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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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7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 511, Watts: P. 602)
*: If equipped
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10
11
12
13
14
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4-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
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659Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42A56U_(U)
USB port ................................... 322
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 309
Vanity lights ............................. 441Vanity lights .......................... 441
Wattage ................................ 602
Vanity mirrors .......................... 441
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 595
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 296
Voice command system
*....... 407
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 296
Warning buzzers ...................... 535 Brake system ....... ................. 535
Downshifting ......................... 198
Open back door .................... 546
Open door ............................. 546
Open moon roof .................... 155
PCS ...................................... 228
Seat belt reminder ................ 537
Warning lights.......................... 535
ABS....................................... 536
Brake system ....... ................. 535
Electric power steering ......... 536
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Seat belt reminder light ......... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 537
SRS ...................................... 535
Tire pressure......................... 537 Washer ..................................... 211
Checking............................... 483
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 305
Switch ................................... 211
Washing and waxing ............... 458
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 594
Load limits ............................ 172
Weights................................. 594
Wheels ...................................... 501
Replacing wheels ................. 501
Size....................................... 601
Window glasses ...................... 151
Window lock switch ................ 151
Windows................................... 151 Power windows..................... 151
Rear window defogger.......... 417
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 417
Windshield wipers ................... 211 Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 211
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 305
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 104
Locking/Unlocking ................ 104
Replacing the battery............ 506
WMA disc ................................. 339
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