Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 578

576 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
operate properly (P.572). This is not
a malfunction, as the hybrid system
will start normally on the second
attempt.
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The power switch mode is memorized
by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will
return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt bat-
tery, turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the
power switch was in before the 12-volt
battery discharged, be especially
careful when reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
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When replacing the 12-volt battery
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Use a 12-volt battery that conforms to
European regulations.
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Use a 12-volt battery that the case
size is same as the previous one
(LN2), 20 hours rate capacity (20HR)
is equivalent (55Ah) or greater, and
performance rating (CCA) is equiva-
lent (345A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery
cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,
even if the time period where the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the 12-
volt battery may discharge and hybrid
system may not be able to start.
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Use a ventilation type calcium battery
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Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If
a 12-volt battery without a handle is
used, removal is more difficult.
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When removing the 12-volt battery:
P.486
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After replacing, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the
12-volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was
attached to the 12-volt battery before
replacing and confirm that it is firmly
connected to the hole section of the
vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included
with the new 12-volt battery or the one
installed on the battery prior to the
replacement. (Depending on the new
12-volt battery installed, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.)
For details, consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
A
Exhaust hole
B
Exhaust hose
C
Hole section of the vehicle
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The terminals can be connected to the
body side when the negative terminal
of the 12-volt battery is disconnected,
as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
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When removing the battery ter-
minals
Always remove the negative (-) termi-
nal first. If the positive (+) terminal
contacts any metal in the surrounding
area when the positive (+) terminal is
removed, a spark may occur, leading
to a fire in addition to electrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
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