TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

RAV4 PHEV
OWNER’S 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)
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ........................6
Reading this manual........................ 9
How to search ............................... 10
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving........................ 32
For safe driving ..................... 33
Seat belts .............................. 35
SRS airbags.......................... 39
Exhaust gas precautions ...... 47
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off system 48
Riding with children............... 49
Child restraint systems ......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance
eCall...................................... 66
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............... 77
Double locking system .......... 78
Alarm .................................... 79
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
............................................ 84
Plug-in hybrid system precau-
tions .................................... 95
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
driving tips ........................ 100
EV driving range ................. 103
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment ........... 106
AC charging cable .............. 109
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid and charging
connector .......................... 121
Power sources that can be used
.......................................... 124
Charging methods .............. 127
Charging tips....................... 130
Things to know before charging
.......................................... 132
How to charge..................... 135
Using the charging schedule
function ............................. 144
Using the “My Room Mode” 164
When charging cannot be car-
ried out.............................. 167
3-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
.......................................... 180
Gauges and meters (with 7-inch
display) ............................. 187
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-
inch display)...................... 193
Multi-information display (with 7-
inch display)...................... 199
Multi-information display (with
12.3-inch display) ............. 211
Head-up display .................. 222
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................... 226
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators

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4-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 232
4-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Side doors........................... 235
Back door............................ 240
Smart entry & start system . 253
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 258
Rear seats .......................... 259
Driving position memory ..... 261
Head restraints ................... 264
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................... 266
Inside rear view mirror ........ 267
Digital Rear-view Mirror ...... 268
Outside rear view mirrors.... 277
4-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 279
Panoramic moon roof ......... 282
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 288
Cargo and luggage ............. 294
Trailer towing ...................... 296
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ........ 310
Hybrid transmission ............ 315
Turn signal lever ................. 319
Parking brake...................... 320
Brake Hold .......................... 323
5-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 326
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 328
Fog light switch ................... 331
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 332
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 334
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 336
5-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 338
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 343
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .. 353
RSA (Road Sign Assist)...... 364
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 368
Cruise control...................... 381
Speed limiter ....................... 384
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 386
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 395
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 403
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 407
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 410
Driving mode select switch . 411
Trail Mode ........................... 413
4Before driving
5Driving

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GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ........................ 414
Driving assist systems ........ 415
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 422
Utility vehicle precautions ... 425
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 430
Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem .................................... 438
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heat-
ers and ventilators/Rear seat
heaters.............................. 440
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 443
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 445
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 449
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 453
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 466
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 469
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 472
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 474
Hood ................................... 476
Positioning a floor jack ........ 477
Engine compartment........... 479
12-volt battery ..................... 484
Tires .................................... 487
Tire inflation pressure ......... 498
Wheels ................................ 499
Air conditioning filter ........... 500
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 504
Wiper insert replacement .... 508
Electronic key battery ......... 511
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 513
Light bulbs .......................... 516
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 526
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 526
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 527
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 529
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 532
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 534
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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If a warning message is dis-
played ............................... 544
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ............. 548
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) .................. 559
If the hybrid system will not start
.......................................... 568
If you lose your keys ........... 570
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.............................. 570
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 571
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged............................. 573
If your vehicle overheats ..... 578
If the vehicle becomes stuck
.......................................... 582
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................... 584
Fuel information .................. 592
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 594
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 609
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing) ................................... 612
Alphabetical Index ............. 615
9Vehicle specifications
Index

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Please note that this manual
applies to all models and explains
all equipment, including options.
Therefore, you may find some
explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this
manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of the
Toyota policy of continual product
improvement, we reserve the right
to make changes at any time with-
out notice.
Depending on specifications, the
vehicle shown in the illustrations
may differ from your vehicle in
terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide
variety of other spare parts and
accessories for Toyota vehicles are
currently available in the market.
Should it be determined that any of
the genuine Toyota parts or acces-
sories supplied with the vehicle
need to be replaced, Toyota recom-
mends that genuine Toyota parts or
accessories, be used to replace
them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used.
Toyota cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and
accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products, nor for replace-
ment or installation involving such
parts. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
the use of non-genuine Toyota
spare parts or accessories may not
be covered under warranty.
Also, remodeling like this will have
an effect on advanced safety equip-
ment such as Toyota Safety Sense
and there is a danger that it will not
work properly or the danger that it
may work in situations where it
should not be working.
Installing electronic devices and
radios increases the risk of cyber
attacks through the installed parts,
which may lead to unexpected acci-
dents and leakage of personal
information. Toyota does not make
any guarantees for problems
caused by installing non-genuine
Toyota products.
The installation of an RF-transmit-
ter system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts
and modification of your
Toyota
Cyber Attack Risk
Installation of an RF-trans-
mitter system

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Toyota Safety Sense
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regard-
ing installation of an RF-transmitter
system.
Further information regarding fre-
quency bands, power levels,
antenna positions and installation
provisions for the installation of RF-
transmitters, is available on request
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
High voltage parts and cables on
the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the radio frequency
transmitter (RF-transmitter).
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:• Engine speed/Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for the location of
recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according
to the vehicle grade level, options
and destinations with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and only
record images outside of the vehi-
cle in certain situations.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in
this computer to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and develop-
ment, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded
data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner
or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by
the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the
data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Recorded image information can
be erased by any authorized
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Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer
The image recording function can be
disabled. However, if the function is dis-
abled, data from when the system oper-
ates will not be available.
The SRS airbag and seat belt pre-
tensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemicals. If the
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have
the systems of the SRS airbag and
seat belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified service
shop or any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer,
before you scrap your vehicle.
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WARNING
■General precautions while driv- ing
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have
impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment
and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might
make and be ready to avoid acci- dents.
Driver distraction: Always give your
full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehi- cle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children
may injure themselves by playing with the side windows, the panoramic moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.