ECO mode TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the EV system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 417)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the EV system is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: Driver’s/front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
*4: Both lights flash quickly for 10 seconds to indicate that the system ismalfunctioning.
(yellow)
(Center panel)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*2*3
*4

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is
opened and closed if the “POWER” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is
pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
headlight switch off and then back to or .
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 500)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the EV system is off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Wash/wipe operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●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.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread-
wear.
■Driving with tire chains
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 specified 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 braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden regenerative braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle
control is maintained.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
The driving distance of the RAV4 EV is affected by the method of air
conditioning use. In order to extend driving range, Toyota recom-
mends using AUTO ECO mode and setting temperatures conserva-
tively.
The effect on driving range can be confirmed on the meter. (P. 218)
■Operation mode
ModeECO settingDetails
AUTO ECO LO
(Recommended)
Air conditioning is operated automati-
cally, maintaining an optimal balance
between cabin comfort and driving
range. The seat heater is also linked
and controlled depending on condi-
tions.
ECO HI Air conditioning is operated automati-
cally. More importance is placed on
extending driving range than in ECO
LO mode and the air conditioning is
used moderately. The seat heater is
also linked and controlled depending
on conditions.
Normal Air conditioning is operated automati-
cally with more importance placed on
cabin comfort than ECO LO mode.
Therefore, driving range is shorter
than when using ECO LO mode.
Manual ECO Fan speed adjustment or changing
air outlets is performed manually.
Functions that have not been set in
Manual mode will continue to operate
in AUTO ECO mode. The seat heater
is also linked and controlled depend-
ing on conditions.
Normal Fan speed adjustment or changing
air outlets is performed manually.

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and defogger
3
Interior features
■Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
By setting the sched ule, the air conditioning system can be
turned on before getting in the vehicle. ( P. 5 3 )
Even if the schedule has not been set, for users who own a
smart phone, the air conditioning system can be turned on and
off when away from the vehicle. ( P. 5 8 )
■ Control panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capaci-
tive touch sensors. ( P. 290)
Eco mode
Driver’s side temperature
control Air outlet selectorFan speed
control
Off SYNC mode
Outside/recirculated
air mode
Automatic mode
Windshield defogger
HVAC
display Passenger’s side temperature controlCooling and
dehumidification
function on/off

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Using the AUTO ECO mode or AUTO mode
AUTO ECO mode To u c h .
The air conditioning system
begins to operate in AUTO ECO
LO mode. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted
according to the temperature
setting.
In AUTO ECO mode, depending
on the outside temperature and
the set temperature, the seat
heater operates, and the seat
heater’s temperature is automati-
cally adjusted. (P. 310)
When in AUTO mode, air condi-
tioning operation status is not
shown.
■ Display
AUTO mode display
ECO mode display Cooling and dehumidification
function display
Passenger’s sidetemperature display
Passenger’s
side seat
heater display
Outside/recirculated
air mode display
Rear window defogger display
Fan speed
display
Air outlet display
Driver’s side seat heater
display
Driver’s side
temperature
display

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and defogger
3
Interior features
AUTO mode
Touch .
The air conditioning system
begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically
adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
When in AUTO mode, air condi-
tioning operation status is not
shown.
■Confirming AUTO mode operation status
When in AUTO mode, the operation status of fan speed, air outlet
mode, outside/recirculated air mode and whether the A/C is on or
off can be confirmed on the display by touching .
The display will return to its previous state after a few seconds.
■Changing AUTO mode
Each time is touched, AUTO mode changes.

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Using the Manual ECO mode or Manual mode
If the following operations are performed while in AUTO ECO mode,
the air conditioning system will change to Manual ECO mode. The
system will also change to Manual mode if operations are performed
when the system is off or in AUTO normal mode.
To adjust the fan speed, touch
on to increase the fan
speed and to decrease the
fan speed.
To turn the fan off, press .
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed.
(P. 283)
STEP 1
STEP 2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting, the inside temperature, the outside temperature
and humidity.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the out-
side temperature is low.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce traction battery power consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by touching .
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time after the air conditioning system is started in AUTO mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 381