ignition TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual
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3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Panoramic moon roof....189
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......... 195
Cargo and luggage ....... 202
Vehicle load limits ......... 205
Trailer towing ................ 206
Dinghy towing ............... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehi-cles without smart key sys-
tem) ............................. 217
Power (ignition) switch (vehi- cles with smart key system).................................... 219
EV drive mode .............. 224
Hybrid transmission ...... 226
Turn signal lever ........... 230
Parking brake ................ 231
Brake Hold .................... 235
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............ 237
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 240
Fog light switch ............. 244
Windshield wipers and washer......................... 244
Rear window wiper and washer......................... 247
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 2494-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 252
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 268
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 279
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ... 282
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 293
Intuitive parking assist ... 298
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function .............. 307
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................... 312
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) ...... 318
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles)
.................................... 321
Driving mode s elect switch
.................................... 323
Trail Mode (AWD vehicles) .................................... 324
Driving assist systems ... 326
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid Electric Vehicle driv-ing tips ......................... 332
Winter driving tips .......... 334
Utility vehicle precautions .... ...
............................. 337
4Driving
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 195
Cargo and luggage ..... 202
Vehicle load limits ....... 205
Trailer towing .............. 206
Dinghy towing ............. 216
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ............... 217
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system)...................... 219
EV drive mode ............ 224
Hybrid transmission .... 226
Turn signal lever ......... 230
Parking brake .............. 231
Brake Hold .................. 235
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 237
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 240
Fog light switch ........... 244
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 244
Rear window wiper and washer....................... 247
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 2494-5. Using the dr
iving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 .................................. 252
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 268
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 279
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 282
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 293
Intuitive parking assist . 298
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 307
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 312
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects)
.................................. 318
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing
vehicles) .................... 321
Driving mode select switch .................................. 323
Trail Mode (AWD vehicles) .................................. 324
Driving assist systems. 326
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Driving
4-2.Driving procedures
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.231)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4 Turn the power switch to
START to start the hybrid
system.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
5Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.80)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot
be released
When starting the hybrid system,
the power switch may seem stuck in
OFF. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.
■When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
●When starting th e hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is extremely cold (below
approximately -22°F [-30°C])
under the influenc e of the outside
temperature, it ma y not be possi-
ble to start the hybrid system. In
this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tem-
perature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a Hybrid El ectric Vehicle
P.72
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
Power (ignition)
switch (vehicles with-
out smart key system)
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem
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Driving
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.231)
The parking brak e indicator will
come on.
2 Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not display ed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the power switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of
time without the hybrid system on.
Power (ignition)
switch (vehicles with
smart key system)
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem
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2214-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the power switch mode
may not change or the hybrid sys-
tem may not start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid
system immediately after turning
the power switch to OFF, the
hybrid system may not start in
some cases. After turning the
power switch to OFF, please wait
a few seconds before restarting
the hybrid system.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.484.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, set the parking
brake. ( P.231)
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3 Shift the shift lever to P.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
5Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
●The hybrid system will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left running
while the shift lever is in P.
●The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch ( P.139) from the inside
or the mechanical key ( P.483)
from the outside , the automatic
hybrid syste m shut off feature will
be disabled. The timer for the
automatic hybrid system shut off
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
Always start the hybrid system
while sitting in the driver’s seat.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the hybrid
system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem
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Driving
“ACCESSORY”
“IGNITION ON”
1 OFF
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-info rmation display.
3ON
All electrical com ponents can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-inform ation display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position
other than P when turning off the
hybrid system, the power switch
will be turned to ACC, not to OFF.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC for more
than 20 minutes or ON (the hybrid
system is not operating) for more
than an hour with the shift lever in P,
the power switch will automatically
turn to OFF. Howev er, this function
cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt
battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the
power switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of time
when the hybrid system is not oper-
ating.
If the hybrid system is stopped
with the shift lever in a position
other than P, the power switch
will not be turned to OFF but
instead be turned to ACC. Per-
form the following procedure to
turn the switch to OFF:
1 Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
power switch shortly and
firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display is
off.
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