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4-1. Before driving
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying
occurred is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
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4-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
hybrid battery (traction battery), hybrid system or other components does
not occur.
● Water entering the engine compartment may cause severe damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the interior may cause the hybrid battery
(traction battery) stowed under the rear seats to short circuit.
● Water entering the hybrid transmission will cause deterioration in transmis-
sion quality. The malfunction indicator may come on, and the vehicle may
not be drivable.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the hybrid transaxle case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake drums and around
brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system
components.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
665Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(U)
EngineAccessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 488
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 198
Hood ..................................... 485
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 198
Identification number ............ 608
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 588
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 198
Overheating .......................... 597
Power switch......................... 198
Engine coolant ......................... 492 Capacity ................................ 610
Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Engine oil ................................. 489 Capacity ................................ 609
Checking ............................... 489
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Engine switch (power switch) ....................... 198
Entune Audio ........................... 329 AUX Port/USB port ............... 334
Basic Audio Operations ........ 335
CD player .............................. 351
iPod....................................... 358
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 381
Radio .................................... 349
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 333
USB memory ........................ 363
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 383
Using the AUX port ............... 368 Entune Audio Plus
*EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 308 Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 548
EV drive mode ......................... 203
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 74
Flat tire ..................................... 576
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 612
Hybrid transmission .............. 611
Washer ................................. 495
Fog lights ................................. 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage ................................ 614
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 51
Front seats ............................... 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Cleaning ............................... 473
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 151
Seat heaters ......................... 434
Seat position memory ........... 149
Front side marker lights ......... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Wattage ................................ 614
Front turn signal lights ........... 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 526
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 614
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
