TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Manual PDF

711-3. Emergency assistance
1
For safety and security
Important! Read this informa-
tion before using Safety Con-
nect.
■Exposure to radio fre-
quency signals
The Safety Connect system
installed in your vehicle is a low-
power radio transmitter and
receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for
mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously
set by the following U.S. and
international standards bodies.
 ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) C95.1
[1992]
 NCRP (National Council on
Radiation Protection and
Measurement) Report 86
[1986]
 ICNIRP (International Com-
mission on Non-Ionizing Radi-
ation Protection) [1996]
Those standards were based on
comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant sci-
entific literature. Over 120 scien-
tists, engineers, and physicians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and
industries reviewed the avail-
able body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect
complies with the FCC guide-
lines in addition to those stan-
dards.
Safety information for
Safety Connect

721-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned to OFF to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after
the power switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in
contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
■Certification for the immobi-
lizer system
 P.221
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft but
does not guarantee absolute
security against all vehicle
thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

731-4. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The side windows and moon
roof (if equipped) or pan-
oramic moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before
the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors and hood, and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The security indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
If all doors are closed with hood
open, alarm system can be set.
(
 P.73)
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deacti-
vated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the
following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the
alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other
than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

741-4. Theft deterrent system
If a door is unlocked using the
mechanical key while the alarm is
set, a warning will sound intermit-
tently for approximately 10 seconds.
If the alarm is not canceled or
stopped during this time, the warn-
ing pattern change s and the warn-
ing sounds for a certain period of
time.
●A person inside the vehicle opens
a door or hood, or unlocks the
vehicle using an inside lock but-
ton.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is
locked. ( P.539)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending
on the situation, th e door may auto-
matically lock to p revent improper
entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the
alarm is activated.
●While the alarm i
s activated, a
person remaining in the vehicle
unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the
12-volt battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

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2
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
2-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system fea-tures ............................. 76
Plug-in hybrid system pre- cautions ........................ 87
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driv- ing tips .......................... 92
EV driving range ............ 95
2-2. Charging Charging equipment....... 99
AC charging cable....... 102
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid and
charging connector.... 107
Power sources that can be used .......................... 111
Charging methods....... 114
Charging tips ............... 118
Things to know before charging .................... 120
How to charge ............. 123
Using the charging schedule function...................... 130
Using the “My Room Mode” .................................. 144
When charging cannot be carried out ................. 147

762-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2-1.Plug-in hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Plug-in hybrid system features
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both eco-
nomical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of
hybrid vehicles.
 EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an
external power source.
*
If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (t rac-
tion battery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled
in such a way that it can be dr iven as a hybrid vehicle through
the joint use of the gasoline engine.
*: The EV driving range will vary in accor dance with conditions such as
vehicle speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid bat tery
(traction battery) and the usage of the air conditioning system . The gas-
oline engine may also be used si multaneously in accordance with driv-
ing conditions.
System components
A
B
C

772-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2
Plug-in hybrid system
The plug-in hybrid system oper-
ates in the following modes.
The multi-information display can
be used to check which mode the
plug-in hybrid system is currently
being driven in. (P.160)
■EV mode
When a sufficient amount of
electricity is remaining after
charging
*1, EV driving is per-
formed using electricity stored in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*2
When in EV mode, the EV drive
mode indicator illuminates.
*1: The amount of remaining charge can be checked on the SOC
(State of Charge) gauge.
( P.165)
*2: Depending on the situation, EV
driving may be canceled and
both gasoline engine and electric
motor are used. ( P.82)
■AUTO EV/HV mode
Normally, the electricity stored
in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is used for EV driving.
However, when more power is
required, such as for driving
uphill or accelerating suddenly,
the gasoline engine starts and
provides powerful acceleration
by strongly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is in a condi-
tion where EV driving is possi-
ble, EV mode and AUTO EV/HV
mode can be switched by oper-
ating the switch. ( P.78)
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
■HV mode
When in HV mode, the vehicle is
driven using both the gasoline
Plug-in hybrid system
operation mode

782-1. Plug-in hybrid system
engine and electric motor.
(P.81)
• If electricity needed for EV driving in EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode is not remaining,
the operation mode will be
automatically switched to HV
mode.
• The operation mode can be switched to HV mode at any
timing by operating the switch
to keep electricity for EV driv-
ing etc.
* ( P.78). Switching
to HV mode when driving on a
highway or when driving uphill
is recommended in order to
conserve battery power.
When in HV mode, the HV drive
mode indicator illuminates.
*: The EV driving range may reduce even after switching to HV mode.
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode ( P.79)
Electricity generated in the gas-
oline engine can be charged in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) by switching to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode when electricity needed
for EV driving is not remaining.
*
• The system may not be able to switch to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode due to the state of the
plug-in hybrid system.
( P.80)
• Charging time differs depend- ing on the driving state of the
vehicle when driving in hybrid
battery (traction battery)
charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery charge mod e indicator illu-
minates.
*: When in the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) charge mode, the
hybrid battery can be charged
while driving. Ho wever, the gaso-
line engine runs to charge the
battery and fuel consumption
becomes higher compared with
driving in HV mode.
The plug-in hybrid system oper-
ation modes can be switched
using the switches.
■Switching the plug-in
hybrid system operation
modes
Press the AUTO EV/HV mode
switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch to change modes as the
following table shows.
When in EV mode, the EV drive
mode indicator illuminates.
Plug-in hybrid system
operation mode selection
switches

792-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2
Plug-in hybrid system
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
When in HV mode, the HV drive
mode indicator illuminates.
AUTO EV/HV mode switch
*: If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, AUTO EV/HV mode will not
be selectable.
EV/HV mode selection switch
*: If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, EV mode will not be select-
able.
■Switching to the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery)
charge mode
Press and hold the EV/HV mode
selection switch.
Take your hand off the switch once
the hybrid battery charge mode
indicator starts to blink.
The hybrid battery charge mode
indicator illuminates when the
switch to hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode is complete.
When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged
*, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode is automatically canceled and
the operation mode will be switched
to HV mode.
The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mo de will be canceled
by pressing AUTO EV/HV mode
switch or EV/HV m ode selection
switch.
*: The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode is approxi-
mately 80% of the fully charged
capacity for the charging from an
Current modeMode after switching
EV modeAUTO EV/HV mode
AUTO EV/HV modeEV mode
HV modeAUTO EV/HV
mode
*
Current modeMode after switching
EV modeHV mode
AUTO EV/HV modeHV mode
HV modeEV mode*

802-1. Plug-in hybrid system
external power source.
■If the plug-in hybrid system
operation mode cannot be
changed
In the following si tuations, the plug-
in hybrid system operation mode
cannot be changed even if the
AUTO EV/HV mode switch or
EV/HV mode selection switch is
pressed. (In this case, the warning
message is displaye d on the multi-
information displa y when the switch
is pressed.)
●When electricity needed for EV
driving is not remaining (when in
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode)
●When the traction battery is
almost completely charged (hybrid
battery [traction battery] charge
mode)
■When switching from EV mode
to another mode using the
switch
When the power switch is turned off,
operation mode switching is can-
celed and the syst em returns to EV
mode the next time the vehicle is
started.
*
*
: If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, the system s witches to HV
mode.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode or
cannot cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or stops even after switching to
hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode
●If a load to the system is large,
such as when the power con-
sumption of the air conditioning
system is large or when the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is
high, it may take longer time than
usual to charge using the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode, or charging to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may not
be performed.
■When in EV mode
In EV mode, EV driving (driving
WARNING
■When using the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge
mode
Observe the following precautions
when using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
while parking.
Failure to do so may lead to death
or serious health hazard, as the
gasoline engine operates when in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode.
●Do not stop the vehicle near
flammable materials.
●Do not use the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
in a closed area where ventila-
tion is insufficien t, such as in a
garage or area with snow
buildup.
Control when driving in
each mode