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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
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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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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover or instrument panel.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
1
2
Engine compartment type AEngine compartment type B
Push the tabs in and lift the
cover off. Push the tabs in and lift the cover
off.
Under the instrument panelBehind the instrument panel
Remove the cover. Remove the instrument panel.
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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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Fuel ........................................... 596Capacity ................................ 596
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 603
Refueling............................... 218
Type ...................................... 596
Warning light ......................... 537
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 98
Fuel filler door.......................... 218 Refueling............................... 218
Fuses ........................................ 508
Gas station information .......... 660
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 428
Grocery bag hooks .................. 431
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 373
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 141
Headlights ................................ 201
Automatic High Beam ........... 205
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Wattage ................................ 602
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 414
Heated steering wheel .......... 423
Seat heaters ......................... 423
Outside rear view mirrors...... 417
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 522
Hill-start assist control............ 296
Hood ......................................... 473 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 431
Coat hooks ........................... 443
Grocery bag hooks ............... 431
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 144
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 77
Specification ......................... 597
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 78
Hybrid system............................ 73 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 78
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ............. 98
EV drive mode ...................... 193
High voltage components ....... 77
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 92
Hybrid system precautions........................... 77
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 302
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 576
Overheating .......................... 586
Power (ignition) switch.......... 188
Regenerative braking ............. 75
Starting the hybrid system .... 188
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 74
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 92
Hybrid transmission................ 195
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 578
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ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 506
Fuses .................................... 508
Light bulbs ............................ 511
Tires ...................................... 564
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 506
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 630
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 465
Road accident cautions ............ 80
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 462
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 537
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 631
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 535
Seat heaters ............................. 422
Seat position memory ............. 139
Seating capacity ...................... 172 Seats ................................. 134, 136
Adjustment............................ 134
Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 461
Driving position memory ....... 139
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 137
Head restraint ....................... 141
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 422
Seat position memory ........... 139
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 204
Inside rear view mirror .......... 147
Intuitive parking assist .......... 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 243
Radar sensor ........................ 223
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 213
Service reminder indicators ..... 86
Shift lever Hybrid transmission .............. 195
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 578
Shift lock system ..................... 578
Shopping bag hooks ............... 431
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side marker lights ................... 201 Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs .... 515, 518
Wattage ................................ 602
Side mirrors ............................. 148
Adjusting and folding ............ 148
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 286
Heaters ................................. 417
Side turn signal lights ............. 199 Replacing light bulbs ............ 522
Turn signal lever ................... 199
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