TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

RAV4 PHEV
Owner’s Manual

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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...................................... 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............... 76
Double locking system .......... 77
Alarm .................................... 78
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
............................................ 84
Plug-in hybrid system precau-
tions .................................... 94
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
driving tips .......................... 99
EV driving range ................. 102
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment ........... 105
AC charging cable .............. 108
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid and charging
connector .......................... 120
Power sources that can be used
.......................................... 123
Charging methods .............. 126
Charging tips....................... 129
Things to know before charging
.......................................... 131
How to charge..................... 134
Using the charging schedule
function ............................. 143
Using the “My Room Mode” 152
When charging cannot be car-
ried out.............................. 155
3-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
.......................................... 166
Gauges and meters ............ 172
Multi-information display ..... 177
Head-up display .................. 189
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................... 193
4-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 200
4-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Side doors........................... 203
Back door............................ 208
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
3Vehicle status information
and indicators
4Before driving

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Smart entry & start system . 221
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 226
Rear seats .......................... 227
Driving position memory ..... 229
Head restraints ................... 232
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................... 234
Inside rear view mirror ........ 235
Digital Rear-view Mirror ...... 236
Outside rear view mirrors.... 245
4-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 247
Panoramic moon roof ......... 250
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 256
Cargo and luggage ............. 262
Trailer towing ...................... 264
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ........ 273
Hybrid transmission ............ 277
Turn signal lever ................. 281
Parking brake...................... 282
Brake Hold .......................... 285
5-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 288
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 290
Fog light switch ................... 293
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 294
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 296
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 298
5-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 300
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 311
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .. 318
RSA (Road Sign Assist)...... 328
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 332
Cruise control...................... 344
Speed limiter ....................... 347
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 349
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 371
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 379
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 383
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 386
Driving mode select switch . 387
Trail Mode ........................... 389
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system .............................. 390
Driving assist systems ........391
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 398
Utility vehicle precautions ... 401
5Driving

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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 406
Remote Air Conditioning System
.......................................... 414
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heaters
and ventilators/Rear seat heat-
ers..................................... 416
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 419
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 422
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 426
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 430
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 442
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 445
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 448
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 450
Hood ................................... 452
Positioning a floor jack ........ 453
Engine compartment........... 455
12-volt battery ..................... 460
Tires .................................... 463
Tire inflation pressure ......... 472
Wheels ................................ 473
Air conditioning filter ........... 475
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 479
Wiper insert replacement .... 482
Electronic key battery ......... 486
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 488
Light bulbs .......................... 491
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 500
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 501
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................... 503
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 506
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 508
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................... 518
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ............. 522
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) .................. 533
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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If the hybrid system will not start
.......................................... 541
If you lose your keys ........... 543
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.............................. 543
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 544
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged............................. 546
If your vehicle overheats ..... 551
If the vehicle becomes stuck
.......................................... 555
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................... 558
Fuel information .................. 567
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 569
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 582
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
.......................................... 584
Alphabetical Index ............. 587
9Vehicle specifications
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Please note that this manual
applies to all models and explains
all equipment, including options.
Therefore, you may find some
explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this
manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of the
Toyota policy of continual product
improvement, we reserve the right
to make changes at any time with-
out notice.
Depending on specifications, the
vehicle shown in the illustrations
may differ from your vehicle in
terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide
variety of other spare parts and
accessories for Toyota vehicles are
currently available in the market.
Should it be determined that any of
the genuine Toyota parts or acces-
sories supplied with the vehicle
need to be replaced, Toyota recom-
mends that genuine Toyota parts or
accessories, be used to replace
them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used.
Toyota cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and
accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products, nor for replace-
ment or installation involving such
parts. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
the use of non-genuine Toyota
spare parts or accessories may not
be covered under warranty.
Also, remodeling like this will have
an effect on advanced safety equip-
ment such as Toyota Safety Sense
and there is a danger that it will not
work properly or the danger that it
may work in situations where it
should not be working.
The installation of an RF-transmit-
ter system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
Toyota Safety Sense
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regard-
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts
and modification of your
Toyota
Installation of an RF-trans-
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ing installation of an RF-transmitter
system.
Further information regarding fre-
quency bands, power levels,
antenna positions and installation
provisions for the installation of RF-
transmitters, is available on request
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
High voltage parts and cables on
the Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the radio frequency
transmitter (RF-transmitter).
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed/Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for the location of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according
to the vehicle grade level, options
and destinations with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and only
record images outside of the vehi-
cle in certain situations.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in
this computer to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and develop-
ment, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded
data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner
or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by
the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the
data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag and seat belt pre-
tensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemicals. If the
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have
the systems of the SRS airbag and
seat belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified service
shop or any authorized Toyota
Vehicle data recording
Scrapping of your Toyota

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retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer,
before you scrap your vehicle.
WARNING
QGeneral precautions while driv- ing
Driving under the influence: Never
drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have
impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment
and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might
make and be ready to avoid acci- dents.
Driver distraction: Always give your
full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
QGeneral precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehi- cle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children
may injure themselves by playing with the side windows, the panoramic moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.