TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■BSM OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sen-
sor is covered with dirt, etc. ( P.388)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( P.388, 544)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sen-
sor is covered with dirt, etc. ( P.388)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( P.388, 544)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRC system;
 The Trail Mode function; or
 The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.

5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is operating
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully
engaged or released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake
is fully released, the system is operating normally.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Tire pressure warning light
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)*
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt
is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after
the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approxi-
mately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sound):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied cold tire inflation pressure level. ( P.590)
Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.542)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 8.3 L
(2.2 gal., 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the
front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be
fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passen-
ger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the
buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches
a certain speed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be
heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warn-ing light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty,
refuel the vehicle immediately. The mal- function indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tem-
porarily drops, the electric power steer- ing system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
At this time, the functions of the air con- ditioning, etc. may be partially limited in order to reduce the power consumption
of the 12-volt battery.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P.548, 559
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch to OFF then turn it to ON. Check if the tire pressure warn-ing light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(if equipped)Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the infla-tion pressure of each tire and adjust
them to the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check that the inflation
pressure of each tire is at the speci- fied level and perform initialization. ( P.492)
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres- sure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a com-pact spare tire (vehicles with com-
pact spare tire)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been
replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the standard tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire
pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
 P.490
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a
warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on
the multi-information display*
Check and follow the message shown
on the multi-information display.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.*: Warning lights illuminate in red or
yellow and the warning buzzer
beeps once or sounds continu-
ously.
■When the electric power steer- ing system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is restricted. When the light comes on
red, the assist to the power steering is lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely
heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly
and operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre-
cautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation
pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with
the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■If a message about an operation is
shown
●If a message about an operation of
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is shown
WARNING
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deterio-
rate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leak-age should occur
The tire pressure warning system
may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn- ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci- fications or manufacturers, as the tire pressure warning system may not
operate properly.
If a warning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions, incorrectly per-
formed operations, and mes-
sages that indicate a need for
maintenance. When a message
is shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate to
the message.
If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appropri-
ate actions have been performed,
contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When a message about charging
is displayed, refer to P.172.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
• A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be shown while the driving assist systems such as PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if
equipped) or the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped) is operating. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to decel- erate the vehicle or follow the instruc-tion shown on the multi-information
display. • A warning message is shown when Brake Override System operates.
( P.289) • A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control or Parking Support
Brake function (if equipped) operates ( P.289, 403). Follow the instructions on the multi-information display.
●If a message about an operation of the power switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the power
switch is shown when the incorrect pro-
cedure for starting the hybrid system is
performed or the power switch is oper-
ated incorrectly. Follow the instructions
shown on the multi-information display
to operate the power switch again.
●If a message about a shift lever opera- tion is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that
requires shifting the shift lever may be
shown on the multi-information display.
In that case, follow the instruction of the
message and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replen-
ishment of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-
information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method
such as closing the open door or replen-
ishing a consumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Man-ual is displayed
●If the following messages are shown, follow the instructions, accordingly.
• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” ( P.388) • “RCTA Unavailable” ( P.388)
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.578) • “Exhaust Filter Full” ( P.414)
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
• “Plug-in Charging System Malfunc- tion”• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Charging system malfunction” • “Check Engine”• “Traction battery system malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction” • “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-tion”
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-
tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
•“Oil Pressure Low” • “Braking Power Low”
●If any of the following messages are

5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
shown on the multi-information dis-
play, the vehicle may have run out of fuel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel level is low, refuel the
vehicle. • “Hybrid System Stopped”• “Engine Stopped”
●If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown, the filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following correction procedure.• If the air intake vent or filter of the
DC/DC converter are dirty, perform the procedures on P.504 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when the air intake vent and filter of the DC/DC converter are not dirty,
have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●If “12-Volt Battery Charging System
Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s
charging system. Pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
While the message is displayed, the
functions of the air conditioning, etc.
may be partially limited in order to
reduce the power consumption of the
12-volt battery.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Out- put Power Reduced” is shown
The message may be shown when driv- ing under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long
steep hill or driving up a steep hill in reverse.)
Coping method: P.578
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be
Protected Refrain from the Use of N Position” is shown
This message may be displayed when
the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the
vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge has become extremely low because the
shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P
and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehi- cle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without turning the power switch to OFF with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift Out of N Release Accelera- tor Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the acceler-
ator pedal has been depressed and the shift lever is in N. Release the accelera-tor pedal and shift the shift lever to D or
R.
■If “Press Brake when vehicle is stopped Hybrid system may over-heat” is shown
Message is displayed when the acceler- ator pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle position when stopped on a
upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the auto- matic power off function.
Next time when starting the hybrid sys-
tem, operate the hybrid system for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the

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When trouble arises
12-volt battery.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to
a level surface and check if the mes- sage disappears.
■If a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-
played (if equipped)
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.341, 534)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)*
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
■If a message that indicates the mal- function of radar sensor is dis-
played
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P.341, 534)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
■If “Radar Cruise Control Temporar- ily Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system (if equipped) is
suspended temporarily or until the prob- lem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods: P.341)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system (if equipped)
cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
■Warning buzzer
 P.542
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on the multi-information display
 P.543
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Par- tial Limit On AC/Heater Opera-
tion” is frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relat- ing to the charging system or the 12-
volt battery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Maintenance Reqd. For Trac-tion Battery At Your Dealer” is
shown
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is scheduled to be inspected or
replaced. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle with- out having the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) inspected will cause the hybrid system not to start.
●If the hybrid system does not start, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
on a hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Turn off the intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor (if equipped) ( P.80)
 Stop the hybrid system.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.
( P.526)
 For vehicles with power back
door: Turn off the power back
door system. ( P.243)
 Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and prevent emergency repair
with the repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move
the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned
at the top of the tire.
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without spare
tire)
Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or
screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired tempo-
rarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (The kit
contains a bottle of sealant.
The sealant can be used only
once to temporarily repair one
tire without removing the nail
or screw from the tire.)
Depending on the damage con-
dition of the flat tire, it may not
be able to repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair
kit. ( P.549)
After temporarily repairing the
tire with the kit, have the tire
repaired or replaced by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a
flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a cir- cumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
Before repairing the vehicle