TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

2714-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
4
Before driving
This function can be used to
prevent children from acciden-
tally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
Press the switch.
The indicator will come on and
the passenger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the
driver’s switch even if the lock
switch is on.
■The window lock switch can be
operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■When the 12-volt battery is dis-
connected
The window lock switch is disabled.
If necessary, press the window lock
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
WARNING
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the power switch to OFF, carry
the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may
be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally a ctivate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
jammed just before the side
window is fully closed. Be care-
ful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the side win-
dow.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body
or clothing to intentionally acti-
vate the catch p rotection func-
tion.
●The catch protection function
may not work if something gets
caught just before the side win-
dow is fully opened. Be careful
not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the side
window.
Preventing accidental
operation (window lock
switch)
A

2724-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
*: If equipped
■Opening and closing
1 Opens the moon roof
*
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.
2Closes the moon roof*
*: Lightly press either side of the
moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.
■Tilting up and down 1
Tilts the moon roof up
*
2Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press e ither side of the
moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.
■The moon roof can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON.
■Operating the moon roof after
turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for
approximately 45 s econds after the
power switch is turned to ACC or
OFF. It cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is
opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the
moon roof and the frame while the
moon roof is closing or tilting down,
travel is stopped and the moon roof
opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and
closed manually. However, the sun-
shade will open aut omatically when
the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof
operation
●The moon roof can be opened
and closed using the mechanical
key.
* (  P.568)
●The moon roof can be opened
using the wireless remote control.*
(  P.222)
●Vehicles with alarm: The alarm
may be triggered if the alarm is set
and the moon roof is closed using
the door lock linked moon roof
operation function. ( P.71)
*: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
Moon roof*
Use the overhead switches
to open and close the moon
roof and tilt it up and down.
Operating the moon roof

2734-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
4
Before driving
■When the moon roof does not
close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “CLOSE”
switch.
*
The moon roof will close, reopen
and pause for approximately 10
seconds. Then it will close again
and stop at the completely closed
position.
3 Check to make sure that the
moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the
incorrect time, the procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.
If the moon roof do es not fully close
even after performing the above
procedure correctly, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If the moon roof does not move
normally
If the moon roof does not open or
close normally or the automatic
opening function does not operate,
perform the followi ng initialization
procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “DOWN”
switch.
*
The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up
position. After that, it will open,
close, tilt up, tilt down, and stop at
the fully closed position.
3Confirm that the moon roof has
completely stopped and release
the switch.
*: If you release the switch while the
moon roof is moving, perform the
procedure again from the begin-
ning.
If, after performing the above proce-
dures correctly, the moon roof still
does not open or close normally or the automatic opening function does
not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Moon roof open reminder func-
tion
The buzzer sounds and a message
is shown on the mu lti-information
display when the power switch is
turned to OFF and the driver’s door
is opened with t he moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-
ation) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features: P.608)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to
put their hands or head outside
the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon
roof.
■Opening and closing the
moon roof
●The driver is responsible for
moon roof opening and closing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental
operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the
moon roof. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to
have body parts caught in the
moon roof.

2744-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
WARNING
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a position where it
could be caught when the moon
roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote
control or mechanical key and
operating the moon roof, oper-
ate the moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts
caught in the moon roof. Also,
do not let a child operate moon
roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the
moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the power switch to OFF, carry
the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may
be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally a ctivate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
caught just before the moon
roof is fully closed. Also, the jam
protection function is not
designed to operate while the
switch is being pressed. Take
care so that your fingers, etc. do
not get caught.

2754-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
4
Before driving
*: If equipped
■Opening and closing the
electronic sunshade
1 Opens the electronic sun-
shade
*
Slide and hold the switch
backward. The electronic sunshade
will fully open automatically.
2Closes the electronic sun-
shade
*
Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The electr onic sunshade will
fully close automatically.
If the panoramic moon roof is not
fully closed, it will close fully before
the electronic sunshade closes.
*: Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to
stop the electronic sunshade
partway.
■Tilting the panoramic moon
roof up and down
Press the switch to tilt the
panoramic moon roof up.
*
When the panoramic moon roof is
tilted up, the electronic sunshade
will open to the hal f-open position
of the roof.
*: Lightly press the switch
again to stop the panoramic
moon roof partway.
Press and hold the switch
to tilt the panoramic moon roof
down.
The panoramic moo n roof can be
tilted down only wh en it is in the tilt-
up position.
■Opening and closing the
panoramic moon roof
Opens the panoramic moon
roof
*
Slide and hold the switch
Panoramic moon roof*
Use the overhead switches
to operate the panoramic
moon roof and electronic
sunshade.
Operating the electronic
sunshade and panoramic
moon roof

2764-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
backward. The panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade will
open automatically.
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.
*: Quickly slide and release the
switch in either direction to
stop the panoramic moon roof
partway.
Closes the panoramic moon
roof
Slide and hold the switch for-
ward. The panoramic moon roof will
fully close automatically.
■The panoramic moon roof can
be operated when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Operating the panoramic moon
roof after turning the hybrid
system off
The panoramic moon roof and elec- tronic sunshade can be operated for
approximately 45 s
econds after the
power switch is turned to ACC or
OFF. They cannot, however, be
operated once eithe r front door is
opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the
panoramic moon roof and the frame
in the following situations, travel is
stopped and the panoramic moon
roof opens slightly.
●The panoramic moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down.
●The electronic sunshade is clos-
ing.
■Closing both the panoramic
moon roof and electronic sun-
shade
Slide the switch forward.
The electronic sunshade will close
to the half-open position and pause.
The panoramic moo n roof will then
fully close. Then the electronic sun-
shade will fully close.
■Door lock linked panoramic
moon roof operation
●The panoramic moon roof can be
opened and closed using the
mechanical key.
* (  P.568)
●The panoramic moon roof can be
opened using the wireless remote
control.
* ( P.222)
●Vehicles with alarm: The alarm
may be triggered if the alarm is set
and the panoramic moon roof is
closed using the door lock linked
panoramic moon roof operation
function. ( P.71)
*: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
■When the panoramic moon roof
or electronic sunshade does
not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

2774-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
4
Before driving
1Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the power switch to ON.
3 Slide and hold the switch
or switch forward. Continue
sliding and holding the switch for
approximately 10 seconds after
the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic sunshade closes and
reopens. The panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade will
start to close.
*
4Check that the panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade are
fully closed and release the
switch.
*: If the switch is released at the
incorrect time, the procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic sunshade does not fully close
even after performing the above
procedure correctly, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Panoramic moon roof open
reminder function
A buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi -information dis-
play when the power switch is
turned to OFF and the driver’s door
is opened with the panoramic moon
roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-
ation) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features: P.608)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a pos ition where it
could be caught when the elec-
tronic sunshade is being oper-
ated.
●Do not let a child operate the
electronic sunshade. Closing
the electronic sunshade on
someone can cau se death or
serious injury.
■Opening the panoramic moon
roof
●Do not allow any passengers to
put their hands or head outside
the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the pan-
oramic moon roof.
■Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
●The driver is responsible for
panoramic moon roof opening
and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental
operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the
panoramic moon roof. It is pos-
sible for children and other pas-
sengers to have body parts
caught in the panoramic moon
roof.

2784-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
WARNING
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a position where it
could be caught when the pan-
oramic moon roof is being oper-
ated.
●When using the wireless remote
control or mechanical key and
operating the panoramic moon
roof, operate the panoramic
moon roof after checking to
make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having
any of their body parts caught in
the panoramic moon roof. Also,
do not let a child operate pan-
oramic moon roof by the wire-
less remote control or
mechanical key. It is possible
for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the pan-
oramic moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the power switch to OFF, carry
the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may
be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally activate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
caught just before the pan-
oramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade is fully closed. Also,
the jam protection function is
not designed to operate while
the switch is being pressed.
Take care so that your fingers,
etc. do not get caught.
■To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between
the underside of the panoramic
moon roof and the electronic sun-
shade. Your hand may get caught
and you could injure yourself.
Also, if the vehicle is left in direct
sunlight for a long time, the under-
side of the panoramic moon roof
could become very hot and could
cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
panoramic moon roof
●Before opening the panoramic
moon roof, make sure that there
are no foreign objects, such as
stones or ice, around the open-
ing.
●Do not hit the surface or edge of
the panoramic moon roof with
hard objects.
■After the vehicle has been
washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic
moon roof, wipe any water off the
panoramic moon roof. Otherwise,
water may enter the cabin when
the panoramic moon roof is
opened.

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5
5
Driving
Driving
5-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 282
Cargo and luggage ..... 289
Vehicle load limits ....... 292
Trailer towing .............. 293
Dinghy towing ............. 303
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 304
Hybrid transmission .... 309
Turn signal lever ......... 313
Parking brake .............. 314
Brake Hold .................. 318
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 321
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 324
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 327
Rear window wiper and washer....................... 330
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 332
5-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + .................................. 335
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 340LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
.................................. 351
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 363
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 366
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 378
Intuitive parking assist . 387
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 395
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects).................................. 400
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing
vehicles) .................... 402
Driving mode select switch .................................. 404
Trail Mode ................... 405
Driving assist systems. 407
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips........ 413
Utility vehicle precautions .................................. 416

2825-1. Before driving
5-1.Before driving
■Before starting the hybrid
system
Check that the AC charging
cable is disconnected. ( P.121)
■Starting the hybrid system
 P.304
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.309)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.314)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parkin g brake will be
released automatically. ( P.316)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake. ( P.314)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P. ( P.309)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake.
( P.314)
Make sure the park ing brake indi-
cator light is on.
3 Shift the shift lever to P
( P.309).
Do not press the shift release but-
ton after shifting the shift position to
P.
4Turn the power switch to
OFF to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.
5 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.309)
2 Pull the parking brake switch
and parking brake is set
manually. ( P.314)
3 Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
Parking brake automatic release
function ( P.316)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate. ( P.407)
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure