TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 (in English) Owner's Guide

31
RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
2. Charging operation
2
Charging operation
Using the “My Room Mode”
Connect the AC charging cable to the vehicle and start charging
Turn the power switch on during charging
The setting screen of My Room Mode is displayed automatically o n the
multi-information display.
Press or of the meter
control switches, select “Yes”,
and then press .
My Room Mode starts and systems
such as the air conditioning system
and audio system can be used
inside the vehicle.
When not using My Room Mode,
select “No”, and then press .
To stop My Room Mode, turn the power switch off.
■ While using My Room Mode
Any of the following may occur.
●When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction batte ry) reaches
the lower limit, the air conditioning system automatically turns off. In this sit-
uation, the air conditioning system cannot be used until the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) increases. Turn the power
switch off and use “My Room Mode” after the remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is restored.
● When the outside temperature is low, the heater output may be limited due
to the air conditioning system operation being restricted.
● Warning lights and indicators such as electric power steering s ystem warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indicator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the surrounding
area is dark, the headlights are turned on.
When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electri -
cal components such as the air conditioning system or audio
system can be used using the external power source.
Starting My Room Mode
1
2
3

32
RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
3. Things you must know
Things you must know
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the rech arging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
■ Gasoline engine operation in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and EV driving range is being displayed on the multi-
information display, EV driving (driving using only the electri c motor) may be
canceled and both gasoline engine and electric motor are used depending on
the situation (EV driving will be returned to automatically aft er EV driving
becomes possible again).
EV driving may be canceled automatically in the following circu mstances
*1:
● When vehicle speed is more than approximately 84 mph (135 km/h) .
● When power is needed temporarily, for example when the accelera tor pedal
is depressed firmly or when accelerating suddenly.
*2
● When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
● When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
● When the heater is switched on when the outside temperature is below
about 14°F (-10°C).
● When the windshield defogger switch is pressed.
● When the system determines that the gasoline engine needs to be started.
*1: The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.
*2: When driving in AUTO EV/HV mode. Even in EV mode, the gasolineengine may start, depending on the condition of the hybrid battery (traction
battery).

RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
333. Things you must know
3
Things you must know
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions
*:
● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the windshield defogger switch is pressed.
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
WARNING
■ While driving
The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the v ehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even though
the vehicle is equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Syst em, drive with
care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the ve hicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
NOTICE
■ DC/DC converter air intake vent
● Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. Blocking the air intake vent may prevent
the plug-in hybrid system from operating properly.
● When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the DC/DC converter.
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottle s in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the DC/DC converter, the converte r may be
damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● A filter is installed to the air intake vent. When the filter r emains noticeably
dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or replacement
is recommended. When cleaning the filter, refer to “OWNER’S MAN UAL”.
● If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the multi-information display, the air intake vent and
filter may be clogged. Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL” for information on
how to clean the air intake vent.

34
RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
3. Things you must know
NOTICE
■Notice about fuel
● For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal.(20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 12 m onths (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 12-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine .
● If the vehicle has not been refueled for a certain amount of ti me and it is
possible that the quality of the fuel remaining in the tank has changed, “No
New Fuel has been Added Recently Please refuel” is displayed on the
multi-information display when the power switch is turned to ON. If the
message is displayed, refuel the vehicle immediately.

RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
353. Things you must know
3
Things you must know

36
RAV4 PRIME_QG_OM42B93U_(U)
3. Things you must know