TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2012, Model line: RAV4 EV, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.GPages: 52, PDF Size: 6.22 MB
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations.
It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can
locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4 EV.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 EV
operations. Every RAV4 EV owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2012
RAV4 EV
OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY
FEATURES
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
INDEX
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 37
Clock 38
Cruise control 41
Door locks 35
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 43
iPod
®/USB/AUX port 40Light control-Instrument panel 35Lights & turn signals 33
Multi-Information Display 42
Navigation system 38-39
Parking brake 30
Power outlets-12V DC 42
Seat adjustments-Front 31
Seat adjustments-Rear 31
Seat heaters 37
Seats-Folding down rear seats 32
Seats-Head restraints 32
Steering wheel switches 40
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 36
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 41
Transmission 30
VSC OFF button 43
Windows-Power 34
Windshield wipers & washers
34
Doors-Child safety locks 44
Emergency tire puncture repair kit 45
Floor mat installation 47
Seat belts 44
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 45
Star Safety System
TM 46-47
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System
Charge port 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Motor maintenance 9
Smart Key system* 7
Charging 19-24
Charging cable-Plugging in 14-17
Charging cable-Unplugging 18
Charging equipment 12
Charging-Power sources 13
Confirming charge settings 28
Electric Vehicle System 10
Extended charge mode 25-26
Inspecting electrical leakage
detection function
Multi-Information
Display-Charging information
Range Map screen 11
27-28
29
45
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
2012
RAV4 EV
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
12V DC Power outlet
SPORT mode switch
VSC OFF switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Manual headlight leveling dial
Instrument panel light control
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
Multi-Information Display switch
Speech command button
Cruise control
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Navigation/Audio system*
Power button
Immobilizer indicator
Clock and HVAC display
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Seat heater controls
Steering wheel controls
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Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
12V DC Power outlet
SPORT mode switch
VSC OFF switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Manual headlight leveling dial
Instrument panel light control
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
Multi-Information Display switch
Speech command button
Cruise control
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Navigation/Audio system*
Power button
Immobilizer indicator
Clock and HVAC display
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Seat heater controls
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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
EV System indicator
SOC (State Of Charge) gauge
Driving range
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Display change button
Instrument cluster
12-volt battery charging system warning1
Plug-in indicator (yellow/green) Brake system warning (red)
1
Output control warning
Master warning
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
SOC (state of charge) warning
Brake system warning (yellow)1
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting EV System, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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EV System indicator
SOC (State Of Charge) gauge
Driving range
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Display change button
Transmission shift position indicator
Turn signal indicator
SRS Airbag warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) indicator1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting EV System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Charging indicator
READY indicator ECO Driving Indicator Light
1
SPORT mode indicator
Immobilizer indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Smart Key system
Start function
NOTE: Shift position must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Carrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or back door opener will unloc\
k all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting EV System)
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
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Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Smart Key system
Start function
NOTE: Shift position must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle or back door opener will unloc\
k all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting EV System)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the EV System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push
Grasp
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
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Motor coolant reservoir
Heater coolant reservoir
Traction battery coolant reservoir
Windshield and back window
washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty
Maintenance Guide.”
Motor maintenance
OVERVIEW
Charge port
Unlock
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Pull
Engage support rod
Pull up
Driver seat
Open
Lift up support rod
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