stop start TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 User Guide

1042-1. Plug-in hybrid system
■When 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.202)
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.
■Maintain 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.
■Release 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.190)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.
■Use 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.
■Check the tire pressure
If the tire pressure is lower than the
specified value, it will worsen the
electrical and fuel efficiency.

1222-2. Charging
the emergency release lever.
5Press the central rear edge of the
charging port lid to open it. (P.107)
This unlocking method is a temporary
correction procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■Locking the charging connec-
tor
The charging connector will be
automatically locked when inserting
it into the AC charging inlet.
■Unlocking the charging con-
nector
The charging connector will be
unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart entry &
start system or wireless remote
control.
The charging connector locks when
connected and unlocks when the
doors are unlocked. As a result, the
locked and unlocked condition of
the charging connector may not
match the locked or unlocked con-
dition of the doors.If the charging connector is locked
while the doors are unlocked, it can
be unlocked using the following
operations.
When using the smart entry &
start system, unlock the doors
again after performing a locking
operation once. (P.235)
When using the wireless remote
control, perform an unlock oper-
ation by pressing the unlock but-
ton. (P.235)
■Charging connector lock function
The charging connector lock function
does not guarantee that theft of the AC
charging cable will be prevented, and is
not necessarily effective for all mis-
chiefs.
■Unlocking the charging connector
using the smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the charging connector is locked while
the doors are unlocked, lock and then
unlock the doors to unlock the charging
connector.
■Security function for unlocking
If the charging connector is not removed
within approximately 30 seconds after
the vehicle is unlocked, the security
function automatically locks the connec-
tor again.
■Unlocking the charging connector
during charging
If the charging connector is unlocked
during charging, charging will be
stopped. Once the security function
(P.122) works, charging may not
restart automatically. In this case,
remove the charging connector
* and
insert it again.
*: When the charging connector is
removed, the charging schedule will
be updated. (P.144)
Locking and unlocking the
charging connector

1282-2. Charging
charging.
■“My Room Mode” (P.164)
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.
■“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.207)
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control (Green-
land only)
This control operates after the AC
charging cable remains connected
to the vehicle for 3 days and “Bat-
tery Heater” automatically stops. It
automatically insulates the hybrid
battery (traction battery) in
extremely low temperatures.
This control stops 31 days after
the AC charging cable is con-
nected, even if it is still con-
nected to the vehicle.When this control operates,
charging schedule settings are
ignored and charging starts.
■“Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is hot and the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehicle,
this function cools the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) before
charging is carried out.
“Battery Cooler” will operate when
the “Battery Cooler” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on. (P.207)
■Traction battery heating and cool-
ing system (“Battery Heater” and
“Battery Cooler”)
●The system operates when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is below or
above a certain temperature.
●The system may operate when
charging is not being performed.
●When the charging schedule is used
(P.144), this function will operate
according to the charging schedule.
■“Battery Heater”
●When “Battery Heater” is operating,
the charging indicator illuminates.
●When the AC charging cable is
removed from the vehicle or remains
connected to the vehicle for approxi-
mately 3 days, the system automati-
cally stops.
●When “Battery Heater” is operating
during charging, the charging time
may be longer than normal.
●If the outside temperature becomes
high while “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing, charging may complete earlier
than the “Departure” or “Departure
time” time set. (P.144)
●When the following operations are

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Plug-in hybrid system
performed while “Battery Heater” is
operating, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) heating operation stops.
• The shift lever is changed to any posi-
tion other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning System
is operated (P.438)
●“Battery Heater” may operate even
when the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is fully charged depending on the
temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
• The remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) decreases
when “Battery Heater” operates. The
charging operation may start again to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled
Charging Connector” may be shown
when the charging connector is
removed while recharging. (P.172)
■“Battery Cooler”
●The charging indicator is illuminated
while “Battery Cooler” is on standby or
operating.
●“Battery Cooler” is implemented for a
maximum of approximately 30 min-
utes. However, when the “Departure”
or “Departure time” time is set
(P.144) and there is not sufficient
time between the current time and the
time that charging will complete, “Bat-
tery Cooler” operation time may
become shorter.
●When 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.
●When the traction battery is almost
completely charged, “Battery Cooler”
may not be implemented.
●When 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.438)
• “Charge Now” is implemented
(P.145)
●“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.

1322-2. Charging
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the AC charging cable is attached to the vehicle, even if the power switch is
operated.
●If the AC charging cable is connected
while the “READY” indicator is illumi- nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be
possible.
This vehicle has been designed to
allow charging from an external
power source using a AC charging
cable for exclusive use with stan-
dard household AC sockets.
However, the vehicle differs greatly
from standard household electrical
goods in the following ways, and
incorrect usage could cause fire or
electric shock, possibly leading to
death or serious injury.
 When charging, a large amount
of current will flow for a long
time.
 Charging can be conducted out-
doors.
To charge properly, follow the pro-
cedure after reading the explana-
tion below. Charging is intended to
be carried out by licensed drivers
only who properly understand the
charging procedure.
 Do not allow children to use the
AC charging cable without
supervision. Also, keep the AC
charging cable out of reach of
infants.
Things to know before
charging
Make sure to read the follow-
ing precautions before con-
necting the AC charging cable
to the vehicle and charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
WARNING
■Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers or cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers should not carry out the charging procedure. Ask
someone else to do it.
●Do not approach the charger and
AC charging cable while charging. Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
●Do not remain in the vehicle during charging.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
●Do not enter the vehicle even to take something out of the luggage compartment.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
■When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely event that the AC charging cable has been damaged, the shift position may change from P
to another position and the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an accident.
Charging precautions

1382-2. Charging
the charging connector is not locked.
*
*
: If the charging connector is not firmly
inserted, locking operation will be
performed several times.
7If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after
inserting the charging connec-
tor:
The charging schedule is regis-
tered (P.144).
After temporarily removing the charging
connector, reinsert it within approxi-
mately 5 seconds. (P.138)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check
P.114 and follow the correction proce-
dure.
The charging indicator will turn off when
charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn off
when charging is stopped for some rea-
son before completion. In this case, refer to P.167.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule (P.144) is reg-
istered and charging cannot be per-
formed. To cancel charging using the
charging schedule and start charging,
perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” to ON (P.150,
156, 162)
●While the charging indicator is flash-
ing, remove and reconnect the
charging connector immediately
■When the charging connector can-
not be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
P.123
■Safety function
Charging will not start when the
charging connector is not locked. If the
charging indicator does not illuminate
even when the charging connector is
inserted, remove and reinsert the con-
nector, and then check that the charging
indicator of the charging port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
P.134
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON
and the energy monitor is displayed on
the Multimedia Display, the charging
connector is displayed on the energy
monitor and the flow of electricity during
charging is displayed (P.227).

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Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging at a public charging sta-
tion with authentication function
When a door is unlocked during charging, the charging connector is
unlocked and charging will be stopped. In this case, the charging station authentication is canceled and charging
may not be able to restart. Reconnect the charging connector and perform authentication for the charging station.
■Protection function of AC charging
inlet overheating (vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction battery char-ger)
By installing a temperature sensor to the AC charging inlet, prevents parts from melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter entering the charging connector. When a certain temperature increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a message is displayed on the multi-information dis-play. After the temperature has
decreased, charging resumes by per- forming the operation to start charging again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex-
pected accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suitable
for charging. ( P.124)
●Check that the AC charging cable,
plug and socket are free of foreign matter.
●Before charging, check that the AC charging inlet is not deformed, damaged or corroded, and check
that the inlet is free of foreign mat- ter such as dirt, snow and ice. If there is dirt or dust in these areas,
remove completely before inserting the charging connector.
●Before inserting the charging plug into the charger, make sure there is no dirt or dust on the terminal
areas. If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely before inserting the charging plug.
●Do not get the terminals of the AC charging inlet wet.
●Only use sockets where the plug can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC charging cable while charging, as
doing so may result in overheating.
●Do not touch the terminals of the
charging connector and AC charging inlet with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or
short them with foreign objects.
●When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight socket for outdoor use. Ensure the rain-tight cover closes completely. If
the rain-tight cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instruc-
tions of the charger.
●If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or
other abnormalities are noticed during charging, stop charging immediately.
●Do not insert the plug if the socket is submerged in water or snow.
●When charging while it is raining or snowing, do not connect or discon-
nect the plug if your hands are wet. Also, do not get the plug or outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable from being caught in the door or back
door.

1402-2. Charging
WARNING
●Do not let the wheels on the AC charging cable, plug, charging con-
nector and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
●Close the hood before using the charging system.The cooling fan may start operating
suddenly. Touching or getting close to rotating parts such as the fan may cause your hands or clothes
(especially a necktie or scarf) to become caught and result in a seri-ous injury.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
●If the power indicator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi- ately.
■If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device) illuminates or
flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the AC charging cable or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device). Refer to P.113 and
follow the correction procedure. If the error warning indicator does not turn off even after performing the correc-
tion procedure, immediately stop charging, remove the AC charging cable and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-tinuing to charge the vehicle in that
condition may lead to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located under the rear seats. Make
sure to observe the following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction battery charger. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery char-ger is hot during charging. Do not touch the onboard traction battery
charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod-ify the onboard traction battery charger. When the onboard traction
battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

1582-2. Charging
the “Registering the charging
schedule” procedure. ( P.153)
Press to return to the previous
screen.
■When charging schedule setting
operations are canceled
When the vehicle is in the following con- ditions, charging schedule setting oper-
ations are canceled.
●The power switch is operated before
the settings are confirmed
●The vehicle starts off
●A display with a higher priority than that of the charging schedule setting
is shown
■“Next Event”
After charging completes, the “Next Event” displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display will not change until the AC charging cable is removed, even after charging is performed according to the
“Next Event” schedule.
■To return to original setting after changing “Next Event” setting
Turning the setting of “Charge Now” on
and then off can return the setting of “Next Event” to its original setting.
■When “Next Event” is changed while charging
●When the charging mode is “Depar-ture”, the current charging is inter-
rupted or continued depending on the remaining time until the charging is completed.
●When the charging mode is “Start”,
the current charging is interrupted, the next charging will start at the set time.
■When the power switch is turned off
You can check the next charging sched- ule (“Next Event”) on the “Closing Dis-
play” screen*
*: The “Closing Display” screen may not
be displayed during charging.
For details on how to operate the Multi-
media Display, refer to “Multimedia
WARNING
■Cautions while performing the setting operation
When performing the setting opera-
tion while the hybrid system is oper- ated, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation.
In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful car-bon monoxide (CO) may collect and
enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■While performing the setting operation
When performing the setting opera- tion while the hybrid system is stopped, be careful that the 12-volt
battery will not be discharged.
Setting operations on the
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Plug-in hybrid system
and off.
After setting operations are com-
plete, charging starts when the AC
charging cable is connected.
( P.135)
■When a charging schedule has
been registered
When all the items in the charging schedule are turned off, icons are not
displayed on the “Charging schedule” screen (calendar display).
The icons will be displayed when they
are set to on using the “Events” screen.
■When charging schedule setting operations are canceled
When the vehicle is in the following con-
ditions, charging schedule setting oper- ations are canceled.
●The power switch is turned off before the settings are confirmed
●The vehicle starts off
●A display with a higher priority than
that of the charging schedule setting is shown
WARNING
■Cautions while performing the setting operation
As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the dis-play, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful car-
bon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■While performing the setting operation
When performing the setting opera- tion while the hybrid system is stopped, be careful that the 12-volt
battery will not be discharged.