Gpf (Gasoline Particulate Fil- Ter) System - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

414 5-5. Using the driving support systems
and the system will operate properly.
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When Trail Mode is canceled
In the following situations, Trail Mode is
automatically canceled even if it is
selected:
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When the driving mode is changed.
(P.411)
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When the hybrid system is restarted.
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Sounds and vibrations when driv-
ing in Trail Mode
Any of the following conditions may
occur when Trail Mode is operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunc-
tion has occurred:
●
Vibrations may be felt throughout the
vehicle or steering wheel
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Sounds may be heard from the engine
compartment
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When the Trail Mode indicator does
not illuminate
When the Trail Mode indicator does not
illuminate even though the Trail Mode
switch is pressed, the system may be
malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
NOTICE
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In order to ensure that Trail Mode
operates properly
Do not continuously use the Trail
Mode for a long period of time.
Depending on the driving conditions,
the load on related parts increases
and the system may not operate prop-
erly.
GPF (Gasoline Particu-
late Filter) system
The GPF system collects par-
ticulate matter in the exhaust
gas by using an exhaust gas
filter. The system will operate
to regenerate the filter auto-
matically, depending on the
vehicle conditions.
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If "Exhaust Filter Full See Owner's
Manual" is shown on the multi-
information display
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The message may be displayed while
high load driving with particulate mat-
ter accumulating.
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Hybrid system output (engine speed)
is restricted when a certain amount of
particulate matter accumulates, how-
ever, it is possible to drive the vehicle
unless the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on.
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Particulate matter can accumulate
more quickly if the vehicle is fre-
quently driven short trips or at low
speeds, or if the hybrid system is reg-
ularly started in an extremely cold
environment. Excessive accumula-
tion of particulate matter can be pre-
vented by periodically driving long
distances continuously with intermit-
tent releasing of the accelerator pedal,
such as when driving on highways
and freeways.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on or "Hybrid System Mal-
function Output Power Reduced
Visit Your Dealer" is shown on the
multi-information display
The amount of accumulated particulate
matter has exceeded a certain level.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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