TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
●The outside temperature is extremely
low
●When the hybrid system is cool (for
example, after being left for a long time in low temperatures)
■Windshield defogger
When defogging the windshield using
the Remote Air Conditioning System, defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than during
normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity
or air conditioning set temperature.
■Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System
●When the outside temperature is low, heating may feel insufficient due to restricted operation of the air condi-
tioning.
●When the outside heat exchanger
becomes frosted over, heating perfor- mance may decline due to automati-cally switching to the frost removal
operation. ( P.432)
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operating.
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.254
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-tem, the air conditioning compressor
or cooling fan may spin and an operat- ing noise may be heard.However, this does not indicate a mal-
function.
●The air conditioning operation
switches, etc. will not operate while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.232
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P.511
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.607)
WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle. Even when the system is in use, the
internal temperature may still reach a high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off.
Children and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehy-dration or hypothermia, or could
result in death or serious injury.
●Depending on the surrounding envi-
ronment, signals from the wireless switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when neces-sary.
●Do not operate “A/C” on the wire-less remote control if the hood is
open. The air conditioning may operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical
cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being dis-charged
Use “A/C” on the wireless remote control only when necessary.

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

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
Turns the seat heaters on/off
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in
the neutral position. The indicator
will turn off.
Turns the front seat heaters and
ventilators on/off
The level indicators come on during
operation.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
1Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators come on yellow
during operation.
2 Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indicators come on green
during operation.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Air conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.
■Customization
Seat ventilation blower level can be cus-
tomized. (Customizable features: P.607)
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
Operating the front seat
heaters
Operating the front seat
heaters and ventilators
AOperating the rear seat heat-
ers
A
A

4426-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.

443
6 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.444)
Front interior lights/personal lights (P.444)
Open tray lights
*
Footwell lights*
Front cup holder lights*
*: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these lights will
reduce intensity.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether
the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned to OFF, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact,
the interior lights will turn on automati-
cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati-
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

4446-2. Using the interior lights
cally after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off man- ually. However, in order to help prevent further collisions, it is recommended that
they be left on until safety can be ensured. (The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before the
lights turn off) can be changed. (Cus- tomizable features: P.608)
■Front interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the switch to the door posi-
tion (door linked)
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
1 Turns the door position on
2 Turns the lights off
■Rear interior light
1 Turns the light on
2 Turns the door-linked function
on (door position)
The light turns on/off according to the
opening/closing of the doors.
Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Operating the interior lights
Operating the personal
lights

445
6 6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
6-3.Using the s torage feature s
Open tray (P.448)
Auxiliary box (if equipped) (P.448)
Card holder (if equipped) (P.448)
Bottle holders (P.447)
Console box (P.446)
Cup holders (P.447)
Glove box (P.446)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

4466-3. Using the storage features
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull up the lever)
Lift the lid while pushing the button
to release the lock.
■Console box tray
The tray can be removed and stored in
the bottom of the console box.
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when
cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may
release gas, causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due
to an occupant being struck by the open glove box or the items stored inside.
A
B
C
Console box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
Front
Rear
Pull the armrest down
Front
Rear
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depend- ing on its size or shape.
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders. Inappropriate items must not be
stored in the cup holders even if the lid is closed. Other items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
Bottle holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holders
Do not place anything other than a
bottle in the bottle holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

4486-3. Using the storage features
Push the lid.
Driver’s side
Front passenger’s side
NOTICE
■Items that should be not stowed in the bottle holders
Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box (if equipped)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not leave the auxiliary box open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 200 g (0.44 lb.).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.
Card holder (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Open tray