TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

549What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.219)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.219)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.156)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid sys-
tem can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( P.484)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.485)
 Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in
ON ( P.228)
 It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the power
switch. ( P.217) 
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.185)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.223)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.462,
463
)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.231)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.456, 466)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
hybrid system is stopped
(vehicles without smart
key system)
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

550What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.466)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.456, 466.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.471)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.493)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck

551Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 342Air conditioning filter ............. 424
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 342
Eco air conditioning mode .... 343
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 347
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 326Function ............................... 326
Warning light ........................ 458
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 326
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys- tem ........................................... 72
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 326
Airbags ...................................... 33 Airbag operating conditions.... 35
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 38
Airbag warning light.............. 458
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 36
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 38
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
General airbag precautions .... 38
Locations of airbags ............... 33
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 42
Seat cushion airbag ............... 33
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 36
Side airbag precautions ......... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 36
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................38
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ...............537
SRS airbags ...........................33
SRS warning light .................458
Air conditioning filter .............424
Air conditioning system.........342 Air conditioning filter .............424
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Eco air conditioning mode ....343
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .................347
Alarm .........................................81 Alarm ......................................81
Warning buzzer .. ..................456
Anchor brackets ... ..............52, 61
Antenna (Smart key system) .155
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)326 Function................................326
Warning light ........................458
Approach warning ..................289
Armrest ......... ......................... ..373
Assist grips .............................374
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................342Air conditioning filter .............424
Eco air conditioning mode ....343
Automatic High Beam ............240
Automatic light control system ...............................................238
Auxiliary box ...........................357
Average fuel economy ...107, 117
Average vehicle speed ...109, 120
B
Back door ................................141 Hands Free Power Back Door...........................................147
Power back door ..................145
Wireless remote control........145
Back-up lights

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Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 407 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 485
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 334
Replacing ............................. 487
Warning light ........................ 456
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 293 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 296
Bottle holders ......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 235
Fluid ..................................... 405
Parking brake ....................... 231
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Warning light ........................ 456
Brake assist ............................ 326
Brake Hold .............................. 235
Break-in tips ........ ................... 196
Brightness control Instrument panel light control97, 104
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 293 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 296
C
CareAluminum wheels ................. 384
Exterior ................................. 384
Interior .................................. 387
Seat belts ............................. 387
Cargo capacity ............... 202, 205
Cargo hooks ........................... 359
Chains ..................................... 336
Child-protectors ..................... 140
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 12-volt battery precautions .407, 489
Airbag precautions .................38
Back door precautions..........141
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............349
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Moon roof precautions..........187
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................191
Power window lock switch ....185
Power window precautions...184
Rear door child-protectors ....140
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................435
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......349
Cleaning ..........................384, 387 Aluminum wheels .................384
Exterior .................................384
Interior ..................................387
Radar sensor ................253, 294
Seat belts .............................387
Clock ..........................................99
Coat hooks ..............................374
Condenser ............. ..................404
Console box ............................356
Consumption screen ..............125
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function).........................114
Coolant

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Checking .............................. 403
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................. 334
Warning light ........................ 457
Cooling system ...................... 403 Hybrid system overheating... 490
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 282
Cup holders ............................ 356
Current fuel economy .... 107, 117
Curtain shield airbags ............. 33
Customizable features ........... 517
D
Daytime running light system238 Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Deck board .............................. 359
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 344
Rear window ........................ 344
Windshield............................ 344
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 172
Dimensions ............................. 496
Dinghy towing ........................ 216
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 294
Consumption screen ............ 125
Drive information .......... 109, 120
Driving information ....... 107, 120
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 282
Energy monitor ..................... 125
Intuitive parking assist .......... 298
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 273
Multi-information display .... 105, 115
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function............................... 307
Warning messages .............. 466
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 391, 396 Door lock
Back door .............................141
Side doors ............................135
Smart key system .................155
Wireless remote control........132
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................140
Back door .............................141
Door glasses ........................183
Door lock ..............................135
Open door warning buzzer ...140
Outside rear view mirrors .....181
Rear door child-protectors ....140
Side doors ............................135
Drive information ............109, 120
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...............................................462
Driver’s seat position memory ...............................................163Driving position memory .......163
Memory recall function .........165
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control201
Driving Break-in tips .........................196
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...323
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ......................................332
Procedures ...........................195
Winter drive tips....................334
Driving information display .107, 120
Driving mode select switch ...323
Driving position memory .......163 Memory recall function .........165
Driving support system informa- tion display....................109, 119
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control201
Dynamic radar cruise control

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with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 282
Warning message ................ 466
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ...................... 326
Eco drive mode ...................... 323
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 327
Elapsed time ................... 109, 120
Electric motor Location.................................. 70
Specification ......................... 498
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 327
Warning light ........................ 458
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 326
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 156
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
Replacing the battery ........... 433
Electronic sunshade .............. 189 Jam protection function ........ 190
Operation ............................. 189
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 456
If a warning light turns on ..... 456
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 466
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..450
If you have a flat tire .............471
If you lose your keys.............481
If you think something is wrong ...........................................455
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................451
If your vehicle ove rheats ......490
Emergency flashers ...............448
Energy monitor .......................125
Engine Compartment........................401
Hood .....................................398
Identification number ............497
Tachometer ............................99
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................500
Checking ..............................403
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Engine coolant temperature ..93, 99
Engine oil Capacity ...............................498
Checking ..............................401
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............326
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............326
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................327
Warning light ........................458
EV drive mode.........................224
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8

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EV indicator .............................. 71
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
F
Flat tire .................................... 471Tire pressure warning system........................................... 412
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Brake ............................ 405, 501
Hybrid transmission.............. 501
Rear differential .................... 501
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Switch................................... 244
Footwell lights ..... ................... 352
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 462
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front position lights Light switch .......................... 237
Front seat heaters .................. 349
Front seats .............................. 160 Adjustment ........................... 160
Cleaning ............................... 387
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 166
Memory recall function ......... 165
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat position memory .......... 163
Seat ventilators .................... 349
Front side marker lights ........ 237 Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504 Fuel
Capacity ...............................497
Fuel gauge .......................93, 99
Gas station information ........584
Information ......... ..................505
Refueling ..............................249
Type .............................497, 505
Warning light ........................462
Fuel filler door.........................250 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................482
Refueling ..............................249
Fuel gauge...........................93, 99
Fuses .......................................436
G
Garage door opene r ...............375
Gas station information .........584
Gauges ................................93, 99
Glove box ................................356
H
Headlight aim ..........................438 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............544
Headlights ...............................237 Automatic High Beam system...........................................240
Light switch...........................237
Replacing light bulbs ............439
Head restraints .......................166
Heated steering wheel............349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........349
Outside rear view mirrors .....344
Seat heaters ....... ..................349
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............439
Hill-start assist control...........326

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Hood ........................................ 398
HooksCargo hooks ......................... 359
Coat hooks ........................... 374
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 169
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 498
Hybrid battery air vent ............. 78
Hybrid system .......................... 70 Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 125
EV drive mode...................... 224
High voltage components....... 75
How to start the hybrid system ................................... 217, 219
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips...................................... 332
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 93
Hybrid system precautions ..... 75
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 449
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................... 217, 219
Overheating.......................... 490
Power (ignition) switch . 217, 219
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Starting the hybrid system.. 217, 219
Hybrid System Indicator .. 93, 102
Hybrid transmission .............. 226 S mode ................................. 228
I
I/M test ..................................... 394
Identification numberEngine .................................. 497
Vehicle ................................. 496 Ignition switch (power switch)
.......................................217, 219Auto power off fun ction.........223
Changing the power switch modes.........................218, 222
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
Starting the hybrid system ..217, 219
Immobilizer system ..................80
Indicators ..................................86
Initialization Items to initialize ...................531
Maintenance .........................391
Moon roof .............................187
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Parking Support Brake .........316
Power back door ..................150
Power windows ....................183
Tire pressure warning system ...................................414, 415
Inside rear view m irror ...170, 172
Instrument panel light control97, 104
Interior lights...........................352 Switch ...................................353
Intuitive parking assist Function................................298
Warning message . ...............301
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .........399
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........472
Jack handle .............................472
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............190
Moon roof .............................186
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Power back door ..................148
Power windows ....................183

Alphabetical Index557
K
Keyless entrySmart key system................. 155
Wireless remote control ....... 132
Keys ......................................... 130 Battery-saving function......... 156
Electronic key ....................... 130
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
If you lose your keys ............ 481
Key number plate ................. 130
Keyless entry................ 132, 155
Mechanical key .................... 134
Power switch ................ 217, 219
Replacing the battery ........... 433
Warning buzzer .................... 156
Wireless remote control key . 132
Knee airbags ............................. 33
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ..... 268 Operation ............................. 268
Warning messages .............. 278
Language (multi-information dis- play) ....................... 113, 519, 520
LATCH anchors ........................ 59
LED accessory lights ............. 238 Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 398
Hood lock release lever........ 398
Shift lever ............................. 226
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wiper lever ................... 244, 247
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Lights Automatic High Beam system
...........................................240
Fog light switch .....................244
Front interior lights................353
Headlight switch ...................237
Interior lights .........................353
Personal lights ......................353
Rear interior light ..................353
Replacing light bulbs ............439
Turn signal lever . ..................230
Vanity lights ..........................364
Wattage ................................504
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....268 Operation..............................268
Warning messages ...............278
Luggage compartment light 144, 148
Luggage cover ........................361
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..396
General maintenance ...........392
Maintenance data .................496
Maintenance requirements ...390
Malfunction indicator lamp ....457
Menu icons ..............................106
Meter Clock ......................................99
Hybrid System Indicator .......102
Indicators ................................90
Instrument panel light control97, 104
Meter control switches..106, 116
Meters ..............................93, 99
Multi-information display.....105,
115
Settings ........................110, 518
Units .....................113, 519, 520
Warning lights.................88, 456
Warning messag es .......114, 466
Meter control switches...106, 116

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MirrorsDigital Rear-view Mirror........ 172
Inside rear view mirror.......... 170
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers .................................... 344
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 181
Vanity mirrors ....................... 364
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation ................................... 186
Jam protection function ........ 186
Operation ............................. 186
Warning message ................ 187
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display109, 120
Changing the display.... 106, 116
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function)....... 114, 519, 520
Display contents ........... 105, 115
Driving informatio n display . 107,
120
Driving support system informa- tion display ................. 109, 119
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 282
Energy monitor ..................... 125
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 96
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ........................................... 298
Language ............. 113, 519, 520
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 273
Menu icons ........................... 106
Meter control switches . 106, 116
Navigation system-linked display ................................... 109, 120
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 257
Pop-up display ..... 113, 519, 520
Settings ........................ 110, 518
Tire pressure ........................ 412
Units ..................... 113, 519, 520
Vehicle information display .. 109 Warning message display ....114
Warning messages
...............466
N
Navigation system-linked display
.......................................109, 120
Noise from under ve hicle...........6
Normal mode...........................323
O
Odometer...........................93, 104
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .........97, 104
Display items ........................104
“ODO TRIP” switch ..........97, 104
Oil Engine oil..............................498
Opener Back door .....................144, 146
Hood .....................................398
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............439
Wattage ................................504
Outside rear view mirrors ......181 Adjusting and folding ............181
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....293
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ....................................344
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ...............................307
Outside temperature ................99
Outside temperature display ...96
Overheating.............................490
P
Panic mode .............................133
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........190
Operation..............................189
Warning message . ...............191