ECO mode TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

261-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed
specifically for vehicles of the
same model and model year as
your vehicle. Fix them securely
in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
Always align the marks . The shape of the retaining hooks
(clips) may differ from that shown in
the illustration.
Before driving
Observe the following
before starting off in the
vehicle to ensure safety of
driving.
Installing floor mats
A
:$51,1*
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause the
driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly
interfering with t
he pedals while
driving. An unexpectedly high
speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehi-
cle. This could lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious
injury.
■When installing the driver’s
floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed
for other models or different
model year vehicles, even if
they are Toyota Genuine floor
mats.
●Only use floor mats designed
for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat
securely using the retaining
hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor
mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down.

912-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a
message.
*2: Depending on the operating con-ditions of the system, the color
and state (illuminat ed/blinking) of
the indicator change.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator turns on wh en the power
switch is turned t o ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.
*5: These lights tu rn on when the
power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the out- side rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash for
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.300)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 5
(if equipped) ( P.314)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light*5
(  P.327)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 5
(  P.327)
PCS warning light
*3, 5
(  P.260)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*5, 6 (if
equipped) ( P.293)
BSM indicator (if
equipped) ( P.294)
RCTA OFF indicator
*3, 5
(if equipped) ( P.307)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*5 (  P.235)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*5 (  P.235)
Security indicator
*8
(  P.80, 82)
“READY” indicator
(  P.217, 219)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*7 (  P.103, 96)
EV indicator ( P.71)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.231)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.231)
EV drive mode indicator
( P.224)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.323)
Sport mode indicator
(  P.323)
Trail Mode indicator
(  P.324)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*5, 8
(  P.43)

952-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the vehicle speed
Clock
Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS
clock).
For details, refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank.
In the following sit uations, the actual quantity of fuel remain ing in the tank
may not be displayed correctly. Refer to P.96 if the actual quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank is not displayed correctly.
• A small amount of fuel is added.
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopp ed on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance th at the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Outside temperature ( P.96)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P.105)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.466)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.226)
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
Speedometer color is changed fol-
lowing the selected driving mode or
when Trail Mode is turned on.
(  P.323, 324)
C
D
E
F
G
H
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1042-1. Instrument cluster
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
has been driven si nce the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B
can be used to record and display
different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed item will be changed.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.
1
Brighter
2 Darker
■Brightness of the meter lights
(day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights
can be adjusted individually.
In the following si tuations, the
meters changes between day mode
and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are
off or when the ta il lights are on
but the surrounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new gear number appearing
on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly
an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if
the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immed iately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled
completely. ( P.490)
Odometer and trip meter
display
Changing the instrument
panel light brightness

1112-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.
G-force display*
Displays the size and direction of
the G-force applied to the vehicle
via changes to the position of the
ball on the display.
Maximum G-force course*
This item is linke d with the G-force
display and the course of the past
movement of the ball is displayed.
Press and hold to reset the
record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spin ning, its icon on
the display change s its color and
blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when driving mode is set to sport mode.
The illustration used is intended
as an example, and may differ
from the image that is actually
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Vehicle settings and the content
displayed on the screen can be
changed by using the meter
control switches.
■Setting procedure
1 Operate or of the
meter control switches and
select .
2 Operate or of the
meter control switches and
select the desired item.
• If the function is turned on and off or the volume, etc. is
changed on the setting
screen, the setting is changed
each time is pressed.
• For functions that allow oper- ation contents, display con-
tents, etc., of function to be
selected, the setting screen is
displayed by pressing and
holding . When the setting
screen is displayed, select the
setting or desired value (time,
etc.) with .
3 After changing the settings,
press of the meter control
switches.
■ LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) ( P.268)
Select to set up the following
items.
 “Lane Center”
Select to enable /disable the lane
centering function.
 “Sensitivity”
Select to set the lane departure
alert sensitivity.
“Sway Warning”
Select to enable/disable the vehicle
sway warning.
“Sway Sensitivity”
Select to set the vehicle sway warn-
ing sensitivity.
■ PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) ( P.257)
Select to set up the following
items.
Settings display
B
C
D

1162-1. Instrument cluster
When driving information support
system is displayed on the content
display area, the system operating
state will not be displayed in this
area.
RSA (Road Sign Assist) dis-
play area (if equipped)
(P.279)
■Content display area (cen-
ter)
 Driving support system infor-
mation display
 Settings display
 Warning message display
■Content display area (cen-
ter)
 Fuel Economy ( P.117)
 ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/“Eco Score” ( P.118)
 Driving time since starting/EV
Driving Ratio ( P.119)
 Driving support system infor-
mation display
 Navigation system-linked
information display (if
equipped) ( P.120)
 Audio system-linked display
( P.120)
 Drive information ( P.120)
 Energy monitor ( P.125)
 AWD operation status display
( P.121)
■The multi-information display is
displayed when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
Background color of the multi-infor-
mation display is changed following
the selected driving mode.
(  P.324)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may
appear on the display. This phe-
nomenon is characteristic of liquid
crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the dis-
play.
/ : Change the screen
and move the cursor
/ : Change displayed
content and scroll up/down
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WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-infor-
mation display while driving,
pay extra attention to the safety
of the area around the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the
multi-informatio n display while
driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the
road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■The information display at
low temperatures
 P.103
Meter control switches
A

1303-1. Key information
3-1.Key information
The following keys are provided
with the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key
systemMaster keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function ( P.132)
Key number plate
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system ( P.155)
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P.132)
Mechanical keys Key number plate
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a ke y with wireless
remote control func tion onto an air-
craft, make sure you do not press
any buttons on the key while inside
the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying
the key in your bag etc., ensure that
the buttons are not likely to be
pressed accidentally. Pressing a
button may cause the key to emit
radio waves that could interfere with
the operation of the aircraft.
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles without smart key system
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2
years.
●The battery will be come depleted
even if the wireless key is not
used. The following symptoms
indicate that the wireless key bat-
tery may be depleted. Replace the
battery when necessary.
(  P.433)
• The wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes
smaller.
Vehicles with smart key system
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2
years.
●If the battery bec omes low, an
alarm will sound in the cabin and a
message will be disp layed on the
multi-information display when the
hybrid system stops.
●To reduce key battery depletion
when the electronic key is to not
be used for long periods of time,
set the electronic key to the bat-
tery-saving mode. ( P.157)
●As the electronic key always
receives radio waves, the battery
will become depleted even if the
electronic key is not used. The fol-
lowing symptoms indicate that the
electronic key battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery
Keys
Key types
A
B
A
B
C

1313-1. Key information
3
Before driving
when necessary.
• The smart key system or the wire- less remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key sur- face does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by your-
self ( P.433). However, as there is
a danger that the electronic key may
be damaged, it is recommended
that replacement is carried out by
your Toyota dealer.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do
not leave the electronic key within
3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-
cal appliances t hat produce a
magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■If a message regarding the state
of the electronic key or power
switch mode, etc. is shown
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
To prevent trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle, leaving the
vehicle carrying the electronic key
on your person without turning the
power switch to O FF or other pas-
sengers from unintentionally taking
the key out of the vehicle, etc., a
message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic
key or power switch mode may be
shown on the multi -information dis-
play. In those cases, follow the
instructions on the display immedi-
ately.
■If “Key Battery Low Replace
Key Battery” is displayed on
the multi-information display
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
The electronic key has a low bat- tery. Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. (
P.433)
■Replacing the battery
 P.433
■Confirmation of the registered
key number
The number of keys already regis-
tered to the vehi cle can be con-
firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for
details.
■If “A New Key has been Regis-
tered Contact Your Dealer for
Details” is dis played on the
multi-information display (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
This message will be displayed
each time the driver’s door is
opened when the doors are
unlocked from the outside for
approximately 10 days after a new
electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you
have not had a new electronic key
registered, ask your Toyota dealer
to check if an unknown electronic
key (other than those in your pos-
session) has been registered.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject
them to strong shocks or bend
them.
●Do not expose the keys to high
temperatures for long periods of
time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash
them in an ultrasonic washer,
etc.
●Do not attach m etallic or mag-
netic materials to the keys or
place the keys close to such
materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.

1333-1. Key information
3
Before driving
Opens and closes the power
back door
*2 ( P.145)
Sounds the alarm ( P.133)
*1: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
■Theft deterrent panic mode
Vehicles without smart key system
When is pressed for longer
than about 1 seco nd, an alarm will
sound intermittentl y and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button
on the key.
Vehicles with smart key system
When is pressed for longer
than about 1 seco nd, an alarm will
sound intermittentl y and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button
on the electronic key.
■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function
may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
●When the wireles s key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power
plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airpo rt or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio,
cellular phone or other wireless
communication device
●When the wireless key is in con-
tact with, or is c overed by a metal-
lic object
●When other wireless key (that
emits radio waves) is being used
nearby
●If window tint wit h a metallic con-
tent or metallic objects are
attached to the rear window
Vehicles with smart key system
 P.157
D
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1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Before driving
3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Using the entry function
(vehicles with smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors.
Grip the front passenger’s
door handle or rear door han-
dle (some models) to unlock
all the doors
*.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. (
P.136)
2 Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part
of the door handle) to lock
the doors.
Check that the d oor is securely
locked.
■Using the wireless remote
control
Vehicles without smart key
system
1 Locks all the doors
Check that the d oor is securely
locked.
2 Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Press and hold to open the side
windows.
*
*
: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked
and unlocked using the
entry function, wireless
remote control, key or door
lock switch.
Unlocking and locking the
doors from the outside