emergency towing TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

15Pictorial index
QInstrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch ................................................................................. P.273
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes ..................... P.273, 276
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ............................................. P.500
When the hybrid system will not start ............................................. P.541
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Shift lever....................................................................................... P.277
Changing the shift position.............................................................. P.278
Precautions against towing ............................................................. P.503
When the shift lever does not move................................................ P.279
Meters ............................................................................................ P.172
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument cluster light ...... P.172, 176
Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................... P.166
When the warning lights come on ................................................... P.508
Multi-information display ............................................................. P.177
Display ............................................................................................ P.177
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QInstrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch ................................................................................. P.273
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes ..................... P.273, 276
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ............................................. P.500
When the hybrid system will not start ............................................. P.541
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Shift lever....................................................................................... P.277
Changing the shift position.............................................................. P.278
Precautions against towing ............................................................. P.503
When the shift lever does not move................................................ P.279
Meters ............................................................................................ P.172
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument cluster light ...... P.172, 176
Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................... P.166
When the warning lights come on ................................................... P.508
Multi-information display ............................................................. P.177
Display ............................................................................................ P.177
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2645-1. Before driving
QTire information
OIncrease the tire inflation pressure to
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P.564)
OIncrease the air pressure of the trailer
tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the val- ues recommended by the manufac-turer of your trailer.
QSafety checks before towing
OCheck that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add to the load exerted on the vehicle.
Also make sure that the total load exerted on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P.265)
OEnsure that the trailer load is secure.
OSupplementary outside rear view mir- rors should be added to the vehicle if the traffic behind cannot be clearly
seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passenger carry-
ing vehicle. Towing a trailer
will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel con-
sumption. Your safety and
satisfaction depend on the
proper use of correct equip-
ment and cautious driving hab-
its. For your safety and the
safety of others, do not over-
load the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use
extreme care and drive the
vehicle in accordance with the
trailer’s characteristics and
operating conditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply
to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer for further details
before towing, as there are
additional legal requirements
in some countries.
WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in
this section. Failure to do so could cause an acci-dent resulting in death or serious
injury.
QTrailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of
the weight limits are exceeded. ( P.265)
QTo avoid accident or injury
OVehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the com-
pact spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
OVehicles with emergency tire punc-ture repair kit:Do not tow a trailer when the tire
installed is repaired with the emer- gency tire puncture repair kit.

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5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WARNING
QBefore using LTA system
ODo not rely solely upon the LTA
system. The LTA system does not automatically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that
must be paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full responsibility for driving
safely by paying careful attention to the surrounding conditions and operating the steering wheel to cor-
rect the path of the vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as from
driving for a long period of time.
OFailure to perform appropriate driv-
ing operations and pay careful attention may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
OWhen not using the LTA system, use the LTA switch to turn the sys-
tem off.
QSituations unsuitable for LTA
system
In the following situations, use the LTA switch to turn the system off.
Failure to do so may lead to an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
OVehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy
weather, fallen snow, freezing, etc.
OVehicle is driven on a snow-cov-
ered road.
OWhite (yellow) lines are difficult to
see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
OVehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to con-struction work.
OVehicle is driven in a construction zone.
OA spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.
OWhen the tires have been exces-sively worn, or when the tire infla-tion pressure is low.
OWhen your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
QPreventing LTA system malfunc-tions and operations performed
by mistake
ODo not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc. on the surface of
the lights.
ODo not modify the suspension etc. If
the suspension etc. needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
ODo not install or place anything on
the hood or grille. Also, do not install a grille guard (bull bars, kan-garoo bar, etc.).
OIf your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
QConditions in which functions may not operate properly
In the following situations, the func-
tions may not operate properly and the vehicle may depart from its lane. Drive safely by always paying careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel to correct the path of the vehicle without relying
solely on the functions.

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5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle fol-
lowing distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from
the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set
by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may become
shorter.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
WARNING
OWhen there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar or
front camera
OIn traffic conditions that require fre-
quent repeated acceleration and deceleration
OWhen your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
OWhen an approach warning buzzer is heard often
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
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3445-5. Using the driving support systems
*: If equipped
QMeter display
Set speed
Indicators
QOperation switches
“+RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
“-SET” switch
Cancel switch
1 Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol.
Cruise control indicator will be dis- played.Press the switch again to deactivate the
Cruise control*
Use the cruise control to main-
tain a set speed without
depressing the accelerator
pedal.
System Components
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WARNING
QTo avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the cruise control main switch when not in use.
QSituations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.Doing so may result in loss of control
and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
OIn heavy traffic
OOn roads with sharp bends
OOn winding roads
OOn slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
OOn steep hillsVehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep
hill.
OWhen your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency towing
Setting the vehicle speed

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5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
*: If equipped
1 Press the switch to activate the
speed limiter.
Press the switch once more to deacti-
vate the speed limiter.
2 Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired maximum speed
and press the “-SET” switch to
set the speed.
1 Increases the speed
2 Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold the
switch to change the speed, and
Speed limiter*
A desired maximum speed can
be set using the cruise control
switch. ( P.344)
The speed limiter prevents
vehicle speed from exceeding
the set speed.
WARNING
QTo avoid operating the speed
limiter by mistake
Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.
QSituations unsuitable for speed limiter
Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations. Doing so may result in control of the
vehicle being lost and could cause a serious or fatal accident.
OOn slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
OOn steep hills
OWhen your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency towing
Setting the vehicle speed
Adjusting the set speed

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5 5-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
the side of the vehicle.
OIf the orientation of a sensor has been
changed due to a collision or other
impact.
OWhen equipment that may obstruct a
sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-
tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,
or snow plow.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load.
OIf the vehicle cannot be driven in a
stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is
malfunctioning.
OWhen tire chains, a compact spare
tire or an emergency tire puncture
repair kit are used.
QSituations in which the system may
operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision
In some situations, such as the follow-
ing, the system may operate even
though there is no possibility of a colli-
sion.
OWhen driving on a narrow road.
OWhen driving toward a banner, flag,
low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad cross-
ings, toll gates and parking lots).
OWhen there is a rut or hole in the sur-
face of the road.
OWhen driving on a metal cover (grat-
ing), such as those used for drainage
ditches.
OWhen driving up or down a steep
slope.
OIf a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a
flooded road.
OThere is dirt, snow, water drops or ice
on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors
will resolve this problem.)
OA sensor is coated with a sheet of
spray or heavy rain.
OWhen driving in inclement weather
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
OWhen strong winds are blowing.
OWhen vehicle horns, vehicle detec-
tors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of
other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the
vehicle.
OIf the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load.
OIf the orientation of a sensor has been
changed due to a collision or other
impact.
OThe vehicle is approaching a tall or
curved curb.
ODriving close to columns (H-shaped
steel beams, etc.) in multi-story park-
ing garages, construction sites, etc.
OIf the vehicle cannot be driven in a
stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is
malfunctioning.
OOn an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
8-2.Ste ps to take in an emerg ency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-
lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck, use a tow-
ing dolly. ( P.503, 504)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
QWhen towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck, or elec- tricity generated by the operation of the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the dam- age or malfunction.
QWhile towing
OWhen towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the
towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-
ken debris may hit people, and cause serious damage.
ODo not turn the power switch off.There is a possibility that the steer-ing wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.
QInstalling towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely
installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.

5048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
 The hybrid system warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and the vehicle
does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
ODo not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
OWhen raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-ance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck,
either from the front or rear.
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
NOTICE
QTowing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.