1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 17

12. Driving ready light This light comes on when the motor switch is turned from "ON" to "START". Make sure the light is on before driving. You cannot drive unless the light comes on. If this is the case, turn the motor switch from "ON" to "START" again. 13. Snow mode indicator light This indicator light comes on when the snow mode is on. (For detailed information, see Chapter 1- 2.) 11. SOC (State of Charge) warning light This warning light comes on when the charging capacity is about less than 20 % and flashes with less than 15 %. If this light comes on, we recommend that you should charge the traction batteries. And if the light flashes, immediately apply a charge. With the discharged traction batteries, you may not be able to continue driving and the traction battery life will also be shortened. 14. Auxiliary battery discharge warning light This light comes on when the motor switch is on. It goes off when the traction motor is ready to run. If this light comes on during driving, the auxiliary battery system may fail. Decrease the vehicle speed and stop in a safe place. If the light goes off, you can drive. If not, contact EV service station. 15. Motor system caution light This light comes on when the motor switch is on. It goes off when the traction motor is ready to run. The light comes on if the motor system fails. If this light comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact EV service station. 16. Output control warning light This light comes on when the motor switch is on. It goes off when the traction motor is ready to run. The warning light (and buzzer) may come on if you continue driving under high load, or with an excessive load applied on a steep incline or at higher or lower ambient temperatures. In this case, the power is limited, so that the acceleration becomes uneven or the maximum vehicle speed decreases. As this does not indicate a malfunction, you can continue driving at moderate speed. CAUTION If the light comes on frequently or does not go off, the system may suddenly fail and your vehicle may become undriveable. Have your vehicle checked at EV service station. 9