charging TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

4386-4. Using the other interior features
WARNING
ODo not charge devices if the charge area is covered in dust
ODo not cover with a cloth or similar material
NOTICE
QSituations in which the function may not operate normally
Devices may not be charged normally
in the following situations.
OThe portable device is fully charged
OThe portable device is being charged with a cable connected
OThere is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device
OCharging has caused the portable device to heat up
OThe temperature around the charging tray is 35°C (95°F) or
higher, such as in extreme heat
OThe portable device is placed with its charging side facing up
OThe portable device is placed in an area misaligned from the charge area
OThe portable device is larger than the charging tray
OA foldable and portable device is placed outside the charge area
OThe vehicle is in an area where strong electrical waves or noise are
emitted, such as near a television tower, power plant, gasoline sta-tion, broadcasting station, large dis-
play, airport, etc.
OAny of the following objects that is
2mm (0.08 in) or thicker is between the charging side of the portable device and the charge area
• A card that has metal on it, such as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigarettes that includes aluminum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
•Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
OElectric wave type wireless remote controls are being used nearby
O2 or more portable devices are placed on the charging tray at the
same time
If charging is abnormal or the opera- tion indicator light continues to flash
for any other reason, the wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Con-tact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
QTo prevent malfunctions and data corruptions
OWhen charging, bringing a credit, or
other magnetic card, or magnetic storage media close to the charge area may clear any stored data due
to magnetic influence. Also, do not bring a wristwatch or other preci-sion instrument close to the charge
area since doing so may cause it to malfunction.

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6-4. Using the other interior features
Interior features
Fold down the armrest for use.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
NOTICE
ODo not charge with a non-contact IC card such as a transportation sys-
tem IC card inserted between the charging side of a portable device and the charge area. The IC chip
may become extremely hot and damage the portable device or IC card. Be especially careful not to
charge a portable device inside a case or cover with a non-contact IC card attached.
ODo not leave portable devices inside the vehicle. The inside of the
vehicle can become hot in extreme heat, which could cause a malfunc-tion.
QIf the smartphone OS has been updated
If the smartphone OS has been updated to a newer version, its charging specifications may have
changed significantly. For details, check the information on the manu-facturer’s website.
QTo prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time when the hybrid system is stopped.
Armrest
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the arm-rest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Assist grips
WARNING
QAssist grips
Do not use the assist grip when get-
ting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
Coat hooks

4427-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.Mainte nance a nd care
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use
car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
QBefore car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and
charging port lid on your vehicle are
closed properly.
QAutomatic car washes
OBefore washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if
equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
OBrushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
ORear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of dam-
age to vehicle.
QHigh pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not
bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the
windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.
QNote for a smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash
the vehicle:
OPlace the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed.
(Take care to ensure that the key is
not stolen.)
OSet the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.222)
QWheels and wheel ornaments
ORemove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
OWash detergent off with water imme-
diately after use.
OTo protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent.
• Do not use hard brushes.
• Do not use detergent on the wheels
when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to pro-
tect the vehicle and maintain it
in prime condition:
Cleaning instructions

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it
off with a soft cloth dampened
with neutral detergent diluted to
approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
QShampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in over-lapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe
dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excel- lent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
QHandling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for exces-
sive wear, fraying or cuts.
NOTICE
ODo not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water
enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the windshield, the air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
ODo not wash the underside of the
vehicle using a high pressure car washer.
ODo not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water could get into the AC charging inlet
and could damage the vehicle.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Protecting the vehicle inte-
rior

4607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located in the
right-hand side of luggage compart-
ment.
QBefore recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-mable and explosive. Therefore,
observe the following precautions before recharging:
OIf recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-connect the ground cable.
OMake sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
QAfter recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys-tem.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
OUnlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the
NOTICE
QDo not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
QDiluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

4627-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Open the deck board (P.426)
2 Disengage the 13 claws and pull
the luggage side cover to
remove it.
When installing the luggage side cover,
make sure that the claws are installed securely.
Make sure that the 12-volt battery
terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Check the battery condition by indi-
cator color.
Blue: Good condition
Red: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Clear: Not working properly.
Add distilled water or replace
the battery.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
NOTICE
QWhen recharging the 12-volt bat- tery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the hybrid system is operating. Also, be sure all accessories are
turned off.
Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover
Exterior
Checking the 12-volt battery
condition
A
B
A
B
C

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7 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
Left-hand drive vehicles
1Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connector is
not connected. Also, do not use the
Remote Air Conditioning System during
the procedure.
2Open the front passenger’s
door.
By keeping the door open, unexpected
operation of the Remote Air Condition-
ing System can be prevent. (P.414)
3Open the glove box and slide off
the damper.
4Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws, and then slowly and fully open the
glove box while supporting it.
5With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.Do not use excessive force if the glove
box does not detach when lightly
pulled. Instead, pull toward the seat
while slightly adjusting the height of the
glove box.
6Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must
be changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
A

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( ), and remove the filter
cover.
7 Remove the filter case.
8 Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
9 When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
Right-hand drive vehicles
1 Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connector is
not connected. Also, do not use the Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.
2 Open the front passenger’s
door.
By keeping the door open, unexpected operation of the Remote Air Condition-
ing System can be prevent. ( P.414)
3Open the glove box and slide off
the damper.
4 Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws, and
then slowly and fully open the
glove box while supporting it.
5 With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
B

4787-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
QWhen replacing the air condition- ing filter
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in the air conditioning system operating during
the procedure, possibly resulting in injury.
OCheck that the charging connector
is not connected
Check that the charging connector is not connected
The air conditioning may operate due to the “Climate Prep” ( P.143) set- ting.
ODo not use the Remote Air Condi-tioning System
NOTICE
QWhen using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
QWhen removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure
to remove the glove box ( P.475). If the glove box is removed without fol-lowing the specified procedure, the
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
QTo prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the
direction of arrow to release the fit- ting, pay attention not to apply exces-sive force to the claws. Otherwise, the
claws may be damaged.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles

4887-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connector is
not connected. Also, do not use the
Remote Air Conditioning System during
the procedure.
2Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: Type A
fuse box
Push claws and to completely
release the lock, and then lift up the
cover.
Engine compartment: Type B
fuse box
Push claws and to completely
release the lock, and then lift up the
cover.
Left side instrument panel
Left-hand drive vehicles: Remove the
lid.
Right-hand drive vehicles: Push the tab
in and remove the cover, and then
remove the lid.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical compo-
nents do not operate, a fuse
may have blown. If this hap-
pens, check and replace the
fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing
fuses
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