charging TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
QCharging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
QHigh coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
QHybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
QLow engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.551)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.551)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
QWarning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
QIf a message about an operation is
shown
OIf a message about an operation of
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is shown
NOTICE
QTo ensure the tire pressure warn-ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci- fications or manufacturers, as the tire pressure warning system may not
operate properly.
If a warning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions, incorrectly per-
formed operations, and mes-
sages that indicate a need for
maintenance. When a message
is shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate to
the message.
If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appropri-
ate actions have been performed,
contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When a message about charging
is displayed, refer to P.159.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
• A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be shown while the driving support systems such as PCS (Pre-Collision 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 decel- erate the vehicle or follow an instruc-tion shown on the multi-information
display. • A warning message is shown when Brake Override System operates.
( P.257) • A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control or Parking Support
Brake function (if equipped) operates ( P.257, 379). Follow the instructions on the multi-information display.
OIf 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-information display
to operate the power switch again.
OIf 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-information display.
In that case, follow the instruction of the
message and shift the shift lever.
OIf 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.
QIf 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 shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
QIf a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Man-ual is displayed
OIf the following messages are shown, follow the instructions, accordingly.
• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” ( P.350) • “RCTA Unavailable” ( P.350)
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.551) • “Exhaust Filter Full” ( P.390)
OIf the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.• “Plug-in Charging System Malfunc-
tion” • “Hybrid System Malfunction”• “Charging system malfunction”
• “Check Engine” • “Traction battery system malfunction”• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc- tion”
OIf the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con- tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-gerous.
•“Oil Pressure Low” • “Braking Power Low”
OIf any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information dis-

5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
play, the vehicle may have run out of
fuel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel level is low, refuel the vehicle.
• “Hybrid System Stopped” • “Engine Stopped”
OIf “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 vent or filter of the DC/DC converter are dirty, perform
the procedures on P.479 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.
OIf “12-Volt Battery Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction 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.
QIf “Hybrid System Overheated Out- put Power Reduced” is shown
The message may be shown when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a steep hill in
reverse.)
Coping method: P.551
QIf “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.
QIf “Traction Battery Needs to be
Protected Shift into P to Restart” is shown
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery (traction 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.
QIf “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehi-
cle” 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 shift lever to P.
QIf “Shift Out of N Release Accelera-
tor Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed 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.
QIf “Press Brake when vehicle is
stopped Hybrid system may over- heat” is shown
Message is displayed 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.
QIf “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the auto-
matic power off 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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When trouble arises
QIf “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.
QIf a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-
played (if equipped)
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.309, 508)
OPCS (Pre-Collision System)*
OLTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
OAHB (Automatic High Beam)*
ORSA (Road Sign Assist)*
ODynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
QIf a message that indicates the mal- function of radar sensor is dis-
played
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.309, 508)
OPCS (Pre-Collision System)*
OLTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
ODynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
QIf “Radar Cruise Control Temporar- ily Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise 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.309)
QIf “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system (if equipped)
cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
QWarning buzzer
 P.516
WARNING
QIf a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on the multi-information display
 P.517
NOTICE
Q“High Power Consumption Par- tial Limit On AC/Heater Opera-
tion” is frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relat- ing to the charging system or the 12-
volt battery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
QIf “Maintenance Reqd. For Trac-tion Battery At 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.
OContinuing to drive the vehicle with- out having the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) inspected will cause the hybrid system not to start.
OIf the hybrid system does not start, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The AC charging cable may be
attached to the vehicle.
( P.134)
 The electronic key may not be
functioning properly. ( P.544)
 There may not be sufficient fuel
in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.298)
 There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( P.76)
 There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be mal-
functioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key
battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, depending on the type
of malfunction, an interim mea-
sure is available to start the
hybrid system. ( P.542)
 There is a possibility that the
NOTICE
QDriving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle
body and adversely affect driving per- formance.
QWhen replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be dam-aged if not handled correctly.
If the hybrid system will
not start
Reasons for the hybrid system
not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follow-
ing and perform the appropri-
ate procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed ( P.273)

5488-2. 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.
QStarting the hybrid system when
the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
QTo prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
OTurn off the headlights and the audio
system while the hybrid system is off.
OTurn off any unnecessary electrical
components when the vehicle is run- ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
QWhen the 12-volt battery is
removed or discharged
OInformation 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.
OSome systems may require initializa-tion. ( P.582)
QWhen removing the 12-volt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
QCharging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt bat- tery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining 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 to start. (The 12-
volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
QWhen recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
OIn 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 or the mechanical
key to lock or unlock the doors.
OThe hybrid system may not start on
the first attempt after reinstalling the 12-volt battery. In that case, start the hybrid system in the same manner as
when the electronic key does not operate properly ( P.545). This is not

5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
QAvoiding 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:
OMake 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.
ODo not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+”
terminal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
ODo not allow the + and - clamps of
the jumper cables to come into con- tact with each other.
ODo not smoke, use matches, ciga-rette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt battery.
Q12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poison-
ous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the follow-
ing precautions when handling the 12-volt battery:
OWhen 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.
ODo not lean over the 12-volt battery.
OIn 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.
OAlways wash your hands after han- dling the 12-volt battery support, terminals, and other battery-related
parts.
ODo not allow children near the 12-
volt battery.
QAfter recharging the 12-volt bat-
tery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating,
continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the
health of passengers.
QWhen replacing the 12-volt bat-
tery
OFor information regarding 12-volt battery replacement, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
OAfter 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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When trouble arises
QIf 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 the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
NOTICE
QWhen handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entangled in the cooling fan, etc.
QTo 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.168) 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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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact 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
QIridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped 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 headlights 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
QHybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or
vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.