seats TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owner's Guide

2945-1. Before driving
When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the hybrid
system output may be restrained.
 When the shift lever is shifted to
R*.
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D*.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRC is turned off ( P.417), sudden start restraint control also does not operate. If your vehicle have
trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate
TRC ( P.417) so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control will
not operate in the following condition:
• When Trail Mode is turned on
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
[DSC])
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following
information about storage pre-
cautions, cargo capacity and
load.
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the ped-
als from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an acci- dent.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever pos- sible.
●Do not stack anything in the lug-gage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened. Other- wise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious bodily injury,
in the event of sudden braking, sud- den swerving or an accident.

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5-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterio-
ration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
■When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or width. ( P.584)
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof lug-gage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of grav-
ity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu-
vers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly and result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then
during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 80 kg (176.4 lb.) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier (if equipped)
Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the panoramic moon roof (if equipped).

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately after the “AUTO” switch is
pressed.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humid- ity sensor detects fog on the windshield
and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.
This feature is used to prevent ice
from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the system
on/off.
The indicator comes on when the sys-
tem is on.
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer:
The windshield wiper de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period of time.
Vehicles with Heated Windshield
Defroster:
 The Heated Windshield
Defroster will automatically turn
off in 4 minutes.
 The Heated Windshield
Defroster will not operate if the
outside temperature is 5°C
(41°F) or higher.
This function automatically controls
the air conditioning airflow so that
priority is given to the front seats.
When the front passenger seat is
not occupied, airflow may switch to
only the driver’s seat. Unnecessary
air conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following situ-
ations.
Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)/Heated Wind-
shield Defroster (if
equipped)
WARNING
■To prevent burns
●Vehicles with windshield wiper
deicer: Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
●Vehicles with Heated Windshield
Defroster: Do not touch the wind- shield (especially the lower part) as the surfaces can become very hot
when the Heated Windshield Defroster is on.
Front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW)

4366-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
No passengers are detected in
the rear seats
The windshield defogger is not
operating
While operating, illuminates.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation.
When the mode has been switched
manually, automatic airflow control
stops operating.
Press the on the air condition-
ing operation panel and switch the
airflow.
Indicator illuminated: Airflow to
the front seats only
Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■Operation of automatic airflow con-
trol
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immediately
after the hybrid system is started and
at other times depending on the out-
side temperature.
●After the hybrid system is started, if
passengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system can-
not accurately detect the presence of
passengers and automatic airflow
control will not operate.
■Operation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually switched
to directing airflow to only the front
seats, when a rear seat is occupied, it
may automatically direct airflow to all
seats.
■To return to automatic airflow con-
trol
1With the indicator off, turn the power
switch off.
2After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the power switch to ON.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the selected
air flow mode.
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions

4406-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/Front seat heat-
ers*/Front seat heaters
and ventilators*/Rear
seat heaters
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters
Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery
 Front seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pull-
ing air through the Front seat
upholstery
 Rear seat heaters
Warm up the rear seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■To prevent causes of overheat-ing and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than
necessary.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles,
nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel

4707-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle, such as on the floor, on the rear seats, in the DC/DC Converter air intake vent, junction box or in
the luggage compartment. ( P.99) Doing so may cause the DC/DC Converter, electrical components,
etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P.40) An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with wireless charger:Do not let the wireless charger
( P.456) get wet. Failure to do so may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause
electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gaso-line, alkaline or acidic solutions,
dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
●Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they may stick to the
leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical
components such as the audio sys- tem above or under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the
body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the
windshield (vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact
the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P.338)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use a glass cleaner to clean
the rear window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defog-ger heater wires. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires.

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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
Type B
■Compact spare tire (if equipped)
■When towing a trailer: P.296
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pressure
and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
■When all the seats are occupied
Make sure that the rear tires are inflated to 260 kPa (2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 38 psi).
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped
Tire size235/55R19 101V
Tire inflation pres-
sure (Recom-
mended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Rear230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Wheel size19  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT165/90D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size18  4T
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsWType
Rear turn signal lights21A
Back-up lights16B
Outer foot lights*5B

620Alphabetical Index
light.............................................. 541
Front position lights
Light switch ................................ 326
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .......................... 435
Front seat heaters ........................ 440
Front seats .................................... 258
Adjustment ................................. 258
Cleaning ..................................... 469
Correct driving posture................. 33
Driving position memory ............ 261
Head restraints........................... 264
Memory recall function ............... 262
Seat heaters............................... 440
Seat position memory ................ 261
Seat ventilators .......................... 440
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Turn signal lever ........................ 319
Fuel
Capacity ..................................... 586
Fuel gauge ......................... 187, 193
Gas station information .............. 716
Information ................................. 592
Refueling .................................... 336
Type ........................................... 586
Warning light .............................. 541
Fuel filler door .............................. 337
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
Opener ....................................... 337
Refueling .................................... 336
Fuel gauge ............................ 187, 193
Fuses ............................................. 513
G
Gas station information ............... 716
Gauges .................................. 187, 193
Glove box ...................................... 446
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) system ......................................... 414
H
Headlight cleaner .......................... 332
Headlights ..................................... 326
Automatic headlight leveling ...... 327
Automatic High Beam (AHB)...... 328
Extended Headlight Lighting system
................................................. 327
Light switch ................................ 326
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
Head restraints.............................. 264
Head-up display ............................ 222
Heated steering wheel ..................440
Heated Windshield Defroster....... 435
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Heated steering wheel ............... 440
Hybrid battery (traction battery).. 128
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 432
Seat heaters ............................... 440
High coolant temperature warning
light ..............................................535
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
High voltage components ..............95
Hill-start assist control ................. 416
Hood............................................... 476
Warning message ...................... 544
Hooks
Cargo hooks ............................... 449
Coat hooks ................................. 463
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .......... 32
Horn ............................................... 266
HV mode ..........................................85
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Charging............................. 127, 135
Location........................................ 95
Specification ............................... 586
Hybrid battery (traction battery)

625Alphabetical Index
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............. 268
Inside rear view mirror ............... 267
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Rear window defogger ................. 432
Rear window wiper ....................... 334
Refueling ....................................... 336
Capacity ..................................... 586
Fuel types .................................. 586
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 570
Opening the fuel tank cap .......... 336
Regenerative braking ..................... 90
Remote Air Conditioning System 438
Replacing
Electronic key battery................. 511
Fuses ......................................... 513
Light bulbs.................................. 516
Tires ........................................... 559
Wiper insert ................................ 508
Road accident cautions ................. 97
Road Sign Assist .......................... 364
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............... 364
S
Seat belt reminder light........ 541, 542
Seat belts ........................................ 35
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
anchor height ............................. 37
Child restraint system installation 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat
belt ........................................... 469
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
................................................... 37
How to wear your seat belt .......... 36
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt
use ............................................. 35
Reminder light and buzzer . 541, 542
Seat belt pretensioners ................ 37
SRS warning light ...................... 536Seat heaters .................................. 440
Seat position memory ..................261
Seats
Adjustment precautions...... 258, 259
Adjustment ......................... 258, 259
Armrest....................................... 462
Cleaning ..................................... 469
Driving position memory............. 261
Folding down the rear seatbacks260
Head restraint.............................264
Properly sitting in the seat ............ 33
Seat heaters ............................... 440
Seat position memory ................ 261
Seat ventilators .......................... 440
Seat ventilators .............................440
Secondary Collision Brake .......... 416
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ....... 326
Automatic High Beam system .... 328
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 388
Digital Rear-view Mirror.............. 271
Front camera .............................. 338
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Inside rear view mirror................ 267
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor .... 80
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).......... 353
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)............388
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .......................... 395
Radar sensor.............................. 338
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .333
RCTA ......................................... 388
Tilt sensor.....................................80
Toyota parking assist-sensor ..... 395
Toyota Safety Sense ..................338
Service plug .................................... 95
Shift lever ...................................... 315
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P ...................................... 316
Shift lock system .......................... 316