2015 TOYOTA RAV4 charging

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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any of the
doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of t he second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of t he second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or replacing the ba ttery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door (if equipped) must be initialized. ( P. 128)
● The moon roof (if equipped) must be initialized. ( P. 160)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

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8-1. Specifications
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

728Alphabetical index
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USB port ........................... 345, 391
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 292
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 503Vanity lights .......................... 503
Wattage ................................ 670
Vanity mirrors .......................... 503
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 661
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 271
Voice command system
*....... 483
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 271
Warning buzzers ...................... 611 Brake system ....... ................. 611
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 619
Open back door .................... 615
Open door ............................. 615
Open moon roof .................... 160
Seat belt reminder ................ 615
Warning lights.......................... 611 ABS....................................... 612
Automatic High Beam ........... 613
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 613
Brake system ....... ................. 611
Charging system ................... 612
Electric power steering ......... 613 Low engine oil pressure........ 612
Low fuel level ........................ 615
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 612
Open door............................. 615
Seat belt reminder light......... 615
Slip indicator ......................... 613
SRS ...................................... 612
Tire pressure ........................ 616
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 550
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 287
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 512
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 660
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 660
Wheels ...................................... 565 Replacing wheels ................. 565
Size....................................... 669
Window glasses ...................... 155
Window lock switch ................ 155
Windows................................... 155 Power windows..................... 155
Rear window defogger.......... 316
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 318
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
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