TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: RAV4 PHEV, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV 2021Pages: 666, PDF Size: 161.28 MB
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
A warning message about an operation
of the brake pedal m ay be shown while
the driving suppor t systems such as
PCS (Pre-Collis ion system) (if
equipped) or the dynamic radar cruise
control with full- speed range (if
equipped) is operating. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to deceler -
ate the vehicle or follow an instruction
shown on the multi-in formation display.
• A warning message is shown when
Brake Override System operates. ( →P.301, 574)
• A warning message is shown when
Drive-Start Control or Parking Support Brake function (if equipped) operates
( →P.301, 420). Follow the instructions
on the multi-information display.
●If a message about an operation of
the power switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the power
switch is shown when the incorrect pro -
cedure for starting the hybrid system is
performed or the power switch is oper -
ated incorrectly. Follow the instructions
shown on the multi-in formation display
to operate the pow er switch again.
●If a message about a shift lever opera-
tion is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that
requires shifting the shift lever may be
shown on the multi-in formation display.
In that case, follow the instruction of the
message and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an
open/close state of a part or replen-
ishment of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-
information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method
such as closing the open door or replen -
ishing a consumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho -
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer is displayed
The system or part sh own on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota r etailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Man -
ual is displayed
●If the following messages are shown,
follow the instructions, accordingly.
• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” ( →P.394, 578)
• “RCTA Unavailable” ( →P.394, 578)
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( →P.611)
• “Exhaust Filter Full” ( →P.437)
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction. Immedi -
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunction”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction” • “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction” • “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc -
tion”
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction. Immedi - ately have the vehi cle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli -
able repairer. • “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Braking Power Low”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information dis -
play, the vehicle ma y have run out of fuel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and, if the fuel leve l is low, refuel the
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5808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
vehicle.
• “Hybrid System Stopped” • “Engine Stopped”
●If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown, the filter may be
clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure. • If the air intake v ent or filter of the
DC/DC converter are dirty, perform
the procedures on P.536 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown
when the air intake vent and filter of the DC/DC converter are not dirty,
have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●If “12-Volt Battery Charging System
Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunct ion in the vehicle’s
charging system. Pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
While the message is displayed, the
functions of the air conditioning, etc.
may be partially limited in order to
reduce the power consumption of the
12-volt battery.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Out - put Power Reduced” is shown
The message may be shown when driv -
ing under severe ope rating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long
steep hill or drivi ng up a steep hill in
reverse.)
Coping method: →P.611
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Refrain from the Use of N
Position” is shown
This message may be displayed when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cannot be charged when the shift lever
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the
vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is
shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (trac tion battery) charge
has become extremely low because the
shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P
and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P when Parked” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without turning the power switch to OFF with the shift lever
in any position other than P.
Shift the shif t lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displaye d when the acceler-
ator pedal has been depressed and the shift lever is in N. Release the accelera -
tor pedal and shift the shift lever to D or
R.
■If “Press Brake when Vehicle is Stopped Hybrid System may Over -
heat” is shown
Message is displaye d when the acceler- ator pedal is depressed to maintain the
vehicle position when stopped on a
upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may
overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve
Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the auto -
matic power o ff function.
Next time when starting the hybrid sys -
tem, operate the hybrid system for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check
the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to
a level surface and check if the mes - sage disappears.
■If a message that indicates the mal -
function of fron t camera is dis-
played (if equipped)
The following systems may be sus -
pended until the prob lem shown in the
message is resolved. ( →P.353, 568)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
●Automatic High Beam*
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail -
able See Owner ’s Manual” is
shown (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cru ise control with full-speed range system (if equipped) is
suspended temporarily or until the prob -
lem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods: →P.353)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able” is shown (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cru ise control with full-speed range system (if equipped)
cannot be used temporarily. Use the
system when it bec omes available again.
■Warning buzzer
→ P.576
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a
warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on the multi-information display
→ P.577
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Par- tial Limit On AC/Heater Opera -
tion” is frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relat - ing to the chargin g system or the 12-
volt battery may b e deteriorating.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If “Maintenance required For
Traction Battery A t Your Dealer” is shown
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is
scheduled to be inspected or
replaced. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle with -
out having the hybr id battery (trac-
tion battery) inspected will cause the hybrid system not to start.
●If the hybrid system does not start, contact any autho rized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn off the intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor (if equipped) ( →P.79)
Stop the hybrid system.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
( →P.560)
For vehicles with power back
door: Turn off the power back
door system. ( →P.213)
Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and prevent emergency repair
with the repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move
the vehicle unt il the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned
at the top of the tire.
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without spare
tire)
Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or
screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired tempo -
rarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (The kit
contains a bottle of sealant.
The sealant can be used only
once to temporarily repair one
tire without removing the nail
or screw from the tire.)
Depending on the damage con -
dition of the flat tire, it may not
be able to repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair
kit. ( →P.583)
After temporarily repairing the
tire with the kit , have the tire
repaired or replaced by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue drivi ng with a flat tire.
Driving even a shor t distance with a
flat tire c an damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a cir - cumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■A flat tire that c annot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire punc -
ture repair kit. Con tact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driv -
ing without sufficient air pressure
●When the tire lost a ir pressure due to
a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●Whe n t he t ir e is v is ibl y se par a ted fr o m
the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread
is 4 mm (0.16 in .) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
●When the sealant has expired
Jack (if equipped)*1, 2
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
A
B
C
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5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Jack handle (if equipped)
Wheel nut wrench (if equipped)
*1: Taking out the jack (→P.590)
*2: Use of the jack (→P.596)
■Bottle
Sticker
■Compressor
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switch
Power plug
Hose
Air release cap
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant e xpiry date occasion-
ally. The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry
date has already passed. Otherwise,
repairs conducted using the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be per -
formed properly.
■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The emergency tire puncture repair kit
is for filling the car tire with air.
●The sealant has a limited life span.
The expiry date is marked on the bot-
tle. The sealant s hould be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any
authorized Toyota r etailer or Toyota
authorized repairer , or any reliable
repairer for replacement.
●The sealant stored in the emergency
tire puncture repair kit can be used only once to temporarily repair a sin -
gle tire. If the sealant in the bottle and
other parts of the kit have been used and need to be replaced, contact any
authorized Toyota r etailer or Toyota
authorized repairer , or any reliable repairer.
●The compressor ca n be used repeat- edly.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -30°C (-
22°F) to 60°C (140°F).
D
E
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit components
A
A
B
C
D
E
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
●The kit is exclusively designed for size
and type of tires originally installed on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that
a different size than the original ones,
or for any other purposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it
may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or
the surface of the vehicle body, the stain may not be remo vable if it is not
cleaned at once. Immediately wipe
away the sealant with a wet cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a
loud operation noise is produced. This does not indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.
1 Open the deck board.
( →P.472).
2 Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
1 Take out the repair kit from the
plastic bag.
Attach the sticker enclosed with the
bottle on the specified locations. (See step 10.)
WARNING
■Do not drive the vehicle with a
flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a shor t distance with a
flat tire c an damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a cir -
cumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
■Caution while driving
●Store the repair k it in the luggage
compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
●The repair kit is e xclusively only for your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehi -
cles, which could lead to an acci - dent causing death or serious
injury.
●Do not use repair kit for tires that are different size than the original
ones, or for any other purpose. If
the tires have not been completely repaired, it could lead to an acci -
dent causing death or serious
injury.
■Precautions for use of the seal -
ant
●Ingesting the seal ant is hazardous
to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possi - ble, and then immediately consult a
doctor.
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to
skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
Taking out the emergency
tire puncture repair kit
Emergency repair method
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
2Pull out the hose and power
plug from the bottom side of the
compressor.
3 Connect the bottle to the com-
pressor.
Make sure to press the bottle until its claws are securely engaged to the
compressor and no longer visible.
4 Connect the hose to the bottle.
Make sure to insert the hose until its
claw is securely engaged to the bottle.
5 Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the p unctured tire.
6 Extend the hose. Remove the
air release cap from the hose.
You will use the air release cap again.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Therefore keep it in a safe place.
7 Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clockwise as
far as possible.
8 Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
9 Connect the power plug to the
power outlet socket. ( →P.476)
10 Attach the sticker provided with
the tire puncture repair kit to a
position easily seen from the
driver’s seat.
11 Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.
Tire inflation pressu re is specified on
the label on the driv er’s side pillar as
shown. ( →P.624)
12Start the hybrid system.
( →P.317)
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
13To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn th e compressor
switch on.
14 Inflate the tire until the specified
air pressure is reached.
The sealant will be injected and
the pressure will spike to
between 300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2
or bar, 44 psi) and 400 kPa (4.0
kgf/cm2 or bar, 58 psi), then
gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will be
displayed the actual tire inflation
pressure about 1 to 5 minutes
after the switch is turned on.
Turn the compressor switch off and
then check the tire i nflation pressure.
Being careful not to over inflate, check
and repeat the inflat ion procedure until
the specified tire inf lation pressure is
reached.
The tire can be inflated for about 5 to 20
minutes (depending on the outside tem -
perature). If the tire inflation pressure is
still lower than the specified point after
inflation for 25 minutes, the tire is too
damaged to be repaired. Turn the com -
pressor switch off and contact any
authorized Toyota r etailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the
specified air pressure, let out some air
to adjust the tire inflation pressure.
( →P.590, 624)
15With the compressor switch off,
disconnect the hose from the
valve on the tire and then pull
out the power plug from the
power outlet socket.
Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.
16 Install the valve cap onto the
valve of the emergency repaired
tire.
17 Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release c ap is not attached, the sealant may leak and the vehicle
A
B