ESP TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV 2021 Owners Manual
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at any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer. 
High voltage parts and cables on  
the hybrid vehicles emit approxi - 
mately the same amount of electro - 
magnetic waves as the 
conventional gasoline powered 
vehicles or home electronic appli - 
ances despite of their electromag - 
netic shielding. 
Unwanted noise may occur in the  
reception of the radio frequency 
transmitter (RF-transmitter). 
The vehicle is equipped with  
sophisticated computers that will 
record certain data, such as: 
• Engine speed/Electric motor  
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation statu s of the driving  
assist systems
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
status 
The recorded data varies according  
to the vehicle grade level, options 
and destinations w ith which it is  
equipped. 
These computers do not record  
conversations or  sounds, and only  
record images outs ide of the vehi- 
cle in certain situations. 
 Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in  
this computer to diagnose malfunc - 
tions, conduct research and develop - 
ment, and improve quality. 
Toyota will not disclose the recorded  
data to a thir d party except: 
• With the consent of the vehicle owner  
or with the consent of the lessee if  
the vehicle is leased 
• In response to an official request by  
the police, a court o f law or a govern- 
ment agency 
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the  
data is not tied to a specific vehicle or  
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag  and seat belt pre- 
tensioner devices  in your Toyota  
contain explosive chemicals. If the 
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags 
and seat belt pretensioners left as 
they are, this may cause an acci - 
dent such as fire.  Be sure to have  
the systems of the SRS airbag and 
seat belt pretensioner removed and 
disposed of by a qualified service 
shop or any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer, 
before you scrap your vehicle.
Vehicle data recordingScrapping of your Toyota 
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321-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed spe- 
cifically for vehicles of the same 
model and model year as your vehi - 
cle. Fix them securely in place onto 
the carpet. 
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips)  
into the floor mat eyelets. 
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 illus- 
tration.Before driving
Observe the following before  
starting off in the vehicle to 
ensure safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so  may cause the  
driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly 
interfering with t he pedals while driv- ing. An unexpectedly high speed may  
result or it may become difficult to 
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an 
accident, resulting in death or serious  injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor ma ts designed for  
other models or different model  year vehicles, e ven 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 retainin g hooks (clips)  
provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats 
on top of each other.
●Do not place the f loor mat bottom- 
side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely  fixed in the correct place with all the  
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be 
especially careful to perform this  check after cleaning the floor. 
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1-1. For safe use
For safety and security
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator 
The main SRS airbag system comp onents are shown above. The SRS air- 
bag system is controlled by the  airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags  
deploy, a chemical reaction in t he inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- 
toxic gas to help restrain t he motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc.,  
may be sustained from SRS airbags,  due to the extrem ely high speed  
deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be 
emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering 
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) 
as well as the fron t seats, parts of the  front and rear pillars, and roof side  
rails, may be hot for several minutes. 
The airbag itself m ay also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The hybrid system will be stopped and  
fuel supply to t he engine will be  
stopped. ( →P.98)
●All of the doors will be unlocked.  
( →P.206)
●Vehicles with Secondary Collision  
Brake: The brakes and stop lights will  be controlled au tomatically. (→P.439)
●The interior lights will turn on automat- ically. ( →P.466)
●The emergency flashers will turn on  automatically. ( →P.560)
■SRS airbag deployment conditions  
(SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airb ags will deploy in  
the event of an impact that exceeds 
the set threshold level (the level of  force corresponding to an approxi - 
mately 20-30 km/h [12-18 mph] frontal 
collision with a fixed wall that does not  move or deform).  
However, this  threshold velocity will be  
considerably higher in the following situ - 
ations: 
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such  as a parked vehicle or sign pole,  
which can move or  deform on impact 
• If the vehicle is involved in an under - 
ride collision, such as a collision in  which the front of the vehicle under - 
rides, or goes under , the bed of a  
truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is 
possible that only the seat belt preten - sioners will activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions  
(SRS side and cu rtain shield air- 
bags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield air - 
bags will deploy in  the event of an  impact that exceeds the set threshold  
level (the level of force corresponding 
to the impact forc e produced by an  approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehi - 
cle colliding with the vehicle cabin 
from a direction perpendicular to the  vehicle orientation  at an approximate  
speed of 20 -30 km/h [12 -18 mph]).
●Both SRS curtain shield airbags may 
also deploy in the event of a severe 
frontal collision.
■Conditions under which the SRS  airbags may deploy (inflate), other  
than a collision 
The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain  shield airbags may a lso deploy if a seri- 
ous impact occurs to the underside of 
your vehicle. Some e xamples are shown  in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge  of pavement or  hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or falling
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441-1. For safe use
WARNING
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with  
considerable force, and can cause 
death or serious injury especially if  the driver is very  close to the air- 
bag. 
Since the risk zone for the driver’s air - 
bag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of 
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 
in.) from your drive r airbag provides  
you with a clear margin of safety. This 
distance is measured from the center 
of the steering whee l to your breast- 
bone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 
in.) away now, you  can change your  
driving position in several ways: 
• Move your seat to the rear as far as  
you can while still reaching the ped - 
als comfortably. 
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.  
Although vehicle designs vary,  many drivers can achieve the 250  
mm (10 in.) distanc e, even with the  
driver seat all th e way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat  
somewhat. If reclin ing the back of  
your seat makes i t hard to see the  road, raise yourself by using a firm,  
non-slippery cushion, or raise the 
seat if your vehicle has that feature. 
• If your steering wheel is adjustable,  
tilt it downwa rd. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of  
your head and neck. 
The seat should be adjusted as rec - ommended above, while still main - 
taining control of  the foot pedals,  
steering wheel, and your view of the  instrument panel controls.
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable  
force, and can caus e death or seri- 
ous injury especially if the front pas - senger is very clo se to the airbag.  
The front passenger seat should be 
as far from the airbag as possible  with the seatback adjusted, so the  
front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained 
infants and children can be killed or 
seriously injured by a deploying air - bag. An infant or  child who is too  
small to use a seat belt should be 
properly secured  using a child  restraint system.  Toyota strongly  
recommends that all infants and 
children be placed in the rear seats  of the vehicle and properly  
restrained. The rear seats are safer 
for infants and  children than the  front passenger seat. ( →P.50)
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or  lean against the dashboard.
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag  
unit or sit on the knees of a front 
passenger.
●Do not allow the  front seat occu- 
pants to hold items on their knees. 
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701-3. Emergency assistance
2. INFORMATION ON DATA PROCESSING
2.1.
Any processing of personal data through the  
112-based eCall in-vehicl e system shall comply  
with the personal data protection rules provided 
for in Directives 95/46/E C and 2002/58/EC, and  
in particular, shall be b ased on the necessity to  
protect the vital interests of the individuals in 
accordance with Article 7(d) of Directive 
95/46/EC.
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2.2.
Processing of such data is strictly limited to the 
purpose of handling the  emergency eCall to the  
single European emer gency number 112.
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2.3. Types of data and its recipients
2.3.1.
The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system may col- 
lect and process only the following data: Vehicle 
Identification Number, Vehicle type (passenger 
vehicle or light commercial vehicle), Vehicle pro - 
pulsion storage type (gasoline/die - 
sel/CNG/LPG/electric/hydrogen), Vehicle last 
three locations and directi on of travel, Log file of  
the automatic activatio n of the system and its  
timestamp
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2.3.2.
Recipients of data proc essed by the 112-based  
eCall in-vehicle system a re the relevant public  
safety answering poi nts designated by the  
respective public authori ties of the country on  
which territory they are loc ated, to first receive  
and handle eCalls to the single European emer - 
gency number 112.
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721-3. Emergency assistance
2.5. Modalities for exercising data subject’s rights
2.5.1.
The data subject (the vehicle’s owner) has a right  
of access to data and as appropriate to request 
the rectification, erasure  or blocking of data, con- 
cerning him or her, the processing of which does 
not comply with the pr ovisions of Directive  
95/46/EC. Any third par ties to whom the data  
have been disclosed have to be notified of such 
rectification, erasure or  blocking carried out in  
compliance with this Direc tive, unless it proves  
impossible or involves a  disproportionate effort.
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2.5.2.
The data subject has a right to complain to the  
competent data protectio n authority if he or she  
considers that his or her rights have been 
infringed as a result of  the processing of his or  
her personal data.
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2.5.3.
Contact service responsible for handling access 
requests (if any): 
→ P.73
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1-3. Emergency assistance
For safety and security
■Service responsible for handling access requests
3. INFORMATION ON TH IRD PARTY SERVICES AND OTHER ADDED VALUE  
SERVICES (IF FITTED)
3.1.Description of the operat ion and the functional- 
ities of the TPS system /added value service→P.68
3.2.
Any processing of personal data through the  
TPS system/other added  value service shall  
comply with the personal data protection rules 
provided for in Direc tives 95/46/EC and  
2002/58/EC.
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3.2.1.
Legal basis for the use  of TPS system and/or  
added value services and  for processing data  
through them
The Euro - 
pean Union 
General 
Data Protec - 
tion Regula - 
tion
3.3.
The TPS system and/or  other added value ser- 
vices shall process per sonal data only on the  
base of the explicit cons ent of the data subject  
(the vehicle’s owner or owners).
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3.4.
Modalities for data processing through TPS sys - 
tem and/or other added value services, including 
any necessary additional information regarding 
traceability, tracking and  processing of personal  
data
→ P.68
3.5.
The owner of a vehicle equipped with a TPS  
eCall system and/or other added value service in 
addition to the 112-based  eCall in-vehicle system  
has the right to choose to use the 112-based 
eCall in-vehicle system rather than the TPS eCall 
system and the other a dded value service.
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3.5.1.Contact details for handling TPS eCall system  
deactivation requestsN/A
CountryContact information
Austriadatenschutz@to yota-frey.at
Belgium/[email protected]
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801-4. Theft deterrent system
the alarm, as they will respond to  
movement inside the vehicle. 
1 Turn the power switch to OFF. 
2 Press the intrusion sensor and  
tilt sensor cancel switch.
Press the switch again to re-enable the  
intrusion sensor and tilt sensor. 
Each time the intrus ion sensor and tilt  
sensor are canceled/set, a message 
will be shown on the multi-information  display.
■Canceling and automatic re- 
enabling of the intrusion sensor 
and tilt sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when 
the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are  canceled.
●After the intrusion  sensor and tilt sen- sor are canceled, pressing the power  
switch or unlocking the doors using 
the entry func tion or wireless remote  control will re-enable the intrusion  
sensor and tilt sensor.
●The intrusion sens or and tilt sensor  
will automatically be re-enabled when 
the alarm system is reactivated.
■Intrusion sensor detection consid - 
erations 
The sensor may trigge r the alarm in the  
following situations:
●People or pets are in the vehicle.
●A side window or panoramic moon 
roof (if equipped) is open. 
In this case, the sensor may detect the  
following:
• Wind or the movement of objects such  
as leaves and insects inside the vehi - 
cle • Ultrasonic wave s emitted from  
devices such as the intrusion sensors 
of other vehicles • The movement of people outside the  
vehicle
●Unstable items, such as dangling 
accessories or clothes hanging on the 
coat hooks, are in the vehicle.
●The vehicle is parked in a place where 
extreme vibrations or noises occur,  such as in a parking garage. 
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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
stops the fuel pump to minimize the  
risk of electrocuti on and fuel leak- 
age. 
If the emergency shut off system 
activates, your vehicle will not 
restart. To restart the hybrid sys - 
tem, contact any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
A message is automatically dis - 
played when a malfunction occurs 
in the hybrid system or an improper 
operation is attempted. 
If a warning message is shown on  
the multi-informat ion display, read  
the message and follow the instruc - 
tions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warn - ing message is displayed or the 12- 
volt battery is disconnected 
The hybrid system may  not start. In that  
case, try to start the system again. If the  “READY” indicator does not come on,  
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli - able repairer.
Primarily using EV mode and  
AUTO EV/HV mode when driving in 
cities and using HV mode when 
driving on highways (or freeways) 
can help conserve fuel and electric - 
ity. ( →P.86) 
When using Eco drive mode, the  
torque corresponding to the accel - 
erator pedal depression amount 
can be generated  more smoothly  
than it is in normal conditions. In 
addition, the operation of the air 
conditioning system (heating/cool - 
ing) will be minim ized, improving  
fuel and electricity economy. 
( →P.434) 
Eco-friendly driving is possible by  
keeping the Hybrid System Indica - 
tor within Eco area. ( →P.177)
Hybrid warning message
Plug-in hybrid vehicle  
driving tips
For economical and ecological  
driving, pay attention to the 
following points:
Using EV mode, AUTO  
EV/HV mode and HV mode 
effectively
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indi - 
cator 
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1402-2. Charging
WARNING
●Do not let the wheels on the AC  
charging cable, plug, charging con - 
nector and CCID (C harging Circuit  Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an ex tension cord and  
converting adaptor.
●Close the hood bef ore using the  
charging system. The cooling fan may start operating  
suddenly. Touching or getting close 
to rotating parts  such as the fan  may cause your hands or clothes  
(especially a neckt ie or scarf) to  
become caught and result in a seri - ous injury.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound  
around anything.
●If the power indica tor on the CCID  
(Charging Circuit Interrupting 
Device) does not illuminate after  plugging the AC charging cable into  
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi - 
ately.
■If the error warnin g indicator on  the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter - 
rupting Device) illuminates or 
flashes during charging 
There may be an electrical leakage in  
the power source path, or there may 
be a malfunction in the AC charging  cable or CCID (Cha rging Circuit Inter- 
rupting Device). Refer to P.112 and 
follow the correcti on procedure. If the  error warning indicator does not turn  
off even after performing the correc - 
tion procedure, immediately stop  charging, remove the AC charging  
cable and contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con - 
tinuing to charge the vehicle in that 
condition may le ad to unforeseen  accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger 
The onboard traction  battery charger  
is located under the rear seats. Make 
sure to observe the  following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction  
battery charger. Failure to observe 
these precautions may result in death  or serious injury such as burns and  
electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery char - ger is hot during  charging. Do not  
touch the onboard traction battery 
charger, as doing so may result in  burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod - ify the onboard traction battery  
charger. When the onboard traction 
battery charger needs to be  repaired, consult  any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.