2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME traction control

1142-2. Charging
peratures.
This control stops 31 days
after the AC charging cable is
connected, even if it is still
connected to the vehicle.
 When this control operates,
charging schedule settings
are ignored and charging
starts.
■“Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is hot and the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, this function cools
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) before charging is carried
out.
 “Battery Cooler” will operate
when the “Battery Cooler” of
the “Charging Settings” on the
multi-information display is
on. ( P.193)
 When the charging voltage is
120 V, the function does not
operate.
■Traction battery heating and
cooling system (“Battery
Heater” and “Battery Cooler”)
●The system operates when the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
below or above a c ertain tempera-
ture.
●The system may operate when
charging is not being performed.
●When the charging schedule is
used ( P.128), this function will
operate according to the charging
schedule.
■“Battery Heater”
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing, the charging indicator illumi-
nates.
●When the AC charging cable is
removed from the vehicle or
remains connected to the vehicle
for approximately 3 days, the sys-
tem automatically stops.
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing during charging, the charging
time may be longer than normal.
●If the outside temperature
becomes high w hile “Battery
Heater” is operating, charging
may complete ear lier than the
“Departure” or “ Departure time”
time set. ( P.128)
●When the following operations are
performed while “Battery Heater”
is operating, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) heating opera-
tion stops.
• The shift lever is changed to any position other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning Sys- tem is operated ( P.431)
●“Battery Heater” may operate
even when the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is fully charged
depending on the temperature of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• The remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases when “Battery Heater”
operates. The charging operation
may start again to charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” may be
shown when the charging connec-
tor is removed while recharging.
( P.158)
■“Battery Cooler”
●The charging indi cator is illumi-
nated while “Batter y Cooler” is on
standby or operating.
●“Battery Cooler” is implemented
for a maximum of approximately

1272-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
has accumulated.
■When the outside temperature
is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State
of Charge) gauge ( P.173, 178)
may drop slightly when the power
switch is turned to ON, even if
charging has bee n completed and
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging
connector
Press the latch release button,
check that the lever raises up, and
then pull the charging connector
towards you.
If the lever does not raise up even
after the latch release button is
pressed, the charging connector is
locked. If this occurs, unlock the
doors using the smart key system or
wireless remote control to unlock
the charging connector. ( P.105)
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
 P.108
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be
used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate
plug or outlet, which could cause
a malfunction or fire, possibly
leading to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out
of reach from infants and chil-
dren.
●After disconnecting the charging
connector from the AC charging
inlet, make sure to put on the
AC charging inlet cap and close
the charging port lid. If the AC
charging inlet cap is not put on,
water or foreign objects may
enter the AC cha rging inlet,
which could lead to vehicle
damage.
●After removing the plug from the
outlet, keep it in a safe place
free from moisture and dust.
The AC charging cable or plug
may be damaged if the cable is
stepped on or ridden over by
the vehicle.

1312-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
schedule settings.
For details about Toyota Apps, refer
to http://www.toyota.com/
connectedservices in the United
States and
http://www.toyota.ca/connected
in
Canada.
■When charging schedules are
ignored
When the following operations are
performed while the charging
schedule is on standby, charging
schedule is temporarily canceled
and charging is started.
●When the Remote Air Condition-
ing System ( P.431) is operated
●When turning “My Room Mode”
on ( P.148)
●When turning “Charge Now” on
( P.135, 141, 147)
●When an operation that temporar-
ily cancels charg ing using the
charging schedule is performed
(  P.123)
■Effects of outside temperature
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure” or “Departure time”,
charging schedule may be ignored
due to the outside temperature and
charging may start.
■“Battery Heater” ( P.113) /
“Battery Cooler” ( P.114)
When charging is c arried out using
the charging schedule, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) heating or
cooling function may operate
according to the te mperature of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
●When the charging mode is set to
“Start” or “Start at set time”, the
function starts at the set charging
start time.
●“Battery Heater”: When the
charging mode is set to “Depar-
ture” or “Departure time”, the func-
tion starts automatically to
complete heating by the desired
departure time.
●“Battery Cooler”: When the
charging mode is set to “Depar-
ture” or “Departu re time”, cooling
starts approximately 30 minutes
before the charg ing start time.
However, if there i s no time to fin-
ish charging by the charging
schedule, the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) cooling time may be
shortened and “Battery Cooler”
may not operate.
When operating charging
schedule, use the meter control
switches.
Meter control switches
( P.185)
Multi-information display
■Registering the charging
schedule
1 Press or of the meter
control switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold .
Setting operations on 7-
inch multi-information
display (if equipped)
A
B

1502-2. Charging
●When the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
reaches the lower limit, the air
conditioning system automatically
turns off.
In this situation, the air condition-
ing system cannot be used until
the remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
increases. Turn the power switch
off and use “My Room Mode” after
the remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
restored.
●When the outside temperature is
low, the heater output may be lim-
ited due to the air conditioning
system operation being restricted.
●Warning lights and indicators such
as electric power steering system
warning light (ye llow) and mal-
function indicator lamp may turn
on, but this is not a malfunction.
Also, when the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position and the sur-
rounding area is dark, the head-
lights are turned on. ( P.321)
■When a charging schedule is
registered
When “My Room Mode” starts while
the charging schedule is on
standby, charging schedules are
ignored and charging starts.
■When “My Room Mode” is used
while the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is fully charged
When the power switch is turned on
while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged and the
charging connector that supplies
power is connected, “Charging Port
Lid is Open” is displayed on the
multi-information display. In this
case, press on the meter control
switches to display the setting
screen of “My Room Mode”, and
then select “My Room Mode”.
When “My Room Mode” is used while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged, the electric
power of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) may be consumed. In this
case, charging may be performed
again.
■When a message related to “My
Room Mode” is displayed
When a message is displayed on
the multi-informat ion display while
using or attempting to start “My
Room Mode”, take the following cor-
rection procedures.
●“Traction battery is too low for “My
Room Mode””
There is insufficient remaining
charge in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) for starting “My Room
Mode”.
Wait until the char ge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) increases,
then start “My Room Mode”.
●““My Room Mode” has stopped
due to low traction battery”
The remaining char ge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is insuffi-
cient.
Stop using “My Room Mode” and
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
●““My Room Mode” will stop when
traction battery is too low Reduce
power usage to continue using
“My Room Mode””
The power consumption inside the
vehicle is greater than the power
being charged to the hybrid battery
(traction battery), and the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is low.
*
• “My Room Mode” will end unless the power consumption inside the
vehicle is improved.
• To continue using “My Room Mode”, turn off the power of sys-
tems such as the air conditioning

1562-2. Charging
Charging mode is set to “Departure”
or “Departure time” and schedule
departure time is close to current
timeWhen the system determines that
there is no time to finish charging by
the set scheduled departure time, it
starts charging. Check the charging
schedules.
AC charging cable was removed and
reinserted while charging indicator of
the charging port was flashing
If the AC charging cable is removed
and reinserted while the charging
indicator is flash ing, the charging
schedule is canceled ( P.123).
Temporarily remove the AC charging
cable, and then reconnect it.
The “My Room Mode” or the Remote
Air Conditioning System was oper-
ated
When the “My Room Mode” or the
Remote Air Conditioning System is
operated, the system will start
charging, even if the charging sched-
ule is registered. To carry out
charging using the charging sched-
ule, stop the “My Room Mode” or the
Remote Air Conditioning System,
and then reconnect the AC charging
cable.
“Battery Heater” ( P.113) operated
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure” or “Departure time”,
“Battery Heater” m ay operate before
charging starts. Check the status of
the charging indicator of the charging
port. ( P.98)
Outside temperature is low and
hybrid battery (traction battery)
warming control ( P.113) operated
(Alaska and Canada only)
When hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control operates, the
charging schedules are ignored and
charging starts. In order to protect
the hybrid battery ( traction battery),
allow charging to continue.
Likely causeCorrection procedure

1632-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■If “Charging Stopped High Energy Use See Owner’s Manual”
is shown
■If “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is
shown
■If “The Traction Battery Temp is low System put priority on
charging to preserve battery condition” is shown (Alaska and
Canada only)
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Power is being consumed by electri-
cal components of vehicle
Check the following items, and then
carry out charging again.
 If the headlights and audio are
turned on, t urn them off.
 Turn the power switch off.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even after performing the above, the
auxiliary battery may not be suffi-
ciently charged. Op erate the hybrid
system for approximately 15 minutes
or more to charge the auxiliary bat-
tery.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Malfunction occurred in charging
systemHave the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
The Hybrid battery ( traction battery)
warming control was operated
(  P.113)
When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) warming control operates,
the charging schedule is not used
and charging is performed.
This is a control to protect the hybrid
battery (traction battery), and not a
malfunction.

1823-1. Instrument cluster
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.
SOC (State of Charge) gauge
Displays the amount of charge rem aining in the traction battery. ( P.182)
EV driving range
Displays the EV drivin g range with charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.311)
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is
precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce
exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine
speed that is disp
layed may differ
even when vehicle operation and
driving conditions are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status.
Regenerated e nergy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Hybrid Eco area (HV mode)
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often.
The gasoline engi ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
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2845-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if y ou are unfamil-
iar with the location of the brake
and accelerator pedals to avoid
depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the
brake pedal will result in sudden
acceleration that may lead to an
accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a
difficulty in operating the pedals.
Make sure to operate the pedals
properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when mov-
ing the vehicle only slightly. This
allows you to depress the brake
and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the
brake pedal using your left foot
may delay respon se in an emer-
gency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra
attention to pedestrians when
the vehicle is powered only by
the electric motor (traction
motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
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 surrounding 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 i f there is any
flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not
turn off the hybrid system. Turn-
ing the hybrid s ystem off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control.
However, power assist for the
steering wheel may be lost mak-
ing it difficult to steer smoothly
before stopping the vehicle
depending on the remaining
charge in the 12-volt battery or
usage conditions. In this situa-
tion, you should p ull 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.535
●Use engine braking (downshift)
to maintain a safe speed when
driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously
may cause the brakes to over-
heat and lose effectiveness.
( P.309)
●Do not adjust the position of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the
inside or outside rear view mir-
rors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of
vehicle control.
●Always check that all passen-
gers’ arms, head or other parts
of their body are not outside the
vehicle.