TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2023 Manual PDF

711-4. 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.71)
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
 Unlock the doors using the
entry function or wireless
remote control.
 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 or wireless remote con-
trol. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

721-4. 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.569)
■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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Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
2-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system fea-tures ............................. 74
Plug-in hybrid system pre- cautions ........................ 85
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi- cle driving tips .............. 90
EV driving range ............ 93
2-2. Charging Charging equipment....... 97
AC charging cable....... 100
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid and
charging connector.... 105
Power sources that can be used .......................... 110
Charging methods....... 113
Charging tips ............... 115
Things to know before charging .................... 117
How to charge ............. 121
Using the charging sched- ule function ................ 128
Using the “My Room Mode” .................................. 148
When charging cannot be carried out ................. 152

742-1. 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 Plug-
in Hybrid Electric 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 driven as a Plug-in Hybrid Electri c
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

752-1. 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.185, 196)
■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.173)
*2: Depending on the situation, EV
driving may be canceled and
both gasoline engine and electric
motor are used. ( P.80)
■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.76)
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

762-1. Plug-in hybrid system
engine and electric motor.
(P.79)
• 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.76).
* 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.77)
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.78)
• 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

772-1. 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 sufficient charged
*, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is automatically can-
celed 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 sufficient
charged capacity for the charging
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*

782-1. Plug-in hybrid system
from an 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 system 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

792-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2
Plug-in hybrid system
using only the electric motor)* is
possible. However, depending
on the situation, EV driving may
be canceled and both gasoline
engine and electric motor are
used ( P.80). Also, if a little
electricity is remaining in the
hybrid battery (traction battery),
HV mode is automatically
selected. To drive in EV mode
long, observe the followings.
 Avoid sudden acceleration
and sudden deceleration, and
be sure to drive smoothly. If
you repeatedly accelerate,
the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge will deplete
quickly. Also, EV driving may
be canceled by rapid acceler-
ation or vehicle speed.
 Restrain your speed as much
as possible. The distance that
can be driven in EV mode will
reduce considerably at high
speeds.
*: The EV driving range can be
checked using the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.173, 178)
■When in AUTO EV/HV mode
Only the electric motor is used
for EV driving
* during normal
driving, but when the accelera-
tor pedal is strongly depressed,
the gasoline engine starts.
( P.80)
Also, when the hybrid battery
(traction battery) level is low, the
mode switches to HV mode automatically the same as in EV
mode.
AUTO EV/HV mode is suitable
for driving conditions when more
power is required, such as for
driving uphill or accelerating
suddenly. However, because
the gasoline engine will start
more easily, it is recommended
to drive in EV mode usually.
*: The EV driving range can be
checked using th e multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.173, 178)
■When in HV mode
The vehicle can be used in the
same way as a standard Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
In HV mode, controls are pri-
marily carried out as follows in
accordance with the driving con-
ditions.
 The gasoline engine stops
*
when the vehicle is stopped.
 During start off, the electric
motor (traction motor) drives
the vehicle.
 During normal driving, the
gasoline engine and electric
motor (traction motor) are
controlled effectively, and the
vehicle is driven with optimum
fuel efficiency. Also, when
necessary, the electric motor
(traction motor) operates as
an electrical generator to
charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

802-1. Plug-in hybrid system
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, drive force
from both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) is used to acceler-
ate.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P.81)
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
The EV driving range can be
extended by actively using this
regenerative braking to store
electricity in the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Moreover, as fuel consumption
is also reduced when in HV
mode, the regenerative braking
system can be used effectively.
■Regenerative braking
In the following si tuations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric
energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with the
recharging 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.
■EV driving range
●The EV driving range is displayed on the multi-information display.
(
 P.173, 178)
●The EV driving range changes in
accordance with the charge status
of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), the speed of the vehicle, etc.
●Even if there is enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), EV driving may
be canceled and both gasoline
engine and electric motor are
used depending on the situation.
( P.80)
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
The on/off operation of the EV indi-
cator can be changed. ( P.191,
203)
■After EV mode has switched to
HV mode due to low hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge
I f t h e h y b r i d b a t t e r y (traction battery)
is regenerated by driving continu-
ously down a long slope, the EV
driving range etc. will be displayed
on the multi-information display and
EV mode will be a utomatically
switched to.
If EV mode is not switched to even
though EV driving range is being
displayed, EV mode can be
switched to by pressing the EV/HV
mode selection switch.
■Gasoline engine operation in
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount
of electricity remaining in the hybrid