TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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Auxiliary boxesTy p e A To open and close the auxiliary
box, press the button.
Ty p e B Press the lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident
may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open auxiliary box or the
items stored inside.
■ Items unsuitable for storing (type B)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside may
fall out, resulting in an accident.
Auxiliary boxes

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NOTICE
■Operating the auxiliary box
If it is difficult to open or close the auxiliary box on a steep hill, move the
vehicle to a level place. To avoid damage to the auxiliary box, do not apply
excessive force to operate it.
Auxiliary boxes

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Sun visors
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Side extender:
Place in side position then
slide backwards.

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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the EV system is
off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C

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The power outlet can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
CAUTION
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremel y dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet in any way. Doing so
may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause
serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary
repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secu rely fix all electric appliances
before use and do not use any app liances that may do any of the fol-
lowing:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.

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CAUTION
■To prevent unexpected accidents, su ch as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following:
● Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands o\
r
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Do not allow foreign objects or liquid s to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the EV system is
off.

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NOTICE
■
To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters.
● Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.
■ If any electrical appliances ar e to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.
■ If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replace-
ments.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any cleansing materials,
such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these may dam-
age the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

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Seat heaters
Display
Seat heater control (driver’s
seat)
Seat heater control (front
passenger seat)
■ Linked to air conditioning operations
When the air conditioning is
set to ECO LO or ECO HI
mode, the seat heater is auto-
matically operated and its tem-
perature automatically
adjusted according to the out-
side temperature and air con-
ditioning settings.
“ECO” is shown on the display.