2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and

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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehi

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Positioning a floor jack
◆Front
◆Rear
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided wit

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Engine compartment
■12-volt battery
→P. 500
Fuse box  ( →P. 524)
Engine coolant reservoir  (→ P. 496)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P.

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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine o

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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ dependi

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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations,

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
■En