2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME suspension

421-1. For safe use
WARNING
●Modifications to the front door
panel (such as making a hole in
it)
●Repairs or modifications of the
front fender, front bumper, or
side of the occupant compart-
ment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull
bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow
plows, winches or roof luggage
carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s
suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices
such as mobile two-way radios
and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for
a person with a physical disabil-
ity

1963-1. Instrument cluster
Select to set the items on the upper
and lower side of the drive informa-
tion screen from three items, aver-
age speed, distance and total time.
“Closing Display”
Select to set the i tems displayed
when the power switch is turned off.
 “Pop-Up Display” (if
equipped)
Select to enable/d isable the follow-
ing pop-up displays, which may
appear in some situations.
• Intersection guidance display of the navigation system-linked sys-
tem (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system (if
equipped)
• Audio operation (if equipped)
• Volume operation (if equipped)
• Voice control (if equipped)
 “Calender”
Select to set up the calender.
This can only be set if GPS calibra-
tion of clock is tur ned off in the mul-
timedia system settings.
 “MID OFF”
A blank screen is displayed.
“Default Settings”
Select to reset the meter display
settings.
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●In the following si tuations, opera-
tion of the setting s display will be
temporarily suspended.
• When a warning message appears on the multi-information
display • When the vehicle begins to move
●Settings for functions not
equipped to the vehicle are not
displayed.
●When a function is turned off, the
related settings for that function
are not selectable.
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. (
P.552)
Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up
the display
As the hybrid system needs to be
operating during setting up the
display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate
ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases
including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the hybrid
system is operating while setting
up the display features.
Warning message display
Convenience Services
(Suggestion function)

2073-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Meter Type
Select to change the meter
type setting.
 Meter Style
Select to change the meter
style.
 Dial Type
Select to change dial type.
( P.178)
Depending on the selected dial
type, this item will not be displayed.
 EV indicator
Select to enable/disable the
EV indicator.
 Fuel Economy
Select to change the display
on Fuel Economy. ( P.199)
 “Hybrid System”
Select to enable/disable refer-
ence operation range.
 “Power Consumption”
Select to change the display on
Power Consumption. ( P.199)
 Drive Info
Select to change displayed
items on drive information dis-
play. ( P.202)
 “Calendar”
Select to set up the calender. This
can only be set if GPS calibration of
clock is turned off in the multimedia
system settings.
Pop-Up Display
Select to enable/disable the
pop-up displays, which may
appear in some situations.
 Default Settings Select to reset the meter dis-
play settings.
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●In the following situations, opera-
tion of the settings display will be
temporarily suspended.
• When a warning message appears on the multi-information
display
• When the vehicle begins to move
●Settings for functions not
equipped to the vehicle are not
displayed.
●When a function is turned off, the
related settings for that function
are not selectable.
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P.552)
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up
the display
As the hybrid system needs to be
operating during setting up the
display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate
ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases
including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the hybrid
system is operating while setting
up the display features.
Warning message display

2885-1. Before driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted
to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
*.
When the system o perates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message
and follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be
changed.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and
gradually depress the brake pedal
to slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.557)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer c heck the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
●Components connected to the
traction battery.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

2945-1. Before driving
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions
are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires
are properly inflated. ( P.585)
●Trailer tires are inflated according
to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required
by law.
●All lights work each time you con-
nect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper
height for the coupler on the
trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is
hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not
level, and check for improper
tongue weight, overloading, worn
suspension, or other possible
causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely
loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to
all applicable federal, state/provin-
cial or local regu lations. If they do
not, install rear view mirrors
appropriate for towing purposes.
■When towing a trailer
Disable the following systems, as
the systems may not operate prop-
erly.
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
(  P.351)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( P.366)
●PKSB (Parking Suppor t Brake) (if
equipped) ( P.395)
●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
( P.378)
●Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped) ( P.387)
●RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function ( P.378)
Toyota warranties do not
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
Contact your Toyota dealer for
further information about addi-
tional requirements such as a
towing kit, etc.
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use
extreme care and drive the vehi-
cle in accordance with the trailer’s
characteristics and operating con-
ditions. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in
death or serious injury. Vehicle
stability and brak ing performance
are affected by trailer stability,
brake setting and performance,
and the hitch. Yo ur vehicle will
handle differently when towing a
trailer.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR,
unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR
or GAWR.
●Adjust the tongue weight within
the appropriate range. Place
heavier loads as close to the
trailer axle as possible.

3525-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■Before using LTA system
●Do not rely solely upon the LTA
system. The LTA system does
not automatically drive the vehi-
cle or reduce the amount of
attention that must be paid to
the area in front of the vehicle.
The driver must always assume
full responsibility for driving
safely by paying careful atten-
tion to the surrounding condi-
tions and operating the steering
wheel to correct the path of the
vehicle. Also, the driver must
take adequate breaks when
fatigued, such as from driving
for a long period of time.
●Failure to perform appropriate
driving operations and pay care-
ful attention may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
■Situations unsuitable for LTA
system
In the following situations, use the
LTA switch to turn the system off.
Failure to do so may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Vehicle is driven on a road sur-
face which is slippery due to
rainy weather, fallen snow,
freezing, etc.
●Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-
ered road.
●White (yellow) lines are difficult
to see due to rain, snow, fog,
dust, etc.
●Vehicle is driven in a temporary
lane or restricted lane due to
construction work.
●Vehicle is driven in a construc-
tion zone.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are
equipped.
●When the tires have been
excessively worn, or when the
tire inflation p ressure is low.
●When your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency tow-
ing
■Preventing LTA system mal-
functions and operations per-
formed by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or
place stickers, etc. on the sur-
face of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension
etc. If the suspension etc. needs
to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
●Do not install or place anything
on the hood or grille. Also, do
not install a gr ille guard (bull
bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
●If your windshield needs
repairs, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■Conditions in which functions
may not operate properly
In the following situations, the
functions may not operate prop-
erly and the vehicle may depart
from its lane. Drive safely by
always paying careful attention to
your surroundings and operate
the steering wheel to correct the
path of the vehicle without relying
solely on the functions.

3865-5. Using the driving support systems
●When towing a trailer.
●When there is a significant differ-
ence in height between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle that enters the
detection area.
●When a sensor or the area around
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●If the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than
specified are installed.
●If the front of the vehicle is raised
or lowered due to the carried load.
●When turning while backing up.
●When a vehicle turns into the
detection area.
■Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision
Instances of the RCTA function
unnecessarily detec ting a vehicle
and/or object may increase in the
following situations:
●When the parking space faces a street and vehicles are being
driven on the street.
●When the distance between your
vehicle and metal objects, such as
a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked
vehicle, which may reflect electri-
cal waves toward the rear of the
vehicle, is short.
●When equipment that may
obstruct a sensor is installed, such
as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-
tector (an additional trim strip,
etc.), bicycle c
arrier, or snow
plow.
●When a vehicle passes by the
side of your vehicle.
●When a detected vehicle turns
while approaching the vehicle.

3875-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●When there are spinning objects
near your vehicle such as the fan
of an air conditioning unit.
●When water is splashed or
sprayed toward the rear bumper,
such as from a sprinkler.
●Moving objects (flags, exhaust
fumes, large rain droplets or
snowflakes, rain water on the road
surface, etc.).
●When the distanc e between your
vehicle and a guardr ail, wall, etc.,
that enters the detection area is
short.
●Gratings and gutters.
●When a sensor or the area around
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●If the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than
specified are installed.
●If the front of the vehicle is raised
or lowered due to the carried load.
*: If equipped
■Location and types of sen-
sors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display (Multi-information
display)
When the sensors detect an
object, such as a wall, a graphic
is shown on the multi-informa-
Intuitive parking
assist*
The distance from your
vehicle to objects, such as a
wall, when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the
sensors and communicated
via the multi-information
display or Multimedia Dis-
play and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area
when using this system.
System components
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