ECO mode TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 User Guide

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QWhen starting off, depress the
accelerator pedal smoothly to
accelerate
As a guide, accelerate up to
approximately 20 km/h (12mph) in
the first 5 seconds.
Electrical and fuel efficiency can be
improved just by using the ECO
Accelerator Guidance displayed on
the multi-information display and
taking care to start off gently.
(P.180)
When the driving mode is set to Eco
drive mode, depressing the accelerator
pedal generates smooth torque that
makes it easier to operate the accelera-
tor gently.
QMaintain sufficient vehicle-to-
vehicle distance and do not
accelerate or decelerate
unnecessarily
Try to maintain a fixed speed while
driving. Driving at a short vehicle-
to-vehicle distance will result in
repeating wasteful acceleration and
deceleration, which will worsen the
electrical and fuel efficiency.
QRelease the accelerator pedal
early before stopping the vehi-
cle, such as at a traffic light
The regenerative brake will operate
to convert the kinetic energy of the
vehicle into electrical energy, which
will charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
The regeneration status can be
checked from the Hybrid System
Indicator. (P.175)When the brake pedal is depressed
lightly during deceleration, the
regeneration amount increases,
enabling more electrical energy to
be recovered.
If the brake pedal is depressed too
strongly, the recovered amount indica-
tor will reach the maximum level and
the upper limit of the recoverable
energy will be exceeded. Therefore, be
sure to operate the brake pedal early.
QUse the air conditioning sys-
tem appropriately, and also
utilize the heated steering
wheel (if equipped) and seat
heaters
In EV mode, the vehicle is cooled
and heated by electrical energy.
(Except in extremely cold tempera-
tures of approximately -10°C (14°F)
or less.)
Preventing excessive cooling or
heating of the vehicle will reduce
power consumption and improve
electrical efficiency.
The heated steering wheel (if
equipped) and seat heaters are effi-
cient heating device that directly
warm the body using less electric
power.
When used together with the air condi-
tioning system, a low temperature set-
ting can be used to improve electrical
and fuel efficiency.
QCheck the tire pressure
If the tire pressure is lower than the
specified value, it will worsen the
electrical and fuel efficiency.

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A pressure level 50 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm
2 or
bar, 7 psi) lower than the specified
value will cause a worsening of several
percentage points.
QWhen driving on highways,
use the EV/HV mode selection
switch to drive in HV mode
The power consumption will
increase significantly if the vehicle
is driven in EV mode on highways.
QDo not load unnecessary
objects in the vehicle
Driving with objects weighing 100
kg (220 lb.) in the vehicle will
worsen the electrical and fuel effi-
ciency by approximately 3%.
Air resistance also greatly affects
electrical and fuel efficiency.
Remove any exterior accessories
such as a roof luggage carrier when
they are not being used.
The running resistance of snow
tires is high and they will worsen
electrical and fuel efficiency.
Replace them with standard tires
as soon as they are no longer
needed.
QKnow your vehicle’s electrical
and fuel efficiency
If you know your vehicle’s daily
electrical and fuel efficiency, you
will understand the benefits of Eco
drive.
Use the Power Consumption/Fuel
Economy, ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/“Eco Score” and other data
displayed on the multi-information display.
The following indicate that charging
has been carried out properly.
The charging indicator of the
charging port turns off
“Charging Complete” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display when a door is opened
with the power switch off
(P.130)
Regardless of the type of power
source or whether the charging
schedule function is used, charging
is completed if the above can be
confirmed.
Charging-related messages: P.159
Display when charging is
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Mode 2 AC charging cable
Charging connector
Identification label
NOTICE
OAfter removing the charging con- nector, securely install the AC
charging inlet cap.
QWhen using the AC charging
cable and related parts
 P.134
QPrecautions for low tempera- tures
In low temperatures, the AC charging
cable and plug-cord may become hard.
Therefore, make sure to not apply
excessive force when they are hard. If excessive force is applied to the hard-ened AC charging cable and plug-
cord, they may be damaged.
The names of each part of the AC charging cable
A
B

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QIndicator operation
3 indicators are used to indicate the
following conditions.Power indicator
Illuminates when electricity is flowing to
the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Charging indicator
Illuminates when charging is in prog-
ress.
Error warning indicator
Flashes when there is an electrical
leakage or when a malfunction occurs
in the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device).
QWhen a malfunction occurs during charging
The indicators on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) use a
combination of different statuses (not illuminated, illuminated or flashing) to
inform the user of internal malfunctions.
When the error warning indicator is illuminated or flashing, temporarily remove the
plug from the socket and then reconnect it to check if the error indicator turns off.
If the error warning indicator turns off, charging is now possible.
If it does not turn off, perform the correction procedure in the following chart.
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) indicators
(Mode 2 AC charging cable)A
B
C
StatusPower indica-
torError warning
indicatorCause/Correction procedure
Charging system
error
Not illuminated
Not illumi-
nated or illumi-
natedAn electrical leakage is
detected and charging is can-
celed, or there is a malfunction
in the AC charging cable.
Consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
IlluminatedFlashes

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such as the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery), the
outside temperature and specifica-
tions of an AC charger.
*4: When using “My Room Mode”
(P.152), the time required for
charging to complete may be longer
or the charging may not be com-
pleted.
*5: If equipped
QCharging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time
may become longer than normal:
OIn very hot or very cold temperatures.
OWhen the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes hot, such as immedi-
ately after high-load driving.
OThe vehicle is consuming a lot of elec-
tricity, for example, when the head-
lights are on etc.
OWhen using “My Room Mode”.
(P.152)
OThere is a power outage during
charging.
OThere is an interruption in the electri-
cal supply.
OThere is a drop in the voltage of exter-
nal power source.
OThe charge in the 12-volt battery is
low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of
time.
OThe maximum charging current is set
to 8A or 16A* through “Vehicle Set-
tings”. (P.124)
OWhen the “Battery Heater” operates.
(P.127)
OWhen the “Battery Cooler” is operated
before charging. (P.128)
OWhen the plug generates heat due to
a loose socket connection etc.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
QUsing a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this
vehicle.
QCharging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.3 kW or 6.6 kW
*.
However, depending on the used char-
ger or AC charging cable, charging elec-
tricity may be limited.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
This vehicle is equipped with sev-
eral functions that are linked with
charging.
Q“My Room Mode” (P.152)
When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, electrical
components such as the air condi-
tioning system or audio system can
be used using the external power
source
*.
*: The power of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) may be used depending
on the situation.
Q“Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature is
low and the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, this func-
tion automatically warms the hybrid
battery (traction battery) until it
reaches or exceeds a certain tem-
perature.
“Battery Heater” will operate when
the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on. (P.185)
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maximum of approximately 30 min-
utes. However, when the “Departure”
time is set (P.143) and there is not
sufficient time between the current
time and the time that charging will
complete, “Battery Cooler” operation
time may become shorter.
OWhen there is a small amount of
remaining charge in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), even if the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is hot, “Bat-
tery Cooler” may not be implemented.
OWhen the following operations are
performed while “Battery Cooler” is
operating, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) cooling operation stops.
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any
mode other than off
• The Remote Air Conditioning System
is operated (P.414)
• “Charge Now” is implemented
(P.144)
O“Battery Cooler” uses the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) and
external power source.
• While “Battery Cooler” is operating,
the amount of the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
increases and decreases in a certain
range, and does not increase as in
normal charging.
• The operation of “Battery Cooler” is
recognized as charging by a charger.
The charger that calculates the fee
according to charging time causes a
charging fee.
To enable the use of EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, we recom-
mend systematically charging the
vehicle.
QBefore leaving home
In order to use EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode, charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery) at home
before leaving.
The charging schedule function
(P.143) can be used to set the sys-
tem to automatically fully charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) before
your desired departure time. It is also
possible to set the air conditioning to
make the interior in a comfortable state
before your desired departure time.
QAt your destination
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
Charging tips
This section explains methods
for using the charging function
for this vehicle and checking
information related to
charging.
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each part of the AC charging cable
is in good condition. (P.116)
QDuring charging
OThe charging starting time may differ
depending on the state of the vehicle,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
OCooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. (P.98)
ODuring charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance with
the operation of the air conditioning
system or “Battery Cooler” (P.128).
ODuring and after charging, the rear
seat and its surrounding area in which
the onboard traction battery charger is
installed may get warm.
OThe surface of the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device) may
become hot, but this does not indicate
a malfunction. (When using Mode 2
AC charging cable.)
ODepending on radio wave conditions,
interference may be heard on the
radio.
OThe current charging condition and
the estimated time until charging will
complete can be checked on the
multi-information display.
QCapacity reduction of the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) will decline gradually when
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in
use. The rate at which it declines will dif-
fer in accordance with environmental
conditions and the way in which the
vehicle is used. Observing the following
can help suppress battery capacity
decline.
OAvoid parking the vehicle in areas with
a high temperature under direct sun-
light when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
OAvoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly when EV
driving.
OAvoid frequent driving near the top
speed for EV driving. (P.90)
OLeave a low level of charge in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) when
leaving the vehicle undriven for a long
period of time.
After confirming that EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode has switched to
HV mode, turn the power switch off.
OUse the charging schedule function as
much as possible in order to fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) immediately before starting off.
(P.143)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) capacity reduces, the distance that
can be driven in EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode decreases. However, vehi-
cle performance does not significantly
become worse.
QWhen the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
low after charging
In the following situations, the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) after charging completes may
be less than normal in order to protect
the system (the EV driving range after
the battery is fully charged may be
shorter).
*
OCharging is carried out when the out-
side temperature is low or high.
OCharging is carried out immediately
after high-load driving or in extreme
heat.
When none of the above situations
apply and there is a drastic drop in the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) after charging com-
pletes, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*: When this occurs, even if the remain-
ing charge display of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) shows that it is

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connected.
OAfter connecting the AC charging
cable, check that the charging indica-
tor of the charging port flashes
(P.106)
ODo not use an socket that has a power
cut off function (including a timer func-
tion)
Use an socket that constantly supplies
electricity. For sockets where the
power is cut off due to a timer func-
tion, etc., charging may not be carried
out according to plan if the power is
cut off during the set time.
QWhen the AC charging cable
remains connected to the vehicle
Even if multiple consecutive charging
schedules are registered, the next
charge will not be carried out according
to the charging schedule until the AC
charging cable is removed and recon-
nected after charging completes. Also,
when the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging according to
the charging schedule will not be carried
out.
Q“Climate Prep”
OWhen the air conditioning-linked set-
ting is turned on, the air conditioning
operates until the set departure time.
Therefore, the air conditioning will
consume electricity and charging may
not complete by the set departure
time.
OIf the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging will not be
carried out, even if the charging
schedule is set. However, if “Climate
Prep” is turned on, the air conditioning
will operate only once when it nears
the time set in “Departure”. If this
occurs, the air conditioning will con-
sume electricity and the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) when departing may be
decreased.
OWhen the doors are unlocked, the air
conditioning system does not operate.
QWhen charging schedules are
ignored
When the following operations are per-
formed while the charging schedule is
on standby, charging schedule is tempo-
rarily canceled and charging is started.
OWhen the Remote Air Conditioning
System (P.414) is operated
OWhen turning “My Room Mode” on
(P.152)
OWhen turning “Charge Now” on
(P.149)
OWhen an operation that temporarily
cancels charging using the charging
schedule is performed (P.137)
QEffects of outside temperature
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, charging schedule may be
ignored due to the outside temperature
and charging may start.
Q“Battery Heater” (P.127) /“Battery
Cooler” (P.128)
When charging is carried out using the
charging schedule, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) heating or cooling func-
tion may operate according to the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
OWhen the charging mode is set to
“Start”, the function starts at the set
charging start time.
O“Battery Heater”: When the charging
mode is set to “Departure”, the func-
tion starts automatically to complete
heating by the desired departure time.
O“Battery Cooler”: When the charging
mode is set to “Departure”, cooling
starts approximately 30 minutes
before the charging start time. How-
ever, if there is no time to finish
charging by the charging schedule,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling time may be shortened and
“Battery Cooler” may not operate.

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1Connect the AC charging cable
to the vehicle and start charging
2Turn the power switch on during
charging
The setting screen of “My Room Mode”
is displayed automatically on the multi-
information display.
3Press or of the meter
control switches, select “Yes”,
and then press .
“My Room Mode” starts and systems
such as the air conditioning system and
audio system can be used inside the
vehicle.
When not using “My Room Mode”,
select “No”, and then press .
To stop “My Room Mode”, turn the power switch off.
When “My Room Mode” starts, the
remaining charge display screen for
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is displayed automatically on the
multi-information display. The
approximate power balance (bal-
ance between electricity supply and
consumption) while using “My
Room Mode” can be checked from
the color and size of the arrows.
Discharging status
Charging status
When the electricity supply from the AC
charging cable is larger than the power
consumption inside the vehicle,
becomes larger. When the power con-
sumption is larger than the electricity
supply, becomes larger.
When the electricity supply and con-
sumption are balanced (when the
power balance is judged to be zero),
and are displayed as the same
size.
Using the “My Room
Mode”
When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, elec-
trical components such as the
air conditioning system or
audio system can be used
using the external power
source.
Starting “My Room Mode”
Display of power balance
information while using “My
Room Mode”
A
B
B
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QWhen a door is unlocked while
using “My Room Mode”
The charging connector unlocks,
charging stops and “My Room Mode”
stops. In order to use “My Room Mode”
again, reconnect the AC charging cable
and start “My Room Mode” (P.152).
When using “My Room Mode” with pub-
lic charging station, operation to start
charging using the charger may be
required again before starting “My Room
Mode”.
QMeter display during charging
If “My Room Mode” is not turned on for
approximately 100 seconds after the
power switch is turned on during
charging, the power switch will automat-
ically turn off.
QWhile using “My Room Mode”
Any of the following may occur.
OWhen the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
reaches the lower limit, the air condi-
tioning system automatically turns off.
In this situation, the air conditioning
system cannot be used until the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) increases. Turn the
power switch off and use “My Room
Mode” after the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
restored.
OWhen the outside temperature is low,
the heater output may be limited due
to the air conditioning system opera-
tion being restricted.
OWarning lights and indicators such as
electric power steering system warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indi-
cator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the surrounding area is
dark, the headlights are turned on.
(P.288)
QWhen a charging schedule is regis-
tered
When “My Room Mode” starts while the
charging schedule is on standby, charging schedules are ignored and
charging starts.
QWhen “My Room Mode” is used
while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged
When the power switch is turned on
while the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged and the charging con-
nector that supplies power is connected,
“Charging Port Lid is Open” is displayed
on the multi-information display. In this
case, press of the meter control
switches to display the setting screen of
“My Room Mode”, and then select “My
Room Mode”.
When “My Room Mode” is used while
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
fully charged, the electric power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) may be
consumed. In this case, charging may
be performed again.
QWhen a message related to “My
Room Mode” is displayed
When a message is displayed on the
multi-information display while using or
attempting to start “My Room Mode”,
take the following correction proce-
dures.
O“Traction battery is too low for “My
Room Mode””
There is insufficient remaining charge in
the hybrid battery (traction battery) for
starting “My Room Mode”.
Wait until the charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) increases, then
start “My Room Mode”.
O““My Room Mode” has stopped due to
low traction battery”
The remaining charge in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is insufficient.
Stop using “My Room Mode” and
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
O““My Room Mode” will stop when trac-
tion battery is too low Reduce power
usage to continue using “My Room