lock TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G Quick Reference Guide
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OVERVIEWELECTRIC 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
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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 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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
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SPORT mode indicator 
Immobilizer indicator
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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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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Step 6 Insert the charging cable connector into the charging port.
- Do not press the latch release button when inserting the connector.
- Align with the guide position shown  on underside of the charging 
connector, and push it in straight 
and firmly until it clicks. Confirm 
connector is securely locked.
- The plug-in indicator on the meter  illuminates in green if correctly 
plugged in. Incorrect plug-in results 
in a yellow plug-in indicator.
- If no schedule is set, or the charge  immediately function is selected, 
charging will begin by simply 
plugging in the charging cable.
- If EV System is on when the vehicle  is plugged in, the READY indicator 
will turn off and a message will show 
in the Multi-Information Display.
Step 7 Check the status of the charging indicator.
Ligh t ALight B
The charging indicator consists of two lights that display charging status by 
illuminating, flashing and turning off as follows:
The indicator lights will not flash or turn on if the charging cable is not 
connected properly. During charging, current charging status and the estimated 
time until charge completion can be checked on the Multi-Information Display or 
navigation display.
Charging status Charging indicator
Light A Light B
Charging cable is connected to 
vehicle and the charging and/or 
Pre-climate schedule is set Lights A and B flash on and off alternatively 
for 10 minutes (after 10 minutes, lights 
remain off until charging starts).
Charge level is less than 49% FlashesOff
Charge level is between 50% and 
less than 99% Illuminates
Flashes
Charging is complete Both lights A and B illuminate for 10 minutes 
(after 10 minutes, both lights turn off).
Malfunction occurred during 
charging Both lights A and B quickly flash 
simultaneously for 10 seconds (after 10 
seconds both lights turn off).
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Step 6 Insert the charging cable connector into the charging port.
- Do not press the latch release button 
when inserting the connector.
- Align with the guide position shown  on underside of the charging 
connector, and push it in straight 
and firmly until it clicks. Confirm 
connector is securely locked.
- The plug-in indicator on the meter  illuminates in green if correctly 
plugged in. Incorrect plug-in results 
in a yellow plug-in indicator.
- If no schedule is set, or the charge  immediately function is selected, 
charging will begin by simply 
plugging in the charging cable.
- If EV System is on when the vehicle  is plugged in, the READY indicator 
will turn off and a message will show 
in the Multi-Information Display.
Step 7 Check the status of the charging indicator.
Ligh t AL ight B
The charging indicator consists of two lights that display charging status by 
illuminating, flashing and turning off as follows:
The indicator lights will not flash or turn on if the charging cable is not 
connected properly. During charging, current charging status and the estimated 
time until charge completion can be checked on the Multi-Information Display or 
navigation display.
Charging status Charging indicator
Light A Light B
Charging cable is connected to 
vehicle and the charging and/or 
Pre-climate schedule is set Lights A and B flash on and off alternatively 
for 10 minutes (after 10 minutes, lights 
remain off until charging starts).
Charge level is less than 49% FlashesOff
Charge level is between 50% and 
less than 99% Illuminates
Flashes
Charging is complete Both lights A and B illuminate for 10 minutes 
(after 10 minutes, both lights turn off).
Malfunction occurred during 
charging Both lights A and B quickly flash 
simultaneously for 10 seconds (after 10 
seconds both lights turn off).
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Charging cable-Unplugging
Step 1 Pull the charging connector toward you while pressing the latch release button.
If the charging connector is 
disconnected during charging (while 
the charging indicator indicates the 
vehicle is being charged), charging 
will be interrupted.
Step 2 Attach the charging connector cap.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Firmly push the charging port cap 
and charging port door, and check 
that they are securely locked.
Step 3 Close the charging port cap, and then close the charging port door.
- Hold the body of the plug while 
removing.
- Make sure to put the cable away  immediately after disconnecting.
- When leaving the plug inserted, check  the plug and connector once a month 
for accumulation of dirt or dust.
Step 4 Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle when the charging 
equipment will not be used for a long period of time.
Depending on the charge settings, the vehicle may not start charging just by  
plugging in the charging cable. Use the navigation screen to set the charging and 
Pre-climate/remote climate control schedules. Before either function starts, it is 
recommended that:
-Parking brake is securely set with shift position in “P”
-All windows and doors are closed
-Engine hood is securely closed
-All lights are turned off
When the EV System is turned off, the screen changes to the charging and 
Pre-climate  settings screen. If no operations are performed for approximately 30 
seconds, the screen turns off.
Next charge start schedule
Battery charge amount
Charge complete schedule
Charge immediately button
Next departure schedule
Departure schedule Edit button
Extended charge mode setting button
By My Departure schedule setting
Charge and Pre-climate schedule setting screen
Charging
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