light TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
Turns the seat heaters on/off
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in
the neutral position. The indicator
will turn off.
Turns the front seat heaters and
ventilators on/off
The level indicators come on during
operation.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
1Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators come on yellow
during operation.
2 Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indicators come on green
during operation.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Air conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.
■Customization
Seat ventilation blower level can be cus-
tomized. (Customizable features: P.607)
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
Operating the front seat
heaters
Operating the front seat
heaters and ventilators
AOperating the rear seat heat-
ers
A
A

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6 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.444)
Front interior lights/personal lights (P.444)
Open tray lights
*
Footwell lights*
Front cup holder lights*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these lights will
reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic 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 lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact,
the interior lights will turn on automati-
cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati-
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

4446-2. Using the interior lights
cally after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off man- ually. However, in order to help prevent further collisions, it is recommended that
they be left on until safety can be ensured. (The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before the
lights turn off) can be changed. (Cus- tomizable features: P.608)
■Front interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the switch to the door posi-
tion (door linked)
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
1 Turns the door position on
2 Turns the lights off
■Rear interior light
1 Turns the light on
2 Turns the door-linked function
on (door position)
The light turns on/off according to the
opening/closing of the doors.
Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Operating the interior lights
Operating the personal
lights

4466-3. Using the storage features
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull up the lever)
Lift the lid while pushing the button
to release the lock.
■Console box tray
The tray can be removed and stored in
the bottom of the console box.
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when
cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may
release gas, causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due
to an occupant being struck by the open glove box or the items stored inside.
A
B
C
Console box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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6-4. Using the other interior features
Interior features
6-4.Using the o ther interio r fea tures
1 To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Automatic light off to prevent 12-
volt battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 min- utes.
The ashtray can be installed in the
cup holder.
The power outlet can be used for
the following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on less
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid system is off.
Portable ashtray (if
equipped)
WARNING
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being struck by the open ashtray or ash flying out.
■To prevent fire
●Fully extinguish matches and ciga-rettes before putting them in the
ashtray, then make sure the ash- tray is fully closed.
●Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ash-tray.
Power outlet

4566-4. Using the other interior features
A portable device can be charged
by just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices
according to the Wireless Power
Consortium, such as smartphones
and mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used with
portable devices that are larger
than the charging tray. Also,
depending on the portable device, it
may not operate as normal. Please
read the operation manual for por-
table devices to be used.
■The “Qi” logo
The “Qi” logo is a trademark of the
Wireless Power Consortium.
■Name for all parts
Charge area*
Charging tray
Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
*: Portable devices and wireless char-
gers contain charging coils. The
charging coil in the wireless charger
can be moved within the charge area
near the center of the charging tray. If
the charging coil inside a portable
device is detected in the charge area,
the charging coil inside the wireless
charger will move toward it and start
charging. If the charging coil inside a
portable device moves outside of the
NOTICE
●When the USB Type-C charging ports are not in use, close the lids. If
a foreign object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.
●Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB Type-C charging ports.
●Do not disassemble or modify the USB Type-C charging ports.
■To prevent damage to external devices
●Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become high, resulting
in damage to an external device.
●Do not push down on or apply
unnecessary force to an external device or the cable of an external device while it is connected.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
Do not use the USB Type-C charging ports for a long period of time when the hybrid system is off.
Wireless charger (if
equipped)
A
B
C
D

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6 6-4. Using the other interior features
Interior features
charge area, charging will automati-
cally stop.
If 2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray, their
charging coils may not be properly
detected and they may not be
charged.
■Using the wireless charger
1Press the power supply switch
of the wireless charger.
Switches on and off with each press of
the power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indicator
light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off, the
on/off state of the power supply switch
is memorized.
2Place the portable device on the
charging tray
Place the charging side of the portable
device down with the center of the
device in the center of the charge area.
Depending on the portable device, its
charging coil may not be in the center
of the device. In this case, place the
portable device so that its charging coil
is centered in the charging area.
When charging, the operation indicator
light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try placing
the portable device as close to the cen-
ter of the charging area as possible. If
charging is not performed, the opera-
tion indicator light will slowly illuminate
in green and orange alternatively and a sound of charging coil operation may
be heard repeatedly.
When charging is complete, the opera-
tion indicator light (green) comes on.
■Recharging function
When charging is complete and
after a fixed time in the charge
suspension state, charging
restarts.
If a portable device is moved sig-
nificantly within the charging
area, the charging coil may dis-
connect and charging may tem-
porarily be stopped. However, if
a charging coil is detected within
the charging area, the charging
coil inside the wireless charger
will move near the other coil and
charging will resume.
■Rapid charging function
The following portable devices
support rapid charging.
• Portable devices compliant with WPC
Ver1.2.4 and compatible with rapid
charging
• iPhone’s with an iOS version that
supports 7.5 W charging (iPhone 8
and later models)
To switch to the rapid charging
function, press the power supply
switch 3 times while charging.

4586-4. Using the other interior features
When rapid charging is possible,
the operation indicator light will
switch from orange to flashing
between green and orange.
When charging is complete, the
rapid charging function will stop.
Switch again to the rapid
charging function to use rapid
charging again.
■Lighting conditions of opera-
tion indicator light
*1: Charging power will not be output
during standby. A metallic object will not be heated, if it is placed on the
charging tray in this state.
*2: Depending on the portable device,
there are cases where the operation
indicator light will continue being lit
up orange even after the charging is
complete.
■When the operation indicator
light flashes
When an error occurs, the opera-
tion indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the fol-
lowing tables.
Flashing repeatedly once every
second (Orange)
Operation
indicator
light
Conditions
Turning offWhen the Wireless char-
ger power supply is off
Green
(comes on)
On Standby (charging
possible state)
*1
When charging is com-
plete
*2
Orange
(comes on)
When placing the portable
device on the charging
area (detecting the porta-
ble device)
Charging
Flashing
between
green and
orange
When any of the following
portable devices is using
rapid charging
• Portable devices com-
pliant with WPC
Ver1.2.4 and compati-
ble with rapid charging
• iPhone’s with an iOS
version that supports
7.5 W charging (iPhone
8 and later models)
Suspected causesHandling method
Vehicle to charger
communication
failure.
If the hybrid sys-
tem is running,
stop and then
restart the hybrid
system. If the
power switch is in
ACC, start the
hybrid system.
(P.310)

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Interior features
Repeatedly flashes 3 times con-
tinuously (Orange)
Repeatedly flashes 4 times con-
tinuously (Orange)■The wireless charger can be oper-
ated when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■Usable portable devices
●Qi standard wireless charge standard
can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices
and compatibility are guaranteed.
●Starting with mobile phones and
smartphones, it is aimed for low
power electrically supplied portable
devices of no more than 5W.
●However, charging exceeding 5 W is
supported by the following portable
devices.
• Charging at 7.5 W or less is supported
by iPhone’s that support 7.5 W
charging.
• Charging at 10 W or less is supported
by portable devices compliant with
EPP output as defined by WPC stan-
dard Ver1.2.4.
■Using the smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the smart entry & start system detects
the key while a device is being charged,
charging will be temporarily stopped.
■When covers and accessories are
attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover
and accessories not able to handle Qi
are attached to the portable device.
Depending on the type of cover (includ-
ing the certain genuine manufacture
parts) and accessory, it may not be pos-
sible to charge. When charging is not
performed even with the portable device
placed on the charge area, remove the
cover and accessories.
■Important points of the wireless
charger
●If the electronic key cannot be
detected within the vehicle interior,
charging cannot be done. When the
door is opened and closed, charging
may be temporarily suspended.
●When charging, the wireless charging
Suspected causesHandling method
Foreign substance
detection:
A metallic foreign
substance is in the
charge area, and
so the abnormal
heating prevention
function operated
Remove the for-
eign substance
from the charge
area.
Portable device
misaligned:
The charging coil
in the portable
device moved out-
side of the charge
area, and so the
abnormal heating
prevention function
operated
Remove the porta-
ble device from the
charging tray,
check that the
operation indicator
light switches back
to green, and then
once again place
the device near the
center of the
charging tray. If
there is a case or
cover attached to
the portable
device, remove it.
Suspected causesHandling method
Safety shutdown
resulting when the
temperature within
the wireless char-
ger exceeded the
set value
Stop charging,
remove the porta-
ble device from the
charging tray, wait
for the temperature
to drop, and then
start charging
again.

4606-4. Using the other interior features
device and portable device will get
warmer, however this is not a mal- function.When a portable device gets warm
while charging, charging may stop due to the protection function on the portable device side. In this case,
when the temperature of the portable device drops significantly, charge again.
The fan may start operating to lower the
temperature inside the wireless charger,
however this is not a malfunction.
■Operation sounds
A buzzing noise may be heard when pressing the power supply switch to turn the power supply on, when turning the
power switch to ACC or ON while the wireless charger power supply is on, or when detecting a portable device. How-
ever, this is not a malfunction.
■If the smartphone OS has been updated
If the smartphone OS has been updated
to a newer version, its charging specifi- cations may have changed significantly. For details, check the information on the
manufacturer’s website.
■Trademark information
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., reg- istered in the U.S. and other countries.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device, for safety reasons, the driver should not
operate the main part of the portable device while driving.
■Caution while in motion
Do not charge lightweight devices such as wireless headphones while in
motion. These devices are very light and may be ejected from the charging tray, which may lead to unforeseen
accidents.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverters, as well as any other
electrical medical device, should con- sult their physician about the usage of the wireless charger.
■To prevent malfunctions or burns
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in a equip-ment failure and damage, catch fire,
burns due to overheat or electric shock.
●Do not insert any metallic objects
between the charge area and the portable device while charging
●Do not attach an aluminum sticker or other metallic object to the charge area
●Do not attach an aluminum sticker or other metallic object to the side
of the portable device (or to its case or cover) that touches the charge area
●Do not use the charging tray as a small storage space
●Do not subject to a strong force or impact
●Do not disassemble, modify or remove
●Do not charge devices other than specified portable devices
●Keep away from magnetic items
●Do not charge devices if the charge area is covered in dust
●Do not cover with a cloth or similar material