TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by
your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make
sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at
your Toyota dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
Remove the filter cover.
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STEP 2
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■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas wit h heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
CAUTION
■When replacing the air conditioning filter
Do not use pre-climate. Doing so may cause the air conditioning system to
operate during the procedure and you could get caught in moving parts such
as the blower fan, possibly resulting in injury.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The“  UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.

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Electronic key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR1632
■ Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
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■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed electronic key battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after re placing the electronic key battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Motor compartment Type A: Push the tab in and lift
the lid off.
Type B: Push the tab in and lift
the lid off.
Type C: Push the tab in and lift
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Under the instrument panelFront side of the fuse block:
Remove the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with tape.
Fuse block (under side view):
Remove the lid.

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After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” (
P. 389) for details about which fuse to check.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
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STEP 4
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Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Ty p e DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Motor compartment
Type A (driver’s side)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 INV MTR 10 A Inverter motor
2 IGDI 1 10 A Traction battery, multiplex commu-
nication system, thermal control
system
3 BATT W/P 1 15 A Traction battery
4 BATT W/P 2 15 A Traction battery
5 P/T W/P 15 A Cooling system
6 IGDI MAIN 20 A INV MTR, IGDI 1
7 HAZ 15 A Emergency flashers
8 IGCT 3 20 A PM-IGCT, P CNT-IGCT, A/C-IGCT,
FA N -I G C T
9 G/W-B 10 A Multiplex communication system
10 RADIO 30 A Audio system 11 P CNT-B 7.5 A Parking control system