2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID battery location

2564-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
key is near the vehicle, there is a pos-
sibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use
the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves
and touch the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecu-
tive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and
unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow
the following correction procedures to
wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 2
m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehi-
cle. (Take care to ensure that the key
is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.254)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be
shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work prop-
erly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor
and attempt to operate it again, or use
the lock sensor on the lower part of
the door handle.
●A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this
case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the
doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the
detection area, it may take slightly lon-
ger to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be
deactivated in advance. (P.601)
●Battery-saving mode can reduce the
power consumption of electronic keys.
(P.254)
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key
when operating the system. For vehicles
with entry function, do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when
operating the system from the outside of
the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding
condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the
system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the
door lock prevention may not operate.)
■If the smart entry & start system
does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use
the mechanical key. (P.572)
●Starting the hybrid system: P.310
■Customization
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start sys-
tem) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.600)
If the smart entry & start system has
been deactivated in a customized set-
ting, refer to the explanations for the fol-
lowing operations.
●Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (P.235, 572)
●Starting the hybrid system and chang-
ing power switch modes: P.572
●Stopping the hybrid system: P.312

2905-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar
with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accel- erator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden accelera-
tion that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving
posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accel-
erator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-ing in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra atten-tion to pedestrians when the vehicle
is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s move- ment. Even though the vehicle is equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle
Alerting System, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or
stop the vehicle near flammable materials such as leaves, paper or rags.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is
any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will
not cause loss of steering or brak- ing control. However, power assist for the steering wheel may be lost
making it difficult to steer smoothly before stopping the vehicle depend-ing 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. In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P.526
●Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. ( P.315)
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors
while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, head or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road
surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage
and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine brak-ing due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehi-
cle to skid.

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6 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.444)
Front interior lights/personal lights (P.444)
Open tray lights
*
Footwell lights*
Front cup holder lights*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these lights will
reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether
the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact,
the interior lights will turn on automati-
cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati-
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located in the
right-hand side of luggage compart-
ment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-mable and explosive. Therefore,
observe the following precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-connect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
●Vehicles with steering lock function: The hybrid system may not start. Fol-
low the procedure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-ble immediately after reconnecting the
12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

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

618Alphabetical Index
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

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)

627Alphabetical Index
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
................................................. 369
VSC OFF switch ........................ 417
Window lock switch .................... 281
Windshield defogger switch ....... 431
Windshield wiper de-icer switch . 435
Windshield wipers and washer
switch ....................................... 332
Wireless charger power supply
switch ....................................... 456
T
Tail lights
Light switch ................................ 326
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Theft deterrent system
Alarm............................................ 79
Double locking system ................. 78
Immobilizer system ...................... 77
Intrusion sensor ........................... 80
Tilt sensor .................................... 80
Tilt sensor ....................................... 80
Tire inflation pressure
Warning light .............................. 541
Tire pressure warning system
Function ..................................... 488
Initializing ................................... 492
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............ 491
Registering ID codes.................. 495
Warning light .............................. 541
Tires ............................................... 487
Chains ........................................ 424
Checking .................................... 487
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
................................................. 548
If you have a flat tire........... 548, 559
Inflation pressure ....................... 498
Replacing ........................... 548, 559
Rotating tires .............................. 488
Size ............................................ 590Snow tires .................................. 422
Spare tire.................................... 559
Tire pressure warning system .... 488
Warning light .............................. 541
Tools ......................................549, 560
Top tether anchorages ................... 64
Towing
Emergency towing...................... 530
Towing eyelet .............531, 549, 560
Trailer sway control .................... 416
Trailer towing.............................. 296
Toyota parking assist-sensor ...... 395
Function ..................................... 395
Warning message ...................... 397
Toyota Safety Sense..................... 338
Automatic High Beam (AHB)...... 328
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................368
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).......... 353
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 343
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 364
Traction battery (Hybrid battery)
Charging..................................... 106
Location........................................ 95
Specification ............................... 586
Traction control ............................ 416
Traction motor (electric motor) ..... 84
Trailer sway control ...................... 416
Trailer towing ................................ 296
Trail Mode ...................................... 413
Transmission
Hybrid transmission.................... 315
TRC (Traction Control) ................. 416
Trip meters ............................ 187, 199
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Turn signal lever......................... 319
Wattage ...................................... 591
U
USB Type-C charging ports ......... 455