TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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Interior features
*1: Charging power will not be out-put during stan dby. A metallic
object will not be heated, if it is
placed on the charging tray in
this state.
*2: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where
the operation ind icator light will
continue being lit up orange even
after the charging is complete.
■When the operation indica-
tor light flashes
When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the
following tables. 
Flashing repeatedly once
every second (Orange)
Orange
(comes
on)
When placing the por-
table device on the
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)
Charging
Flashing
between
green and
orange
When any of the follow-
ing portable devices is
using rapid charging
• Portable devices
compliant with WPC
Ver1.2.4 and compat-
ible with rapid
charging
• iPhone’s with an iOS version that supports
7.5 W charging
(iPhone 8 and later
models)
Operation indicator light
Conditions
Suspected causesHandling method
Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.
If the hybrid sys-
tem is running,
stop and then
restart the hybrid
system. If the
power switch is
in ACC, start the
hybrid system.
( P.219)

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Repeatedly flashes 3 times
continuously (Orange) 
Repeatedly flashes 4 times
continuously (Orange)
■The wireless charger can be
operated when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■Usable portable devices
●Qi standard wirel ess charge stan-
dard can be used on compatible
devices. However, not all Qi stan-
dard devices and compatibility are
guaranteed.
●Starting with mobile phones and
smartphones, it is aimed for low
power electrically supplied porta-
ble devices of no more than 5W.
●However, charging exceeding 5 W
is supported by the following por-
table devices.
• Charging at 7.5 W or less is sup- ported by iPhone’s that support
7.5 W charging.
• Charging at 10 W or less is sup- ported by portable devices compli-
ant with EPP output as defined by
WPC standard Ver1.2.4.
■Using the smart key system
If the smart key system detects the
key while a device is being charged,
charging will be temporarily
stopped.
■When covers and accessories
are attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where
Suspected causesHandling method
Foreign sub-
stance detection:
A metallic for-
eign substance
is in the charge
area, and so the
abnormal heat-
ing prevention
function oper-
ated
Remove the for-
eign substance
from the charge
area.
Portable device
misaligned:
The charging coil
in the portable
device moved
outside of the
charge area, and
so the abnormal
heating preven-
tion function
operated
Remove the por-
table device from
the charging
tray, check that
the operation
indicator light
switches back to
green, and then
once again place
the device near
the center of the
charging tray. If
there is a case or
cover attached
to the portable
device, remove
it.
Suspected causesHandling method
Safety shut-
down resulting
when the tem-
perature within
the wireless
charger
exceeded the set
valueStop charging,
remove the por-
table device from
the charging
tray, wait for the
temperature to
drop, and then
start charging
again.

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cover and accessories not able to
handle Qi are attached to the porta-
ble device. Depending on the type
of cover (including the certain genu-
ine manufacture p arts) and acces-
sory, it may not be possible to
charge. When charging is not per-
formed even with the portable
device placed on the charge area,
remove the cover and accessories.
■While charging, noise enters
the AM radio
●Turn off the wireless charger and
confirm that the noise has
decreased. If the noise
decreases, continuously pushing
the power supply switch of the
wireless charger for 2 seconds,
the frequency of the charger can
be changed and the noise can be
reduced. Also, on that occasion,
the operation indicator light will
flash orange 2 times.
●iPhone’s use a particular fre-
quency for rapid charging.
Depending on the iOS version,
rapid charging may not be per-
formed while switching frequen-
cies.
■Important points of the wireless
charger
●If the electronic key cannot be
detected within the vehicle inte-
rior, charging cannot be done.
When the door is opened and
closed, charging may be tempo-
rarily suspended.
●When charging, the wireless
charging device and portable
device will get warmer, however
this is not a malfunction.
When a portable device gets
warm while charging, charging
may stop due to the protection
function on the portable device
side. In this case, when the tem-
perature of the portable device
drops significantly, charge again.
The fan may start operating to lower
the temperature inside the wireless
charger, however this is not a mal- function.
■Operation sounds
A buzzing noise may be heard when
pressing the power supply switch to
turn the power supply on, when
turning the power switch to ACC or
ON while the wireless charger
power supply is on, or when detect-
ing a portable device. However, this
is not a malfunction.
■If the smartphone OS has been
updated
If the smartphone OS has been
updated to a newer version, its
charging specifications may have
changed significant ly. For details,
check the information on the manu-
facturer’s website.
■Trademark information
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device,
for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the main part
of the portable device while driv-
ing.
■Caution while in motion
Do not charge lightweight devices
such as wireless headphones
while in motion. These devices
are very light and may be ejected
from the charging tray, which may
lead to unforeseen accidents.
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardio verters, as well
as any other electrical medical
device, should consult their physi-
cian about the usage of the wire-
less charger.

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WARNING
■To prevent malfunctions or
burns
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result
in a equipment failure and dam-
age, catch fire, burns due to over-
heat or electric shock.
●Do not insert any metallic
objects between the charge
area and the portable device
while charging
●Do not attach an aluminum
sticker or other metallic object to
the charge area
●Do not attach an aluminum
sticker or other metallic object to
the side of the portable device
(or to its case or cover) that
touches the charge area
●Do not use the charging tray as
a small storage space
●Do not subject to a strong force
or impact
●Do not disassemble, modify or
remove
●Do not charge devices other
than specified portable devices
●Keep away from magnetic items
●Do not charge devices if the
charge area is covered in dust
●Do not cover with a cloth or sim-
ilar material
NOTICE
■Situations in which the func-
tion may not operate normally
Devices may not be charged nor-
mally in the following situations.
●The portable device is fully
charged
●The portable device is being
charged with a cable connected
●There is foreign matter between
the charge area and portable
device
●Charging has caused the porta-
ble device to heat up
●The temperature around the
charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or
higher, such as in extreme heat
●The portable device is placed
with its charging side facing up
●When the charging coil for the
portable device is misaligned
from the charge area (In particu-
lar, small portable devices such
as foldable devices may be mis-
aligned from the charging area
while driving)
●The portable device is larger
than the charging tray
●The camera lens protrudes 3
mm (0.12 in) or more from the
surface of the portable device
●The vehicle is in an area where
strong electrical waves or noise
are emitted, such as near a tele-
vision tower, pow er plant, gaso-
line station, broadcasting
station, large display, airport,
etc.
●Any of the following objects that
is 0.08 in (2 mm) or thicker is
between the charging side of
the portable device and the
charge area
• Thick cases or covers
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps, etc.

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Fold down the armrest for use.
NOTICE
●When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by
any of the following metallic
objects:
• A card that has metal on it, such as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigarettes that includes aluminum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
• Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
• Casing which has magnet in it on the charging side of the por-
table device
●Electric wave type wireless
remote controls are being used
nearby
●The electronic key is not inside
the vehicle
●2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray at
the same time
If charging is abnormal or the
operation indicator light contin-
ues to flash for any other reason,
the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning. Conta ct your Toyota
dealer.
■To prevent malfunctions and
data corruptions
●When charging, bringing a
credit, or other magnetic card,
or magnetic storage media
close to the charge area may
clear any stored data due to
magnetic influence. Also, do not
bring a wristwatch or other pre-
cision instrument close to the
charge area since doing so may
cause it to malfunction.
●Do not charge with a non-con-
tact IC card such as a transpor-
tation system IC card inserted
between the charging side of a
portable device and the charge
area. The IC chip may become
extremely hot and damage the
portable device or IC card. Be
especially careful not to charge
a portable device inside a case
or cover with a non-contact IC
card attached.
●Do not leave portable devices
inside the vehicle. The inside of
the vehicle can become hot in
extreme heat, which could
cause a malfunction.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the wireless charger
for a long period of time when the
hybrid system is stopped.
Armrest

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An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in or out o f the vehicle or
rising from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or
put a heavy load on the assist
grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that must not be
hanged on the hook
Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or sharp objects on the
hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-
bags deploy, these items may
become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.

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*: If equipped
■HomeLink® programming pro-
cedure
The programming procedures can
also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.hom elink.com/toyota
For support, contact customer sup-
port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
The HomeLink® wireless control
system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the device.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indi-
cators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is
operating.
Buttons
Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror
HomeLink
® indicator light
Illuminates above each button
selected.
HomeLink® icon
Garage door opener*
The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink
® to operate
garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.
System components
A
B
C
D
A
B

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Garage door operation indi-
cators
HomeLink
® logo
Appears while HomeLink® is oper-
ating.
When the HomeLink
® button is
pressed, the logo disappears even
while the HomeLink
® is operating.
Setting icon
Press the menu button to change
the setting.
Menu buttons
HomeLink
® buttons
■Codes stored in the HomeLink®
memory
●The registered codes are not
erased even if the 12-volt battery
cable is disconnected.
●If learning failed when registering
a different code to a HomeLink®
button that already has a code
registered to it, the already regis-
tered code will not be erased.
■Before programming
HomeLink
®
 During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people and
objects are clear of the
garage door or other devices
to prevent injury or other
potential harm.
 It is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the
remote control transmitter for
successful programming.
 Garage door opener motors
manufactured after 1995 may
be equipped with rolling code
protection. If this is the case,
you may need a stepladder or
WARNING
■When programming a garage
door or other remote control
device
The garage door o r other device
may operate, so ensure people
and objects are out of danger to
prevent potential harm.
C
D
E
F
G
■Conforming to federal safety
standards
Do not use the HomeLink
® com-
patible transce iver with any
garage door opener or device that
lacks safety stop and reverse fea-
tures as required by federal safety
standards.
This includes any garage door
that cannot detect an interfering
object. A door or device without
these features increases the risk
of death or serious injury.
■When operating or program-
ming HomeLink®
Never allow a child to operate or
play with the HomeLink® buttons.
Programming HomeLink®

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other sturdy, safe device to
reach the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor.
■Programming HomeLink®
Steps 2 through 4 must be per-
formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink
® indicator
light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.
1 Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror: Press the
HomeLink
® button or menu
button
When the HomeLink® button is
pressed:
Homelink
® Training Tutorial will be
displayed to assist you program-
ming the HomeLink
®.
When Homelink
® Training Tutorial
is displayed, follow the instructions
displayed.
When the menu button is pressed:
Press the menu button and
select the “Set Up >”. Homelink
®
Training Tutorial will be displayed
to assist you programming the
HomeLink
®.
When Homelink
® Training Tutorial
is displayed, follow the instructions
displayed.
2 Press and release the
HomeLink
® button you want
to program and check that
the HomeLink
® indicator light
flashes (orange).
3 Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light
in view while programming.
4 Program a device.
Programming a device other
than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)
Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button.
Programming an entry gate
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market
Press and release the remote

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control transmitter button at 2
second intervals, repeatedly,
until the HomeLink
® indicator
light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).
5 Test the HomeLink
® opera-
tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the HomeLink
®
indicator light:
 HomeLink
® indicator light illu-
minates: Programming of a
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or
other device should operate
when a HomeLink
® button is
pressed and released.
 HomeLink
® indicator light
flashes rapidly: The garage
door opener or other device is
equipped with a rolling code.
To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the
HomeLink
® button for 2 sec-
onds then release it.
 If the garage door or other
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.
6 Repeat the steps above to
program another device for
any of the remaining
HomeLink
® buttons.
■Programming a rolling code
system
Two or more people may be
needed to complete rolling code
programming.
1 Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the unit. The name and
color of the button may vary by
manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s
manual supplied with the garage
door opener motor for details.
2 Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.
Perform 3 within 30 seconds after
performing 2 .
3Press and hold the desired
HomeLink
® button (inside the
vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this