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Engine compartment
Fuse box (→P. 588)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 558)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 556)
Battery (→ P. 561)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 560) Radiator (
→P. 560)
Condenser ( →P. 560)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 555)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 564)1
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. ( →P. 662)
■Coolant selection
Only use “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.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 °F [-35 °C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 °F [-42 °C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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6648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additive.
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732Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)
Paddle shift switches ...... 206, 207
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 277
Parking brake ........................... 212
Operation .............................. 212
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 615
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 628
Parking lights ........................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Wattage ................................ 676
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 239 Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 243
Function ................................ 239
Warning light ......................... 617
Warning message ................. 631
Personal lights ......................... 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 676
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 113
Power outlet ............................. 520
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 308 Warning light ......................... 616
Power windows........................ 156
Catch protection function ...... 157
Jam protection function......... 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch............... 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 239
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 243
Function ................................ 239
Warning light ......................... 617
Warning message ................. 631 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control)................................... 261
Radiator .................................... 560
Radio ................................ 334, 407
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ...................... 616
Rear seat .................................. 141 Adjustment............................ 141
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 142
Rear side marker lights........... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Wattage ................................ 676
Rear turn signal lights ............ 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 676
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system ...... 286
Rear window defogger .... 486, 493
Rear window wiper .................. 226
Refueling .................................. 229 Capacity................................ 670
Fuel types ............................. 670
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 231
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 585
Fuses .................................... 588
Light bulbs ............................ 591
Tires...................................... 641
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 585
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 706
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