2003 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 20

A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. Either of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: (h) 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 have a problem. Decrease the vehicle speed and stop in a safe place. If the light goes off, you can drive. If not, contact EV service station. (i) 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 has a problem. If this light comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact EV service station. (j) Output Control Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on when the motor switch is on. It goes off when the traction motor is ready to run. The warning light 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, or at the lower traction batteries voltage. The buzzer sounds at further drop of voltage. The voltage becomes lower as the SOC capacity decreases largely or battery temperature becomes lower. 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. D The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the motor switch is turned to the "ON" position. It is normal if it turns off after a while. D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light. It is normal if it turns off after a few seconds. (g) SOC (State Light of Charge) Warning 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. 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. 11