When Stopping The Hybrid System With The Shift Lever In A Position Other Than P; Auto Power Off Function; When The Ambient Temperature Is Low, Such As During Winter Driving Conditions; If The Hybrid System Does Not Start - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P
If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other
than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Shift the shift lever to P.
3
Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the power switch once.
4
Check that "Turn Off Vehicle" on the multi-information display is off.
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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON
mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift
lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this function
cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time
when the hybrid system is not operating.
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
→P. 78
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Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 141
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When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-
ditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the "READY" indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the "READY" indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
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Conditions affecting operation
→P. 138
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Notes for the entry function
→P. 139
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If the hybrid system does not start

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The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 84)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not
start if the shift lever is displaced out of P. A message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
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