battery TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owner's Guide

3074-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
ing system is operated (windshield
defogger switch, etc.).
• If the battery charge becomes low.
■When the hood is opened
●If the hood is opened while the
engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the engine will stall
and will not be able to be restarted
by the automatic engine start
function. In this case, restart the
engine using the normal engine
starting procedure. ( P.203, 204)
●If the hood is closed after the
engine is started with the hood
open, the Stop & Start system will
not operate. Close the hood, turn
the engine switch t o OFF, wait 30
seconds or more, and then start
the engine.
■Air conditioning system opera-
tion while the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system
Vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system: When the air con-
ditioning is in automatic mode and
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the fan may operate at
a low speed in order to prevent the
temperature in the cabin from
increasing or decreasing or may be
stopped.
To prioritize air conditioning system
performance when the vehicle is
stopped, disable the Stop & Start
system by pressing the Stop & Start
cancel switch.
●If the windshield is fogged up
Turn the windshield defogger on.
(  P.333, 340)
If the windshield fogs up frequently,
press the Stop & Start cancel switch
to disable the Stop & Start system.
●If an odor is emitted from the air
conditioning system
• Vehicles with a manual air condi- tioning system:
If the idling stop time setting is set
to “Extended”, change it to “Stan-
dard”. If an odor is emitted when the idling stop time setting is set to
“Standard”, press the Stop & Start
cancel switch to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
• Vehicles with an automatic air
conditioning system:
Press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to deactivate the Stop &
Start system.
■Changing the idling stop time
with the air conditioning system
on
The length of time the Stop & Start
system will operate when the air
conditioning system is on can be
changed in of the multi-informa-
tion display ( P.98, 107). (The
length of time the Stop & Start sys-
tem will operate when the air condi-
tioning system is off cannot be
changed.)
■Displaying the Stop & Start sys-
tem status
After Start:
Displays the cumulative time that
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system from when the engine
is started until the engine is
stopped.
This item is reset each time the
engine stops.
■Multi-information display mes-
sages
If the following situations,
and a message may be displayed
on the multi-information display.
●When the engine cannot be
stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem “Press Brake More to Acti-
vate”
• The brake pedal is not sufficiently

3084-5. Using the driving support systems
depressed.
 If the brake pedal is depressed
further, the system will operate.
“Non-Dedicated Battery”
• A battery not designed for use with a Stop & Start system may
have been installed.
 Have the vehicl e inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge may be low.
 Stopping of the engine is tempo-
rarily prohibited to prioritize charging
of the battery. After the engine runs
for a certain amount of time, the
system will be enabled.
• A refresh charge may be occur- ring
 After a refresh charge for up to
an hour completes, the system can
be operated.
• If displayed continuously for a long time (more than an hour)
 The battery may be deteriorated.
Contact your Toyota dealer for
details.
“Stop & Start System
Unavailable”
• The Stop & Start system is tempo- rarily disabled.
 Allow the engine to run for some
time.
• The engine may have been started with the hood open.
 Close the hood , turn the engine
switch to OFF, wait for 30 seconds
or more, and then start the engine. “In Preparation”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
 When the brake booster vacuum
reaches a predeter mined level, the
system will be enabled.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient
temperature is high or low.
 If the difference between the set
temperature and cabin temperature
becomes small, the system will be
enabled.
• The windshield defogger is on.
●When the engine automatically
restarts while stopped by the Stop
& Start system
“In Preparation”
• The brake pedal has been depressed further or pumped.
 The system will be enabled after
the engine runs and the brake
booster vacuum reaches a predeter-
mined level.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on o r is being used.
• The windshield defogger has been turned on.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge may be low.
 The system will be enabled after
the engine runs to sufficiently
charge the battery.

3094-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■When the buzzer sounds
If the driver’s door is opened when
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system and the shift lever is in
D, a buzzer will s ound and the Stop
& Start system indicator will flash.
To stop the buzzer, close the
driver’s door.
■The Stop & Start system protec-
tion function
●When the volume of the audio
system is excessively high, sound
output from the audio system may
suddenly be cut off in order to
reduce battery consumption. To
prevent the audio system from
being cut off, keep the volume of
audio system at a moderate level.
If the audio system has been cut
off, turn the engine switch to OFF,
wait for 3 secon ds or more and
then turn it to ACC or ON to re-
enable the audio system.
●The audio system may not be acti-
vated if the battery terminals are
disconnected an d then recon-
nected. If this o ccurs, turn the
engine switch to OFF and then
repeat the following operation
twice to activate the audio system
normally.
• Turn the engine switch to ON and then to off.
■Replacing the battery
 P.478
■If the Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor flashes continuously
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■If “Stop & Start System Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system
is operating
Make sure to disable the Stop &
Start system while the vehicle is
in a poorly ventilated area.
If not disabled, the engine may be
automatically restarted unexpect-
edly, causing exhaust gases to
collect and enter the vehicle, pos-
sibly resulting in death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
●Do not leave the vehicle while
the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system (while the
Stop & Start indicator is on). An
accident may occur due to the
automatic engine start function.
●Depress the brake pedal and
apply the parking brake when
necessary while the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem (while the Stop & Start indi-
cator is on).
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
If any of the follo wing situations
occur, the Stop & Start system
may not operate c orrectly. Have
your vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
●While the driver’s seat belt is
fastened, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt reminder
light flashes.
●Even though the driver’s seat
belt is not fastened, the driver’s
and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light does not illumi-
nate.

3254-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.

3355-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
the Stop & Start system operations,
the air conditioning cooling, heating
and dehumidification functions turn
off and only ambient temperature air
is blown, and there is a possibility
that the blowing of ambient tem-
perature air will stop. To prevent the
air conditioning system from turning
off, press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to deactivate the system.
■When the windshield is fogged
up and the engine is stopped
due to the Stop & Start system
(vehicles with Stop & Start sys-
tem)
Press the windshield defogger
switch to restart the engine and
defog the windshield.
If the windshield continuously fogs
up, press the Stop & Start cancel
switch and refrain from using the
Stop & Start system.
■When an odor c omes from the
air conditioning system while
the engine is stopped due to the
Stop & Start system (vehicles
with Stop & Start system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch
to restart the engine.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.420
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of
the air conditioning system is
attached to the ho od at the loca-
tion shown in the f ollowing illustra-
tion.
●The meaning of each symbol on
the label are as follows:
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
lubricant type
Requires registered tech-
nician to service air con-
ditioning system
Flammable refrigerant
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremel y humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing (if equipped)
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces when the outside rear
view mirror def oggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.

3415-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
up, press the Stop & Start cancel
switch and refrain from using the
Stop & Start system.
■When an odor comes from the
air conditioning system while
the engine is stopped due to the
Stop & Start system (vehicles
with Stop & Start system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch
to restart the engine.
■Using the Intelligent Assistant
(if equipped)
Air conditioning system can be
operated using the Intelligent Assis-
tant.
For details regardi ng the Intelligent
Assistant, refer to the “MULTIME-
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.420
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of
the air conditioning system is
attached to the ho od at the loca-
tion shown in the f ollowing illustra-
tion.
●The meaning of each symbol on
the label are as follows:
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features:  P.521)
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
lubricant type
Requires registered tech-
nician to service air con-
ditioning system
Flammable refrigerant
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing (if equipped)
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces when the outside rear
view mirror def oggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
■When repairing/replacing
parts of the air conditioning
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your To yota dealer.
When a part of the air condition-
ing system, such as the evapora-
tor, is to be repl aced, it must be
replaced with a new one.

3455-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
Front
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 indi-
cator will turn off.
Rear
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on
when the seat heater is operat-
ing.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is not running.
Heated steering wheel
Operating the seat heat-
ers

3475-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
5-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.349)
Front interior lights/personal lights ( P.349)
Open tray lights (if equipped)
*
Footwell lights (if equipped)*
Front cup holder lights (if equipped)*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a pos ition other than P, the brightness of these
lights will reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
The lights automati cally turn on/off
according to the engine switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.■To prevent the battery from
being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when
the engine switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■The interior li ghts may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the in terior lights will
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

3485-2. Using the interior lights
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on
automatically 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.
(Customizable features: P.521)
■Front interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the switch to the door
position (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 func-
tion on (door position)
The light turns on/off according to
the opening/closing of the doors.
Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the engine
is not running.
Operating interior lights
Operating personal lights

3585-4. Using the other interior features
5-4.Using the other interior features
1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
3 To use the side extender (if
equipped), place the visor in
the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■Automatic light off to prevent
battery discharge
If the vanity light s remain on when the engine switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
The power outlet can be used
for the following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use
less than 100 W.
■12 V
Front
Open the lid.
Rear (if equipped)
Open the lid.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on
for extended periods while the
engine is off.
Power outlet