light TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV 2021 Owners Manual

6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery of your vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the doors
of your vehicle with the power
switch off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start the
hybrid system of your vehicle by
turning the power switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indica-
tor comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
9 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con -
nected.
10 Close the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover, and reinstall
the fuse box cover to its original
position.
Once the hybrid system starts,
have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when
the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system c annot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis -
charge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio
system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical
components when the vehicle is run - ning at a low speed for an extended
period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is
removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is
cleared. When the 12 -volt battery is depleted, have the vehicle inspected
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli - able repairer.
●Some systems may r equire initializa- tion. ( →P.643)
■When removing the 12-volt battery
terminals
When the 12-volt batte ry terminals are removed, the in formation stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery termi nals, contact any authorized Toyota r etailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stor ed in the 12-volt bat-
tery will discharge gr adually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the dr aining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehi -
cle is left for a long time, the 12-volt bat- tery may discharge, and the hybrid
system may be unable t o start. (The 12-
volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid syst em is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing the
12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible
to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt
battery is discharged. Use the wire - less remote control o r the mechanical
key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on
the first attempt after reinstalling the
12-volt battery. In t hat case, start the hybrid system in t he same manner as
when the electr onic key does not
operate properly ( →P.605). This is not

6108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam -
mable gas that may be emitted from
the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct terminal
and that it is not unintentionally in
contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable conne cted to the “+”
terminal to come into contact with
any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of
the jumper cables to come into con -
tact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, ciga -
rette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt battery.
■12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poison -
ous and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related part s contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the follow -
ing precautions when handling the
12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt bat -
tery, always wear safety glasses
and take care not to allow any bat - tery fluids (acid) to come into con-
tact with skin, clothing or the vehicle
body.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical atten -
tion.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical
attention can be received.
●Always wash your hands after han - dling the 12-volt battery support,
terminals, and other battery-related
parts.
●Do not allow children near the 12-
volt battery.
■After recharging the 12-volt bat -
tery
Have the 12-volt bat tery inspected at
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt batter y is deteriorating,
continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to emit a malodorous gas,
which may be det rimental to the
health of passengers.
■When replacing the 12-volt bat -
tery
●For information re garding 12-volt
battery replacem ent, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●After replacing, securely attach the
exhaust hose and exhaust hole
plug to the exhaust hole of the replaced 12-volt battery. If not prop -
erly installed, gases (hydrogen)
may leak into the vehicle interior, and there is the possible danger of
the gas igniting and exploding.

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8
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■If the high coolant temperature
warning light comes on,
flashes or “Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-informa -
tion display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid
system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift th e hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do no t see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entangled in the cooling fan, etc.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal
is to be used when charging the 12-
volt battery from another vehicle in an
emergency. It cannot be used to jump start another vehicle.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The high coolant temperature
warning light ( →P.170) comes
on or flashes, or a loss of
hybrid system power is experi -
enced. (For example, the vehi -
cle speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” or “Hybrid
System Overheated Output
Power Reduced” is shown on
the multi-information display.
 Steam comes out from under
the hood.
Correction procedures

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9
9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: The fluid capacity is t he quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, cont act any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tippe d spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Specific voltage reading at 20°C (68°F):
12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn
on the high beam h eadlights for 30 sec-
onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the 12-volt battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.4 L (4.6 qt., 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other t han the above type may cause abnormal noise or
vibration, or ultimate ly damage the transmission of your vehicle.

6269-1. Specifications
A: H16 halogen bulbs
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light bulbs
Light bulbsWType
Exterior
Front fog lights19A
Front turn signal lights21B
Rear turn signal lights21B
Back-up lights16C
Outer foot lights*5C
Interior
Vanity lights8C
Front interior lights/personal lights5C
Rear interior light8D
Luggage compartment light5C

627
9
9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in
a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol
blended gasoline w here the ethanol
content is up to 10%. Make sure that the
ethanol blended gasoline to be used has
a Research Octane Number that follows
the above.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●You may occasionally notice light
knocking for a short time while accel -
erating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
When you find these types of
fuel label at the gas station,
use only the fu el with one of
the following labels.
EU area:
You must only use unleaded
gasoline conforming to Euro -
pean standard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of
95 or higher for optimum
engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded
gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of
91 or higher for optimum
engine performance.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use imp roper fuels. If
improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use gasoline with metallic additives, for example manganese,
iron or lead, otherwise it may cause
damage on your engine or emission control system.
●Do not add afte rmarket fuel addi- tives which contain metallic addi -
tives.
●EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under
names such as “E50 ” or “E85” and
fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should n ot be used. The
use of these fuels will damage the
vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel
sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large
amount of ethanol should not be
used. Your vehicle can use gaso - line mixed with 10% max ethanol.
The use of fuel with more than 10%
ethanol content (E 10) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must
ensure that refuelin g is carried out
only from a source where fuel spec - ification and qua lity can be guaran-
teed. In case of any doubt, ask any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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9
9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Lights ( →P.332)
■Automatic light control system (→P.332)
■Rear window wiper (→P.340)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)* (→P.355)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Light reminder buzzerOnOff––O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard–2 to 2O–O
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn onStandardLong––O
Time elapsed before the head -
lights turn off (Extended Head -
light Lighting)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Back door opening linked rear
window wiper stop functionOffOn––O
Washer linked rear window
wiper operationOnOff––O
Shift position linked rear window
wiper operation ( →P.341)Only onceOff––OContinuous
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff–O–
Adjust alert timingMiddleEarly–O–Late
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

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9
9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Remote Air Conditioning System ( →P.460)
■Illumination (→P.465)
*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift position linked door locking function are both on, the d oor lock operates as follows.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed linked door locking
function would not operate.
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Operation using the “A/C” button
on the wireless remote control
Press and hold
(short)
Press once
––O
Press twice
Press and hold
(long)
Off
Stopping operation using the
“A/C” button on the wireless
remote control
Press twice
Press once
––O
Press and hold
(short)
Press and hold
(long)
Off
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O–O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power switch
is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff––O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff––O
Footwell lighting*OnOff––O
ABC
ABC

647What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
way. (→P.605)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( →P.606)
 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.323)
 It is locked automatically to pre-
vent theft of the vehicle.
( →P.318)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock
switch is pressed. ( →P.293)
 The auto power off function will
be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACC or ON (the hybrid system
is not operating) for a period of
time. ( →P.320)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( →P.575, 576)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( →P.326)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( →P.568, 578)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( →P.78)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or star t the hybrid system.
Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( →P.578)
 When a warning light turns on or
a warning message is displayed,
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot
be turned after the hybrid
system is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is turned
off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
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 dis -
played

649Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C
“My Room Mode” ....... ................ 153
Air conditioning filter................... 532
Automatic air co nditioning system
................................................. 452
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .... 438
Function ..................................... 438
Warning light .............................. 570
ACA (Active Corner ing Assist).... 438
AC charging cable ........................ 108
AC charging cable ty pes ............ 110
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) .................................... 109
If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked .................................. 123
Indicator ..................................... 113
Locking and unlocking ............... 122
Maintenance .............................. 117
Replacing the plug-cord ............. 115
Safety functions ......................... 112
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Active Cornering A ssist (ACA).... 438
Airbag manual on-off system ........ 48
Airbags ............................................ 39
Airbag manual on-of f system ....... 48
Airbag operating conditions ......... 41
Airbag precautions for your child . 43
Airbag warning light ................... 570
Correct driving posture................. 33
Curtain shield airbag operating con -
ditions ........................................ 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions 43
General airbag precautions.......... 43
Locations of airbags ..................... 39
Modification and d isposal of airbags
................................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions .. 41
Side airbag precautions ............... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags oper -
ating conditions .......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags pre -
cautions...................................... 43
SRS airbags ................................. 39
SRS warning light.......................570
Air conditioning filter ................... 532
Air conditioning system
“My Room Mode” .......................153
Air conditioning filter ................... 532
Automatic air conditioning system
.................................................452
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW).......................457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
Air intake vent ................................. 98
Cleaning .....................................536
Alarm................................................ 78
Alarm ............................................ 78
Warning buzzer ..........................568
Antenna
Smart entry & star t system .........223
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 438
Function .....................................438
Warning light ..............................570
Approach warning ........................383
Armrest .......................................... 484
Ashtray .......................................... 476
Assist grips ...................................484
AUTO EV/HV mode ......................... 85
AUTO EV/HV mode switch ............. 86
Automatic air co nditioning system
..................................................... 452
“My Room Mode” .......................153
Air conditioning filter ................... 532