2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID bulb

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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42A56U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 471
Hood.................................. 473
Positioning a floor jack ...... 475
Engine compartment ......... 476
12-volt battery ................... 484
Tires .................................. 489
Tire inflation pressure........ 498
Wheels .............................. 501
Air conditioning filter .......... 504
Electronic key battery ........ 506
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 508
Light bulbs ......................... 511 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 526
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 527
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 528
If you think something is wrong ......... 534
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 535
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 544
If you have a flat tire .......... 564
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 576
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 578
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 579
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 581
If your vehicle overheats.... 586
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 591
8When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42A56U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 596
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 489
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*. . . . . . . . P. 489
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 564
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 586
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Parking lights/daytime running lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 511, Watts: P. 602)
*: If equipped
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Driving
Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■ Customization
The setting of the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 624)
Operating instructions
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 458
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 461
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 464
General maintenance........ 467
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 470
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 471
Hood ................................. 473
Positioning a floor jack ...... 475
Engine compartment ......... 476
12-volt battery ................... 484
Tires .................................. 489
Tire inflation pressure ....... 498
Wheels .............................. 501
Air conditioning filter.......... 504
Electronic key battery........ 506
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 508
Light bulbs......................... 511

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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
(P. 484)
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P. 482)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
(P. 480)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 477)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 508)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 511)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser
( P. 481)
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P. 498)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 483)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 511)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 602)
■Front
Front side marker light
Fog light
Headlight/daytime running lights (halogen headlights)
Front turn signal light/parking light (halogen headlights) or front turn
signal light (LED headlights)
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies de pending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems difficul t to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about repl acing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
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■Rear
■Headlights/daytime running lights (halogen headlights)Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Tail light (bulb type)
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light Stop/tail light and rear side
marker light (bulb type)
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs
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