ECU TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Manual Online

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30
km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench
and towing eyelet. ( P.523,
534)
2 Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove eyelet cover ( ), and
then remove eyelet cover ( ).
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi- cle body as shown in the illustration.
3 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench (if equipped) or hard
metal bar.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
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5068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
5Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake
function. (if equipped): P.379
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.283)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
 P.279
QWhile towing
If the hybrid system is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and
braking more difficult.
QWheel nut wrench (if equipped)
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the deck under tray. ( P.523, 534)
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 High coolant temperature warn-
ing light flashes or come on
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
2Pull out the hose and power
plug from the bottom side of the
compressor.
3 Connect the bottle to the com-
pressor.
Make sure to press the bottle until its claws are securely engaged to the
compressor and no longer visible.
4 Connect the hose to the bottle.
Make sure to insert the hose until its
claw is securely engaged to the bottle.
5 Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
6 Extend the hose. Remove the
air release cap from the hose.
You will use the air release cap again.

5308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
may get dirty.
24 Store the bottle in the luggage
compartment while it is con-
nected to the compressor.
25 Taking precautions to avoid
sudden braking, sudden accel-
eration and sharp turns, drive
carefully at under 80 km/h (50
mph) to the nearest authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or reliable
repairer that is less than 100 km
(62 miles) away for tire repair or
replacement.
For repair and replacement of a tire or disposal of the tire puncture repair kit, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When having the tire repaired or
replaced, make sure to tell the autho- rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-rized repairer, or reliable repairer that
the sealant is injected.
QIf the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure
1 Disconnect the hose from the valve.
2 Install the air release cap to the end of the hose and push the protrusion
on the air release cap into the tire valve to let some air out.
3 Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose and then reconnect the hose.
4 Turn the compressor switch on and
wait for several seconds, and then turn it off. Check that the air pres-sure indicator shows the specified
air pressure.
If the air pressure is under the desig- nated pressure, turn the compressor
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified air pres-sure is reached.
QAfter a tire is repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit
OThe tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter should be replaced.
OEven if the tire inflation pressure is at
the recommended level, the tire pres- sure warning light may come on/flash.
QTaking out the jack (if equipped)
1 Open the deck board.
2 Unhook the tightening strap and take out the jack from the deck under
tray.
After taking out the jack, hold it in place by attaching the rubber band temporarily
to the hole shown in the illustration.
To store the jack, rotate the jack and tighten until it no longer moves. Insert it
into the deck under tray and then secure it in place with a rubber band.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
WARNING
QWhen fixing the flat tire
OStop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
ODo not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has been driven,
the wheels and the area around the brakes may be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands,
feet or other body parts may result in burns.
OConnect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle. If the hose is not prop-
erly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur as sealant may be sprayed out.
OIf the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk
that the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.
OAfter inflation of the tire has com-pleted, the sealant may splatter when the hose is disconnected or
some air is let out of the tire.
OFollow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not followed, the sealant may spray
out.
OKeep back from the tire while it is
being repaired, as there is a chance of it bursting while the repair opera-tion is being performed. If you
notice any cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop the repair operation
immediately.
OThe repair kit may overheat if oper-
ated for a long period of time. Do not operate the repair kit continu-ously for more than 40 minutes.
OParts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful han-
dling the repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connecting the bottle and the
compressor. It will be extremely hot.
ODo not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one indicated. If the sticker
is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may
prevent the SRS airbag from oper- ating properly.
QDriving to spread the liquid seal-ant evenly
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
ODrive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when
turning and cornering.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
1 Open the deck board.
( P.426).
2 Unhook the tightening strap and
take out the jack from the deck
under tray.
After taking out the jack, hold it in place
by attaching the rubber band temporar- ily to the hole shown in the illustration.
To store the jack, rotate the jack and
tighten until it no longer moves. Insert it into the deck under tray and then
secure it in place with a rubber band.
Take out the tools.
1 Take out the deck under tray.
WARNING
ODo not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
ODo not start the hybrid system or
drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the jack.
ODo not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
OWhen raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
ODo not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
OUse a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
OStop the vehicle on firm, flat and level ground, firmly set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces-
sary.
OWhen lowering the vehicle, make
sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
Taking out the jack
Taking out the tools
Taking out the spare tire

5368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
2Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire, and then
take out the spare tire.
1 Chock the tires.
2 Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
3 Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack
is in contact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.
WARNING
QWhen storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or
other body parts between the spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
Replacing a flat tire
Flat tireWheel chock positions
Front left-
hand side
Behind the rear right-
hand side tire
Front right-
hand side
Behind the rear left-hand
side tire
Rear left-
hand side
In front of the front right-
hand side tire
Rear right-
hand side
In front of the front left-
hand side tire
Flat tireWheel chock positions
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5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
QWhen using the compact spare tire
ORemember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
ODo not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
OReplace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
OAvoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
QWhen the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be cor- rectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
• EPS
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Toyota parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following sys-
tem not be utilized fully, but it may actually negatively affect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system)
QSpeed limit when using the com-pact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80
km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not
designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing
death or serious injury.
QAfter using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possi-
bility of personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden braking.
NOTICE
QBe careful when driving over
bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the vehicle
The vehicle height may become lower
when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driv-
ing over uneven road surfaces.

5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery of your vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the doors
of your vehicle with the power
switch off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start the
hybrid system of your vehicle by
turning the power switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indica-
tor comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
9 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.
10 Close the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover, and reinstall
the fuse box cover to its original
position.
Once the hybrid system starts,
have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
QStarting the hybrid system when
the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
QTo prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
OTurn off the headlights and the audio
system while the hybrid system is off.
OTurn off any unnecessary electrical
components when the vehicle is run- ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
QWhen the 12-volt battery is
removed or discharged
OInformation stored in the ECU is
cleared. When the 12-volt battery is depleted, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
OSome systems may require initializa-tion. ( P.582)
QWhen removing the 12-volt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
QCharging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt bat- tery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehi-
cle is left for a long time, the 12-volt bat- tery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-
volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
QWhen recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
OIn some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock or unlock the doors.
OThe hybrid system may not start on
the first attempt after reinstalling the 12-volt battery. In that case, start the hybrid system in the same manner as
when the electronic key does not operate properly ( P.545). This is not

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
a malfunction, as the hybrid system
will start normally on the second attempt.
OThe power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-tery is reconnected, the system will
return to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt bat-
tery, turn the power switch off. If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt
battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
QWhen replacing the 12-volt battery
OUse a 12-volt battery that conforms to European regulations.
OUse a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one
(LN2), 20 hours rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (55Ah) or greater, and performance rating (CCA) is equiva-
lent (345A) or greater. • If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-cle is not used is a short time, the 12-
volt battery may discharge and hybrid system may not be able to start.
OUse a ventilation type calcium battery
OUse a 12-volt battery with a handle. If
a 12-volt battery without a handle is used, removal is more difficult.
OWhen removing the 12-volt battery:  P.462
OAfter replacing, firmly attach the fol- lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before replacing and confirm that it is firmly
connected to the hole section of the vehicle.• Use the exhaust hole plug included
with the new 12-volt battery or the one installed on the battery prior to the replacement. (Depending on the new
12-volt battery installed, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.)
For details, consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
Hole section of the vehicle
OThe terminals can be connected to the body side when the negative terminal of the 12-volt battery is disconnected,
as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
QWhen removing the battery ter-
minals
Always remove the negative (-) termi- nal first. If the positive (+) terminal
contacts any metal in the surrounding area when the positive (+) terminal is removed, a spark may occur, leading
to a fire in addition to electrical shocks and death or serious injury.
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