2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV washer fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Washer fluid
If any washer does not work or
the warning message appears
on the multi-information display,
the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
CAUTION
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the EV system is hot or operating as washer
fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the motor etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of 3
mph [5 km/h]). Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid.
Due to the amount of
charge remaining in the
traction battery being
high, power regener-
ated through regenera-
tive braking is reduced. Apply the brake pedal
as needed to slow
down.
(Flashes) The driver's door is
opened when the
transmission is out of
P with the EV system
on.
Push the P position
switch.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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Alphabetical index
Doors
Back door ............................. 113
Door lock ........................ 96, 108
Door window......................... 146
Rear door child protector ...... 111
Side doors ............................ 110
Side mirrors .......................... 143
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 419
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 191
Correct posture..................... 152
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter driving tips ................. 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Electric vehicle .......................... 26
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 468
Emergency flasher Switch ................................... 412
Emergency tire puncture repair kit................................. 447
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 417
If a warning light turns
on ....................................... 417
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 427
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 468
If the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system will not start............ 465
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 470
If you have a flat tire ............ 447
If you lose your keys............. 467
If you think something is wrong ................................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 477 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................479
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................413
If your vehicle overheats .......475
Energy monitor Past record screen ..................40
Trip information screen ...........38
EPS ............................................251
EV (Electric Vehicle) system Charging..................................53
Driving tips ..............................41
Emergency shut off system .....33
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............38
EV System Indicator..............221
EV (Electric Vehicle) system
precautions ...........................32
High voltage components........32
How to start the EV system ...200
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start ............465
“POWER” switch ...................200
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ...............31
Event data recorder ...................19
Extended charge mode .............58
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................365
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............166
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................419
Front seats Adjustment ............................118
Front side marker lights
Switch....................................234
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