2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV coolant

T
he following descriptions are
provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance
items that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals
each item should be performed. Please
note that many maintenance items should
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
For further information on maintenance
items you can perform yourself, see
the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care”
and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage
ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Battery Coolant
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check that the
battery coolant level is between the FULL
and LOW lines on the see-through
reservoir tank.
Notice: A qualified technician should
perform this operation.
• Only use  Zerex G 48 orGlysantin G
48. The dilution ratio for both Zerex
G48 and Glysantin G 48 is 50%coolant and 50% deionized water.
Therefore, dilution is needed when
coolant in the vehicle is added.
• Do not use TOYOTA Super Long Life
Coolant

(SLLC) or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology.
• To prevent foreign matter such as
dust

or dirt from entering the cooling
system, make sure to confirm that the
container used to add coolant is clean
and free of foreign matter such as
dust or dirt.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these
operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake
Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and
drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check
the pads for excessive wear and the discs
for runout, excessive wear and fluid
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
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Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in
heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban,
desert or dusty areas may shorten filter’s
life. More frequent replacement may be
necessary.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease. A
qualified technician should perform these
operations.
Driver’s Floor Mat
•Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed
specifically for the model
and model year of your vehicle.
• Always properly secure the driver’s
floor

mat using the retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat on top
of

the existing driver’s floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor mat
upside

down.
Health Check
Notice: This operation is to be performed
by a qualified technician.
• Technician will use the Toyota
T
echstream Diagnostic Tool to
generate a Vehicle Health Check
Summary.
• Diagnostic codes will be recovered
and

displayed if present in the
vehicle’s various systems. •
Service Campaign status (if any
outstanding)

will be displayed.
• Firmware versions for vehicle
electronic

control units are confirmed,
where applicable.
Heater Coolant
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check that the
heater coolant level is between the FULL
and LOW lines on the see-through
reservoir tank.
Notice: A qualified technician should
perform this operation.
• Only use TOYOTA Super Long Life
Coolant
(SLLC) or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and non-borate
coolant.
• Use coolant that is diluted by 50%.
• Do not use Zerex G48.
• To prevent foreign matter such as
dust

or dirt from entering the cooling
system, make sure to confirm that the
container used to add coolant is clean
and free of foreign matter such as
dust or dirt.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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Motor/Inverter Coolant
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check that the
motor and inverter (electric vehicle motor
assembly) coolant level is between the
FULLandLOW lines on the
see-through reservoir tank.
Notice: A qualified technician should
perform this operation.
• Only use  Zerex G 48 orGlysantin G
48. The dilution ratio for both Zerex
G48 and Glysantin G 48 is 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
Therefore, dilution is needed when
coolant in the vehicle is added.
• Do not use TOYOTA Super Long Life
Coolant

(SLLC) or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology.
• To prevent foreign matter such as
dust

or dirt from entering the cooling
system, make sure to confirm that the
container used to add coolant is clean
and free of foreign matter such as
dust or dirt.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and
Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Radiator, Condenser, Hoses
and/or Intercooler
Inspect for damage, debris, corrosion,
kinks, cracks, rot, clogging and leaks.
Have any problem repaired immediately by
a qualified technician.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and
damage and the dust boots for
deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace
any damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the
instructions in the
Owner’s Manual.When
rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transaxle Lubricant Fluid
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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