2001 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 14

Odometer and trip meter SOC (State of Charge) meter and traction battery voltmeter B: Traction battery voltmeter- The traction battery voltmeter indicates the voltage level of the traction batteries. Increasing energy consumption is indicated by a decreasing voltage level. (For example, acceleration, accessory use, etc.) For best performance, recharge the batteries when the voltmeter enters the yellow zone (3). For further information, see "How to drive" in Section 1-2 and "Brake system" in Section 3. This meter displays the odometer and trip meter. 1. Odometer-Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2. Trip meter-Shows the distance driven since the last time it was set to zero. The black digits on white indicate tenths of miles. 3. Trip meter reset knob-Resets the trip meter to zero. To reset the trip meter, push the knob. Battery check Check the battery condition using the SOC meter and traction battery voltmeter. A: SOC (State of Charge) meter- The SOC meter indicates the battery charging capacity with the motor switch on or during charging. 1. Yellow zone - The area where application of charge is recommended. 2. Red zone - The area where immediate application of charge is recommended. With the decreased electric capacity, you may not be able to continue driving and the traction battery life will also be shortened. Tips for Driving Distance: The output control warning light (4) comes on when the voltmeter enters the yellow zone because of rapid acceleration, increasing energy consumption, etc. When the voltage drops, the warning light comes on. The buzzer sounds at further drop of voltage. As the ambient temperature becomes colder, the voltmeter tends to enter the yellow zone. To have a longer driving range, continue your driving while keeping the voltmeter from entering the yellow zone. 6