warning light TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to come off.
2 Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand
by approximately the same
amount.
Turn the wheel nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc
wheel .
3 Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque: 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
5 Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporar-ily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
( P.591)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pres- sure of the spare tire will not be indi-cated by the tire pressure warning
system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle height may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
WARNING
■Avoiding 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:
●Make 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.
●Do 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.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of
the jumper cables to come into con- tact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, ciga-rette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt battery.
■12-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:
●When 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.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●In 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.
●Always wash your hands after han- dling the 12-volt battery support, terminals, and other battery-related
parts.
●Do not allow children near the 12-
volt battery.
■After 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.
■When replacing the 12-volt bat-
tery
●For information regarding 12-volt battery replacement, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●After 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.

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If 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
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entangled in the cooling fan, etc.
■To 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.183) 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

613What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
can be started in a temporary
way. ( P.572)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.573)
 Is the power switch in ON? If you
cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON.
( P.316)
 It is locked automatically to pre-
vent theft of the vehicle.
( P.311)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock
switch is pressed. ( P.281)
 The auto power off function will
be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACC or ON (the hybrid system
is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P.313)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( P.541, 542)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.320)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.534, 544)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.79)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.544)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot
be turned after the hybrid
system is stopped (vehicles
with steering lock function)
The windows do not open or
close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is turned
off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle

614What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
When a warning light turns on or
a warning message is displayed,
refer to P.534, 544.
Vehicles without spare tire:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and repair the flat tire temporarily
with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. (P.548)
Vehicles with spare tire:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (P.559)
Try the procedure for when the
vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (P.582)
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is dis-
played
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

615Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C
“My Room Mode” ....................... 164
Air conditioning filter................... 500
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .... 415
Function ..................................... 415
Warning light .............................. 536
ACA (Active Cornering Assist).... 416
AC charging cable ........................ 109
AC charging cable types ............ 111
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) .................................... 110
If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked .................................. 123
Indicator ..................................... 114
Locking and unlocking ............... 122
Maintenance .............................. 117
Replacing the plug-cord ............. 115
Safety functions ......................... 113
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Active Cornering Assist (ACA).... 416
Airbag manual on-off system ........ 48
Airbags ............................................ 39
Airbag manual on-off system ....... 48
Airbag operating conditions ......... 41
Airbag precautions for your child . 44
Airbag warning light ................... 536
Correct driving posture................. 33
Curtain shield airbag operating con-
ditions ........................................ 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions 44
General airbag precautions.......... 44
Locations of airbags ..................... 39Modification and disposal of airbags
................................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions .. 41
Side airbag precautions ............... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags oper-
ating conditions .......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags pre-
cautions...................................... 44
SRS airbags ................................. 39
SRS warning light.......................536
Air conditioning filter ................... 500
Air conditioning system
“My Room Mode” .......................164
Air conditioning filter ................... 500
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW).......................435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
Air intake vent (DC/DC converter) . 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Alarm................................................79
Warning buzzer .......................... 534
Antenna
Smart entry & start system ......... 253
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 415
Function ..................................... 415
Warning light .............................. 536
Approach warning ........................ 375
Armrest .......................................... 462
Ashtray .......................................... 453
Assist grips ...................................462
Audio system-linked display204, 216
AUTO EV/HV mode .........................85
AUTO EV/HV mode switch ............. 86
Automatic air conditioning system
..................................................... 430
“My Room Mode” .......................164
Air conditioning filter ................... 500

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Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
Automatic headlight leveling system
..................................................... 327
Automatic High Beam (AHB) ....... 328
Automatic light control system ... 326
Auxiliary box ................................. 448
Average fuel economy . 201, 213, 216
Average vehicle speed ......... 204, 216
B
Back door ...................................... 240
Hands Free Power Back Door ... 244
Power back door ........................ 243
Wireless remote control ............. 243
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Wattage...................................... 591
Battery (12-volt battery) ............... 484
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 573
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 422
Replacing ................................... 576
Warning light .............................. 535
Battery (traction battery)................ 95
Charging ............................ 127, 135
Location ....................................... 95
Specification............................... 586
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............ 386
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 389
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
................................................. 391
Bottle holders ............................... 447
Brake
Brake Hold ................................. 323
Parking brake ............................. 320
Regenerative braking ................... 90Warning light .............................. 534
Brake assist...................................415
Brake Hold ..................................... 323
Brake Override System ................ 289
Break-in tips .................................. 289
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............386
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 389
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
................................................. 391
C
Card holder.................................... 448
Care
Aluminum wheels .......................466
Exterior ....................................... 466
Front camera .............................. 339
Interior ........................................469
Radar sensor.............................. 339
Seat belts ...................................469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467
Cargo hooks .................................. 449
Chains ............................................ 424
Charging
“My Room Mode” .......................164
AC charging cable ...................... 109
Charging equipment ................... 106
Charging indicator ...................... 107
Charging messages ................... 172
Charging procedure ................... 135
Charging schedule function........ 144
Charging time may increase ...... 134
High voltage components............. 95
How to charge ............................ 135
Information related to charging dis-
play .......................................... 131
Opening and closing the charging
port lid ...................................... 107
Power sources precautions ........ 126
Power sources that can be used 124
Safety functions.......................... 132
When charging cannot be carried

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out ............................................ 167
Charging port ................................ 106
If the charging port lid does not open
................................................. 121
Locking and unlocking ............... 121
Opening and closing .................. 107
Child-protector.............................. 239
Child restraint system .................... 50
Child restraint system installation
method....................................... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ................... 61
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchor-
age ............................................. 63
Points to remember...................... 51
Riding with children ...................... 49
Using a top tether anchorage....... 64
Child safety ..................................... 49
12-volt battery precautions. 485, 577
Airbag precautions ....................... 44
Back door precautions ............... 240
Charging precautions ................. 132
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 440
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Panoramic moon roof precautions
................................................. 284
Power window lock switch ......... 281
Power window precautions ........ 280
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Seat belt precautions ................... 35
Seat heater precautions ............. 440
Cleaning ................................ 466, 469
Aluminum wheels ....................... 466
DC/DC Converter air intake vent 504
Exterior....................................... 466
Front camera.............................. 339
Interior ........................................ 469
Radar sensor ............................. 339
Seat belts ................................... 469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467Clock ......................................192, 193
Coat hooks .................................... 463
Condenser ..................................... 482
Console box .................................. 446
Consumption screen .................... 226
Convenience Services (Suggestion
function) ...................... 209, 221, 596
Coolant
Capacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Cooling system .............................481
Engine overheating .................... 578
Hybrid system overheating......... 580
Cruise control
Cruise control .............................381
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................368
Cup holders ...................................447
Current fuel economy... 201, 213, 216
Curtain shield airbags ....................39
Customizable features ................. 594
D
Daytime running light system ..... 326
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
DC/DC converter air intake vent .... 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Deck board .................................... 449
Deck under tray.............................450
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 432
Rear window .............................. 432
Windshield.................................. 431
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............... 268
Dimensions ...................................584
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 387
Consumption screen ..................226

618Alphabetical Index
Cruise control ............................. 381
Drive information ................ 204, 216
Driving information ............. 201, 216
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ....................... 368
Energy monitor........................... 226
Head-up display ......................... 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ......... 359
Multi-information display .... 199, 211
Parking Support Brake function . 405
Pre-collision warning .................. 343
RCTA ......................................... 387
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 365
Toyota parking assist-sensor ..... 395
Warning messages .................... 544
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 472, 474
Door lock
Back door ................................... 240
Side doors .................................. 235
Smart entry & start system......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlock-
ing system ............................... 239
Back door ................................... 240
Door glasses .............................. 279
Door lock .................................... 235
Open door warning buzzer......... 238
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Side doors .................................. 235
Double locking system .................. 78
Drive information .................. 204, 216
Driver’s seat belt reminder light.. 541
Driver’s seat position memory .... 261
Driving position memory ............ 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Drive-Start Control (DSC)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Driving
Break-in tips ............................... 289Correct posture ............................ 33
Driving mode select switch......... 411
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Procedures ................................. 288
Winter drive tips ......................... 422
Driving information display . 201, 212
Driving mode select switch ......... 411
Driving position memory ............. 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Driving support system information
display ................................. 204, 216
DSC (Drive-Start Control)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Function ..................................... 368
Warning message ...................... 544
E
eCall ................................................. 66
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake
System) ....................................... 415
Eco drive mode .............................411
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD
system) ........................................416
Elapsed time.......................... 204, 216
Electric motor
Location........................................ 84
Specification ............................... 586
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem (ECB) .................................... 415
Electronic key
Battery-saving function............... 254
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
Replacing the battery ................. 511
Electronic sunshade..................... 282
Jam protection function .............. 283

619Alphabetical Index
Operation ................................... 282
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 534
If a warning light turns on ........... 534
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 544
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 573
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 571
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ................. 527
If you have a flat tire........... 548, 559
If you lose your keys .................. 570
If you think something is wrong.. 532
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 582
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 529
If your vehicle overheats ............ 578
Emergency brake signal .............. 416
Emergency flashers ..................... 526
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
..................................................... 548
Energy monitor ............................. 226
Engine
Compartment ............................. 479
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 47
Hood .......................................... 476
How to start the hybrid system... 310
Identification number.................. 585
If the hybrid system will not start 568
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 526
Overheating ............................... 578
Power switch .............................. 310
Engine coolantCapacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
High coolant temperature warning
light .......................................... 535
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Engine coolant temperature 187, 193
Engine oil
Capacity ..................................... 587
Checking .................................... 479
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
EV/HV mode selection switch........ 86
EV driving range ........................... 103
EV mode ..........................................85
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 47
Extended Headlight Lighting system
..................................................... 327
F
Flat tire ................................... 548, 559
Tire pressure warning system .... 488
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 590
Hybrid transmission.................... 589
Rear differential .......................... 589
Washer ....................................... 483
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Footwell lights............................... 443
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Switch......................................... 331
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder