tire pressure TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
system
Plug-in hybrid system features, charging method, etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 406
Remote Air Conditioning System
.......................................... 414
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heaters
and ventilators/Rear seat heat-
ers..................................... 416
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 419
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 422
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 426
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 430
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 442
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 445
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 448
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 450
Hood ................................... 452
Positioning a floor jack ........ 453
Engine compartment........... 455
12-volt battery ..................... 460
Tires .................................... 463
Tire inflation pressure ......... 472
Wheels ................................ 473
Air conditioning filter ........... 475
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 479
Wiper insert replacement .... 482
Electronic key battery ......... 486
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 488
Light bulbs .......................... 491
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 500
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 501
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................... 503
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 506
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 508
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................... 518
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ............. 522
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) .................. 533
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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Precautions against winter season ................................................. P.398
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1............................. P.411
Precautions against car wash ......................................................... P.443
Replacing the wiper insert............................................................... P.482
Fuel filler door ............................................................................... P.298
Refueling method ............................................................................ P.298
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ............................................................ P.560
Charging port ................................................................................ P.105
Charging method ............................................................................ P.126
Tires ............................................................................................... P.463
Tire size/inflation pressure .............................................................. P.564
Winter tires/tire chain ...................................................................... P.398
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ............................. P.463
Coping with flat tires................................................................ P.522, 533
Hood ............................................................................................... P.452
Opening .......................................................................................... P.452
Engine oil ........................................................................................ P.561
Coping with overheat ...................................................................... P.551
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........... P.288
Turn signal lights .......................................................................... P.281
Front fog lights.............................................................................. P.293
Stop lights/tail lights..................................................................... P.288
Tail lights ....................................................................................... P.288
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................. P.277
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.491, Watts: P.565)
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1-4. Theft deterrent system
For safety and security
OIce or snow is removed from the vehi-
cle, causing the vehicle to receive repeated impacts or vibrations.
OThe vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
OThe vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds of repeated impacts or
vibrations.
QTilt sensor detection consider- ations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the
following situations:
OThe vehicle is transported by a ferry,
trailer, train, etc.
OThe vehicle is parked in a parking
garage.
OThe vehicle is inside a car wash that
moves the vehicle.
OAny of the tires loses air pressure.
OThe vehicle is jacked up.
OAn earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
NOTICE
QTo ensure the intrusion sensor functions correctly
OTo ensure that the sensors operate properly, do not touch or cover them.
ODo not spray air fresheners or other products directly into the sensor
holes.
OInstalling accessories other than
genuine Toyota parts or leaving objects between the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may
reduce the detection performance.
OThe intrusion sensor may be can-
celed when the electronic key is near the vehicle.

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2 2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
to EV mode or AUTO EV/HV
mode after leaving the freeway.
(P.86)
Turn the “A/C” switch off when it
is not needed. Doing so can help
reduce excessive electricity and
fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the
burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce electricity and fuel con-
sumption as well.
In winter: Avoid excessive and unnec-
essary use of the heater. Usage of the
heated steering wheel (if equipped)
(P.416) and seat heaters (P.417)
are effective.
Using the Remote Air Condition-
ing System (P.414) while the
AC charging cable is connected
to the vehicle can reduce elec-
tricity consumption immediately
after starting off by operating air
conditioning mainly using elec-
tricity from an external power
source.
When setting the charging
schedule, setting the charging
mode to “Departure” and “Cli-
mate Prep” to on can reduce
electricity consumption immedi-
ately after starting off by operat-
ing air conditioning before
charging is completed. (P.143)Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. If there is
improper tire inflation pressure in
the tires, the EV driving range will
become shorter, and fuel consump-
tion when in HV mode will increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to increased fuel
and electricity consumption.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a
large roof rack will also cause poor
fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up
and cuts out automatically, warm-
ing up is not necessary.
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Luggage
Warming up before driving

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2 2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
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
completed

1683-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of
malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-
Warning lights
(Red)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (P.508)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (P.508)
Charging system warn-
ing light
*1 (P.509)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (P.509)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 (P.509)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (P.509)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 (P.510)
SRS warning light
*1
(P.510)
ABS warning light
*1
(P.510)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(P.510)
(Flashes or illu-
minates)
PCS warning light*1 (if
equipped) (P.511)
(Orange)
LTA indicator (if
equipped) (P.511)
Toyota parking assist-
sensor OFF indicator
*3
(P.512)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) (P.512)
BSM OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped) (P.513)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped)
(P.513)
Slip indicator light
*1
(P.513)
Inappropriate pedal oper-
ation warning light
*2
(P.514)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 (P.514)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
(P.514)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (P.515)
Low fuel level warning
light (P.515)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P.515)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P.516)

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3 3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
QDrive information
2 items that are selected using the
“Drive Info Items” setting (average
speed, distance and total time) can
be displayed vertically.
The displayed information changes
according to the “Drive Info Type”
setting (since the system was
started or between resets).
(P.184)
Use the displayed information as a ref-
erence only.
Following items will be displayed.
“Trip”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the aver-
age vehicle speed since hybrid sys-
tem start
*
• “Distance”: Displays the distance
driven since hybrid system start*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since hybrid system start*
*
: These items are reset each time the
hybrid system stops.
“Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the aver-
age vehicle speed since the display
was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displays the distance
driven since the display was reset*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since the display was reset*
*
: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold .
QEnergy monitor
P.193
QTire pressure
P.465
QAWD system display
Front tire direction display
Displays the operation amount and
direction of the steering wheel via
changes to the front tires on the dis-
play.
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each wheel
in 6 steps from 0 to 5.
G-force display*
Displays the size and direction of the G-
force applied to the vehicle via changes
to the position of the ball on the display.
Maximum G-force course*
This item is linked with the G-force dis-
play and the course of the past move-
ment of the ball is displayed.
Press and hold to reset the record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spinning, its icon on the
display changes its color and blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when driv-
ing mode is set to sport mode.
Vehicle information display
A
B
C
D
E

1863-1. Instrument cluster
Select to enable/disable the battery
cooler. (P.128)
 PBD (Power Back Door) (if
equipped) (P.211)
Select to set up the following items.
•System settings
Select to enable/disable the power
back door system.
•“Hands Free”
*
Select to enable/disable the Hands
Free Power Back Door.
• “Opening Adjustment”
Select the open position when power
back door is fully open.
•“Volume”
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back
door system operates.
*: Vehicles with Hands Free Power
Back Door
“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warning
System) (P.465)
• “Setting Pressure”
Select to initialize the tire pressure
warning system.
• “Identifying Each Wheel & Position”
Select to register the ID codes of the
tire pressure sensors to the tire pres-
sure warning system.
•“Setting Unit”
Select to change the units of measure
displayed.
“Rear Seat Reminder” (P.205)
Select to enable/disable the rear seat
reminder.
Q Settings
“Language”
Select to change the language on the
multi-information display.
“Units”
Select to change the units of measure
displayed.
“Meter Type”
Select to change the speedometer dis-
play.
 (EV indicator) (P.90)
Select to enable/disable the EV indica-
tor.
 (Driving information display
settings)
Select to set up the following items.
•“Hybrid System”
Select to enable/disable the ECO
Accelerator Guidance (P.180).
• “Fuel Economy”
Select to change the display on Fuel
Economy (P.179).
• “Power Consumption”
Select to change the display on Power
Consumption (P.179).
 (Audio settings)
Select to enable/disable screen.
 (Vehicle information dis-
play settings)
• “Display Contents”
Select to set up the following items.
“Energy monitor”:
Select to enable/disable the Energy
monitor (P.193)
AWD:
Select to enable/disable the AWD sys-
tem display (P.183).