traction control TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2022 Owner's Manual

3765-5. Using the driving support systems
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)
Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced
Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintai n directional
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.
■Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer
sway by selectively applying
brake pressure for individual
wheels and reducing driving
torque when trailer sway is
detected.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power
and prevent the drive wheels
from spinning when starting the
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads
■Active Cornering Assist
(ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle
from drifting to the outer side by
performing inner wheel brake
control when attempting to
accelerate while turning
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort
needed to turn the steering
wheel.
■E-Four (Electronic On-
Demand AWD system)
Automatically controls the drive
system such as to front-wheel
drive or AWD (all wheel drive)
according to various running
conditions including normal driv-
ing, during cornering, on a
uphill, when starting off, during
acceleration, on a slippery roads
due to snow or rain, thus con-
tributing to stable operability and
driving stability.
■The Secondary Collision
Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.
■When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trail
Mode/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trail
Mode/Trailer Sway Control systems
are operating.

3775-5. Using the driving support systems
5
Driving
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt
or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid sys-
tem to the wheels.
Pressing to turn the system off
may make it easier for you to rock
the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
The “Traction Control Turned OFF”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press again to tu rn the system
back on.
■Turning off the
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems
To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold
for more than 3 seconds while
the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
*
Press again to tu rn the systems
back on.
*: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will
also be disabled (only pre-collision
warning is available). The PCS
warning light will come on and a
message will be disp layed on the
multi-information display.
(  P.320)
■When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information
display showing that TRAC has
been disabled even if has
not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If
the information continues to show,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Operating conditions of hill-
start assist control
When all of the fo llowing conditions
are met, the hill-star t assist control
will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position
other than P or N (when starting
off forward/backward on an
upward incline)
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not
depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
●The power switch is in ON
■Automatic system cancelation
of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn
off in any of the fo llowing situations:
●The shift lever is shifted to P or N
●The accelerator pedal is
depressed
●The brake pedal is depressed and
the parking brake is engaged
●A maximum of 2 seconds have
elapsed after the brake pedal is
released
●The power switch is turned to OFF

3875-6. Driving tips
5
Driving
• State and Local Parks and Recre-ation Departments
• State Motor Vehicle Bureau
• Recreational Vehicle Clubs
• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following pre-
cautions to minimize the risk of
death, serious injury or damage to
your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the
road. Do not take unnecessary
risks by driving in dangerous
places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving off-road. A
bad bump could jerk the wheel
and injure your hands. Keep
both hands and especially your
thumbs on the outside of the
rim.
●Always check your brakes for
effectiveness immediately after
driving in sand, mud, water or
snow.
●After driving through tall grass,
mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc.,
check that there is no grass,
bush, paper, rags, stone, sand,
etc. adhering or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such
matter from the u nderbody. If
the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to
the underbody, a breakdown or
fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rug-
ged terrain, do not drive at
excessive speeds, jump, make
sharp turns, strike objects, etc.
This may cause loss of control
or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are
also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension
and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the hybrid b attery (traction
battery), hybrid system or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering th e engine com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the hybrid system.
●Water entering the hybrid trans-
mission will cause deterioration
in transmission quality. The
malfunction indicator may come
on, and the vehicle may not be
drivable.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the hybrid
transaxle case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of t he riverbed for
firmness. Drive s lowly and avoid
deep water.

3996-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
6
Interior features
If the Remote Air Conditioning
System is used while the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, electricity from an
external power source can be
used minimizing the drop in
charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Charging will be conducted auto-
matically after the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System is stopped.
Check the temperature setting
of the air conditioning system.
( P.390)
The Remote Air C onditioning Sys-
tem will operate in accordance with
the temperature settings of the air
conditioning system.
Press and hold “A/C” on the
wireless remote control to oper-
ate the Remote Air Conditioning
System.
The system can be stopped by
pressing “A/C” twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only o perate if all of
the following conditions are met:
●The shift lever is in P.
●The power switch is off.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
■Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut
off under the follo wing conditions:
●About 20 minutes have passed
since operation began
●Any one of the operating condi-
tions is not met
The system may also shut off if the
charge level of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) drops to low.
■Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the fol-
lowing situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is low
●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 insuffi-
Remote Air Condition-
ing System
The Remote Air Condition-
ing System uses electrical
energy stored in the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
and allows the air condition-
ing to be operated by
remote control.
Before leaving the vehicle
Activating the Remote Air
Conditioning System

4006-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
cient 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 tem-
perature.
■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 conditioning.
●When the outside heat exchanger
becomes frosted over, heating
performance may decline due to
automatically switching to the frost
removal operation. ( P.390)
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automat-
ically locked when the system is
operating. The buzzer sounds and
the emergency flashers flash to indi-
cate that the doors have been
locked or the system has been
turned off.
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.218
■While the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating con-
dition of the Remote Air Condition-
ing System, the air conditioning
compressor or cooling fan may
spin and an operating noise may
be heard. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
●The air conditioning operation
switches, etc. will not operate
while the Remote Air Condition-
ing System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.194
■When the electronic key bat-
tery is fully depleted
 P.487
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C”
on the wireless remote control) can
be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures: P.565)
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 dehydration or
hypothermia or could result in
death or serious injury.
●Depending on the surrounding
environment, signals from the
wireless switch may transmit
further than e xpected. Pay
appropriate attention to the
vehicle’s surroundings and use
the switch only when neces-
sary.
●Do not operate “A/C” on the
wireless remote control if the
hood is open. The Remote Air
Conditioning System may oper-
ate unintentionally and objects
may be drawn into the electrical
cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the hybrid battery
(traction battery) from being
discharged
Use “A/C” on the wireless remote
control only when necessary.

5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
pedal is shown
• A warning message about an operation of the brake pedal may
be shown while the driving sup-
port systems such as PCS (Pre-
Collision system) or the dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed
range is operati ng. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to
decelerate the vehicle or follow an
instruction show n on the multi-
information display.
• A warning message is shown when Brake Override System
operates. ( P.257)
• A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control or Park-
ing Support Brake function (if
equipped) operates ( P.257,
363). Follow the instructions on
the multi-inform ation 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 procedure for starting the
hybrid system is performed or the
power switch is operated incorrectly.
Follow the instructions shown on the
multi-information display to operate
the power switch again.
●If a message abou t a shift lever
operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift
lever may be sho wn on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message
and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an
open/close state of a part or
replenishment of a consumable is
shown
Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop- ing method such as closing the
open door or replenishing a con-
sumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If the following messages are
shown, follow the instructions,
accordingly.
• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” ( P.347)
• “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavail- able”( P.347)
• “Engine Coolant Temp High”
( P.539)
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunc- tion”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Traction battery system malfunc-
tion”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Braking Power Low”
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, the vehicle may have

5589-1. Specifications
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regu-
lations issued by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers
of Toyota vehicles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grad-
ing.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer
any questions you may have as you
read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to
these grades. Quality grades
can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Trac-
tion AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the ac tual conditions
of their use. Performance may dif-
fer significantly from the norm due
to variations in dri ving habits, ser-
vice practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

598Alphabetical Index
AUTO EV/HV mode ................... 77
AUTO EV/HV mode switch....... 78
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ......................................... 390“My Room Mode” ................. 144
Air conditioning filter ............. 477
Eco air conditioning mode .... 391
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 396
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................................... 399
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ............... 202
Automatic High Beam (AHB) . 296
Automatic light control system ............................................... 294
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 409
Average fuel consumption .... 189
Average fuel economy ........... 172
Average vehicle speed .. 176, 189
B
Back door ................................ 203 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 208
Power back door .................. 206
Wireless remote control ....... 206
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 492
Wattage ................................ 552
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 462 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 534
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 382
Replacing ............................. 537
Warning light ........................ 506
Battery (traction battery) ......... 87 Charging............................... 123
Location.................................. 87
Specification ......................... 548
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 345 Blind Spot Monitor function ..349
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
...........................................351
Bottle holders .........................409
Brake Brake Hold ............................291
Fluid......................................460
Parking brake .......................287
Regenerative braking .............82
Warning light ........................506
Brake assist ............................375
Brake Hold...............................291
Brake Override System ..........257
Break-in tips ............................257
Brightness control Instrument panel light control169
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......345 Blind Spot Monitor function ..349
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function...........................................351
C
Care Aluminum wheels .................440
Exterior .................................440
Front camera ........................308
Interior ..................................443
Radar sensor ........................308
Seat belts .............................443
Water-repellent coating ........441
Cargo capacity ................263, 266
Cargo hooks............................411
Chains......................................384
Charging “My Room Mode” ..................144
AC charging cable ................102
Charging equipment ...............99
Charging indicator ................100
Charging messages .............153
Charging precautions ...........126
Charging procedure..............123
Charging schedule function ..130

Alphabetical Index603
Replacing light bulbs ............ 492
High voltage components ....... 87
Hill-start assist control .......... 376
Hood ........................................ 453 Warning message ................ 518
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 411
Coat hooks ........................... 423
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 230
HV mode .................................... 77
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Charging............................... 123
Location.................................. 87
Specification ......................... 548
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode ........................... 79
Hybrid system ACC...................................... 280
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System............................................. 85
Brake Override System ........ 257
Emergency shut off system .... 91
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 187
High voltage components....... 87
How to start the hybrid system ........................................... 277
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 165
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 529
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 499
Ignition switch (power switch) ........................................... 277
Overheating.......................... 539
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ............................ 92
Plug-in hybrid system precau- tions...................................... 87
Power (ignition) switch ......... 277
Regenerative braking ............. 82 Starting the hybrid system ....277
Hybrid System Indicator ........165
Hybrid transmissio n ...............282
S mode .................................285
I
I/M test .....................................450
Identification Engine ..................................547
Vehicle..................................546
Ignition switch (power switch) ...............................................277Auto power off fun ction.........281
Changing the power switch modes.................................280
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................499
Starting the hybrid system ....277
Immobilizer system ..................71
Indicators ................................160
Initialization Items to initialize ...................578
Maintenance .........................447
Moon roof .............................248
Panoramic moon r oof ...........251
Power back door ..................211
Power windows ....................244
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................469
Inside rear view m irror ...231, 232
Instrument panel light control ...............................................169
Interior lights...........................404 Switch ...................................404
Intuitive parking assist Function................................355
Warning message . ...............358
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .........454

610Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning systemFunction ............................... 467
Initializing ............................. 469
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 469
Registering ID codes ............ 471
Warning light ........................ 513
Tires ......................................... 464 Chains .................................. 384
Checking .............................. 464
Glossary ............................... 559
If you have a flat tire ............. 522
Inflation pressure.................. 474
Information ........................... 555
Replacing ............................. 522
Rotating tires ........................ 466
Size ...................................... 551
Snow tires ............................ 382
Spare tire.............................. 522
Tire identification number ..... 556
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 467
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 467
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 558
Warning light ........................ 513
Tools .............. .......................... 523
Top tether strap ... ..................... 62
Total load capacity ......... 263, 266
Towing Dinghy towing....................... 276
Towing eyelet ....................... 523
Trailer sway control .............. 376
Trailer towing........................ 267
Toyota Safety Sen se 2.0 ........ 307
Automatic High Beam (AHB) 296
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 334
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 321
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 313
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 331
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 376 Traction battery (Hybrid battery)
Charging .................................99
Location ..................................87
Specification .........................548
Traction Control (TRAC) ........376
Traction motor (electric motor)76
Trailer sway contro l................376
Trailer towing ..........................267
Trail Mode................................374
Transmission Driving mode select switch ...372
Hybrid transmission ..............282
Trip meters ..............................165
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............492
Turn signal lever . ..................286
Wattage ................................552
U
USB charging ports ................415
Utility vehicle pre cautions .....385
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................414
Vanity mirrors .........................414
Vehicle data recordings .............7
Vehicle identification number546
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...............................................376
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .401
VSC (Vehicle Stab ility Control)
...............................................376
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................341
Brake hold ............................512
Brake Override System ........512
Brake system ........................506