battery TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
AudioOperating the Audio
(Main topics: Audio/visual, phone, Connected Services)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

5TABLE OF CONTENTS
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5-16.Connected Services over-view
Connected Services ...... 505
Type A: Function achieved by using a smartphone or DCM.................................... 506
Type B: Function achieved by using DCM and the system
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Type C: Function achieved by using DCM .................. 509
Type D: Function achieved by using DCM and a smart-
phone .......................... 512
5-17.Connected Services opera- tion
Toyota Apps .................. 514
5-18.Setup Toyota Apps settings ..... 518
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......................... 520
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 527
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 530
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 533
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 537
6-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 542
Garage door opener...... 5527-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 562
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 565
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 568
General maintenance .... 569
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 572
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ............................. 573
Hood .............................. 575
Positioning a floor jack .. 577
Engine compartment ..... 578
12-volt battery................ 584
Tires .............................. 586
Tire inflation pressure .... 600
Wheels .......................... 602
Air conditioning filter ...... 604
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent and filter .............. 606
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 610
Wireless remote control/elec- tronic key battery ......... 613
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 616
Light bulbs ..................... 61
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6Interior features
7Maintenance and care

6TABLE OF CONTENTS
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ...... 628
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 629
If the vehicle is trapped in ris- ing water...................... 630
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed........................... 631
If you think something is wrong .......................... 635
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 636
If a warning message is dis- played.......................... 647
If you have a flat tire...... 651
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 660
If you lose your keys ..... 661
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................ 662
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system) 663
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ....................... 665
If your vehicle overheats 670
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 6749-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 676
Fuel information............. 685
Tire information ............. 687
9-2. Customization Customizable features... 697
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............ 708
10-1.For owners Reporting safet y defects for
U.S. owners ................. 710
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 711
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 712
What to do if... (Troubleshoot- ing) ............................. 722
Alphabetical Index ........ 725
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
 Anti-lock brake system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toy-
ota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions
regarding installation of a mobile
two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables
on the hybrid vehicles emit
approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as the
conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their elec-
tromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in
the reception of the mobile two-
way radio.
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed/ Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
• Images from the front camera (available only when certain
safety systems are activated,
which varies depending on
the vehicle specifications). • Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status
The recorded data varies
according to the vehicle grade
level and options with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and
only record images outside of
the vehicle in certain situations.
 Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to
Toyota without notification to you.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded
in this computer to diagnose mal-
functions, conduct research and
development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the
recorded data to a third party
except:
• With the consen t of the vehicle
owner or with the consent of the
lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a
government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehi-
cle or vehicle owner
 Recorded image information
can be erased by your Toyota
dealer.
The image recording function can
be disabled. However, if the func-
tion is disabled, data from when the
system operates will not be avail-
Vehicle data recording

721-4. Hybrid system
1-4.Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
■When stopped/during start
off
The gasoline engine stops
*
when the vehicle is stopped.
During start off, the electric
motor (traction motor) drives the
vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope,
the engine is stopped
* and the
electric motor (traction motor) is
used.
When the shift lever is in N, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
is not being charged.
Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics differ ent
from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar
with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it with
care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and
an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving condi-
tions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emis-
sions.
System components
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B
C

731-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P. 7 3 )
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a
power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following si tuations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric
energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with the
recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released
while driving with the shift lever in
D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed
while driving with the shift lever in
D or S.
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
The on/off operation of the EV indi-
cator can be changed. (
P.108)
■Conditions in which the gaso-
line engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and
stops automatically. However, it may
not stop automatic ally in the follow-
ing conditions
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●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charging
●When the temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
high or low
●When the heater is switched on
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not
stop automatically in other situa-
tions.
■Charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
battery does not need to be charged
from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will slowly dis charge. For this
reason, be sure to drive the vehicle
at least once every few months for
at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16
km). If the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes fully discharged
and you are unabl e to start the
hybrid system, contact your Toyota
dealer.

741-4. Hybrid system
■Charging the 12-volt battery
 P. 6 6 7
■After the 12-volt battery has dis-
charged or when the terminal
has been removed and installed
during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop
even if the vehicle is being driven by
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
If this continues for a few days, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or
vibration even though the vehicle is
able to move with the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated. For safety,
make sure to shift the shift lever to P
and apply the parking brake when
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations
may occur when the hybrid system
is operating and are not a malfunc-
tion:
●Motor sounds may be heard from
the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
under the rear seats when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a
snap or soft clank will be emitted
from the hybrid battery (traction
battery), under the rear seats,
when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system
may be heard when the back door
is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the
transmission when the gasoline
engine starts or stops, when driv-
ing at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard
when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to
regenerative braking when the
brake pedal is dep ressed or as
the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the
gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from the air intake vent under the
rear seat.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling,
and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regard-
ing maintenance, repair, recycling
and disposal. Do n ot dispose of the
vehicle yourself.
When driving with the gasoline
engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the
driving speed, will be played in
order to warn people nearby of
the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately
22 mph (35 km/h).
■Vehicle proximity notification
system
In the following ca ses, the vehicle
proximity notification system may be
difficult for surrounding people to
hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notifi-
cation system is installed on the
front of the vehicle, it may be more
difficult to hear fr om the rear of the
vehicle compared to the front.
■If “Proximity Notification Sys-
tem Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
Vehicle proximity notifica-
tion system

751-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
*: This function can only be used in
the mainland U.S.A. It cannot be
used in other states and territo-
ries, including Alaska and Hawaii.
This system operates based on
the driving situation and traffic
information to enhance fuel
economy.
For details about Predictive effi-
cient drive (Predictive decelera-
tion support/Predictive SOC
control), refer to “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Predictive deceleration sup-
port
 When a predictive decelera-
tion support point registered
in the navigation system is
approached, the system turns
off the “Reference operation
range” ( ) of the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance ( P.105) on
the multi-information display
and encourages the driver to
reduce excessive accelera-
tion. 
After the accelerator pedal is
released, the engine braking
force will be increased
according to the driving condi-
tions to more efficiently
charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
■Predictive SOC control
The following types of control
are performed based on data
such as road and traffic informa-
tion during route guidance by
the navigation system to help
ensure that the vehicle effi-
ciently uses electricity.
 When there is a long downhill
slope along the route, the sys-
tem reduces the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) level
before reaching the slope to
help ensure charging capacity
for regenerative braking while
traveling downhill.
 When traffic congestion is
predicted along the route, the
system helps ensure a certain
battery level before reaching
congested roads to reduce
the frequency of starting the
engine to charge the hybrid
Predictive efficient drive
(vehicles with navigation
system)
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A

761-4. Hybrid system
battery (traction battery) due
to low battery levels.

771-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.
Warning label
Service plug
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
High voltage cables (orange)
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Power control unit
Air conditioning compressor
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high
voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as contains
parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is
operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
System components
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B
C
D
E
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G
H