2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME battery location

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.

4366-2. Using the interior lights
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.437)
Front interior lights/personal lights ( P.437)
Open tray lights (if equipped)
*
Footwell lights (if equipped)*
Front cup holder lights (if equipped)*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a pos ition other than P, the brightness of these
lights will reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automati cally turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic 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 light s remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■The interior li
ghts may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the in terior lights will
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights
A
B
C
D
E

4586-4. Using the other interior features
WARNING
●Do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended while using the power
outlet.
●Do not use the power outlet
during weather with a possibility
of lightning. If you notice light-
ning while using the power out-
let, stop using it.
●Do not use the p ower outlet if
the vehicle has a vehicle cover
installed.
●Be especially careful when
using an electrical device such
as a heater and sleeping in the
vehicle. The device may stop
unexpectedly due to operations
such as an autom atic stop of
the power supply system.
●Do not use while the vehicle is
stopped on a sl ope or other
slanted location. Do not move or
tilt the vehicle during use.
●Observe the following precau-
tions when using the power out-
let with the cord pulled outside
of the vehicle.
• Be careful of entry of rain or water. If the p ower outlet
becomes wet, dry the outlet
before using.
• Prevent the cord from being caught in the window or door
• Provide some slack in the cord and do not pull it too tight
• Make sure not to start the vehi-
cle
●Do not refuel or wash the vehi-
cle during use.
●Make sure that the hood is
closed. As the engine will start
automatically depending on the
condition of the vehicle, make
sure that nothing is left near or
contacting the exhaust pipes.
Also, do not put your head or
hands anywhere inside the
engine compartment, as the
cooling fan ma y operate sud-
denly. Keep hands and clothing
(especially a tie, scarf, etc.)
away from the fan as they may
get caught in a fan.
●Do not stop the vehicle near
objects which burn easily. If the
exhaust system is extremely
hot, it may cause a fire.
●The gasoline engine starts auto-
matically when the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) decreases.
When using a power outlet in an
area with poor ventilation or an
enclosed area, such as a
garage or a place where snow
has piled up, properly use an air
intake and exhaust device to
prevent lack of oxygen and full-
ness of exhaust gas. If such
device cannot be used, do not
use the power outlet.
■When using the power outlet
while driving
●Do not use devices such as the
following when driving. Also, do
not use a device if it cannot be
secured within the vehicle.
• Devices which may distract the driver and be a hinderance to
safe driving, such as a TV, DVD
player, etc.

4957-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-
tery produces hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. There-
fore, observe the following precau-
tions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-
tery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect 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
●Unlocking the doors using the
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the 12-volt battery. If this
happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the
power switch in ACC. The hybrid
system may not start with the
power switch turned off. How-
ever, the hybrid system will oper-
ate normally from the second attempt.
●The power switch mode is
recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return the power
switch mode to the status it was in
before the 1
2-volt battery was dis-
connected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before discon-
nect the 12-volt battery. Take
extra care when connecting the
12-volt battery if the power switch
mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start
even after multiple attempts at all
methods above, contact your
Toyota dealer.12-volt battery
Location
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-
tery
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid
and may produce hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive.
To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following
precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the 12-volt battery terminals
with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match
near the 12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the 12-volt
battery.
●Keep children away from the
12-volt battery.

4977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Check the battery condition by
indicator color.
Blue: Good condition
Red: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Clear: Not working properly.
Add distilled water or replace the
battery.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
Checking the 12-volt bat-
tery condition
A
B
A
B
C
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

636Alphabetical Index
Audio system-linked display190, 202
AUTO EV/HV mode ................... 75
AUTO EV/HV mode switch....... 76
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem ......................................... 422“My Room Mode” ................. 148
Air conditioning filter ............. 513
Eco air conditioning mode .... 423
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 428
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................................... 431
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ............... 226
Automatic High Beam (AHB) . 324
Automatic light control system ............................................... 322
Auxiliary box ........................... 440
Average fuel economy ... 186, 199
Average vehicle speed .. 190, 202
B
Back door ................................ 227 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 232
Power back door .................. 231
Wireless remote control ....... 231
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Wattage ................................ 586
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 495 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 569
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 413
Replacing ............................. 572
Warning light ........................ 541
Battery (traction battery) ......... 85 Charging....................... 113, 121
Location.................................. 85
Specification ......................... 582 Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ......378
Blind Spot Monitor function ..381
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function...........................................383
Bottle holders .........................440
Brake Brake Hold ............................318
Fluid......................................493
Parking brake .......................314
Regenerative braking .............80
Warning light ........................541
Brake assist ............................407
Brake Hold...............................318
Brake Override System ..........283
Break-in tips ............................283
Brightness control Instrument panel light control177
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......378 Blind Spot Monitor function ..381
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function...........................................383
C
Care Aluminum wheels .................472
Exterior .................................472
Front camera ........................336
Interior ..................................475
Radar sensor ........................336
Seat belts .............................475
Water-repellent coating ........473
Cargo capacity ................289, 292
Cargo hooks............................442
Chains......................................415
Charging “My Room Mode” ..................148
AC charging cable ................100
Charging equipment ...............97
Charging indicator ..................98
Charging messages .............158
Charging precautions ...........123
Charging procedure..............121

Alphabetical Index639
Brake System) ...................... 407
Eco drive mode ...................... 404
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 408
Elapsed time ................... 190, 202
Electric motor Location.................................. 74
Specification ......................... 582
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 408
Warning light ........................ 543
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 407
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 242
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 567
Replacing the battery ........... 522
Electronic sunshade .............. 276 Jam protection function ........ 277
Operation ............................. 276
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 541
If a warning light turns on ..... 541
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 552
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 569
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 567
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 566
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 564
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 536
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
If you lose your keys ............ 566
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 540
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................578
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................535
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................538
If your vehicle ove rheats ......574
Emergency flashers ...............534
Energy monitor .......................212
Engine Compartment........................489
Exhaust gas precautions ........48
Hood .....................................486
How to start the hybrid system...........................................304
Identification number ............581
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................564
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................535
Overheating ..........................574
Power switch ........................304
Tachometer ..........................178
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................583
Checking ..............................491
High coolant temperature warn-ing light ...............................542
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................413
Warning light ........................542
Engine oil Capacity ...............................582
Checking ..............................489
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................413
Warning light ........................542
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............407
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............407
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................408

Alphabetical Index641
ing light ................................. 542
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
High voltage components ....... 85
Hill-start assist control .......... 407
Hood ........................................ 486 Warning message ................ 552
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 442
Coat hooks ........................... 455
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 256
HV mode .................................... 75
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Charging....................... 113, 121
Location.................................. 85
Specification ......................... 582
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode ........................... 77
Hybrid system Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System............................................. 83
Brake Override System ........ 283
Emergency shut off system .... 89
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 212
High voltage components....... 85
How to start the hybrid system ........................................... 304
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 173
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 564
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 535
Ignition switch (power switch) ........................................... 304
Overheating.......................... 574
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ............................ 90
Plug-in hybrid system precau- tions...................................... 85
Power (ignition) switch ......... 304 Regenerative braking .............80
Starting the hybrid system ....304
Hybrid System Indicator 173, 181
Hybrid transmissio n ...............309
S mode .................................312
I
I/M test .....................................482
Identification number Engine ..................................581
Vehicle..................................580
Ignition switch (power switch) ...............................................304Auto power off fun ction.........308
Changing the power switch modes.................................307
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................535
Starting the hybrid system ....304
Immobilizer system ..................70
Indicators ................................166
Initialization Items to initialize ...................615
Maintenance .........................479
Moon roof .............................274
Panoramic moon r oof ...........277
Power back door ..................236
Power windows ....................270
Tire pressure warning system ...................................503, 504
Inside rear view m irror ...257, 258
Instrument panel light control ...............................................177
Interior lights...........................436 Switch ...................................437
Intuitive parking assist Function................................387
Warning message . ...............390
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