window TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owner's Manual
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2364-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The setting changes each time an oper-
ation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continu-
ously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 3.)
*1: Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-informa-
tion display
Vehicles with alarm: To prevent unin-
tended triggering of the alarm, unlock
the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once
after the settings have been changed. (If
a door is not opened within 30 seconds
after is pressed, the doors will
be locked again and the alarm will auto-
matically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered,
immediately stop the alarm. (P.79)
■Impact detection door lock release
system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to
a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the
impact or the type of accident, however,
the system may not operate.
■Operation signals
Doors: The emergency flashers flash to
indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once;
Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows and panoramic moon roof
(if equipped): A buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the side windows and pan-
oramic moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approxi-
mately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automati-
cally locks the vehicle again. (However,
depending on the location of the elec-
tronic key, the key may be detected as
being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle
may be unlocked.)
■When the door cannot be locked by
the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try
touching both the topside and underside
sensor areas at the same time.
When gloves are being worn, remove
the gloves.
Multi-information
display/BeepUnlocking function
Left-hand
drive vehicles
*1
*2
Right-hand
drive vehicles
*1
*2
Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Holding the driver’s
door handle
unlocks only the
driver’s door.
Holding the front
passenger’s door
handle or pressing
the back door
opener switch
unlocks all the
doors.
*1
*2
Exterior: Beeps
twice
Holding either front
door handle or
pressing the back
door opener switch
unlocks all the
doors.
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2384-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Using the door lock switches
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
■Using the inside lock buttons
1 Locks the door
2 Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened by pull-
ing the inside handle even if the lock
buttons are in the lock position.
■Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
2 Close the door while pulling the door
handle.
The door cannot be locked if the power
switch is in ACC or ON, or the electronic
key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the elec-
tronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
■Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph), a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) or the hood is not fully
closed. The open door(s) or hood is displayed
on the multi-information display.
■When all the doors are locked with the entry function or wireless remote control
●The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
●The door lock switches can be reset
WARNING
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in
the rear seats.
■When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline, whether there is enough
space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blowing. When open-ing or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
■When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power windows or
panoramic moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or pan-
oramic moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the side window or panoramic moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless
remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and other pas-sengers to get caught in the side win-
dow or panoramic moon roof.
Unlocking and locking the
doors from the inside
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Before driving
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
●When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum
foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that emits
radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cord-
less phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another electronic key or a wireless
key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digi-
tal assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
●When the electronic key is placed
near a battery charger or electronic
devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a pay
parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.
If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked
using the smart entry & start system,
lock/unlock the doors by performing any
of the following:
●Bring the electronic key close to either
front door handle and operate the
entry function.
●Operate the wireless remote control. If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked
using the above methods, use the
mechanical key. (P.234)
If the hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart entry & start system,
refer to P.572.
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within
the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly
in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the
window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when
the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instru-
ment panel, luggage cover or floor, or
in the door pockets or glove box when
the hybrid system is started or power
switch modes are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top
of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by
the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the
outside, possibly trapping the elec-
tronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within
the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. How-
ever, only the doors detecting the
electronic key can be used to lock or
unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside
the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key
is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will
automatically be locked after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used
to lock the doors when the electronic
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2724-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■Cleaning the mirror surface
If the mirror surface is dirty, the
image on the display may be diffi-
cult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently
using a soft dry cloth.
■Cleaning the camera
If the camera lens is dirty, the dis-
played image may not be clear. In
this case, clean it with a soft cloth
dampened with water or a swab.
■The camera
The camera for the Digital Rear-view Mirror is located as shown.
■The cooling fan
There is a cooling fan in the Digital
Rear-view Mirror. Cooling fan sounds may be heard when using the system.
WARNING
■To prevent causes of fire
If the driver continues using the Digi-
tal Rear-view Mirror while smoke or odor comes from the mirror, it may result in fire. Stop using the system
immediately and contact any autho- rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Cleaning the Digital Rear-
view Mirror
NOTICE
■To prevent the Digital Rear-view Mirror from malfunctioning
●Do not use detergents, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol to clean the mirror. They may discolor,
deteriorate or damage the mirror surface.
●Do not smoke, use matches, use
cigarette lighters or allow open flames near the mirror. It may dam-age the mirror or cause a fire.
●Do not remove, disassemble or modify the mirror.
■To prevent the camera from mal-functioning
●Observe the following precautions,
otherwise the Digital Rear-view Mir- ror may not operate properly.
• Do not strike or hit the camera or
subject it to a strong impact, as the camera installation position and angle may be changed.
• Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not allow an organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat-
ing to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as pos-sible.
• When cleaning the camera lens, wipe the camera lens with a damp
soft cloth. Do not strongly rub the camera lens, as it may be scratched and
will not be able to transmit a clear image.
• When applying colored film (includ- ing transparent film) to the rear win-dow glass, do not apply it to the
area in front of the camera. If film is applied to the area in front of the camera, the image from the
camera may not display properly.
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Before driving
The image is dif-
ficult to see.
The luggage in the luggage
compartment is reflected off the
rear window glass and obstruct-
ing the camera.
• Change to optical mirror
mode.
• Move the luggage to a posi-
tion where it does not obstruct
the camera or cover it with a
black cloth to reduce the
amount it is reflected off the
rear window glass.
The rear window glass is fogged
up.
Change to optical mirror mode.
After defogging the rear window
using the rear window defogger
(P.432), use the digital mirror
mode again.
The outside of the rear window
glass is dirty.Use the rear window wiper to
remove dirt.
The inside of the rear window
glass is dirty.Wipe the inside of rear window
glass with a damp soft cloth.
The image is out
of alignment.
The back door is not fully
closed.Fully close the back door.
The camera or its surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.
Change to optical mirror mode
and have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The display is
dim and is
displayed.
The system may be malfunc-
tioning.
Change to optical mirror mode
and have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
■When using the outside rear view mirrors in a cold weather
When it is cold and the outside rear view mirrors are frozen, it may not be possi-ble to fold/extend them or adjust the mir-
ror surface. Remove the ice, snow, etc. covering the outside rear view mirrors.
■Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers.
( P.432)
1To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
Outside rear view mir-
rors
The rear view mirror’s position
can be adjusted to enable suf-
ficient confirmation of the rear
view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions
while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driv-
ing.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are
operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur- faces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
Adjustment procedure
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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Before driving
4-5.Opening, closing the windows an d moo n roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the
side windows as follows:
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing*
3Opening
4 One-touch opening*
*: To stop the side window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite
direction.
■The power windows can be oper- ated when
The power switch is in ON.
■Operating the power windows after
turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after
the power switch is turned to ACC or OFF. They cannot, however, be oper-ated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the side window and the window frame while the side window is closing, side
window movement is stopped and the
side window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and side window while the side
window is opening, side window move- ment is stopped.
■When the power window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and the side window cannot
be opened and closed, perform the fol- lowing operations with the power win-dow switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON, within 4 seconds of the
jam protection function or catch pro- tection function activating, continu-ously operate the power window
switch in the one-touch closing direc- tion or one-touch opening direction so that the side window can be opened
and closed.
●If the side window cannot be opened
and closed even when performing the above operations, perform the follow-ing procedure for function initializa-
tion.
1 Turn the power switch to ON.
2 Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and completely close the
side window.
3 Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the one-touch closing
direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
4 Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening
direction. After the side window is completely opened, continue holding the switch for an additional 1 second
or more.
5 Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the one-touch opening
Power windows
Opening and closing the
power windows
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direction, and hold it there for
approximately 4 seconds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again. After the side win-
dow is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 sec-ond or more.
If you release the switch while the side window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the side window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehi-cle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Door lock linked power window operation
●The power windows can be opened
and closed using the mechanical key.*
( P.572)
●The power windows can be opened
and closed using the wireless remote
control.* ( P.235)
●Vehicles with alarm: The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the
power window is closed using the door lock linked power window opera-tion function. ( P.79)*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Power window open reminder func-
tion
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
when the power switch is turned to OFF and the driver’s door is opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable fea-tures: P.603)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■Closing the power windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental opera- tion, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows.
It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also,
when riding with a child, it is recom- mended to use the window lock switch. ( P.281)
●Check to make sure that all passen- gers do not have any part of their
body in a position where it could be caught when a power window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and oper-
ating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibil-
ity of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the side window. Also, do not let a child
operate the power window by the wireless remote control or mechani-cal key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
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4-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Before driving
This function can be used to pre-
vent children from accidentally
opening or closing a passenger
window.
Press the switch.
The indicator will come on and the
passenger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
■The window lock switch can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■When the 12-volt battery is discon- nected
The window lock switch is disabled. If
necessary, press the window lock switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
WARNING
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch to OFF, carry the key
and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam pro-tection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the
side window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protection function.
●The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught
just before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught
in the side window.
Preventing accidental oper-
ation (window lock switch)
A
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*: If equipped
■Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade
1 Opens the electronic sunshade*
Slide and hold the switch back-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
open automatically.
2 Closes the electronic sunshade*
Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The electronic sunshade will fully
close automatically.
If the panoramic moon roof is not fully
closed, it will close fully before the elec-
tronic sunshade closes.
*: Quickly slide and release the
switch in either direction to stop the
electronic sunshade partway.
■Tilting the panoramic moon
roof up and down
Press the switch to tilt the
panoramic moon roof up.*
When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic sunshade will open to
the half-open position of the roof.
*: Lightly press the switch again
to stop the panoramic moon roof
partway.
Press and hold the switch to
tilt the panoramic moon roof down.
The panoramic moon roof can be tilted
down only when it is in the tilt-up posi-
tion.
■Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
Opens the panoramic moon roof*
Slide and hold the switch back-
ward. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will open automati-
cally.
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.
Panoramic moon roof*
Use the overhead switches to
operate the panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade.
Operating the electronic
sunshade and panoramic
moon roof