2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID light

RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM9A587E_(EE)
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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
system
Plug-in hybrid system features, charging method, etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ........................6
Reading this manual........................ 9
How to search ............................... 10
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving........................ 32
For safe driving ..................... 33
Seat belts .............................. 35
SRS airbags.......................... 39
Exhaust gas precautions ...... 47
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off system 48
Riding with children............... 49
Child restraint systems ......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance
eCall...................................... 66
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............... 77
Double locking system .......... 78
Alarm .................................... 79
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
............................................ 84
Plug-in hybrid system precau-
tions .................................... 95
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
driving tips ........................ 100
EV driving range ................. 103
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment ........... 106
AC charging cable .............. 109
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid and charging
connector .......................... 121
Power sources that can be used
.......................................... 124
Charging methods .............. 127
Charging tips....................... 130
Things to know before charging
.......................................... 132
How to charge..................... 135
Using the charging schedule
function ............................. 144
Using the “My Room Mode” 164
When charging cannot be car-
ried out.............................. 167
3-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
.......................................... 180
Gauges and meters (with 7-inch
display) ............................. 187
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-
inch display)...................... 193
Multi-information display (with 7-
inch display)...................... 199
Multi-information display (with
12.3-inch display) ............. 211
Head-up display .................. 222
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................... 226
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2Plug-in hybrid system
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators

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4-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 232
4-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Side doors........................... 235
Back door............................ 240
Smart entry & start system . 253
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 258
Rear seats .......................... 259
Driving position memory ..... 261
Head restraints ................... 264
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................... 266
Inside rear view mirror ........ 267
Digital Rear-view Mirror ...... 268
Outside rear view mirrors.... 277
4-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 279
Panoramic moon roof ......... 282
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 288
Cargo and luggage ............. 294
Trailer towing ...................... 296
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ........ 310
Hybrid transmission ............ 315
Turn signal lever ................. 319
Parking brake...................... 320
Brake Hold .......................... 323
5-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 326
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 328
Fog light switch ................... 331
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 332
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 334
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 336
5-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 338
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 343
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .. 353
RSA (Road Sign Assist)...... 364
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 368
Cruise control...................... 381
Speed limiter ....................... 384
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 386
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 395
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 403
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 407
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 410
Driving mode select switch . 411
Trail Mode ........................... 413
4Before driving
5Driving

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GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ........................ 414
Driving assist systems ........ 415
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 422
Utility vehicle precautions ... 425
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 430
Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem .................................... 438
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heat-
ers and ventilators/Rear seat
heaters.............................. 440
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 443
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 445
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 449
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 453
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 466
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 469
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 472
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 474
Hood ................................... 476
Positioning a floor jack ........ 477
Engine compartment........... 479
12-volt battery ..................... 484
Tires .................................... 487
Tire inflation pressure ......... 498
Wheels ................................ 499
Air conditioning filter ........... 500
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 504
Wiper insert replacement .... 508
Electronic key battery ......... 511
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 513
Light bulbs .......................... 516
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 526
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 526
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 527
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 529
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 532
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 534
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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Precautions against winter season ................................................. P.422
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1............................. P.435
Precautions against car wash ......................................................... P.467
Replacing the wiper insert............................................................... P.508
Fuel filler door ............................................................................... P.336
Refueling method ............................................................................ P.336
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ............................................................ P.586
Charging port ................................................................................ P.106
Charging method ............................................................................ P.127
Tires ............................................................................................... P.487
Tire size/inflation pressure .............................................................. P.590
Winter tires/tire chain ...................................................................... P.422
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ............................. P.487
Coping with flat tires................................................................ P.548, 559
Hood ............................................................................................... P.476
Opening .......................................................................................... P.476
Engine oil ........................................................................................ P.587
Coping with overheat ...................................................................... P.578
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........... P.326
Turn signal lights .......................................................................... P.319
Front fog lights.............................................................................. P.331
Stop lights/tail lights..................................................................... P.326
Tail lights ....................................................................................... P.326
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................. P.315
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.516, Watts: P.591)
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Rear fog light
*2.............................................................................. P.331
License plate lights....................................................................... P.326
*1: If equipped
*2: It may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch ................................................................................. P.310
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes ..................... P.310, 313
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ............................................. P.526
When the hybrid system will not start ............................................. P.568
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Shift lever....................................................................................... P.315
Changing the shift position.............................................................. P.316
Precautions against towing ............................................................. P.529
When the shift lever does not move................................................ P.316
Meters .................................................................................... P.100, 187
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument cluster light ...... P.187, 217
Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................... P.180
When the warning lights come on ................................................... P.534
Multi-information display ..................................................... P.199, 211
Display .................................................................................... P.199, 211
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Energy monitor................................................................................ P.226
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.544
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.319
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.326
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.326
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.331
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.332
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...................................... P.334
Usage...................................................................................... P.332, 334
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.483
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.526
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.476
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever........................... P.266
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.266
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.430
Usage.............................................................................................. P.430
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.432
Audio system
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Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.337
*: Refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
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