When Starting The Hybrid System; Stopping The Hybrid System In An Emergency; To Prevent 12-Volt Battery Discharge; Symptoms Indicating A Malfunction With The Power Switch - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

WARNING
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When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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Caution while driving
If a hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or
open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activa-
tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
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Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency

If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (→P. 543)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

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Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-
ods of time without the hybrid system on.
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If "POWER ON" is displayed on the multi-information display, the power
switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.
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Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the
power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery dis-
charge may occur.
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When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch

If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.
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