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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 483
Hood.................................. 485
Positioning a floor jack ...... 487
Engine compartment ......... 488
12-volt battery ................... 496
Tires .................................. 501
Tire inflation pressure........ 510
Wheels .............................. 513
Air conditioning filter .......... 516
Electronic key battery ........ 518
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 520
Light bulbs ......................... 523 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 538
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 539
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 540
If you think something is wrong ......... 546
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 547
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 556
If you have a flat tire .......... 576
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 588
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 590
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 592
If your vehicle overheats.... 597
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 602
8When trouble arises
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 473
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 476
General maintenance........ 479
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 482
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 483
Hood ................................. 485
Positioning a floor jack ...... 487
Engine compartment ......... 488
12-volt battery ................... 496
Tires .................................. 501
Tire inflation pressure ....... 510
Wheels .............................. 513
Air conditioning filter.......... 516
Electronic key battery........ 518
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 520
Light bulbs......................... 523
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Maintenance and care
Positioning a floor jack
◆Front
◆Rear
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
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667Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(U)
I/M test ...................................... 482
Identification ............................ 607Engine................................... 608
Vehicle .................................. 607
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 198
Illuminated entry system ........ 438
Immobilizer system ................... 84
Indicators ................................... 88
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 641
Maintenance ......................... 477
Moon roof.............................. 165
Power windows ..................... 162
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 503
Inside rear view mirror ............ 156
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 94
Interior lights............................ 436
Switch ................................... 437
Wattage ................................ 614
Intuitive parking assist............ 280
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 487
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 577
Jack handle ...................... 577, 581
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 165
Power back door opener and closer ........................... 126
Power windows ..................... 162 Keyless entry ................... 108, 136
Smart key system ................. 136
Wireless remote control ........ 108
Keys .......................................... 108 Battery-saving function ......... 137
Electronic key ....................... 108
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 590
If you lose your keys ............. 109
Key number plate ................. 108
Keyless entry ................ 108, 136
Keys...................................... 108
Power switch ........................ 198
Replacing the battery............ 518
Warning buzzer .................... 137
Wireless remote control key...................................... 108
LATCH system ........................... 64
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 255
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 485
Hood lock release lever ........ 485
Shift lever.............................. 205
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 223
License plate lights ................. 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 533
Wattage ................................ 614
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