TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: RAV4 HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020Pages: 744, PDF Size: 31.43 MB
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1813-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
WA R N I N G
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of 
their body in a position where it 
could be caught when the moon 
roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote 
control or mechanical key and 
operating the moon roof, oper-
ate the moon roof after checking 
to make sure that there is no 
possibility of any passenger 
having any of their body parts 
caught in the moon roof. Also, 
do not let a child operate moon 
roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other 
passengers to get caught in the 
moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn 
the power switch to OFF, carry 
the key and exit the vehicle 
along with the child. There may 
be accidental operation, due to 
mischief, etc., that may possibly 
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body 
to intentionally a ctivate the jam 
protection function.
●The jam protection function may 
not work if something gets 
caught just before the moon 
roof is fully closed. Also, the jam 
protection function is not 
designed to operate while the 
switch is being pressed. Take 
ca re  so  t ha t yo u r fin ge rs , et c. d o 
not get caught. 
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1823-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
*: If equipped
■Opening and closing the 
electronic sunshade
1 Opens the electronic sun-
shade
*
Slide and hold the   switch 
backward. The electronic sunshade 
will fully open automatically.
2Closes the electronic sun-
shade
*
Slide and hold the   switch for-
ward. The electr onic sunshade will 
fully close automatically.
If the panoramic moon roof is not 
fully closed, it will  close fully before 
the electronic sunshade closes.
*: Quickly slide and release the   switch in either direction to 
stop the electronic sunshade 
partway.
■Tilting the panoramic moon 
roof up and down
Press the   switch to tilt the 
panoramic moon roof up.
*
When the panoramic moon roof is 
tilted up, the electronic sunshade 
will open to the hal f-open position 
of the roof.
*: Lightly press the   switch 
again to stop the panoramic 
moon roof partway.
Press and hold the   switch 
to tilt the panoramic moon roof 
down.
The panoramic moo n roof can be 
tilted down only wh en it is in the tilt-
up position.
■Opening and closing the 
panoramic moon roof
Opens the panoramic moon 
roof
*
Slide and hold the   switch 
Panoramic moon roof*
Use the overhead switches 
to operate the panoramic 
moon roof and electronic 
sunshade.
Operating the electronic 
sunshade and panoramic 
moon roof 
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1833-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
backward. The panoramic moon 
roof and electronic sunshade will 
open automatically.
The panoramic moon roof can be 
opened from the tilt-up position.
*: Quickly slide and release the 
 switch in either direction to 
stop the panoramic moon roof 
partway.
Closes the panoramic moon 
roof
Slide and hold the   switch for-
ward. The panora mic moon roof will 
fully close automatically.
■The panoramic moon roof can 
be operated when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Operating the panoramic moon 
roof after turning the hybrid 
system off
The panoramic moon roof and elec- tronic sunshade can be operated for 
approximately 45 s
econds after the 
power switch is turned to ACC or 
OFF. They cannot, however, be 
operated once eithe r front door is 
opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the 
panoramic moon roof and the frame 
in the following situations, travel is 
stopped and the panoramic moon 
roof opens slightly.
●The panoramic moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down.
●The electronic sunshade is clos-
ing.
■Closing both the panoramic 
moon roof and electronic sun-
shade
Slide the   switch forward.
The electronic sunshade will close 
to the half-open position and pause. 
The panoramic moo n roof will then 
fully close. Then the electronic sun-
shade will fully close.
■Door lock linked panoramic 
moon roof operation
●The panoramic moon roof can be 
opened and closed using the 
mechanical key.
* (  P.663)
●The panoramic moon roof can be 
opened using the wireless remote 
control.
* ( P.128)
●Vehicles with alarm: The alarm 
may be triggered if the alarm is set 
and the panoramic moon roof is 
closed using the door lock linked 
panoramic moon roof operation 
function. ( P. 8 5 )
*: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
■When the panoramic moon roof 
or electronic sunshade does 
not close normally
Perform the following procedure: 
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1843-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
1Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the power  switch to ON.
3 Slide and hold the   switch 
or   switch forward. Continue 
sliding and holding the switch for 
approximately 10 seconds after 
the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic sunshade closes and 
reopens. The panoramic moon 
roof and electronic sunshade will 
start to close.
*
4Check that the panoramic moon 
roof and electronic sunshade are 
fully closed and release the 
switch.
*: If the switch is released at the 
incorrect time, the  procedure will 
have to be performed again from 
the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic sunshade does not fully close 
even after performing the above 
procedure correctly, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Panoramic moon roof open 
reminder function
A buzzer sounds and a message is 
shown on the multi -information dis-
play when the power switch is 
turned to OFF and the driver’s door 
is opened with the panoramic moon 
roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-
ation) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features:  P.702)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in 
death or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of 
their body in a pos ition where it 
could be caught when the elec-
tronic sunshade is being oper-
ated.
●Do not let a ch ild operate the 
electronic sunshade. Closing 
the electronic sunshade on 
someone can cau se death or 
serious injury.
■Opening the panoramic moon 
roof
●Do not allow any passengers to 
put their hands or head outside 
the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the pan-
oramic moon roof.
■Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
●The driver is responsible for 
panoramic moon roof opening 
and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental 
operation, especially by a child, 
do not let a child operate the 
panoramic moon roof. It is pos-
sible for children and other pas-
sengers to have body parts 
caught in the panoramic moon 
roof. 
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1853-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
WA R N I N G
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of 
their body in a position where it 
could be caught when the pan-
oramic moon roof is being oper-
ated.
●When using the wireless remote 
control or mechanical key and 
operating the panoramic moon 
roof, operate the panoramic 
moon roof after checking to 
make sure that t here is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having 
any of their body parts caught in 
the panoramic moon roof. Also, 
do not let a child operate pan-
oramic moon roof by the wire-
less remote control or 
mechanical key. It is possible for 
children and othe r passengers 
to get caught in the panoramic 
moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn 
the power switch to OFF, carry 
the key and exit the vehicle 
along with the child. There may 
be accidental operation, due to 
mischief, etc., that may possibly 
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body 
to intentionally activate the jam 
protection function.
●The jam protection function may 
not work if something gets 
caught just before the pan-
oramic moon roof or electronic 
sunshade is fully closed. Also, 
the jam protection function is 
not designed to operate while 
the switch is being pressed. 
Take care so that your fingers, 
etc. do not get caught.
■To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between 
the underside of the panoramic 
moon roof and the electronic sun-
shade. Your hand may get caught 
and you could injure yourself. 
Also, if the vehicle  is left in direct 
sunlight for a long time, the under-
side of the panoramic moon roof 
could become very hot and could 
cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
panoramic moon roof
●Before opening the panoramic 
moon roof, make sure that there 
are no foreign objects, such as 
stones or ice, around the open-
ing.
●Do not hit the surface or edge of 
the panoramic moon roof with 
hard objects.
■After the vehicle has been 
washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic 
moon roof, wipe any water off the 
panoramic moon roof. Otherwise, 
water may enter the cabin when 
the panoramic moon roof is 
opened. 
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1863-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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187
4
4
Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 189
Cargo and luggage ..... 196
Vehicle load limits ....... 199
Trailer towing............... 200
Dinghy towing ............. 209
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key 
system)...................... 210
Power (ignition) switch  (vehicles with smart key 
system)...................... 212
EV drive mode ............ 217
Hybrid transmission .... 219
Turn signal lever.......... 223
Parking brake .............. 224
Brake Hold .................. 227
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .......... 229
AHB (Automatic High  Beam)........................ 232
Fog light switch ........... 235
Windshield wipers and  washer....................... 235
Rear window wiper and  washer....................... 238
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 2404-5. Using the dr
iving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 .................................. 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 249
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 257
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 267
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 270
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 280
Intuitive parking assist . 290
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) ........................ 297
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 302
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 308
Rear view monitor system .................................. 312
Toyota parking assist moni- tor .............................. 320
Panoramic view monitor .................................. 333
Driving mode select switch .................................. 365
Trail Mode ................... 366
Driving assist systems. 368 
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188
4-6. Driving tipsHybrid vehicle driving tips.................................. 375
Winter driving tips ....... 377
Utility vehicle precautions .................................. 380 
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1894-1. Before driving
4
Driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
 P.210, 212
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal 
depressed, shift the shift 
lever to D. ( P.219)
2 Release the parking brake. 
( P.224)
If the parking brake is in automatic 
mode, the parking brake is 
released automatically when shift-
ing the shift lever to any position 
other than P. ( P.224)
3 Gradually release the brake 
pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking 
brake. ( P.224)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 
extended period of time, shift the 
shift lever to P. ( P.219)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal. 2
Set the parking brake 
( P.224), and shift the shift 
lever to P ( P.219).
3 Turn the power switch to OFF 
to stop the hybrid system.
4 Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the key on your 
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels 
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep 
uphill
1 With the brake pedal 
depressed, shift the shift 
lever to D. ( P.219)
2 Pull the parking brake switch 
and parking brake is set man-
ually. ( P.224)
3 Release the brake pedal and 
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the 
vehicle.
Parking brake automatic release 
function ( P.225)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate. ( P.368)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles 
are similar to conventional vehicles, 
and it is necessary to refrain from 
activities such as sudden accelera-
tion, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle 
driving tips”. ( P.375)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully whe n it is raining, 
because visibility will be reduced, 
the windows may become fogged-
up, and the road could be slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to 
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures 
should be observed to 
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure 
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1904-1. Before driving
rain, as the road surface could be 
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when 
driving on an expressway in the 
rain, because there may be a 
layer of water between the tires 
and the road surface, preventing 
the steering and brakes from 
operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance 
( P.105)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly 
manner by driving  while referring to 
the ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
play. Also, by using the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance it is easier to 
increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.
●When starting off:
While staying within the ECO 
Accelerator Guidance range, 
gradually depress the accelerator 
pedal and accelerate to the 
desired speed. If excessive accel-
eration is avoid ed, the “Start” 
score will increase.
●When driving:
After accelerating to the desired 
speed, release the accelerator 
pedal and drive at  a stable speed 
within the ECO Ac celerator Guid-
ance range. By keeping the vehi-
cle within the ECO Accelerator 
Guidance range, the “Cruise” 
score will increase.
●When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early 
releasing the accelerator pedal 
will cause the “Stop” score to 
increase.
■Restraining the hybrid system 
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake 
pedals are depressed at the same 
time, the hybrid  system output 
may be restrained.
●A warning messag e is displayed 
on the multi-information display 
while the system is operating. 
(  P.641)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
●When the following unusual oper-
ation is performed, the hybrid sys-
tem output may b e restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from 
R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D
*, or 
P to R* (D includes S) with the 
accelerator pedal depressed, a 
warning message appears on the 
multi-information display. If a 
warning message is shown on the 
multi-information d isplay, read the 
message and follow the instruc-
tions.
• When the accelerator pedal is  depressed too much while the 
vehicle is in reverse.
*: Depending on the situation, the 
shift position may not be changed.
●While Drive-Start Control is being 
activated, your v ehicle may have 
trouble escaping from the mud or 
fresh snow. In such case, deacti-
vate TRAC ( P.369) to cancel 
Drive-Start Cont rol so that the 
vehicle may be able to escape 
from the mud o r fresh snow.
●Drive-Start Contro l does not work 
when Trail Mode is turned on.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, 
observing the following precautions 
is recommended:
●For the first 300  km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500  miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600  miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high 
speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low  gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed  for extended periods.