2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME air condition

942-1. Plug-in hybrid system
of occupants.
The distance that EV driving is
possible can be extended if the
following is performed:
■When starting off, depress
the accelerator pedal
smoothly to accelerate
As a guide, accelerate up to
approximately 12mph (20 km/h)
in the first 5 seconds.
Electrical and fuel efficiency can
be improved just by using the
ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
played on the multi-information
display and taking care to start
off gently. ( P.187)
When the driving mode is set to
Eco drive mode, depressing the
accelerator pedal generates
smooth torque that makes it easier
to operate the accelerator gently.
At the same time, the air condition-
ing control is switched to eco air
conditioning mode ( P.423) to
reduce the strength of the air condi-
tioning operation.
■Maintain sufficient vehicle-
to-vehicle distance and do
not accelerate or decelerate
unnecessarily
Try to maintain a fixed speed
while driving. Driving at a short
vehicle-to-vehicle distance will
result in repeating wasteful
acceleration and deceleration,
which will worsen the electrical
and fuel efficiency.
■Release the accelerator
pedal early before stopping
the vehicle, such as at a
traffic light
The regenerative brake will
operate to convert the kinetic
energy of the vehicle into electri-
cal energy, which will charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
The regeneration status can be
checked from the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator. ( P.175)
When the brake pedal is
depressed lightly during decel-
eration, the regeneration
amount increases, enabling
more electrical energy to be
recovered.
If the brake pedal is depressed too
strongly, the recovered amount
indicator will reac h the maximum
level and the upper limit of the
recoverable energy will be
exceeded. Theref ore, be sure to
operate the brak e pedal early.
■Use the air conditioning
system appropriately, and
also utilize the heated steer-
ing wheel (if equipped) and
seat heaters
In EV mode, the vehicle is
cooled and heated by electrical
energy. (Except in extremely
cold temperatures of approxi-
mately 14°F (-10°C) or less.)
Preventing excessive cooling or
heating of the vehicle will reduce
power consumption and
improve electrical efficiency.

952-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
When eco air conditioning mode
is used, the air conditioning con-
trol is switched automatically to
a lower setting. (P.423)
The heated steering wheel (if
equipped) and seat heaters are
efficient heating device that
directly warm the body using
less electric power.
When used togethe r with the air
conditioning system, a low tem-
perature setting can be used to
improve electrical and fuel effi-
ciency.
■Check the tire pressure
If the tire pressure is lower than
the specified value, it will
worsen the electrical and fuel
efficiency.
A pressure level 7 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) lower than the spec-
ified value will cause a worsening of
several percentage points.
■When driving on highways,
use the EV/HV mode selec-
tion switch to drive in HV
mode
The power consumption will
increase significantly if the vehi-
cle is driven in EV mode on
highways.
■Do not load unnecessary
objects in the vehicle
Driving with objects weighing
220 lb. (100 kg) in the vehicle
will worsen the electrical and
fuel efficiency by approximately
3%. Air resistance also greatly
affects electrical and fuel effi-
ciency. Remove any exterior
accessories such as a roof lug-
gage carrier when they are not
being used.
The running resistance of snow
tires is high and they will worsen
electrical and fuel efficiency.
Replace them with standard
tires as soon as they are no lon-
ger needed.
■Know your vehicle’s electri-
cal and fuel efficiency
If you know your vehicle’s daily
electrical and fuel efficiency, you
will understand the benefits of
Eco drive.
Use the Power Consump-
tion/Fuel Economy, ECO Accel-
erator Guidance/“Eco Score”
and other data displayed on the
multi-information display.
The following indicate that
charging has been carried out
properly.
 The charging indicator of the
charging port turns off
 “Charging Complete” is dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display when a door is
opened with the power switch
off ( P.117)
Regardless of the type of power
Display when c harging is
completed

992-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
*: Flashes for a certain period of time, and then turns off.
■Charging indicator of the charging port
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air
Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for a certain
period of time, and then turns off.
If this occurs, when a door is o pened with the power switch off , a message
is displayed on the multi-informa tion display. When a message is displayed,
follow the instructions d isplayed on the screen.
Illumination/flashing pat-
ternVehicle condition
Illuminated
Charging is in progress
 Charging is possible
 “Battery Heater” ( P.113) is operating
 “Battery Cooler” ( P.114) is operating
Flashing (normally)*When charging schedule is registered ( P.128)
and AC charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*When charging cannot be carried out due to
m a lfu nct ion in a p ow er so ur ce or th e v eh icle et c.
(  P.154)
Not illuminated
Charging connector is not inserted into AC
charging inlet
 When the charging schedule ( P.128) is on
standby
 When charging is completed

1132-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system■Charging from an external
power source (P.121)
This is a charging method used
when charging from an AC out-
let (120 V) with the AC charging
cable equipped to the vehicle or
charging at a public charging
station.
The charging start time (or depar-
ture time) and day can be set to
carry out charging using the
charging schedule at the desired
date and time. ( P.128)
■Using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode ( P.77)
The plug-in hybrid system can
be switched to hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
to charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) using electricity
generated by gasoline engine
operation.
The maximum charge amount in
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80%
of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power
source.
This vehicle is equipped with
several functions that are linked
with charging.
■“My Room Mode” ( P.148)
When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, electri-
cal components such as the air
conditioning system or audio
system can be used using the
external power source
*.
*: The power of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may be used
depending on the situation.
■“Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature
is low and the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehi-
cle, this function automatically
warms the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) until it reaches or
exceeds a certain temperature.
“Battery Heater” will operate
when the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on.
( P.193)
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control
(Alaska and Canada only)
This control operates after the
AC charging cable remains con-
nected to the vehicle for 3 days
and “Battery Heater” automati-
cally stops. It automatically insu-
lates the hybrid battery (traction
battery) in extremely low tem-
Charging methods
The following methods can
be used to charge the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Types of charging meth-
ods
Charging-linked functions

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

1152-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
30 minutes. However, when the
“Departure” or “Departure time”
time is set (P.128) and there is
not sufficient time between the
current time and the time that
charging will comp lete, “Battery
Cooler” operation time may
become shorter.
●When there is a small amount of
remaining charge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery), even if
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is hot, “Battery Cooler” may not be
implemented.
●When the traction battery is
almost completely charged, “Bat-
tery Cooler” may not be imple-
mented.
●When the following operations are
performed while “Battery Cooler”
is operating, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling operation
stops.
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any
mode other than off
• The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem is operated ( P.431)
• “Charge Now” is implemented ( P.129)
●“Battery Cooler” uses the power of
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
and external power source.
• While “Battery Cooler” is operat- ing, the amount of the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) increases and
decreases in a certain range, and
does not increas e as in normal
charging.
• The operation of “Battery Cooler”
is recognized as charging by a
charger. The charger that calcu-
lates the fee according to charging
time causes a charging fee.
To enable the use of EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode, we rec-
ommend systematically
charging the vehicle.
■Before leaving home
In order to use EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
at home before leaving.
The charging schedule function
(  P.128) can be used to set the
system to automatically fully charge
the hybrid battery ( traction battery)
before your desired departure time.
It is also possible to set the air con-
ditioning to make the interior in a
comfortable stat e before your
desired departure time.
■At your destination
Use a public charging station to
Charging tips
This section explains meth-
ods for using the charging
function for this vehicle and
checking information
related to charging.
Systematically charging

1192-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging
cable is in good condition.
(P.104)
■During charging
●The charging starting time may
differ depending on the state of
the vehicle, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. ( P.89)
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance
with the operation of the air condi-
tioning system or “Battery Cooler”
( P.114).
●During and after charging, the rear
seat and its surrounding area in
which the onboard traction battery
charger is installed may get warm.
●The surface of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) may become hot, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
●Depending on radio wave condi-
tions, interference may be heard
on the radio.
●The current charging condition
and the estimated time until
charging will complete can be
checked on the multi-information
display.
■Capacity reduction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will decline gradu-
ally when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is in use. The rate at which
it declines will diffe r in accordance
with environmental conditions and
the way in which the vehicle is used.
Observing the following can help suppress battery capacity decline.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas
with a high temperature under
direct sunlight when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerat-
ing frequently an
d suddenly when
EV driving.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top
speed for EV driving. ( P.80)
●Leave a low level of charge in the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
when leaving the vehicle undriven
for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode has switched
t o H V m o d e , t u r n t h e p o w e r s w i t c h
off.
●Use the charging schedule func-
tion as much as possible in order
to fully charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) immediately
before starting off. ( P.128)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction
battery) capacity reduces, the dis-
tance that can be driven in EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode decreases.
However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low a fter charging
In the following si tuations, the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction batte ry) after charging
completes may be less than normal
in order to p rotect the system (the
EV driving range after the battery is
fully charged may be shorter).
*
●Charging is carried out when the
outside temperature is low or high.
●Charging is carried out immedi-
ately after high-load driving or in
extreme heat.
When none of the above situations
apply and there is a drastic drop in
the remaining char ge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) after
Inspecting the AC
charging cable

1282-2. Charging
■Calendar settings
The current date an d time is auto-
matically set using GPS. However, if
the automatic setti ng of the clock is
turned off on the Multimedia Dis-
play, it is necessary to set the calen-
dar on the multi-information display
(  P.191, 203). For details, refer to
the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
If the calendar settings check
screen is displayed when an
attempt is made to register a
charging schedule, make sure that
the calendar settings are correctly. If
the calendar is not set correctly, the
charging schedule function will not
operate properly.
When registering the charging
schedule, the following settings
can be changed.
■Select the charging mode
One of the two following
charging modes can be
selected.
“Start” or “Start at set time”
Starts charging at the set time
*1,
2
and finishes charging when
fully charged.
“Departure” or “Departure
time”
Starts charging to finish at the
set time.
*3, 4
When this setting is selected,
the air conditioning-linked func-
tion can be used.
*1: There might be a slight error in the timing when charging starts
due to the state of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
*2: Charging schedule function is performed in accordance with
the clock. Before registering the
charging schedule, check and
set the clock to t he proper time.
*3: If the system de termines that
charging cannot be completed
by the set depart ure time, it will
start charging. Check the
charging schedule.
*4: If the outside temperature changes suddenly o r the state of
the power source being used is
changed during charging, the
system may not complete the
charging as estimated.
■Repeated setting
The periodic charging schedule
can be set by selecting your
desired day of the week. (If no
days are selected, charging is
only carried out once.)
Using the charging
schedule function
Charging can be carried out
at the desired time by regis-
tering the charging sched-
ule. Also, it is possible to
set the charging schedule to
one’s preferences, such as
having charging complete
by a certain departure time
or be carried out at the
same time on certain days.
Settings of the charging
schedule function