2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV lock

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP 4
STEP 5

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■Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door (P. 113)
and remove the cover.
Right side only:
Remove the emergency tire
puncture repair kit’s compressor.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Maintenance and care
■
License plate lights
Remove the cover as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The EV system is operating bu t the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If there is a malfunction in the P position control system, or if the 12-
volt battery is discharged, the vehicle cannot be moved with the front
wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked.
In this case, move the vehicle with both front wheels or all four
wheels lifted.
Jump start procedure ( P. 470)
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates a malfunction in the traction battery.
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails

432 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the P position control sys-
tem. In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking
lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may not be
possible to turn the “POWER” switch off. If this hap-
pens, applying the parking brake will enable the
switch to be turned off.
A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails

442 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
(Flashes)An open door
has been
closed and the
“POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode
from off.
Press the
“POWER”
switch
while
depress-
ing the
brake
pedal.
 (Flashes)Indicates that
the steering
lock has not
released within
3 seconds of
pressing the
“POWER”
switch.
Press the
“POWER”
switch
again while
turning the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure