If The 12-Volt Battery Is Discharged - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

4 Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system
still cannot be started, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking
brake and press the power switch as
you normally do when stopping the
hybrid system.
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Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced
immediately when the battery is
depleted. (P.511)
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Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the
doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechani-
cal key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (P.79)
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Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
power switch in step 3 above.
The hybrid system does not start and
modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P.313)
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The following procedures may
be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle's 12-volt bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid sys-
tem
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can
jump start your vehicle by following
the steps below.
1 Vehicles with alarm system:
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situ-
ation, the alarm may activate and the
doors locked. (P.80)
2 Open the hood (P.476) and
fuse box cover.
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