Power back door opener and closer
................................................. 246
Power windows .......................... 279
K
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system ......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Keys ............................................... 232
Battery-saving function............... 254
Electronic key .............................232
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
If you lose your keys ..................570
Key number plate .......................232
Keyless entry...................... 233, 253
Mechanical key .......................... 234
Power switch .............................. 310

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Replacing the battery ................. 511
Warning buzzer .......................... 253
Wireless remote control key....... 233
Knee airbags ................................... 39
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ........... 353
Operation ................................... 353
Warning messages .................... 363
Language (multi-information dis-
play) ............................. 208, 217, 596
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ................... 476
Hood lock release lever ............. 476
Shift lever ................................... 315
Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever ............................ 266
Turn signal lever ........................ 319
Wiper lever ......................... 332, 334
License plate lights
Light switch ................................ 326
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................... 516
Wattage...................................... 591
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .... 328
Emergency flasher switch .......... 526
Extended Headlight Lighting system
................................................. 327
Fog light switch .......................... 331
Front interior lights ..................... 444
Headlight switch ......................... 326
Illuminated entry system ............ 443
Interior lights .............................. 444
Luggage compartment light 242, 245
Personal lights ........................... 444
Rear interior light........................ 444
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Turn signal lever ........................ 319
Vanity lights................................ 453Wattage ...................................... 591
Lock steering column................... 311
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ........... 353
Operation ...................................353
Warning messages .................... 363
Luggage compartment light 242, 245
Luggage cover .............................. 450
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ........ 474
Maintenance data.......................584
Maintenance requirements......... 472
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 536
Menu icons .................................... 200
Meter
“ODO TRIP” switch ............ 191, 199
Clock .................................. 192, 193
Head-up display ......................... 222
Hybrid System Indicator ..... 190, 196
Indicators.................................... 180
Meter control switches ....... 200, 212
Meters ................................187, 193
Multi-information display ....199, 211
Settings ...................... 206, 217, 596
Units ................................... 208, 220
Warning lights .................... 534, 544
Warning messages .................... 209
Meter control switches ......... 200, 212
Mirrors
Digital Rear-view Mirror.............. 268
Inside rear view mirror................ 267
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
................................................. 432
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Vanity mirrors .............................453
Multi-information display ..... 199, 211
Audio system-linked display204, 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 387
Changing the display..........200, 212
Convenience Services (Suggestion