light TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Service Manual
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Plug-in hybrid system
■If “Charging Stopped High Energy Use See Owner’s Manual” is 
shown
■If “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is shown
■If “The Traction Battery Temp is low System put priority on 
charging to preserve battery condition” is shown (Greenland only)
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Power is being consumed by electrical 
components of vehicle
Check the following items, and then carry 
out charging again.
If the headlights and audio are turned 
on, turn them off.
Turn the power switch off.
If charging cannot be carried out, even 
after performing the above, the auxiliary 
battery may not be sufficiently charged. 
Operate the hybrid system for approxi-
mately 15 minutes or more to charge the 
auxiliary battery.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Malfunction occurred in charging system
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
The Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
warming control was operated (P.128)
When the hybrid battery (traction battery) 
warming control operates, the charging 
schedule is not used and charging is per-
formed.
This is a control to protect the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), and not a malfunc-
tion. 
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa- 
tion and indicators
3-1. Instrument cluster 
Warning lights and indicators 
....................................... 180 
Gauges and meters (with 7- 
inch display).................... 187 
Gauges and meters (with 12.3- 
inch display).................... 193 
Multi-information display (with  
7-inch display) ................ 199 
Multi-information display (with  
12.3-inch display) ........... 211 
Head-up display................ 222 
Energy monitor/consumption  
screen ............................. 226 
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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning  
lights and indicators illuminated. 
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types, analog or  
digital. ( P.206)
■With 7-inch display
When analog speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the tar- 
get region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center  
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status  
of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster 
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of 
malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power 
switch is turned to ON to indicate 
that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the 
hybrid system is on, or after a few 
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the light does not 
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
Warning lights
(Red)
Brake system warning light*1 
(P.534)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light*1 
(P.534)
Charging system warning 
light
*1 (P.535)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (P.535)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light
*2 (P.535)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (P.535)
Malfunction indicator lamp
*1 
(P.536)
SRS warning light
*1 
(P.536)
ABS warning light
*1 
(P.536)
(Red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 (P.536)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 (P.536)
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1 (if 
equipped) (P.537)
(Orange)
LTA indicator (if equipped) 
(P.537)
Toyota parking assist-sensor 
OFF indicator
*3 (P.538)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1 (if 
equipped) (P.538)
BSM OFF indicator
*1 (if 
equipped) (P.539)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1 (if 
equipped)
(P.539)
Slip indicator light
*1 (P.539)
Inappropriate pedal operation 
warning light
*2 (P.540)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 (P.540)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator 
(P.540)
Tire pressure warning light
*1 
(P.541)
Low fuel level warning light 
(P.541)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light 
(P.541)
Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder lights
*4 (P.542)
Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights 
(P.542) 
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cle inspected by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-
information display with a message.
*3: Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF 
indicator turns on when the power 
switch is turned to ON while the 
Toyota parking assist-sensor func-
tion is on. It will turn off after a few 
seconds.
*4: Vehicles with 12.3-inch display
The indicators inform the driver of  
the operating state of the vehicle’s  
various systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light  
does not come on 
Should a safety system light such as  the ABS and SRS warning light not  
come on when you start the hybrid  system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro- 
tect you in an accident, which could  result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator  
( P.319) 
Tail light indicator ( P.326) 
Headlight high beam indica- 
tor ( P.327) 
Automatic High Beam indica- 
tor (if equipped) ( P.328)
Front fog light indicator  
( P.331) 
Rear fog light indicator  
( P.331) 
Smart entry & start system  
indicator*1 ( P.310) 
Cruise control indicator  
( P.368, 381) 
Dynamic radar cruise control  
indicator (if equipped) 
( P.368) 
Cruise control “SET” indicator  
( P.368, 381) 
Speed limiter indicator (if  
equipped) ( P.384)
(White)
LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)  
( P.359)
(Green)
LTA indicator*2 (P.359)
(Orange) 
(Flashes)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.359) 
Toyota parking assist-sensor  
OFF indicator*3, 4 ( P.396) 
PKSB OFF indicator*3, 5 (if  
equipped) ( P.404)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light*5 (P.416) 
VSC OFF indicator*3, 5  
( P.417) 
PCS warning light*3, 5 (if  
equipped) ( P.346) 
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*1: This light illuminates on the multi-
information display with a message.
*2: Depending on the operating condi-
tion, the color and illuminating/flash-
ing state of the light change.
*3: The light comes on when the system 
is turned off.
*4: Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF 
indicator turns on when the power 
switch is turned to ON while the 
Toyota parking assist-sensor func-
tion is on. It will turn off after a few 
seconds.
*5: These lights turn on when the power 
switch is turned to ON to indicate 
that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the 
hybrid system is on, or after a few 
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not 
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle 
inspected by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside 
rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is 
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, 
the indicator will flash for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8: The displayed indicator changes 
according to the current plug-in 
hybrid system operation mode.
*9: This light illuminates on the center 
panel. BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators
*5, 6 (if equipped) 
(P.387)
BSM OFF indicator
*3, 5 (if 
equipped) (P.387)
RCTA OFF indicator
*3, 5 (if 
equipped) (P.387)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*5 (P.323)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*5 (P.323)
Security indicator
*9 (P.77, 
79)
“READY” indicator (P.310)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*7 (P.190)
EV indicator (P.90)
Parking brake indicator 
(P.320)
EV drive mode indicator
*8 
(P.86)
AUTO EV/HV mode indica-
tor
*8 (P.86)
HV drive mode indicator
*8 
(P.86)
Hybrid battery charge mode 
indicator
*8 (P.87)
Eco drive mode indicator 
(P.411)
Sport mode indicator 
(P.411)
Trail Mode indicator 
(P.413)
PASSENGER AIR BAG 
indicator
*5, 9 (P.48) 
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to HV mode). Charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) to allow EV driving.
Odometer, trip meter and instrument cluster light control display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. 
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Instrument cluster light control:
Displays the brightness of the instrument cluster lights that can be adjusted.
Outside temperature (P.190)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P.199)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.544)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P.315)
■Digital speedometer
The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target region.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays the hybrid system output or regeneration level (P.190)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Clock
F
G
H
I
A
B
C 
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Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock).
For details, refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
SOC (State of Charge) gauge
Displays the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery.
When the gauge is in the green zone, EV driving is possible. When the gauge is in 
the blue zone, EV driving is no longer possible (in this situation, the vehicle switches 
to HV mode). Charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) to allow EV driving.
Odometer, trip meter and instrument cluster light control display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. 
Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Instrument cluster light control:
Displays the brightness of the instrument cluster lights that can be adjusted.
Outside temperature (P.190)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P.199)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.544)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P.315)
■The meters and display illuminate 
when
The power switch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
●Speedometer color is changed follow-
ing the selected driving mode. 
(P.411)
●Speedometer color is changed follow-
ing the selected driving mode or when 
Trail Mode is turned on. (P.411, 
413)
■If the units of measure for speed-
ometer can be changed (if 
equipped)
The other units of measure is also dis-
played as shown in the illustrations.
D
E
F
G
H
I 
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Vehicle status information and indicators
changed suddenly (at the  
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Displays the outside temperature 
within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to  50°C (122°F).
●When the outside temperature is  
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,  
the indicator   will flash for approxi- 
mately 10 seconds, then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display 
 P.200
■Customization 
Settings (e. g. meter display) can be  
changed on the   screen of the multi- 
information display. ( P.206)
Switches the items of the odome- 
ter, trip meter A, trip meter B and  
the brightness of the instrument  
cluster lights by pressing the “ODO  
TRIP” switch. 
 When the trip meter is displayed,  
pressing and holding the switch  
will reset the trip meter. 
 When the instrument cluster light  
control display is displayed,  
pressing and holding the switch  
will adjust the brightness of the  
instrument cluster lights.
■Instrument cluster brightness  adjustment 
The instrument cluster brightness levels  when the tail lights are on and off can be 
WARNING
■The information display at low  
temperatures 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to  warm up before using the liquid crys- 
tal information display. At extremely  low temperatures, the display moni-tor may respond slowly, and display  
changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between  the driver’s shifting and the new shift  
range appearing on the display. This  lag could cause the driver to down-shift again, causing rapid and exces- 
sive engine braking and possibly an  accident resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE 
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●The engine may be overheating if “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”  
is shown on the multi-information  display. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and  
check the engine after it has cooled  completely. ( P.578)
Using the “ODO TRIP”  
switch 
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adjusted individually. However, when 
the surroundings are bright (daytime, 
etc.), turning on the tail lights will not 
change the instrument cluster bright-
ness.
The clock can be adjusted on the 
navigation/multimedia system.
Refer to “Multimedia owner’s Man-
ual”.
Adjusting the clock