Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual page 16

Odometer and trip meter
This meter displays the odometer and
trip meter.
1. Odometer Shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
2. Trip meter Shows the distance driven
since the last time it was set to zero.
The black digits on white
tenths of miles.
3. Trip meter reset knob Resets the trip
meter to zero.
To reset the trip meter, push the knob.
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SOC (State of Charge) meter
and traction battery voltmeter
Battery check
Check the battery condition using the SOC
meter and traction battery voltmeter.
A: SOC (State of Charge) meter
The SOC meter indicates
charging capacity with the motor switch on
indicate
or during charging.
1. Yellow zone − The area where applica-
tion of charge is recommended.
2. Red zone − The area where immediate
application of charge is recommended.
With the decreased electric capacity, you
may not be able to continue driving and
the traction battery life will also be short-
ened.
B: Traction battery voltmeter
The traction battery voltmeter indicates the
voltage level of the traction batteries. In-
creasing energy consumption is indicated
by a decreasing voltage level. (For exam-
ple, acceleration, accessory use, etc.) For
best performance, recharge the batteries
when the voltmeter enters the yellow zone
(3). For further information, see
drive" in Section 1−2 and Brake system"
in Section 3.
Tips for Driving Distance:
The output control warning light (4)
comes on when the voltmeter enters
the yellow zone because of rapid accel-
eration, increasing energy consumption,
etc. When the voltage drops, the warn-
ing light comes on. The buzzer sounds
at further drop of voltage. As the ambi-
the battery
ent temperature becomes colder, the
voltmeter tends to enter
zone. To have a longer driving range,
continue your driving while keeping the
voltmeter from
zone.
How to
the yellow
entering the yellow