TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 Manual Online

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1-4. Theft dete rrent system
For safety and security
●The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an inside lock button.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the v ehicle is locked.
( →P.606)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the
situation, the door may automatically lock to prevent impro per entry into the
vehicle:
●When a person rem aining in the vehi-
cle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person
remaining in the v ehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 12-
volt battery.
■Customization (if equipped)
The alarm can be set to deactivate when the mechanical key is used to unlock.
(Customizable features: →P.630)
■The intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor detection
 The intrusion sensor detects
intruders or movement in the
vehicle.
 The tilt sensor detects changes
in vehicle inclination, such as
when the vehicle is towed away.
This system is designed to deter
and prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee abs olute security
against all intrusions.
■Setting the intrusion sensor
and tilt sensor
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
will be set automa tically when the
alarm is set. ( →P.78)
■Canceling the intrusion sensor
and tilt sensor
If you are leaving pets or other
moving things inside the vehicle,
make sure to disable the intrusion
sensor and tilt sensor before setting
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or r emove the system.
If modified or remo ved, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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sensor

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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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1-4. Theft dete rrent system
For safety and security
●Ice or snow is removed from the vehi-
cle, causing the vehicle to receive repeated impacts or vibrations.
●The vehicle is insid e an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
●The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and
other kinds of rep eated impacts or
vibrations.
■Tilt sensor detection consider - ations
The sensor may trigge r the alarm in the
following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry,
trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is par ked in a parking
garage.
●The vehicle is insid e a car wash that
moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
NOTICE
■To ensure the intrusion sensor
functions correctly
●To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do not touch or cover
them.
●Do not spray air fresheners or other products directly into the sensor
holes.
●Installing accessories other than
genuine Toyota parts or leaving
objects between the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may
reduce the detection performance.
●The intrusion se nsor may be can-
celed when the ele ctronic key is
near the vehicle.

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Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
......................................... 84
Plug-in hybrid system precau -
tions .................................. 94
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................... 99
EV driving range ............... 102
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment ......... 105
AC charging cable ............ 108
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid and charging
connector ........................ 121
Power sources that can be
used ................................ 124
Charging methods ............ 127
Charging tips .................... 130
Things to know before charging
....................................... 132
How to charge .................. 135
Using the charging schedule
function ........................... 144
Using the “My Room Mode”
....................................... 153
When charging cannot be car -
ried out ........................... 156

842-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2-1.Plug-in hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Plug-in hybrid system features
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both economi cal
efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehicles.
 EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an external
power source.*
 If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled in such a
way that it can be driven as a hybrid vehicle through the joint use of the
gasoline engine.
*: The EV driving range will vary i n accordance with conditions such as vehicle
speed, the amount of c harge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gasoline engi ne may also be
used simultaneously in accordan ce with driving conditions.
System components
A
B
C

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Plug-in hybrid system
The plug-in hybrid system oper -
ates in the following modes.
The multi-information display can be
used to check which mode the plug-in
hybrid system is curr ently being driven
in. ( →P.168)
■EV mode
When a sufficient amount of elec -
tricity is remaini ng after charging*1,
EV driving is performed using elec -
tricity stored in the hybrid battery
(traction battery).*2
When in EV mode, the EV drive mode
indicator illuminates.
*1: The amount of remaining charge can
be checked on the SOC (State of
Charge) gauge. ( →P.174)
*2: Depending on the situation, EV driv-
ing may be cancel ed and both gaso-
line engine and electric motor are
used. ( →P.90)
■AUTO EV/HV mode
Normally, the elec tricity stored in
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is used for EV driving. However,
when more power is required, such
as for driving uphill or accelerating
suddenly, the gasoline engine
starts and provides powerful accel-
eration by strongly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is in a condition
where EV driving is possible, EV
mode and AUTO EV/HV mode can
be switched by operating the
switch. ( →P.86)
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi -
nates.
■HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is
driven using both the gasoline
Plug-in hybrid system oper -
ation mode

862-1. Plug-in hybrid system
engine and electric motor. (→P.89)
• If electricity needed for EV driv -
ing in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV
mode is not remaining, the oper -
ation mode will be automatically
switched to HV mode.
• The operation mode can be
switched to HV mode at any tim -
ing by operating the switch to
keep electricity for EV driving
etc.* ( →P.86). Switching to HV
mode when driving on a highway
or when driving uphill is recom -
mended in order to conserve bat -
tery power.
When in HV mode, t he HV drive mode
indicator illuminates.
*: The EV driving range may reduce
even after switching to HV mode.
■Hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery) charge mode ( →P.87)
Electricity generated in the gasoline
engine can be charged in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) by switch -
ing to the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode when elec -
tricity needed for EV driving is not
remaining.*
• The system may not be able to
switch to the hybrid battery (trac -
tion battery) charge mode due to
the state of the plug-in hybrid
system. ( →P.88)
• Charging time differs depending
on the driving state of the vehicle
when driving in hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery) charge mode, the hybrid battery
charge mode indicator illuminates.
*: When in the hybrid b attery (traction
battery) charge mode, the hybrid bat -
tery can be charged while driving.
However, the gasoline engine runs to
charge the battery and fuel consump-
tion becomes higher compared with
driving in HV mode.
The plug-in hybrid system opera -
tion modes can be switched using
the switches.
■Switching the plug-in hybrid
system operation modes
Press the AUTO EV/HV mode
switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch to change modes as the fol -
lowing table shows.
When in EV mode, the EV drive mode
indicator illuminates.
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi -
nates.
When in HV mode, the HV drive mode
indicator illuminates.
Switching the plug-in hybrid
system operation modes

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Plug-in hybrid system
AUTO EV/HV mode switch
*: If there is not enough charge remain-
ing in the hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery) to allow EV driving, AUTO
EV/HV mode will not be selectable.
EV/HV mode selection switch
*: If there is not enough charge remain-
ing in the hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery) to allow EV driving, EV mode
will not be selectable.
■Switching to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
Press and hold the EV/HV mode
selection switch.
Take your hand off the switch once the
hybrid battery cha rge mode indicator
starts to blink.
The hybrid battery charge mode indica-
tor illuminates when the switch to
hybrid battery (trac tion battery) charge
mode is complete.
When the hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery) is fully charged*, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode is auto-
matically canceled and the operation
mode will be swit ched to HV mode.
The hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode will be canceled by press -
ing AUTO EV/HV m ode switch or
EV/HV mode selection switch.
*: The maximum cha rge amount in the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80%
of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power
source.
■If the plug-in hybrid system opera -
tion mode cannot be changed
In the following situations, the plug-in
hybrid system operation mode cannot
Current modeMode after switching
EV modeAUTO EV/HV mode
AUTO EV/HV
modeEV mode
HV modeAUTO EV/HV mode*
Current modeMode after switching
EV modeHV mode
AUTO EV/HV
modeHV mode
HV modeEV mode*

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be changed even if the AUTO EV/HV
mode switch or EV/HV mode selection switch is pressed. ( In this case, the
warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display when the switch is pressed.)
●When electricity needed for EV driving is not remaining (when in EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode)
●When the traction battery is almost
completely charged (hybrid battery
[traction battery] charge mode)
■When switching from EV mode to another mode using the switch
●After switching from EV mode to HV
mode or hybrid battery (traction bat - tery) charge mode and the power
switch is turned off, the system
returns to EV mode the next time the
vehicle is started.*
●After switching from EV mode to
AUTO EV/HV mode and the power switch is turned o ff, the system does
not return to EV mode the next time
the vehicle is started.*
*: If there is not enough charge remain-
ing in the hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery) to allow EV dr iving, the system
switches to HV mode.
■Hybrid battery (tr action battery) charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (trac -
tion battery) char ge mode or cannot cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or
stops even after s witching to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●If a load to the syst em is large, such
as when the power consumption of the air conditioning system is large or
when the temperatur e of the engine
coolant is high, it may take longer time than usual to charge using the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode, or charging to the hybrid bat - tery (traction battery) may not be per -
formed.
■When in EV mode
In EV mode, EV driving (driving
using only the electric motor)* is
possible. Howeve r, depending on
the situation, EV driving may be
canceled and both gasoline engine
and electric motor are used
( →P.90). Also, if a little electricity is
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) , HV mode is auto-
matically selected. To drive in EV
mode long, observe the followings.
 Avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden deceleration, and be
sure to drive smoothly.
If you repeatedly accelerate, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
WARNING
■When using the hybrid battery (traction battery ) charge mode
Observe the following precautions
when using the hybrid battery (trac - tion battery) char ge mode while park-
ing.
Failure to do so may lead to death or
serious health hazard, as the gasoline engine operates when in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode.
●Do not stop the vehicle near flam -
mable materials.
●Do not use the hybrid battery (trac -
tion battery) charge mode in a
closed area where ventilation is insufficient, such a s in a garage or
area with snow buildup.
Control when driving in
each mode