Content .. 21 22 23 24 ..

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 23

369

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

:Charging power will not be out-

put during standby. A metallic
object will not be heated, if it is
placed on the charging tray in
this state.

:Depending on the portable

device, there are cases where
the operation indicator light will
continue being lit up orange even
after the charging is complete.

■

When the operation indica-
tor light flashes

When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the
following tables.



Flashing repeatedly once
every second (Orange)

Orange
(comes
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

Flashing
between
green and
orange

When any of the follow-
ing portable devices is
using rapid charging
• Portable devices

compliant with WPC
Ver1.2.4 and compat-
ible with rapid
charging

• iPhone’s with an iOS

version that supports
7.5 W charging
(iPhone 8 and later
models)

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

If the hybrid sys-
tem is running,
stop and then
restart the hybrid
system. If the
power switch is
in ACC, start the
hybrid system.
(



P.219)

370

5-4. Using the other interior features



Repeatedly flashes 3 times
continuously (Orange)



Repeatedly flashes 4 times
continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be

operated when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible

devices. However, not all Qi stan-

dard devices and compatibility are

guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and

smartphones, it is aimed for low

power electrically supplied porta-

ble devices of no more than 5W.

●

However, charging exceeding 5 W

is supported by the following por-

table devices.

• Charging at 7.5 W or less is sup-

ported by iPhone’s that support

7.5 W charging.

• Charging at 10 W or less is sup-

ported by portable devices compli-

ant with EPP output as defined by

WPC standard Ver1.2.4.

■

Using the smart key system

If the smart key system detects the

key while a device is being charged,

charging will be temporarily

stopped.

■

When covers and accessories

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Foreign sub-
stance detection:
A metallic for-
eign substance
is in the charge
area, and so the
abnormal heat-
ing prevention
function oper-
ated

Remove the for-
eign substance
from the charge
area.

Portable device
misaligned:
The charging coil
in the portable
device moved
outside of the
charge area, and
so the abnormal
heating preven-
tion function
operated

Remove the por-
table device from
the charging
tray, check that
the operation
indicator light
switches back to
green, and then
once again place
the device near
the center of the
charging tray. If
there is a case or
cover attached
to the portable
device, remove
it.

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Safety shut-
down resulting
when the tem-
perature within
the wireless
charger
exceeded the set
value

Stop charging,
remove the por-
table device from
the charging
tray, wait for the
temperature to
drop, and then
start charging
again.

371

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

cover and accessories not able to

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type

of cover (including the certain genu-

ine manufacture parts) and acces-

sory, it may not be possible to

charge. When charging is not per-

formed even with the portable

device placed on the charge area,

remove the cover and accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters

the AM radio

●

Turn off the wireless charger and

confirm that the noise has

decreased. If the noise

decreases, continuously pushing

the power supply switch of the

wireless charger for 2 seconds,

the frequency of the charger can

be changed and the noise can be

reduced. Also, on that occasion,

the operation indicator light will

flash orange 2 times.

●

iPhone’s use a particular fre-

quency for rapid charging.

Depending on the iOS version,

rapid charging may not be per-

formed while switching frequen-

cies.

■

Important points of the wireless

charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done.

When the door is opened and

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless

charging device and portable

device will get warmer, however

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets

warm while charging, charging

may stop due to the protection

function on the portable device

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device

drops significantly, charge again.

The fan may start operating to lower

the temperature inside the wireless

charger, however this is not a mal-

function.

■

Operation sounds

A buzzing noise may be heard when

pressing the power supply switch to

turn the power supply on, when

turning the power switch to ACC or

ON while the wireless charger

power supply is on, or when detect-

ing a portable device. However, this

is not a malfunction.

■

If the smartphone OS has been

updated

If the smartphone OS has been

updated to a newer version, its

charging specifications may have

changed significantly. For details,

check the information on the manu-

facturer’s website.

■

Trademark information

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device,

for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the main part

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

■

Caution while in motion

Do not charge lightweight devices

such as wireless headphones

while in motion. These devices

are very light and may be ejected

from the charging tray, which may

lead to unforeseen accidents.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or

implantable cardioverters, as well

as any other electrical medical

device, should consult their physi-

cian about the usage of the wire-

less charger.

372

5-4. Using the other interior features

WARNING

■

To prevent malfunctions or

burns

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in a equipment failure and dam-

age, catch fire, burns due to over-

heat or electric shock.

●

Do not insert any metallic

objects between the charge

area and the portable device

while charging

●

Do not attach an aluminum

sticker or other metallic object to

the charge area

●

Do not attach an aluminum

sticker or other metallic object to

the side of the portable device

(or to its case or cover) that

touches the charge area

●

Do not use the charging tray as

a small storage space

●

Do not subject to a strong force

or impact

●

Do not disassemble, modify or

remove

●

Do not charge devices other

than specified portable devices

●

Keep away from magnetic items

●

Do not charge devices if the

charge area is covered in dust

●

Do not cover with a cloth or sim-

ilar material

NOTICE

■

Situations in which the func-

tion may not operate normally

Devices may not be charged nor-

mally in the following situations.

●

The portable device is fully

charged

●

The portable device is being

charged with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between

the charge area and portable

device

●

Charging has caused the porta-

ble device to heat up

●

The temperature around the

charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or

higher, such as in extreme heat

●

The portable device is placed

with its charging side facing up

●

When the charging coil for the

portable device is misaligned

from the charge area (In particu-

lar, small portable devices such

as foldable devices may be mis-

aligned from the charging area

while driving)

●

The portable device is larger

than the charging tray

●

The camera lens protrudes 3

mm (0.12 in) or more from the

surface of the portable device

●

The vehicle is in an area where

strong electrical waves or noise

are emitted, such as near a tele-

vision tower, power plant, gaso-

line station, broadcasting

station, large display, airport,

etc.

●

Any of the following objects that

is 0.08 in (2 mm) or thicker is

between the charging side of

the portable device and the

charge area

• Thick cases or covers

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger

rings, straps, etc.

373

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

Fold down the armrest for use.

NOTICE

●

When the portable device is in

contact with, or is covered by

any of the following metallic

objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such

as aluminum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that

includes aluminum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of

metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

• A metal accessory

• A case or cover made of metal

• Casing which has magnet in it

on the charging side of the por-

table device

●

Electric wave type wireless

remote controls are being used

nearby

●

The electronic key is not inside

the vehicle

●

2 or more portable devices are

placed on the charging tray at

the same time

If charging is abnormal or the

operation indicator light contin-

ues to flash for any other reason,

the wireless charger may be mal-

functioning. Contact your Toyota

dealer.

■

To prevent malfunctions and

data corruptions

●

When charging, bringing a

credit, or other magnetic card,

or magnetic storage media

close to the charge area may

clear any stored data due to

magnetic influence. Also, do not

bring a wristwatch or other pre-

cision instrument close to the

charge area since doing so may

cause it to malfunction.

●

Do not charge with a non-con-

tact IC card such as a transpor-

tation system IC card inserted

between the charging side of a

portable device and the charge

area. The IC chip may become

extremely hot and damage the

portable device or IC card. Be

especially careful not to charge

a portable device inside a case

or cover with a non-contact IC

card attached.

●

Do not leave portable devices

inside the vehicle. The inside of

the vehicle can become hot in

extreme heat, which could

cause a malfunction.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the wireless charger

for a long period of time when the

hybrid system is stopped.

Armrest

374

5-4. Using the other interior features

An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.

The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when

getting in or out of the vehicle or

rising from your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be

hanged on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

375

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

: If equipped

■

HomeLink

programming pro-

cedure

The programming procedures can

also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/toyota

For support, contact customer sup-

port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control

system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the

device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

indicator light

Illuminates above each button
selected.

HomeLink

icon

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

System components

376

5-4. Using the other interior features

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

logo

Appears while HomeLink

is oper-

ating.
When the HomeLink

button is

pressed, the logo disappears even
while the HomeLink

is operating.

Setting icon

Press the menu button to change
the setting.

Menu buttons

HomeLink

buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

●

The registered codes are not

erased even if the 12-volt battery

cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering
a different code to a HomeLink

button that already has a code

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Before programming
HomeLink



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people and
objects are clear of the
garage door or other devices
to prevent injury or other
potential harm.



It is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the
remote control transmitter for
successful programming.



Garage door opener motors
manufactured after 1995 may
be equipped with rolling code
protection. If this is the case,
you may need a stepladder or

WARNING

■

When programming a garage

door or other remote control

device

The garage door or other device

may operate, so ensure people

and objects are out of danger to

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

com-

patible transceiver with any

garage door opener or device that

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety

standards.
This includes any garage door

that cannot detect an interfering

object. A door or device without

these features increases the risk

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or
play with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming HomeLink

377

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

other sturdy, safe device to
reach the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

indicator

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror: Press the
HomeLink

button or menu

button

When the HomeLink

button is

pressed:
Homelink

Training Tutorial will be

displayed to assist you program-

ming the HomeLink

When Homelink

Training Tutorial

is displayed, follow the instructions

displayed.
When the menu button is pressed:
Press the menu button

and

select the “Set Up >”. Homelink

Training Tutorial will be displayed

to assist you programming the

HomeLink

When Homelink

Training Tutorial

is displayed, follow the instructions

displayed.

Press and release the
HomeLink

button you want

to program and check that
the HomeLink

indicator light

flashes (orange).

Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.

(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light

in view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other
than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the
HomeLink

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button.



Programming an entry gate
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote

378

5-4. Using the other interior features

control transmitter button at 2
second intervals, repeatedly,
until the HomeLink

indicator

light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

opera-

tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the HomeLink

indicator light:



HomeLink

indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or
other device should operate
when a HomeLink

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

indicator light

flashes rapidly: The garage
door opener or other device is
equipped with a rolling code.
To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the
HomeLink

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

Repeat the steps above to
program another device for
any of the remaining
HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code
system

Two or more people may be
needed to complete rolling code
programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found

where the hanging antenna wire is

attached to the unit. The name and

color of the button may vary by

manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage

door opener motor for details.

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.

Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this

379

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

button is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only
available if the garage door
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door
opener has been completed,
if the garage door opener
motor is trained to

HomeLink

, both garage

door operation indicators will
flash rapidly (green) and the
light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice,
indicating that 2-way commu-
nication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

button

after programming has been com-

pleted.

Press a programmed
HomeLink

button to oper-

ate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing
the HomeLink

button, after

the garage door operation
has stopped, press the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on
the garage door opener
motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way
communication with the
garage door opener, both
garage door operation indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is
performed, buttons which
already have devices registered
to them can be overwritten:

380

5-4. Using the other interior features

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indica-

tor starts flashing orange,
release the HomeLink

but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

”

(it takes

20 seconds for the
HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter

must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

buttons.

Press the appropriate
HomeLink

button. The

HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate
within approximately 820 ft. (250
m) of the garage door. However,
if there are obstructions
between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be
received.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be

received

381

5-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release
either HomeLink

buttons

and

(vehicles

with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror),

and

(vehicles

with Digital Rear-view Mirror)
simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside
buttons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
(orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

memory.

Erasing the entire
HomeLink

memory (all

three codes)

383

Maintena

nce
a

nd ca

Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ..........

384

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ...........

387

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

390

General maintenance..

392

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

394

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

396

Hood ...........................

398

Positioning a floor jack

399

Engine compartment...

401

12-volt battery .............

407

Tires ............................

409

Tire inflation pressure .

420

Wheels ........................

422

Air conditioning filter....

424

Cleaning the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air intake
vent ...........................

426

Wiper insert replacement

..................................

429

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

..................................

433

Checking and replacing

fuses..........................

436

Headlight aim ..............

438

Light bulbs...................

439

384

6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system (if

equipped)

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-

saving mode to disable the smart

key system. (



P.156)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is

parked with wet brake pads or disc

rotors, causing them to stick. Before

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

385

6-1. Maintenance and care

Maintena

nce
a

nd ca

parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the

brakes several times to dry the

parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with

an approximately 5% solution of

neutral detergent and water to

clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of

the engine compartment. Doing

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations,

and may result in hands being

caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper

blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the

windshield where the raindrop

sensor is located is touched by

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something

bumps into the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the

exhaust pipes to become quite

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipes until

they have cooled sufficiently, as

touching hot exhaust pipes can

cause burns.

Content .. 21 22 23 24 ..