2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV maintenance

WARRANT Y &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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warranty coverage has expired. This
will enable Toyota to contact you with
important product or safety updates
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TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA INC
PO BOX 2991
TORRANCE CA 90509-9809
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your R AV4 EV has both high-voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. Both
DC and AC high voltage are very dangerous and can cause personal injury, severe burns,
electric shock and even fatal injury.
To avoid personal injury, please follow all caution labels attached to high-voltage parts.
Do not touch or attempt to remove or replace any high-voltage (orange-colored) wiring and
connectors. Do not touch the service plug located on top of the traction battery assembly.
If an accident occurs, do not touch any high-voltage wiring, connectors or parts such as
the under hood DC/DC converter or vehicle battery assembly.
The high voltage traction battery assembly is concealed in a rigid metal case and is not
likely to be breached except in a severe crash. Do not touch any electrolyte or liquid that
might spill or leak from the vehicle battery as the result of an accident.
Water is recommended as the extinguishing agent for vehicle fires except for high voltage
battery fires which should be allowed to burn out.
The Toyota R AV4 EV is being offered in limited quantities in certain California
markets. While non-powertrain maintenance or repairs can be performed by any
Toyota dealership, powertrain and high voltage component maintenance or repairs
must only be performed by an authorized R AV4 EV Toyota dealership. Because
your electric powertrain can only be serviced by an authorized R AV4 EV Toyota
dealership, Toyota does not recommend home-basing the vehicle outside the state
of California. To locate your nearest authorized R AV4 EV Toyota dealership, log
on to www.toyota.com or contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at
(800) 331-4331.
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hank you for purchasing a Toyota
vehicle.We know you have many
options when considering which
vehicle to buy, and we appreciate your
decision to select Toyota.
We want you to enjoy owning your Toyota
as much as you enjoy driving it. This
booklet is designed to help. Here you’ll
find information on Toyota’s warranty
coverage and maintenance recommenda-
tions for your vehicle. There are two
easy-to-follow sections: one for warranty
and one for maintenance. The tab on the
side of each page identifies the section
you are in. For more information about our vehicles,
our company or the products and services
available for your vehicle, please visit
Toyota’s official Web site,
www.toyota.com.
We wish you many miles of safe and
pleasurable driving, and we look forward
to serving you in the years ahead.
Welcome to the Toyota family!
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Introduction
Satisfaction Down the Road 4
If You Need Assistance5
The Immobilizer Key 7
Transportation Assistance9
Your Warranties in Detail
General Warranty Provisions10
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 13
Tire Limited Warranty17
Your Responsibilities
Operation and Maintenance18
Obtaining Warranty Service20
Table of Contents
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Introduction
The Importance of Scheduled Maintenance 22
Maintaining Your Warranty23
Maintenance Log
Using the Maintenance Log Charts24
Maintenance Log26
Explanation of Maintenance Items 42
Vehicle Identification 45
Table of Contents
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A
t Toyota, our top priority is always
our customers. We know your
Toyota is an important part of your
life and something you depend on every
day. That’s why we’re dedicated to building
products of the highest quality and
reliability.
Our excellent warranty coverage is
evidence that we stand behind the quality
of our vehicles.
To further demonstrate our commitment to
our customers’ satisfaction, occasionally
we may establish a special policy
adjustment to pay for specific repairs that
are no longer covered by warranty. When
we establish such a policy adjustment, we
mail details to all applicable owners we
have on record. That’s why it’s important
to send in the card at the back of this
booklet if you change your address or if
you’ve purchased this vehicle from a
previous owner. Our goal is for every Toyota customer to
enjoy outstanding quality, dependability
and peace of mind throughout their
ownership experience. We want you to be
a satisfied member of the Toyota family
for many miles to come.
This booklet describes the terms of
Toyota warranty coverage as well as
general owner responsibilities. The
scheduled maintenance section
describes your vehicle’s maintenance
requirements. Be sure to review this
information carefully, since proper
maintenance is required to ensure that
warranty coverage remains intact.
All information in this booklet is the latest
available at the time of publication and is
subject to change without notice.
Satisfaction Down the Road
INTRODUCTION
4Introduction

Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited warranties
is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(“Toyota”), 19001 South Western Avenue,
Torrance, California 90509-2991, a
California corporation.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to all 2012 model
year RAV4 EV vehicles distributed by
Toyota that are originally sold by an
authorized dealer in the United States and
normally operated or touring in the United
States, U.S. territories or Canada.
Warranty coverage is automatically
transferred at no cost to subsequent
vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty terms and
conditions that may vary depending on the
part covered. A warranty for specific parts
or systems, such as the Powertrain
Warranty or Traction Battery Warranty, is
governed by the coverage set forth in that
warranty as well as the General Warranty
Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the
vehicle’s in-service date, which is the first
date the vehicle is either delivered to an
ultimate purchaser, leased, or used as a
company car or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered by these
warranties are made at no charge for parts
and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be
made using new or remanufactured parts.
The decision whether a part should be
repaired or replaced will be made by the
servicing Toyota dealership and/or Toyota.
Parts scheduled to be replaced as required
maintenance are warranted until their first
replacement only.
Important:You must use the Dispute
Settlement Program (or, in California,
the CDSP) before seeking remedies
through a court action pursuant to the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (the
“Act”). However, if you choose to
pursue rights and remedies not
created by the Act, you are not
required to use the Dispute Settlement
Program (CDSP). You may also be
required to use the Dispute Settlement
Program or CDSP before seeking
remedies under the “Lemon Laws” of
your state. Please check this booklet
and the appropriate page of the
Owner’s Warranty Rights Notification
booklet for additional information and
the requirements applicable to your
state.
General Warranty Provisions
WARRANTY
10Your Warranties in Detail

Corrosion Perforation Warranty
This warranty covers repair or replacement
of any original body panel that develops
perforation from corrosion (rust-through),
subject to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months, regardless of
mileage.
For information on how to protect your
vehicle from corrosion, see the section
entitled “Corrosion Prevention and
Appearance Care” in the
Owner’s Manual.
Towing
When your vehicle is inoperable due to
failure of a warranted part, towing service
to the nearest authorized Toyota dealership
is covered.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover damage or
failures resulting directly or indirectly from
any of the following:
•Fire, accidents or theft
• Abuse or negligence
• Misuse — for example, racing or
overloading
• Improper repairs
• Alteration or tampering, including
installation

of non-Genuine Toyota
Accessories
• Lack of or improper maintenance,
including

use of fluids other than
those specified in the
Owner’s Manual
• Installation of non-Genuine Toyota
Parts
• Airborne chemicals, tree sap, road
debris

(including stone chips), rail
dust, salt, hail, floods, wind storms,
lightning and other environmental
conditions
• Water contamination
• Use of incompatible charging device
• Neglecting to follow correct charging
procedure
This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate warranty
provided by the tire manufacturer. See
page 17.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
WARRANTY
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