Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 313

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When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving
conditions
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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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When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the
hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tempera-
ture increase etc.
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
P.91
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If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart entry & start system.
Refer to P.573 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
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Electronic key battery depletion
P.232
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Conditions affecting operation
P.254
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Note for the entry function
P.255
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Steering lock function (if equipped)
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After turning the power switch to OFF
and opening and closing the doors,
the steering wheel will be locked due
to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the power switch again automati-
cally cancels the steering lock.
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When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push POWER Switch while
Turning The Steering Wheel in Either
Direction" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power switch shortly and
5-2. Driving procedures
firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may be
suspended if the hybrid system is
turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain
from operating the power switch. After
about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
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If there is a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
If "Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion" or "Smart Key System Malfunction"
is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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If the "READY" indicator does not
come on
In the event that the "READY" indicator
does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the
vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
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If the hybrid system is malfunction-
ing
P.100
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Electronic key battery
P.511
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Operation of the power switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the hybrid system may not
start.
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If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-
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