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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Maintenance requirements

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General maintenance

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Does your vehicle need repairing?

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For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the Sched-
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Summary of Contents for RAV4 2000

Page 1: ...nce and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in...

Page 2: ...nce Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in...

Page 3: ...treatment of poison ous electrolyte of traction batteries For the disposal of the electric vehicle consult your EV service station On pavement and off road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the ut...

Page 4: ...ull the vehicle off the road put the selector lever in P and remove the motor key D In order to avoid personal injuries do not touch any high voltage wirings and their connectors and high voltage part...

Page 5: ...io system 95 5 Air conditioning system 113 6 Other equipment 121 3 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 125 4 DRIVING TIPS 135 5 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 141 6 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CAR...

Page 6: ...ed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if t...

Page 7: ...0 V There are some other parts which reach high temperatures when you are driving Never touch battery cables wrapped in amber colored harnesses and their connector since high voltages are applied and...

Page 8: ...Warnings for 1 Power control unit 2 HWS noise filter 3 Charging 4 Service plug viii Location Of Warning Labels On High Voltage...

Page 9: ...ARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time y...

Page 10: ...e appears on the charge control panel 31 D If your vehicle will not start 142 D If your traction motor stalls while driving 142 D If your vehicle overheats 142 D If you have a flat tire 143 D If your...

Page 11: ...d controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5 Odometer and trip meter 6 SOC State of charge meter and traction battery voltmeter 6 Se...

Page 12: ...1 Side vent 2 Instrument cluster 3 Personal lights 4 Glove box 5 Power door lock switch 6 Power window switches 7 Parking brake lever 8 Running mode selector lever 9 Rear seat heater switch 10 Ashtray...

Page 13: ...HWS Heated windshield switch 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Rear window defogger switch 9 Car audio 10 Charge controller 11 Front seat heater switches 12 Charge door opener 1...

Page 14: ...4 Instrument cluster overview 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer 3 Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 4 SOC State of Charge meter 5 Traction battery voltmeter 6 Trip meter 7 Trip meter reset knob...

Page 15: ...minder light Auxiliary battery discharge warning light Motor system warning light SRS warning light Turn signal indicator lights Open door warning light Anti lock brake system warning light Low tire p...

Page 16: ...ng and the traction battery life will also be short ened B Traction battery voltmeter The traction battery voltmeter indicates the voltage level of the traction batteries In creasing energy consumptio...

Page 17: ...ector lever to P If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this a Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the motor switch is in the ON position D When the p...

Page 18: ...seconds D You may hear a small sound in the motor compartment after the traction motor is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system and it...

Page 19: ...ke system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate but the brake system still operates con ventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is of...

Page 20: ...ther drop of voltage The voltage becomes lower as the SOC capac ity decreases largely or battery tempera ture becomes lower In this case the pow er is limited so that the acceleration becomes uneven o...

Page 21: ...irbag warning light should come on The ABS warning light and low tire pressure warning light go off after about 3 seconds If any service reminder indicator or warn ing buzzer does not function as desc...

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Page 23: ...EW TOYOTA RAV4 EV How to drive Before starting the traction motor 14 Motor switch with steering lock 14 How to start the traction motor 15 How to drive 17 Parking brake 21 Tire pressure warning system...

Page 24: ...tently START Traction motor is ready to run The key will return to the ON position when released Hold the motor switch at this position until the READY light comes on and a beep sounds ON Traction mot...

Page 25: ...el and result in loss of steering control NOTICE Do not leave the key in the ON position The auxiliary battery will discharge and the traction motor could be damaged 1 Make sure the charge coupler is...

Page 26: ...t comes on and a beep sounds After making sure the READY light is on release your hand from the motor switch The READY light does not come on when you depress the accelerator pedal and or the selector...

Page 27: ...se button un less otherwise necessary You cannot shift the selector lever from P with the motor switch at ACC or LOCK even after you depress the brake pedal You cannot shift the selector lever if you...

Page 28: ...the EB button EB indicator lamp will illumi nate The engine braking effect is similar to that as an ordinary gaso line fueled vehicle with an automatic transmission Engine braking effect is not appli...

Page 29: ...h to turn on the snow mode when the vehicle is stopped The motor traction is controlled in this mode so you can start the vehicle smoothly on the road in snow When you push the switch again the snow m...

Page 30: ...tempt to move the selector lever into P position under any cir cumstances Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result D Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with...

Page 31: ...ving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off The tire pressure warning system is designed to provide warning when tire pressure of any one of the tires...

Page 32: ...ion The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir cumstances In the following cases the low tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire pres sure is lo...

Page 33: ...23 FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA RAV4 EV Battery Charging Charging procedure 24 Indicators on the charge controller 31 SECTION 1 3...

Page 34: ...es may not be fully charged even if the SOC meter indicates F Unless the traction batteries are charged fully the SOC meter may not indicate the correct value and the driving range will also be shorte...

Page 35: ...ces a battery cell failure could result in the release of a small amount of this flammable gas To reduce the likelihood of explosion of fire charge the trac tion batteries in a well ventilated area D...

Page 36: ...modify the charge coupler D The charge coupler should be firm ly installed without any tension on the cable D If the charge coupler is damaged replace it immediately Do not use a damaged charge couple...

Page 37: ...ven if the charge coupler is reinserted charging may stop soon In Preheating precooling mode You can recharge your RAV4 EV at any convenient or cost effective time for ex ample during off peak hours b...

Page 38: ...the next day Do not remove the charge coupler until charging is completed Although the mes sage on the indicator panel on the char ger remains the same as charging the timer s charge mode on the vehi...

Page 39: ...D Insert the charge coupler back into the charge port 4 Setting preheating precooling for vehicle interior only PROCEDURE 1 Push the TIME SET button to show the current time on the display If the disp...

Page 40: ...eheating precooling If the preheating precooling is set the op eration may finish without a full charge since charging for preheating precooling took place first To apply a full charge take sufficient...

Page 41: ...N ACTION Turn the motor switch to LOCK and remove the key CON The charge coupler is not securely inserted to the charge port on the vehicle ACTION Make sure the charge coupler is se curely inserted to...

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Page 43: ...33 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 34 Side doors 34 Power windows 36 Back door 38 Hood 39 SECTION 2 1...

Page 44: ...late in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by an EV service station using the key number We recommen...

Page 45: ...b in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve hicle Driver s side Passenger s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock...

Page 46: ...rs helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve hicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally Power windows The windows can be...

Page 47: ...his function may work even if nothing is caught CAUTION D Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally D The jam protection function may not work if s...

Page 48: ...t them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches D Never leave small children alone in the vehicle espec...

Page 49: ...a warn ing triangle or other device Hood To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed a...

Page 50: ...ake sure it is securely locked If you notice while driving that the hood is not securely locked stop the vehicle at once and close the hood CAUTION D Right after driving the support rod may be hot so...

Page 51: ...wheel and Mirrors Seats 42 Front seats 42 Rear seats 43 Flattening seatbacks 46 Head restraints 47 Seat heater 47 Seat belts 49 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 58 Child restraint 65 Outside rea...

Page 52: ...trument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control o...

Page 53: ...clining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seat...

Page 54: ...tal collision the risk of person al injury may increase with increas ing recline of the seatback D After adjusting the seatback exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position BEFORE FOLDING...

Page 55: ...ion in place by clipping the strap to the hook Then store the head restraint in the head restraint retaining holes in the bottom cushion When returning the rear seat to its original position first rem...

Page 56: ...k Front seats Remove the head restraint and slide the seat to the front most position Then unlock the seatback and push it down CAUTION When returning the seatback upright be careful not to make yours...

Page 57: ...head re straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears D After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position D Do not drive with the head re straints removed Seat heater Front...

Page 58: ...e sleep sleeping drug cold remedy etc To prevent the seat from overheating do not use the seat heater with a blanket cushion or other insulating objects which cover the seat NOTICE z Because placing t...

Page 59: ...d suffer serious in jury or death during emergency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap It does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of...

Page 60: ...will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact I...

Page 61: ...ot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To adjust the anchor position pull the knob out an...

Page 62: ...ON D Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible D...

Page 63: ...t does not function normally immediately contact your EV service station Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Adjust to a snug...

Page 64: ...belt cannot be fastened se curely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your EV service station free of charge Please contact your local EV service sta ti...

Page 65: ...uckle release buttons of the ex tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle rele...

Page 66: ...on when the mo tor key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 se conds This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly This warning light system monitors air...

Page 67: ...nstallation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies z Modification of the suspens...

Page 68: ...ogether with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat ing The SRS airbags help to reduce inju ries mainly to the driver s or front passen ger s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel...

Page 69: ...is above the designed threshold level comparable to an approxi mate 25 km h 15 mph collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is...

Page 70: ...hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS airbag system consists...

Page 71: ...s themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger a...

Page 72: ...installa tion of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this section D Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the pas...

Page 73: ...child may be killed or seriously injured D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restr...

Page 74: ...evices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z Attachment of a grille guard bul...

Page 75: ...all enough to use them The laws of all fifty states in the U S A now require the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system...

Page 76: ...or serious injury to the child D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured Child restraint sy...

Page 77: ...aint system make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer s instructions If it is not restrained securely it may cause death or se rious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop...

Page 78: ...68 A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 2 point type seat belt...

Page 79: ...rovided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and sho...

Page 80: ...ap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructi...

Page 81: ...tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen ger in case of sudden braking or a collision When installing...

Page 82: ...lap belt is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect...

Page 83: ...o be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 3 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat...

Page 84: ...straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 R...

Page 85: ...tect your child from injury Contact your EV service station immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is th...

Page 86: ...e buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertib...

Page 87: ...system should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious inju...

Page 88: ...f the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot prote...

Page 89: ...eat belt is securely locked Also make sure the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer...

Page 90: ...ce of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the in...

Page 91: ...e lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible D For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the la...

Page 92: ...em that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the luggage compartment floor to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position TO...

Page 93: ...trap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions 3 Replace the head restraint Center anchor bracket 1 Fix the child restr...

Page 94: ...shing and pulling it in different directions Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance...

Page 95: ...tion NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Folding rear view mirrors To fold the rear view mirror push back w...

Page 96: ...he lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reduc...

Page 97: ...efogger Headlights and turn signals 88 Emergency flashers 89 Instrument panel light control 90 Interior light 90 Personal lights 90 Windshield wipers and washer 91 Rear window wiper and washer 91 Rear...

Page 98: ...To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on longer than necessary High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you position 1 Pull th...

Page 99: ...ash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs in Section 8 3 Emergency flashers To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal...

Page 100: ...door is opened The light goes off when both rear doors and back door is closed The personal lights operate separately with each outer switch To turn on the light push the switch on your side To turn t...

Page 101: ...ch before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratc...

Page 102: ...the defogger is operating Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger...

Page 103: ...turn the system off push the switch once again NOTICE z When the outside temperature is more than about 30_C 86_F the heated windshield system does not operate even with the switch pushed z After inte...

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Page 105: ...95 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 96 Using your audio system 96 Controls and features 98 Car audio system operating hints 108 SECTION 2 4...

Page 106: ...l be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM AM FM TAPE or CD if the syste...

Page 107: ...atically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil a...

Page 108: ...98 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Controls and features Type 1...

Page 109: ...button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forw...

Page 110: ...ears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted up side down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If Err 2 appears on the display it indicates no disc is loaded inside t...

Page 111: ...a second time Compact disc auto changer only To randomly play all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep D RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all...

Page 112: ...it will stop scanning Compact disc auto changer only Scanning for the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push and hold SCAN until you hear a beep D SCAN will appear on the display and the p...

Page 113: ...he button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station push and hold the or side...

Page 114: ...104 Type 2 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows...

Page 115: ...play These systems al low you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on the radio by pushing AM FM Also push AM FM to switch from compact disc operation...

Page 116: ...on the display it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open Close the compact disc auto changer lid If the malfunction is not rectified take your vehicle to your EV service station DISC Comp...

Page 117: ...e radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan the preset stations Push and hold SCAN until...

Page 118: ...o into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station push and hold the or side of TUNE until you hear a beep Do this a...

Page 119: ...ternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making...

Page 120: ...rking On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip D If moisture gets into you...

Page 121: ...ection of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light D Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture he...

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Page 123: ...113 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 114 Air flow selector settings 117 Operating tips 117 Instrument panel vents 119 SECTION 2 5...

Page 124: ...114 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Air Flow Selector 3 Temperature Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 A C Button Air conditioning system Controls...

Page 125: ...vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshie...

Page 126: ...press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again When heating the indicator does not come on even with the A C button pressed on If t...

Page 127: ...les in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air tempera...

Page 128: ...Air flow PANEL Air conditioning ON D For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Tem...

Page 129: ...r linked air conditioning This is to clean up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in moving the air flow control lever to anoth er position turns off the air conditioning D...

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Page 131: ...121 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 122 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 122 Glove box 123 Auxiliary box 123 Floor mat 124 SECTION 2 6...

Page 132: ...ange to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brig...

Page 133: ...ashtray cover and pull it out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always close the ash tray cover completely after using Glove box To use the glo...

Page 134: ...en it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor...

Page 135: ...tions 126 Break in period 127 Operation in foreign countries 127 Brake system 128 Brake pad wear limit indicators 131 Luggage stowage precautions 131 Your Toyota s identification 132 Theft prevention...

Page 136: ...tisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or...

Page 137: ...an tip over sideways much more easily than forward or back ward Break in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But following a few simple tips for...

Page 138: ...ter fails during driving the brake system warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuous ly In this case the brakes may not work properly If they do not work well depress the brake pedal firmly I...

Page 139: ...is in the self check mode and does not indicate a malfunction When the anti lock brake system is ac tivated either of the following condi tions may occur however do not indi cate a malfunction of the...

Page 140: ...does not operate but the brake system still operates con ventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate so that the...

Page 141: ...liding forward during braking do not stack anything in the lug gage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep luggage or pack ages low as close to the floor as possible D Never allow anyone to ride i...

Page 142: ...rough the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the...

Page 143: ...s resulting in loss of control Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway...

Page 144: ...n tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol D Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or whee...

Page 145: ...VING TIPS Tips for driving in various conditions 136 Off road driving precautions 137 Winter driving tips 138 Trailer towing 139 How to save electric power and make your vehicle last longer too 140 SE...

Page 146: ...sed and that the parking brake reminder light is off D Do not leave your vehicle unat tended with the READY light on D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving It can cause dangerous ove...

Page 147: ...n their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov ing D When driving off road or in rugged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp turns strike objects etc This may cause loss of control...

Page 148: ...ailure to do so could result in a sudden loss of vehicle power render ing the vehicle undriveable Make sure you have a proper freeze protection of coolant Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol typ...

Page 149: ...t use the parking brake or snow or water accu mulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze making it hard to release Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow...

Page 150: ...ible D Do not rest your foot on brake ped al This causes premature wear over heating and poor power saving D Maintain a moderate speed on high ways The faster you drive the greater the electric power...

Page 151: ...rt 142 If your traction motor stalls while driving 142 If your vehicle overheats or power is down 142 If you have a flat tire 143 If your vehicle needs to be towed 150 If you cannot shift running mode...

Page 152: ...minder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 1 3 The auxiliary battery may have been discharged Contact EV service station and have the auxiliary battery charged NOTICE z Because of the electric...

Page 153: ...ith firm ground 2 Stop the traction motor and turn on your emergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P 4 Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from...

Page 154: ...ge compartment and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire The compact spare tire can be used many times if necessary It has tread life...

Page 155: ...ough an automatic car wash as the vehicle may get caught resulting in damage Tool bag Left side 1 Get the required tools and spare tire Tool bag in the left side auxiliary box Jack under the passenger...

Page 156: ...l find the spare tire clamp bolt near the back door latch 1 Turn over the cut out part of the floor carpet 2 Loosen the spare tire clamp bolt with the wheel nut wrench 3 Unlock the clamp from the tire...

Page 157: ...he wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab t...

Page 158: ...turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Ch...

Page 159: ...t Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more Lowering your vehicle 8 Lower the vehicle complet...

Page 160: ...uld get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 10 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon as possible after...

Page 161: ...he following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws...

Page 162: ...ain steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emerg...

Page 163: ...will be put on the eye let and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or dam age D If the towing vehicle can hardly move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact your EV servic...

Page 164: ...he cover 6 Start the traction motor For your safety keep the brake pedal de pressed Be sure to have the system checked by your EV service station as soon as pos sible If you lose your keys You can pur...

Page 165: ...155 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 156 Washing and waxing your Toyota 157 Cleaning the interior 159 SECTION 6...

Page 166: ...ue to lack of proper ven tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as so...

Page 167: ...g the ve hicle D Do not splash water on the electric components in the motor compartment This may cause the malfunction of the electric components Washing your Toyota Keep your vehicle clean by regula...

Page 168: ...er spots dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel Do not rub or press hard you might scratch the paint Automatic car wash Your vehicle may be washed in an auto matic car wash but remember that...

Page 169: ...dirt and wipe off the soap with a clean damp cloth If all the dirt does not come off repeat the procedure Commercial foam ing type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufact...

Page 170: ...m water then lightly wipe off any dirt NOTICE z Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chemicals can cause discol oring staining or...

Page 171: ...AND CARE Maintenance requirements 162 General maintenance 163 Does your vehicle need repairing 165 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Man...

Page 172: ...d Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement are those required to be serviced at regular inter vals For details of your maintenance Schedule read the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual...

Page 173: ...be obtained if you run the motor OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks o...

Page 174: ...ccelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake b...

Page 175: ...on motor noises D A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal D Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear D Vehicle pul...

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Page 177: ...167 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Motor compartment overview 168 Fuse locations 169 Do it yourself service precautions 170 Parts and tools 171 SECTION 8 1...

Page 178: ...compartment overview 1 Windshield washer and rear window washer fluid tank 2 Auxiliary battery 3 Fuse blocks 4 Power control unit 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Radiator cap 7 Washer fluid level...

Page 179: ...169 Fuse locations...

Page 180: ...fan Removing rings watches and ties is advis able D Right after driving the motor compartment the traction motor radiator power steering fluid reser voir etc will be hot So be careful not to touch th...

Page 181: ...Remember all Toyota parts are de signed in metric sizes so your tools must be metric Checking the coolant level of the trac tion motor Parts if level is low D TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent...

Page 182: ...172 Tools D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs in Chapter 8 3 Tools D Screwdriver...

Page 183: ...of the traction motor 174 Checking brake fluid 175 Checking power steering fluid 175 Checking tire pressure 176 Checking and replacing tires 177 Rotating tires 178 Installing snow tires and chains 17...

Page 184: ...f improper coolants may damage your traction motor cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of your traction motor that contains alumi nu...

Page 185: ...the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid get...

Page 186: ...n 9 They are also on the tire pressure label as shown You should check the tire pressures every two weeks or at least once a month And do not forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire l...

Page 187: ...e indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced The lower the tread the higher the risk of skid ding The effectiveness of snow tires...

Page 188: ...out of balance with regular use and should there fore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Initial adjustment of the tire press...

Page 189: ...ion and load ca pacity Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible re strictions NOTICE Do not use tires of different brands and constructions This may damage th...

Page 190: ...on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires careful ly follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they...

Page 191: ...without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless t...

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Page 193: ...F MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking auxiliary battery condition 184 Auxiliary battery recharging precautions 185 Checking and replacing fuses 186 Adding washer fluid 187 Replacing light bulbs...

Page 194: ...ention immediately D If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec...

Page 195: ...ed by your EV service station NOTICE Do not refill the battery with water During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installe...

Page 196: ...you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage r...

Page 197: ...use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your EV service station and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water CAUTION To pr...

Page 198: ...bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlight Inner Outer HB3 HB4 60 51 B A Parking front turn signal lights 1157NA 27 8 C Front side marker lights 217 5 D...

Page 199: ...bulb and the connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your EV service station Use a Phillips head screwdriver Park...

Page 200: ...90 a Front side marker light b Parking and front turn signal light Rear side marker lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver Use a Phillips head screwdriver Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights...

Page 201: ...191 a Back up light b Rear turn signal light c Stop tail light High mounted stoplight Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations...

Page 202: ...192 Removing cover clips Installing cover clips License plate lights...

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Page 205: ...195 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 196 Electric motor 196 Traction batteries 196 Service specifications 197 Tires 197 Fuses 198 SECTION 9...

Page 206: ...50 57 1 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 375 825 Unladen vehicle Electric motor Type Permanent magnet motor air water cooling Rated output 20 kW Maximum output 50 3100 4600 kW rpm Maxim...

Page 207: ...orce of 196 N 20 kgf 44 lbf with the traction motor running mm in 93 3 7 Pedal free play mm in 0 2 2 0 008 0 08 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment...

Page 208: ...AT FAN2 20A Traction battery fan 12 BAT FAN1 20A Traction battery fan 13 SPARE 20A Spare fuse 14 REG BRK 10A Regenerative brake 15 W PUMP 15A Wipers and washers 16 A C 10A Air conditioning 17 S HTR R...

Page 209: ...system 28 DC DC 80A DC DC converter 29 ABS 40A Anti lock brake system 30 HTR 30A Air conditioning inverter condenser fan blower 31 FAN 1 30A Condenser fan 32 MAIN 40A Headlights 33 EHPS 80A Power ste...

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Page 211: ...201 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 202 Uniform tire quality grading 202 SECTION 10...

Page 212: ...te to NHTSA U S Department of Trans portation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline This information has been prepared in ac cordance w...

Page 213: ...grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C repres...

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Page 215: ...205 INDEX SECTION 11...

Page 216: ...ar audio system 96 Cassette player 96 Caution label vii viii Charge controller 3 27 31 Charging procedure 24 Checking and replacing fuses 186 Child restraint Child restraint system 66 Installation 68...

Page 217: ...luid level Washer fluid 187 Foreign countries Operation in 127 Front seat Rear seat entry 43 Seat back flattening 46 Front seats 42 Fuse locations 169 Fuses Fuse box 186 G Glove box 123 Good driving p...

Page 218: ...pen door warning light 9 Operation in foreign countries 127 Output control warning light 10 Overheating Motor 142 Overview Motor compartment 168 P Parking brake Operation 21 Reminder light 21 Personal...

Page 219: ...ers and washer 91 T Tires Changing 148 Flat tire 143 Rotation 178 Spare 145 Tire information 176 179 181 Tools 145 Towing Emergency towing 152 If your vehicle needs to be towed 150 Turn signals 89 Tra...

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